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Olympic Torch Relay
Date	Location
The Olympic flame makes its way around Scotland, with much merriment and fanfare along the way. View full details
8 Jun 1.30pm Join the celebrations in Glasgow's West End with a programme of music, dance and arts aimed at young and…	Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Meadows Festival
Date	Location
Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	The Meadows, Edinburgh

CAMRA Aberdeen Grampian and Northern Isles Beer Festival
Date	Location
The Campaign for Real Ale's most northerly festival features a range of real cider, perry and bottled continental beers alongside its massive selection of 100 real ales from around the UK. Among the events in the 2012 edition is the Olympic-themed 'Thirst Among Equals' session. View full details
31 May–2 Jun Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 3pm–midnight; Sat noon–11pm	Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen

Olympic Torch at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Date	Location
Celebrations include music, fun, Olympic-inspired cakes and food as the Olympic Torch pauses to visit the birthplace of The Bard. View full details
8 Jun 10.30am	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Jack and Jill Market
Date	Location
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. View full details
2 Jun 10.30am	Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
3 Jun 10.30am	Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
9 Jun 10.30am	The Citadel, Ayr
10 Jun 10.30am	Hilton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen
16 Jun 10.30am	Dewars Centre, Perth
16 Jun 10.30am	Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
17 Jun 10.30am	Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
24 Jun 10.30am	West Lothian College, Livingston
1 Jul 10.30am	Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
7 Jul 10.30am	Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
14 Jul 10.30am	The Vine Venue, Dunfermline

The Scottish Game Fair
Date	Location
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. View full details
29 Jun–1 Jul Fri–Sun 9.30am–6pm	Scone Palace, Perth

Grand Jubilee Tea Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 2pm–10pm, last adm 9pm, booking essential	National Trust: Morden Hall Park, Morden

Jolly Royal Jubilee Quiz Trail
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3 Jun–10 Jun Jun 3–7, 10, 11am–5pm, last adm 4pm	National Trust: Uppark, Petersfield

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend at Edinburgh Zoo
Date	Location
A weekend of Jubilee-themed arts and crafts and a special diamond treasure hunt form part of the Zoo's celebration of HRH's 60 years of service. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3.30pm	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Long Hot Days
Date	Location
Glasgow East plays host to a summer of gala, play and fun days with children's activities, street theatre, stalls, sports, arts and crafts and fun for all the family at different sites around the area. View full details
2 Jun Noon PEEK Jubilee Celebrations.	David Street, Glasgow
3 Jun Noon Dalmarnock Jubilee Gala Day.	Dalmarnock Community Centre, Glasgow
4 Jul 11am Beardmore Park Fun Day.	Beardmore Park, Glasgow
7 Jul Noon Broomhouse Gala Day.	Broomhouse Park, Glasgow
18 Jul 11am Craigend Fun Day.	St Dominic's Church, Glasgow
19 Jul 11am Ruchazie Gala Day.	Croftcroighn Park, Glasgow
20 Jul 11am Garthamlock Fun Day.	Garthamlock & Craigend East Parish Church of Scotland, Glasgow
26 Jul 11am Carntyne Community Day.	High Carntyne Church of Scotland, Glasgow
27 Jul 11am Gallowgate Fun Day.	Gallowgate Flats, Glasgow
28 Jul 11am Connie Fun Day.	Connie Learning Centre, Glasgow
28 Jul Noon Glasgow East Parks Festival.	Alexandra Park, Glasgow
29 Jul Noon Barlanark Fun Day.	Barlanark Community Hall, Glasgow
1 Aug Noon National Play Day.	Beardmore Park, Glasgow
3 Aug Noon Bridge Family Fun Day.	The Bridge, Glasgow
4 Aug Noon Calton Fun Day.	Bain Square, Glasgow
5 Aug Noon Cranhill Gala Day.	Cranhill Park, Glasgow
9 Aug 11am Bridgeton Fun Day.	Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
10 Aug Noon Glenburn Gala Day.	Glenburn Centre, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon Wellhouse Gala Day.	The Hub, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon Helenslea Fun Day.	Helenslea Community Hall, Glasgow
12 Aug Noon Camlachie Fun Day.	Camlachie Community Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 Aug Noon Shettleston New Family Fun Day.	Shettleston New Parish Church, Glasgow

