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Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 14 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Fri 30 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 31 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 1 Sep
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
The Whisky Stramash
A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.
Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Bryn Garage Car Boot Sale
Grab yourself a bargain at this car boot sale, with full facilities including catering and toilets.
The Bryn Garage, Abergavenny
Wed 5 Jun
Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171
- 15:00 – 19:30
Wed 19 Jun
Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171
- 15:00 – 19:30
Wed 3 Jul
Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171
- 15:00 – 19:30
Against the Dark
Regular role-playing night.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Carmunnock Highland Games
International Highland Games with fun for everyone including children's entertainment, a haggis eating competition and a wellie booth throw, along with the usual stalls, displays and beer tent. In addition to the men's games, there's a chance for womenfolk to bust out their guns in the women's Highland Challenge.
Carmunnock Football Field, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
£6 (£3; under 5s free) / 0141 644 4823
- 12:30 – 17:30
Mono Sunday Social
A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.
Mono, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Audio, Brighton
Mon 27 May
£8 / 08444 999990
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
- 12:00 – 14:00
- 15:00 – 17:00
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
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Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Clitheroe Library
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Kensington Central Library, London W8
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Penzance Library
Thu 30 May
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
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A Sweet Ending
Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Fri 12 Jul
Sat 13 Jul
Mini Farm
An opportunity to see, stroke and maybe hold a number of animals, including pygmy goats, lambs, rabbits and chickens.
National Trust: Osterley Park And House, Isleworth
Sun 26 May
£4.35 (Children £2.25; £10.95) / 020 8232 5050
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
£4.35 (Children £2.25; £10.95) / 020 8232 5050
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sky Studios: Tour
An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Sun 26 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Mon 27 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Tue 28 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
England's Lane Books, London NW3
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 7 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 14 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
Sun 26 May
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Baby And Toddler Times
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Halstead Library
Thu 30 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Classic Car And Motorcycle Rally
A chance for enthusiasts to admire some of their favourite models.
Donington Le Heath Manor House, Donington Le Heath, Coalville
Sun 26 May
Free / 01530 831259
- 13:00 – 15:00
Japanese Tea Ceremony
An introduction to the art of tea in Japan with a
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Tue 18 Jun
Gallery 36
Free, ticketed / 01865 278002
- 13:00 – 14:00
- 15:00 – 16:00
Scotland's Gardens Open Day
A chance to take in the different gardens across the country on a special opening day, with activities and special events for visitors.
Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Sun 28 Jul
£4 / 0844 493 2164
For further information please call 0844 4932164.
- 12:00 – 16:30
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Tue 16 Jul
£2 / 0844 493 2149
- 14:00
Geilston Garden, Dumbarton
Sun 2 Jun
£4 / 0844 493 2219
- 13:00 – 17:00
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Strange Town
Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
Fri 31 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 15:30 – 17:30
Wed 5 Jun
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice The Final Tour 2014
The former Olympic ice dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, star in the final national arena dancing show, based on the ITV television programme, an entertaining and colourful show for all the family.
First Direct Arena, Leeds
Sat 26 Apr
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 248 1585
- 14:30
Sun 27 Apr
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 248 1585
- 13:30
Manchester Arena
Sat 29 Mar
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 847 8000
- 14:30
Sun 30 Mar
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 847 8000
- 13:30
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 5 Apr
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 493 6666
- 14:30
Sun 6 Apr
£32.50–£42.50 Arena Blocks; £57.50–£67.50 Ice Side / 0844 493 6666
- 13:30
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Afternoon Tea on the 14.05 Steam Train
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea on the 14.05 steam train from Bo’ness to Manuel. Tuck into sandwiches, cake and scones, washed down with tea or coffee.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Sun 26 May
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 1 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Fri 14 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Behind The Scenes Tour
A talk with the scientists from the DNA laboratories about the work that goes on in the labs and what the work tells us about the world.
Burton Agnes Hall & Estate, Burton Agnes, Driffield
Thu 29 Aug
£15 adv booking required / 01262 490324
- 14:00
Thu 10 Oct
£15 adv booking required / 01262 490324
- 14:00
M Shed, Bristol
Wed 29 May
£2 suggested donations / 0117 352 6600
- 14:30
Sat 1 Jun
£2 suggested donations / 0117 352 6600
- 14:30
Wed 5 Jun
£2 suggested donations / 0117 352 6600
- 14:30
National Trust: Peckover House, Wisbech
Sat 1 Jun
£2.50 plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25, adv booking essential / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 14:00
- 14:30 – 15:30
Sun 2 Jun
£2.50 plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25, adv booking essential / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 14:00
- 14:30 – 15:30
Sat 15 Jun
£2.50 plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25, adv booking essential / 01945 583463
- 13:00 – 14:00
- 14:30 – 15:30
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Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea
Sun 26 May
Phone for prices / 01328 710227
- 12:00 – 16:00
Lidlington Car Boot Sale
Get searching and see if you can bag a bargain at Lidlington Car Boot Sale. If you want to sell, arrive at 11am; buyers are permitted after 1pm. Since the sales take place on grass, they are affected by the weather; please phone before making the trip.
Top of the Hill, Lidlington
Sun 26 May
£0.50 (£1 early entry before 1pm; cars and small vans £8; large vans £12; extra for trailers) / 01525 405598
- 13:00
Mon 27 May
£0.50 (£1 early entry before 1pm; cars and small vans £8; large vans £12; extra for trailers) / 01525 405598
- 13:00
Tue 28 May
£0.50 (£1 early entry before 1pm; cars and small vans £8; large vans £12; extra for trailers) / 01525 405598
- 13:00
Whisky An' A' That
Ayr’s annual Whisky festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with the biggest array of Whiskies yet.
Ayr Town Hall
Sat 1 Jun
£20 / 01292 284279
- 14:00 – 18:00
