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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

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

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

The 40th Cambridge Beer Festival

Jesus Green, Cambridge

Sat 25 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

12:00 – 22:30

50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 3/4

Various activities for children under 12.

National Trust: Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £6.45, child £3.27, family £16.18 / 01545 570200

10:30 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £6.45, child £3.27, family £16.18 / 01545 570200

10:30 – 16:00

National Trust: Peckover House, Wisbech

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25 / 01945 583463

12:00 – 16:30

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £6.50, child £3.25, family £16.25 / 01945 583463

12:00 – 16:30

National Trust: Sutton House, London E9

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £3.50, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264

12:00 – 16:00

Alien Invasion

A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).

Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Included in admission / 0131 550 7800

10:00 – 17:30

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 0131 550 7800

10:00 – 17:30

Amazing Amber

Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

10:00 – 17:00

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And 3/4

Re-create childhood pastimes, such as tree climbing and paddling, as part of the 50 Things campaign to get children outdoors.

National Trust: Speke Hall, Liverpool

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £8.60, child £4.30, family £21.50 / 0151 427 7231

11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £8.60, child £4.30, family £21.50 / 0151 427 7231

11:00 – 17:00

Acting Up Drama Workshops

Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Children with additional needs from 10.30am; ages 5–11 from 11am; another block from 1pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30pm.

CCA, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 07974 270053

10:30 – 16:00

100% Open Mic

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Sat 25 May

£3–£5 / 020 8428 0124

19:00 – 23:00

2013 Weekend Milling Demonstrations

See how this fully restored working water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.

National Trust: Winchester City Mill

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £3.70, child £1.85, family £9.25 / 01962 870057

11:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £3.70, child £1.85, family £9.25 / 01962 870057

11:00 – 16:00

50 Things In The Woodland

Build a den, explore inside a tree, climb a huge hill, hunt for bugs, and more.

National Trust: Chartwell, Westerham

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £12, child £6, family £30 / 01732 866368/868381

11:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £12, child £6, family £30 / 01732 866368/868381

11:00 – 16:00

Abbey Tours

National Trust: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £8.60, child £4.50, family £21.80 / 01765 608888

11:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 15:00
14:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £8.60, child £4.50, family £21.80 / 01765 608888

11:00 – 13:00
13:00 – 15:00
14:00 – 16:00

Aberdeen parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run along the Beach Esplanade. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen

Sat 25 May

Free

09:30

Abriachan Garden Nursery Open Day

Garden opening.

Abriachan Garden Nursery

Sat 25 May

01463 861232

09:00 – 19:00

Sun 26 May

01463 861232

09:00 – 19:00

Absolutely Brighton, the Wonderful Brighton Story

Brighton's colourful history brought to life on this acclaimed 90 minute guided walk. Find secret tunnels, 'twittens', and a long forgotten lost black cat on this unique tour. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

14:00 – 15:30

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

14:00 – 15:30

Active Birth Pregnancy Yoga

Children can take part in drop-in activities including quizzes and word searches about the birds of the British coastline.

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Sat 25 May

£9; £40 5 classes / 01227 281174

10:15 – 11:45

The Adventures of Able Seaman Wally Tobin (Ideal for all ages)

Storytelling session revealing the adventures of Able Seaman Wally Tobin, looking at how people from different cultures and countries work together in times of hardship and war.

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

Sat 25 May

Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

13:30

Sun 26 May

Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

13:30

Afternoon Tea from a Bygone Era

Enjoy afternoon tea, Victorian style. Includes sandwiches and freshly-made cakes and scones.

Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle of Bute

Sat 25 May

£8.50 for one; £15 for two / 01700 503877

14:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£8.50 for one; £15 for two / 01700 503877

14:00 – 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 25 May

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

14:00 – 16:00

Sun 26 May

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

14:00 – 16:00

Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival 2013

The 41st Salisbury International Arts Festival presents a bountiful programme of theatre, music, dance, visual art, kids and literature events.

Salisbury Arts Festival

Sat 25 May

Times vary / £10–£50 / 0845 241 9651

Sun 26 May

Times vary / £10–£50 / 0845 241 9651

The Airedale Coin Collection

See coins dating back to 871, featuring coins from the reign of every monarch since Alfred The Great, except two and meet the man behind the collection.