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Early Years Big Family Jubilee Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 1pm & 2.30pm	Hall One at The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead

The Netherlands National Circus
Date	Location
An award-winning circus spectacular blending together aerial feats, acrobatics, comedy, dance and theatre. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 3pm & 6pm	Ayr Racecourse, Ayr
19 Jun–24 Jun To be confirmed	Levengrove Park, Dumbarton

Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee At Seven Stories
Date	Location
Children can listen to stories, dress up and take part in themed art and crafts activities. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–4pm	Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne

Diamond Jubilee Celebration Party
Date	Location
Circus workshops, magicians, face painting, bouncy castles and balloon modelling throughout the weekend, plus a screening on Sunday of the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in London, then on Monday, the Samba Doc Band perform and lead workshops before the 8pm screening of the BBC Diamond Jubilee Concert from Buckingham Palace. Festivities culminate with the lighting of the Pembroke Beacon on the Castle battlements and a firework display. View full details
3 Jun–4 Jun Jun 3, 10am–4pm, gates 9.30am, Jun 4, 10am–10.30pm, gates 9.30am	Pembroke Castle, Pembroke

Elizabeth Street Party
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13 Jun Jun 13, 6pm–11pm	Elizabeth Street, London SW1W

West End Festival
Date	Location
One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions . View full details
1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	West End, Glasgow

Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
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2 Jun–5 Jun Jun 2–5, 4pm–5pm, booking essential	National Trust: Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm–4pm	National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage

Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Date	Location
A large bring and share picnic, plus music and competitions. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon	High Street, Minchinhampton, Stroud

Jubilee Beacon Event
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4 Jun Jun 4, 6pm–11pm	National Trust: Polesden Lacey, Dorking
4 Jun Jun 4, 7pm–10.30pm, gates 6.30pm	National Trust: Coughton Court, Alcester
4 Jun Jun 4, 9pm	Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, Waterlooville

Gardening Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's national celebration of gardening and outdoor living, with show gardens, plant sales, food and craft fairs, environmental organisations and more. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

The Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show
Date	Location
The annual show from Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage, classic and competition motorcycles, scooters and custom bikes with auto-jumble and trade stalls to browse. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun 10am	Ayr Racecourse, Ayr

Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting Procession
Date	Location
Join the torchlight procession from the Guildhall in the High Street to the Mount, where the Jubilee Beacon will be lit as part of national celebrations to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 8.45pm, procession begins 9.30pm	The Guildhall, Guildford

Thistly Cross Cider Fest
Date	Location
Camping is available at this weekend of live music, local food, fun and games. Featuring a showcase of the best craft beer and real ales from home and abroad plus the full range of Scottish fruit and traditional ciders. A festival bus runs from Dunbar station. View full details
27 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Belhaven Fruit Farm and Ices, Dunbar

Diamond Jubilee Street Party
Date	Location
With retro disco and party games from popular children's party entertainer, DJ Sam. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10.30am–12noon, 12.30pm–2pm, 2.30pm–4pm, booking essential	Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham

FyneFest 2012
Date	Location
Located on a working farm an hour outside Glasgow, FyneFest is strongly focused on the local side of food, drink and music. Food comes from the likes of Winston Churchill Venison and Loch Fyne Oysters, with plans for a hog roast in 2012, and beer comes from both the farm's own brewery (Fyne Ales) and microbreweries around the UK. View full details
1 Jun–4 Jun Times vary	Fyne Ales, Cairndow

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Date	Location
A sailpast of a flotilla of 40 decorated boats, plus demonstrations, anglers shows, music and stalls. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 10am	Beverley Beck, Beverley

