But the colder months bring some of the best celebrations: Halloween, Guy Fawkes’, Christmas … but before all of them, our very own Houghton Feast.
Check out our selection of photos from 2015 and start salivating in anticipation of the hog roast ...
1. Drummer boys and girls
Performers at the opening of Houghton Feast 2015. Photo: Tim Richardson
2. Lovely lanterns
A luminous display at the opening of Houghton Feast 2015 Photo: Tim Richardson
3. Little stars
Young singers at the opening of Houghton Feast 2015 Photo: Tim Richardson
4. Luminous lads and lasses
Children with their lanterns at Houghton Feast 2015 Photo: Tim Richardson