Mr Littlewood said the estate was trying to find an event to replace The Big Chill, but the current economic climate meant new festivals were not starting up at the moment.

BBC: Big Chill festival crowds

Liz Hill, from Visit Herefordshire, the official tourism body for the county, said The Big Chill did have "a huge impact" as it brought fans to a national event with international names.

BBC: Big Chill festival crowds

The first Big Chill festival was a one-day event held in London in 1994.

BBC: Big Chill festival crowds

After suffering a sizzling summer, much of the U.S. can expect the proverbial big chill this winter.

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The market is busy -- people are restocking after a big storm -- and an alarm cuts through the building like a chill.

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