West End LIVE 2012
Date	Location
Performers from current West End musicals being currently staged including Billy Elliot, Chicago, Rock of Ages and Singin' In The Rain, will be on hand to present the great show tunes, and entertain all the family. Special guest presenters will be hosting the proceedings, which includes a range of family activities from some of the capital's top attractions. View full details
23 Jun–24 Jun Jun 23, 11am–6pm, Jun 24, 12noon–6pm	Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Morningside Makers Market
Date	Location
A new monthly boutique craft and design market held on the first Saturday of every month with artists, crafters and designers offering ceramics, jewellery, glassware, photography, textiles and art. View full details
2 Jun 11am 7 Jul 11am 4 Aug 11am 1 Sep 11am 6 Oct 11am 3 Nov 11am 1 Dec 11am	Columcille Centre, Edinburgh

Portobello Market
Date	Location
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. View full details
2 Jun 9.30am A Jubilee special with face painting from Annie D, woodland crafts workshops with Phil, music from Fin…	Brighton Park, Edinburgh

Transit of Venus 2012
Date	Location
The universe is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the launch of Glasgow Science Festival, by having Venus transit the sun. You can join the festivities at this all-night extravaganza of science, music and the visual arts, with live link-ups to transit observers around the world and a dawn observation of Venus over Glasgow. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & the West End Festival. Booking is essential. View full details
5 Jun (Over-18s only) 9pm Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue.	Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

World War II Weekend
Date	Location
Learn about the part that Berrington played in WWII, see vintage vehicles, re-enactors, tours and more. View full details
2 Jun–4 Jun Jun 2–4, 10am–4pm	National Trust: Berrington Hall, Berrington, Leominster

Diamond Jubilee Picnic
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4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4pm, gates 10.30am	National Trust: Petworth House And Park, Petworth

Hidden Lane Festival
Date	Location
If this particular cobbled Glasgow thoroughfare wants to stay hidden, it's going the wrong way about it – this all-dayer of live bands, open studios, fashion shows, BBQ-ing, market and food stalls and art installations is a sure way to attract attention. Last year's music bill featured a line-up of Glaswegian music acts, and was followed by not one but two after parties at the city's hippest dives. View full details
23 Jun To be confirmed	The Hidden Lane, Glasgow

Mold Celebrates The Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
A 1950s-style street party featuring a fashion show, tea dance and a big screen playing live footage of the royal procession. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–10pm	Mold Town Centre, Mold

British & Scottish Gold Panning Championships
Date	Location
There's gold in them thar hills. Hopefully. Saturday sees the Scottish championships and Sunday the British. Evening events and entertainment to cheer you up if you don't find anything. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun To be confirmed	Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum, Wanlockhead

Diamond Jubilee Garden Tea Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4.30pm, gates 11am	National Trust: Upton House, Banbury

Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date	Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. View full details
21 Jan–22 Dec Sat 9am–2pm	Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Prestwick Promenade
Date	Location
Traditional seaside family fun, a nostalgic carnival, and period costumes. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
2 Jun 12.15pm	Prestwick Esplanade, Prestwick

Summer Of Celebration: Jubilee Garden Party
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3 Jun Jun 3, 10.30am–5pm, last adm 3.30pm	National Trust: Brownsea Island, Poole

Truckfest Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family. View full details
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 8am–5pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Back to the 1950s: Jubilee Celebration
Date	Location
A traditional fete, including games and stalls from the period. Meet the servants at the Hall preparing for a celebratory dinner, as they listen to news and tunes of the day on the radio. View full details
3 Jun–5 Jun Jun 3–5, 12noon–6pm	National Trust: Dudmaston Hall, Bridgnorth

The Big Jubilee Garden Party Picnic
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3 Jun Jun 3, 11am–5pm, last adm 2.30pm	National Trust: Nunnington Hall, York

