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Oktoberfest
Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.
Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Wed 9 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Thu 10 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 11 Oct
Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Glasgow Green
Thu 17 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Fri 18 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Sat 19 Oct
Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032
Inverness Provincial Mod
Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 21 Jun
£2 / 01463 234234
- 09:00
Sat 22 Jun
£2 / 01463 234234
- 09:00
Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day
Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.
Scone Palace, Perth
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01738 552300
- 09:30 – 16:30
Red Road: Past, Present, Future
Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats have been demolished to make room for a new skyline. However, the high-rise flats feature in the city's story in more ways than one. The exhibition looks at 50 years of the Red Road flats and the development's impact on its residents through their own artwork and commentary, as a way to…
People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0788
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
Sat 22 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 29 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Battle Tactics for Kids
Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!
English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield
Thu 1 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 2 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 3 Aug
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
- 10:00 – 17:00
Canada Day London
Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.
Trafalgar Square, London WC2
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 020 7606 163
- 10:30 – 22:30
Gilt and Silk: Early Seventeenth Century Costume
The Burrell's collection of 17th century garb is given the spotlight, including a rare embroidered skirt panel that Anne of Denmark might have once donned.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Victorian Garden Games
Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with croquet, quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. A fun way for the family to spend a Saturday in glorious surroundings.
English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster
Sat 17 Aug
£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 18 Aug
£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 19 Aug
£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Brodsworth at War - Training for D-Day
Join a cast of costumed actors as the household of Brodsworth and its military occupants prepare for D-Day. This event ties in with the new exhibition inside the Hall – 'Duty Calls: the Country House in Time of War'.
English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster
Sat 10 Aug
£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
The Bronze Age Roundhouse Experience
Find out what life was like on Arran during the Bronze age and explore the newly-built replica Bronze age roundhouse. Places are limited. Booking is essential.
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Tue 25 Jun
£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152
- 10:30 – 12:00
- 14:00 – 15:30
Thu 4 Jul
£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152
- 10:30 – 12:00
- 14:00 – 15:30
Thu 11 Jul
£5 (Children £2.50) / 0844 493 2152
- 10:30 – 12:00
- 14:00 – 15:30
Day Out With Thomas
Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans. Booking is essential.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Sat 3 Aug
£10.50 / 01506 825855
(hourly departures 10.30 until 15.30)
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£10.50 / 01506 825855
(hourly departures 10.30 until 15.30)
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 21 Sep
£10.50 / 01506 825855
(hourly departures 10.30 until 15.30)
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 22 Sep
£10.50 / 01506 825855
(hourly departures 10.30 until 15.30)
- 10:00 – 17:00
Elizabethan Garden Party
Come and celebrate this mid-summers weekend with a garden party fit for a queen! Enjoy music and dancing, games and activities into the evening, in the spectacular Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.
English Heritage: Kenilworth Castle
Sat 22 Jun
£9 (£8.10; Children £5.40; Family £23.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 21:00
Sun 23 Jun
£9 (£8.10; Children £5.40; Family £23.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 21:00
Falls of Clyde Victorian Grand Tour
Guided time travelling trip to the Falls of Clyde.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Sun 23 Jun
£10 / 01555 665262
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sun 30 Jun
£10 / 01555 665262
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sun 7 Jul
£10 / 01555 665262
- 11:00 – 13:00
Glasgow Style City Walking Tour
A walking tour led by guides from the Glasgow School of Art taking you through the history of this most stylish city of art, architecture and design.
Glasgow School of Art
Thu 20 Jun
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Fri 21 Jun
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Sat 22 Jun
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
History Live!
Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.
Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton
Sat 20 Jul
Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181
- 09:30 – 18:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free (Free; Children free; Family free; Member free; Member Concession free; Member Children free; Member Family free) / 0870 333 1181
- 09:30 – 18:00
Natives, Aliens and Re-introductions
A two-day conference organised by Glasgow Natural History Society, featuring a series of talks, workshops, and excursions about the influence of ecology on wildlife conservation in Scotland. In celebration of the British Ecological Society's 100th anniversary.
University of Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
Graham Kerr Building
£15 (includes lunch on Sat) / 0141 330 5511
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
Graham Kerr Building
£15 (includes lunch on Sat) / 0141 330 5511
- 10:00 – 16:00
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
Themed Tour
Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
Today: Stained Glass at the Burrell.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
This week: Medical Matters at the Burrell.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Traquair Fair
The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.
Traquair House, Innerleithen
Sat 27 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 28 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00
Aden Pipe Band Competition
Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.
Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
Sun 11 Aug
£4 / 01771 624485
- 12:30 – 17:00
Armed Forces Day
A salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans with musical and military celebrations.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sat 29 Jun
£3.50–£7.50 / 0844 871 7607
Battle Tactics for Kids
Could you be a brave Norman knight or bold Saxon warrior? Prepare for action by painting your own shield, then take part in a Kids Battle of Hastings!
English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury
Sat 17 Aug
£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 18 Aug
£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Behind the Scenes Tour
Take a look behind the scenes on this guided tour around the house's Swimming Pool, Burges Chapel, Billiard Room and the gardens. Afterwards, afternoon tea awaits in the Private Family Drawing Room. Booking is essential.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sun 4 Aug
£50 / 01700 503877
- 13:00
Wed 7 Aug
£50 / 01700 503877
- 13:00
Sun 11 Aug
£50 / 01700 503877
- 13:00
Big Wood in Winter
Brave the winter weather to take a walk through the beautiful woodland at Cathkin Braes and learn more about how nature copes with the frosty season.
Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 11 Jan
Free / 0141 287 8118
- 13:00 – 15:00
