The Aschersleben Spring Festival, which many locals still affectionately refer to by its traditional name, the Gildefest, marks the town’s lively start to the warmer months. Following its rebranding, the festival has evolved from a purely guild-based

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

In the heart of the Ruhr area you can go on a "world tour in one day". In this zoo, which is especially designed close to nature, you can experience the worlds of Alaska, Africa and Asia with more than 900 animals in over 100 species on more than 30

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Important dates:

Every Saturday: 10 p.m. Fireworks

Travel information:

By public transport:

- From U7 Jakob-Kaiser-Platz, then take bus

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The funfair takes place in the Domineeskamp car park. There is another car park right next door with plenty of parking spaces.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Raalte railway station (distance 1000 m)

- by bus - bus stop Westdorplaan

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