Gerry Cottle's Circus: 50 Acts In 100 Minutes
Date	Location
Celebrating 50 years in show business, the world famous circus is back for the very last time with its new production. The show features a host of acts from around the globe, including Chico & Ernesto, Los Marinos Wheel of Death, Magical Melville's and comedy capers from Cottle's Crazy Comics. View full details
30 May–8 Jun May 30–Jun 1, 5pm & 7.30pm, Jun 2–5, 2pm & 5pm, Jun 6–8, 3pm & 7.30pm	Branksholme Recreation Ground, Poole

Kilbarchan Argicultural Show
Date	Location
Lots for everyone to see and do at this annual agricultural show. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Monklands Farm, Kilbarchan

Perth Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Perth's celebrations of the Queen's special day begins with a spectacular '1000 Pipers Parade' in which hordes of pipers from across the world take part. Then there's a Big Jubilee Lunch picnic on the North Inch with stalls and tasting opportunities offering up local produce to enjoy. View full details
2 Jun 11am	Perth, Perth

Stonehaven Feein Market
Date	Location
A wide range of market stalls plus a packed programme of entertainment including piping, Highland dancing and Stonehaven Lions Club. View full details
2 Jun 10am	Stonehaven Market Square, Stonehaven

Aberdour Festival
Date	Location
The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days. View full details
20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Aberdour

Carrick Lowland Gathering
Date	Location
Pipe band and Highland dancing competitions, heavyweight events, the Sauch hill race, under 10's football competition, fairground stalls, charity stalls and a beer tent. View full details
3 Jun 12.45pm	Victory Park, Girvan

Diamond Jubilee Indoor Family Street Party
Date	Location
Children's show, a fancy dress competition, a disco and games in a family-friendly celebration of the Queen's jubilee. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 12noon–4pm	Blackpool Tower, Blackpool

Jubilee Teas
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2 Jun–10 Jun Mon–Sun 2pm–5pm, gates 11am, last adm 4.30pm	Barn Restaurant at National Trust: Baddesley Clinton, Solihull

Kilt Run
Date	Location
The Perth Kilt Run is an attempt to break the World Record attempt for largest kilt race, which is currently held by Perth, Ontario's efforts. This one hopes to attract over 2000 runners and if you'd like to take part you must be 15 years old or over and amenable to a 5 mile run. View full details
2 Jun 2pm	North Inch Park, Perth

Plu Edinburgh
Date	Location
Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Prohibition Glamour
Date	Location
A fashion event with around 20 designers cherry-picked by the achingly stylish Bold Souls fashion collective. With a complimentary drink from sponsors Kopparberg and hairstyling from Rainbow Room International on offer. View full details and ticket info
7 Jun 6pm	Society M at citizenM Glasgow hotel, Glasgow

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a family trail based on Her Majesty's time at Holyroodhouse, try on some right royal clothing and design a set of crown jewels to wear. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm	Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Royal Mile Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Date	Location
Sit down to a cream tea outside St Giles' Cathedral in celebration of the Queen's 60 year reign. Entry is by ticket only – tickets can be won in competitions via the Royal Mile's Twitter and Facebook feeds. View full details
3 Jun 3pm	Parliament Square, Edinburgh

Activity Days: Jubilee Celebrations
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4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4pm, gates 10am	National Trust: Croome Park, Severn Stoke, Worcester

The Big Jubilee Lunch
Date	Location
Bring a picnic lunch in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 11am–5pm	National Trust: Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
3 Jun Jun 3, 11am–4pm, last adm 4.30pm	National Trust: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Grantham
3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon–3pm, gates 11am	National Trust: Baddesley Clinton, Solihull
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm	Electric Theatre, Guildford

