Before 9pm, Days out

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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
…and 11 more dates until 30 Aug

Out of the Blue Flea Market

Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 4 more dates until 28 Dec

The Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair Comes To Town

Funfair tour based on Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and candy sweets. Visitors can join the Jelly Orchestra, transform into a kangaroo in Cookie Crusher and play Break the Mould game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces.

Bullring, Birmingham

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7234 9150

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Burghley Game and Country Fair

Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.

Burghley House, Stamford

Sun 26 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

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River of Light Lantern Making Workshops

Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.

Caerphilly Leisure Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 851845

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 15 Dec

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

Sun 26 May

£5 / 01423 544544

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Antiques & Flea Market

A mixture of antiques, bygones, crafts, plants, food and second-hand goods.

United Counties Showground, Carmarthen

Sun 26 May

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 28 Jul

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 29 Sep

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 29 Dec

Baby Booty Sale

Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.

Ardler Complex, Dundee

Sun 9 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 07921 392635

  • 10:30 – 13:00

Stirling County Rugby Club

Sun 2 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866

  • 10:30 – 13:00

The Scottish Game Fair

This fair entertains all the family with a variety of displays including falconry and terrier racing in the main ring, clay pigeon shooting and gundog and fishing competitions on the banks of the River Tay.

Scone Palace, Perth

Fri 5 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sat 6 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 7 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00
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Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

Museum of Edinburgh

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0131 529 4143

  • 10:30 – 12:30

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

Sat 25 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Fri 30 Aug

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00
…and 2 more dates until 1 Sep

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

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

  • 17:00 – 21:00

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

Jack and Jill Market

An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.

West Lothian College, Livingston

Sun 26 May

£1 / 07794 240065

  • 10:30 – 13:30
  • 10:30 – 13:30
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Dunnet Head to Brough Guided Walk

A walk on the wild side along Britain's most northerly coastline. Booking is essential.

Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Caithness

Sun 26 May

£3 (£2) / 01847 821531

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 11:00 – 14:00

Ideal Home Show Scotland

Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.

SECC, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

Mon 27 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

London MCM Expo: Comic Con

A convention for comic, anime, manga and video games fans, including a dedicated games zone area plus book launches and special guest signings.

ExCel, London E16

Sun 26 May

£12 2 children under 10s must be accompanied by a paying adult; £15.50 early entry, day ticket, 2 children under 10s must be accompanied by a paying… / 020 7069 5000

  • 10:00 – 17:00

The Great Geocache Treasure Hunt

Hunt for treasure the 21st century way in a GPS-led trail around the property.

National Trust: Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn, Sunderland

Wed 29 May

£5.40 adv booking essential (Children £3.15 adv booking essential; £14 adv booking essential) / 0191 529 3161

  • 11:30 – 13:30

Thu 30 May

£5.40 adv booking essential (Children £3.15 adv booking essential; £14 adv booking essential) / 0191 529 3161

  • 11:30 – 13:30

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
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Fun & Games in the Square

All sort of outdoor larks.

Falcon Square, Inverness

Sun 26 May

Free

Part of Happyness.

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Afro Hair And Beauty 2013

Consumer show for hair and beauty products with celebrity stylists, award-winning hairdressers and beauticians.

Business Design Centre, London N1

Sun 26 May

£12 buy one ticket get one free / 020 7288 6272

  • 10:30 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

£12 buy one ticket get one free / 020 7288 6272

  • 10:30 – 18:00

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