We are all looking forward to getting out and about again and resuming a normal life.

One way is to put some dates in the diary TODAY, however far in the future, and Hampton Court Festival, which was cancelled this year, now has tickets available for next year!

In an announcement the Festival stated: "We are pleased to announce that Lionel Richie, Tom Jones, Bastille ReOrchestrated, Björn Again, Rick Astley and George Benson will be returning to Hampton Court Palace Festival in June 2021.

"Now more than ever, we all need some dates in the diary to look forward to – so we are pleased to be able to give you just that!

"If you had purchased tickets to any of these 2020 shows at Hampton Court Palace, your tickets will be automatically transferred to the 2021 dates.

"You do not need to do anything. You will be receiving emails from the ticket agent you booked with, containing information regarding the new dates.

"Whilst we really hope you will be able to keep hold of your tickets for next June, if you are unable to attend, of course refunds will be available to claim via your ticket agents.

"Thank you all for continued loyalty and support during this difficult time. We look forward to welcoming you all to the Palace next summer!"

Hampton Court Palace is hoping to announce the re-opening of its gardens later this month with strict social distancing measures in place.

Details of Hampton Court Festival 2021

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