Car Boot Sale
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2 Jun Jun 2, 9am–12noon 7 Jul Jul 7, 9am–12noon 4 Aug Aug 4, 9am–12noon	National Trust: Mount Stewart House, Garden And Temple Of The Winds, Newtownards
3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 7am–2pm 1 Jul–29 Jul Sun 7am–2pm 5 Aug–26 Aug Sun 7am–2pm	Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel
3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 7am 1 Jul–29 Jul Sun 7am 5 Aug–26 Aug Sun 7am 2 Sep–30 Sep Sun 7am 7 Oct–28 Oct Sun 7am	Africa Alive! African Animal Adventure, Lowestoft
3 Jun Jun 3, 8am–12noon 1 Jul Jul 1, 8am–12noon 5 Aug Aug 5, 8am–12noon 2 Sep Sep 2, 8am–12noon 7 Oct Oct 7, 8am–12noon	Rural Life Centre, Farnham
10 Jun–24 Jun Jun 10, 24, 7am–4pm, gates 5 Aug–12 Aug Aug 5, 12, 7am–4pm, gates	United Counties Showground, Carmarthen
17 Jun Jun 17, 9am–12noon 8 Jul Jul 8, 9am–12noon 19 Aug Aug 19, 9am–12noon	Waltham Windmill, Grimsby
24 Jun Jun 24, 10am–2pm 5 Aug Aug 5, 10am–2pm 26 Aug Aug 26, 10am–2pm	National Trust: Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn, Sunderland

Collectormania Glasgow
Date	Location
Memorabilia, merchandise and the starriest of star appearances. View full details and ticket info
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 9am–6pm	Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Festival of the Erotic Arts
Date	Location
A new festival for Scotland, specialising in all things naughty and arty. The programme is set to include performance, visual arts and crafts, film and more. View full details
22 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Jubilee Celebration
Date	Location
Meet characters from the past and watch Equestrian shows, traditional Victorian games and a brass band. View full details
3 Jun–5 Jun Jun 3–5, 10am–5pm	English Heritage: Osborne House, East Cowes

Mid Ulster Vintage Rally
Date	Location
A large, family-friendly vintage car rally with various motoring items and machinery on display. View full details
2 Jun Jun 2, 1pm–5pm	National Trust: Springhill, Magherafelt

Tank Demonstrations And Tank Rides
Date	Location
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3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm, Tank demonstrations, 2.30pm, Tanks rides 8 Jul–22 Jul Jul 8, 22, 2pm, Tank demonstrations, 2.30pm, Tanks rides 5 Aug–27 Aug Aug 5, 26 & 27, 2pm, Tank demonstrations, 2.30pm, Tanks rides 23 Sep Sep 23, 2pm, Tank demonstrations, 2.30pm, Tanks rides 7 Oct Oct 7, 2pm, Tank demonstrations, 2.30pm, Tanks rides	Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Date	Location
The Queen and The Duke Of Edinburgh wave to crowds from the Royal Barge as part of one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the Thames, comprising more than 1000 historic boats, steam vessels, pleasure craft and rowing boats. Members of the armed forces, fire, police, rescue and other services also take to the water, transmitted live to big screens along the route, which allow the public to enjoy the pomp and pageantry including a gun salute and the chiming bells of a floating belfry. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm–6pm	Battersea Bridge To Tower Bridge, River Thames, London SW11

1950s Jubilee Party
Date	Location
Come dressed up in 50s finery for a party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The museum gardens are taken back in time, with family activities and a competition to find the best-dressed King and Queen. View full details
4 Jun Noon	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

1952–2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
Date	Location
Exhibition showcasing the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952, back when the moon landing was just a glint in Neil Armstrong's eye. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
1 Jun–30 Jun Times vary No booking required; please do not call the venue.	Various venues, Glasgow

The Angus Show
Date	Location
An agricultural show with cattle, sheep, goats, show horses, vintage and trade stands, and tractor pulling. View full details
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 2pm; Sat 8am	Brechin Castle Centre, Brechin

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Diamond Jubilee Evening Picnic
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2 Jun Jun 2, 6pm–9pm, last adm 7.15pm, wear suitable clothing and footwear	South Lawn at National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham

Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Date	Location
Enjoy the flotilla on the Thames from exclusive tiered seating looking across at London Bridge plus a champagne picnic and music from a string quartet. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 12.30pm–6.30pm	Sugar Quay Jetty, London EC3R

