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Theatre Tour
See the Playhouse from the other side of the curtain.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Sat 25 May
£12.50 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 1 Jun
£12.50 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 8 Jun
£12.50 / 0844 871 3014
Tour Of Symonds Farm Anaerobic Digester
A tour around the digester to see how it works and have the opportunity for asking questions. Money raised will go to help fund work at St Nicholas Church.
Symonds Farm, Bury St. Edmunds
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 01284 810236
- 10:30 – 11:30
100 Years, 100 Prizes
The zoo is turning 100, and in a brilliant turn of events, its showering visitors with gifts instead of the other way around. There are 100 presents up for grabs on the day, including a panda experience, keeper experiences, memberships, adoptions and gift shop items.
Edinburgh Zoo
Mon 22 Jul
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
- 09:00 – 17:00
50th Anniversary Of Hinton Ampner Re-Opening
A week-long celebration marking the anniversary of Ralph Dutton re-opening Hinton following the completion of refurbishment to repair extensive fire damage. The house will be decked out in 1960s style to mark the occasion.
National Trust: Hinton Ampner Garden, Bramdean, Alresford
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7.70, child £3.70, family £19.20 / 01962 771305
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £7.70, child £3.70, family £19.20 / 01962 771305
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £7.70, child £3.70, family £19.20 / 01962 771305
- 10:00 – 18:00
Antiques And Fine Art Fair
A selection of leading antiques dealers display a number of contemporary art, sculpture and decorative pieces for sale.
Yorkshire Event Centre, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Sat 25 May
£5 / 01423 544544
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£5 / 01423 544544
- 10:00 – 17:00
Baby And Toddler Times
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Central Library, Sheffield
Fri 24 May
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:30 – 12:00
Halstead Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 10:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 10:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 10:30
Shenfield Library, Brentwood
Tue 28 May
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 29 May
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01277 225540
- 10:00 – 10:30
Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent
Fri 24 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Tue 28 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 10:15 – 10:45
Fri 31 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Carlisle Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
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.
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Wed 26 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
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Beautiful Bluebells
Take a leisurely stroll around the wood to see the bluebells at their best. Check the venue website to find out when they are at their best.
National Trust: Hatchlands Park, Guildford
Fri 24 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30, adv booking essential / 01483 222482/225971
- 10:30 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30, adv booking essential / 01483 222482/225971
- 10:30 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30, adv booking essential / 01483 222482/225971
- 10:30 – 18:00
CCH Community Fun Day
Fundraising fun for all the family.
Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 331 7673
- 12:00 – 16:00
National Trust: Mottisfont Abbey, Garden, House & Estate, Romsey
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £9.90, child £4.95, family £23.40 / 01794 340757
- 10:00 – 17:00
Crouch End Car Boot and Indoor Market
Buy and sell vintage clothes, toys, books and more at this car boot sale, and help raise funds for Weston Park School.
Weston Park Primary School, London N8
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Cyprus Wine Festival
Taste all things Greek and experience the Cypriot culture in this two-day extravaganza, in which Keti Garbi will be performing.
Alexandra Palace, London N22
Wed 29 May
£6 (Children £4; £4) / 020 8365 2121
- 10:15 – 11:00
Sat 29 Jun
£6 (Children £4; £4) / 020 8365 2121
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sun 30 Jun
£6 (Children £4; £4) / 020 8365 2121
- 10:30 – 22:00
Eat Drink Bristol Fashion
Eat Drink puts on a pop-up restaurant on a massive scale, with room for 100 diners, a tapas cafe with room for 200, plus bars, a performance stage and an exhibition area. A selection of Bristol's best chefs and independent restaurants get in on the action, as they each take a turn creating a menu to blow your proverbial…
Queen Square, Bristol
Thu 23 May
£45–£60
- 09:00 – 00:00
Fri 24 May
£45–£60
- 09:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
£45–£60
- 09:00 – 00:00
Festival Of Country Life
A showcase of events and activities, including falconry, vintage tractors and steam engines, basket making, a magician, and a chance to see Great British Bake-Off contestant Ben Fraser making cupcakes.
Lamport Hall, Northampton
Sun 26 May
£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£7.50 (Children £5; £6.50; £22) / 01604 686272
- 10:00 – 17:00
Knitting Circle
An informal workshop and social event.
Otley Courthouse
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 01943 467466
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 1 Jun
Phone for prices / 01943 467466
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
Phone for prices / 01943 467466
- 10:30 – 12:30
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
The New Theatre Tours
Get a sneak peak behind the scenes at the theatre.
New Theatre, Oxford
Sat 1 Jun
£8 / 0870 606 3500
Sat 27 Jul
£8 / 0870 606 3500
Sat 31 Aug
£8 / 0870 606 3500
Sat 12 Oct
£8 / 0870 606 3500
Nomads Tent Spring Fling
The Nomads Tent, who stock decorative wares from around the globe, welcome in spring with a show of the latest arrivals from Iran.
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
O2 Glasgow Mela
For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Follow the quiz trail all about Santa's reindeer and Christmas
Irchester Country Park Visitor Centre, Little Irchester, Wellingborough
Fri 24 May
£2 / 01933 276866
- 10:00 – 15:30
Sat 25 May
£2 / 01933 276866
- 10:00 – 15:30
Sun 26 May
£2 / 01933 276866
- 10:00 – 15:30
Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass
Exhibition showing the scale and diversity of the Scotch whisky industry, with materials on show from distilleries across the country, including bottles dating back to the early 20th century and classic advertising campaigns.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 17:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Scotland's National Airshow
Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sat 27 Jul
£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789
- 10:00 – 17:00
The Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Farming Yesteryear and Vintage Rally
A whole host of tractors, stationary and steam engines, vintage cars, lorries and other vehicles, plus trade stands and auto jumble.
Scone Palace, Perth
Sun 8 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01738 552300
- 09:00 – 17:00
