WOW247: Events near you

Guardian News

Published on 18/01/2013 08:59

LOOKING for something to do in or around Dinnington? Then look no further than our new what’s on site, with thousands of things to do at www.wow247.co.uk.

It’s loaded with events all over the UK and is your essential guide to what’s happening, near you.

It’s also mobile, so you can check what’s on whether you’re on your phone, tablet or laptop.

WOW stands for What’s On Where, and we’ll aim to keep you up to date with everything where you are, and across the UK, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We have created a whole site to host more than 500,000 unique events including film, music, theatre, food and days out.

Whether you’re looking for days out with the family, the hippest new bar or a weekend getaway, we’ll arm you with the knowledge to make the best choice.

We hunt down the cutting edge culture you might have missed and give you the lowdown on the big international artists and shows coming to the UK.

To get the most out of WOW247, set your location in the box at the top right of the page. This will automatically filter the events and articles for where you live.

Next, register with WOW247, which will allow you to comment on pages, book tickets, enjoy special offers and add your own events to our directory.

WOW247 is a community. We want to hear from you. Share your experience and knowledge in the comments section, post your own reviews and pick up tips from other WOW247 readers, as well as our trusted commentators.

We want to start a conversation and spark some lively discussion. Have a look around, post your ratings, reviews and comments, and tell your friends.

Want to tell us about something we’ve missed or could be doing better? Get in touch.

You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

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