Diamond Jubilee Vintage & Craft Extravaganza
Date	Location
Vintage fashions, accessories, collectibles, curios and vintage inspired crafts, View full details
3 Jun–4 Jun Jun 3, 11am–4pm, Jun 4, 11am–5pm	Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham

Jubilee!
Date	Location
Patrick Lichfield's photographs of Queen Elizabeth II hang throughout the mansion house, accompanied by the robes worn by his grandparents at the 1953 coronation. The grand saloon also hosts a display of attire from the coronation years. View full details
25 May–30 Jun From May 25, Mon–Sun 11am–5pm, last adm 4.15pm, ends Jun 30	National Trust: Shugborough Estate, Stafford

Jubilee Picnic
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1 Jun–5 Jun Jun 1–5, 11am–4pm, last adm 3.30pm	National Trust: Lodge Park, Cheltenham
3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon–3.30pm, gates 10.30am, bring picnic rugs	National Trust: Charlecote Park, Warwick
4 Jun Jun 4, 11am–3pm, gates 10am	National Trust: Cliveden, Maidenhead

The Ladies Driving Challenge 2012
Date	Location
Have a pop at driving a monster articulated lorry, a double-decker bus, a digger, a penny farthing bike or a quad bike, and raise some funds for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. View full details
2 Sep 9am	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Mauchline Holy Fair
Date	Location
A great day out, timed to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with live music, stalls and entertainment throughout the village. View full details
2 Jun 11am	Mauchline Town Centre, Mauchline

Queen's Jubilee Activities
Date	Location
Celebrate the Jubilee with some crafty activities – you can make a card for Her Majesty or decorate your own crown. View full details
5 Jun 9am	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Watching on the Heights: The Life and Work of Joseph Lister
Date	Location
As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister's death, the museum holds an exhibition of artefacts, documents, instruments and specimens relating to his work. View full details
1 Aug–30 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat & Sun noon–4pm 1 Apr–31 Jul Mon–Sun noon–4pm 1 Sep–28 Sep Sat–Fri noon–4pm	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

1950s Fun
Date	Location
Have a go at various activities, including kite-flying, den building, orienteering, making sandcastles and playing beach cricket. View full details
1 May–31 May Mon–Sun 10.30am–3.30pm, children must be accompanied 1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 10.30am–3.30pm, children must be accompanied	National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage

1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
Date	Location
An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne. View full details
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Callendar House, Falkirk

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 3/4
Date	Location
A range of activities in the garden. View full details
2 Aug–31 Aug From Aug 1, Thu–Fri 1.30pm–4pm, ends Aug 31	National Trust: Quebec House, Westerham

Antiques And Collectors Fair
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31 May May 31, 9.15am–4pm 4 Jun Jun 4, 9.15am–4pm 7 Jun–25 Oct Thu 9.15am–4pm	St Mary's Church Hall, Betws-y-Coed
3 Jun Jun 3, 9am–4pm 1 Jul Jul 1, 9am–4pm	The Grand, Folkestone
17 Jun–16 Dec third Sun of every month 10am–4pm	Beaumaris Leisure Centre, Beaumaris
24 Jun Jun 24, 9am–4pm	Driffield Showground, Driffield
7 Jul Jul 7, 9.30am–4pm	The Great Hall at St George's Hall, Liverpool

Archer Street Jubilee Street Party
Date	Location
West End performers join the bar's all-singing staff on a specially erected stage to lead visitors in a classic British singsong, while serving cocktails in a vintage tea pot and a choice of wine, Prosecco, Pimms, beer and/or an afternoon tea of scones, cucumber sandwiches and tea cakes. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 3pm	Archer Street, London W1D

Bat Watch (Over 11s)
Date	Location
A twilight tour learning about the different species of the mammal and their lifestyles and demonstrations of bat detecting equipment. View full details
19 Jul Jul 19, 8.30pm–10pm, gates 8.15pm, last adm 8.30pm, booking essential, wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring a torch	Main entrance at National Trust: The Courts Garden, Trowbridge

Battle Of The Brewers
Date	Location
A 'Brew Off' between Stewart Brewing and Cairngorm Brewery across three pubs, in the attempt to create the best Red IPA possible. Blind tasting and voting decide the winner. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
30 May 7pm	The Cloisters, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	Stockbridge Tap, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	The Bow Bar, Edinburgh

Bebaroque Sample Sale
Date	Location
Pick up one-off editorial pieces, samples that never made it to production and past season stock from the hip Glasgow hosiery label. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat 10am	25A Thistle Street, Edinburgh

Blackley Forest Open Day And Jubilee Party
Date	Location
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester opens this celebration of The Queen's reign, replete with local crafts, face painting, community groups, clown, tombola and Australian conservationist and TV star, Crocodile Joe. View full details
2 Jun Jun 2, 12noon–4pm	Blackley Forest, Manchester

Bounce and Rhyme
Date	Location
Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time. View full details
24 May–26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm	Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1–2pm	Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm	Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May–30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am	Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am	Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon	Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm	Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am	Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am	Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11am–noon	Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm	Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm	Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am	Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm	Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May 10.30am	Pollok Library And Leisure Centre, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Woodside Library, Aberdeen
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am	Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm	Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm	Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun–27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am	Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow

British Natural Bodybuilding Federation: Scottish Championships
Date	Location
Body builders compete for the Scottish title. View full details
10 Jun 1pm	Perth Concert Hall, Perth

The Bruce Festival
Date	Location
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example). View full details
24 Aug–26 Aug To be confirmed	Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

BT London Live Hyde Park
Date	Location
A series of musical concerts and entertainment during the London Olympics, as well as live relays of each Olympic medal event, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Among the performers will be Sir Tom Jones. View full details
28 Jul–11 Aug Jul 28–Aug 12, Mon–Fri dawn–dusk, outdoor arts performances, Mon–Sun 5.30pm & 9pm, music and performance	Hyde Park, London W2

Dale Pinnock: Medicinal Chef
Date	Location
Nutritionist, herbalist and 'medicinal chef' Dale Pinnock offers an insight into cooking for health. View full details
30 May 7pm	Real Foods, Edinburgh

Demos and Sports at Plu
Date	Location
While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Hawick Summer Festival
Date	Location
A week of family fun, including guided walks, food events, quiz shows and much more, is packed in between the opening event, a fun Hootenanny, and the final hurrah, Party on the Pitch, which is estimated to attract over 4000 revelers. View full details
18 Aug–26 Aug Times vary	Various Venues, Hawick

Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design: Graduate Fashion Show
Date	Location
A catwalk showcase of work by Heriot-Watt students, directed by fashion designer Mark Eley of the duo Eley Kishimoto. View full details and ticket info
7 Jun 4pm 7 Jun 8pm	Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Jubilee Celebrations: Two Elizabeths
Date	Location
Royal-themed activities celebrating the reigns of the two queens and their eras. View full details
3 Jun–5 Jun Jun 3–5, 11am–4pm	Fountains Hall, Swanley Grange at National Trust: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon

Jubilee Extravaganza
Date	Location
Activities based on Roger Hargreaves' Little Miss Princess and the Very Special Party. View full details
2 Jun 10am	Waterstone's, Renfrew

Jubilee Riverbank Picnic
Date	Location
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3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon–3pm, gates 9.30am	National Trust: Runnymede, Egham

Jubilee Street Party
Date	Location
Face painting and bouncy castles for children plus numerous food stalls and DJs playing pop and disco all day. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 11am–9pm	The Star Of Bethnal Green, London E2

Jubilee Tea Party
Date	Location
Share memories of the last 60 years, plus displays of photos and news clippings. View full details
8 Jun Jun 8, 2pm–4pm	Rawtenstall Library, Rossendale

Kick Start Summer School
Date	Location
Week-long summer school exploring a host of dance styles with games and activities to keep you on your toes. Ages 5–16. View full details
2 Jul–6 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–3pm 30 Jul–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–3pm	Dance HQ, Glasgow

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