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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

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7234 9150

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7234 9150

  • 10:00 – 19:00

MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

  • 11:00

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

Mansfield Park Farmers' Market

Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Mansfield Park, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 2500

  • 10:00 – 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

Sat 25 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

Mon 27 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

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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

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

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

A Sweet Ending

Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Fri 12 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Sat 13 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

National Trust: Montacute House

Sat 29 Jun

Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sat 28 Sep

Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289

  • 10:00 – 14:00
…and 3 more dates until 14 Dec

Whisky An' A' That

Ayr’s annual Whisky festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with the biggest array of Whiskies yet.

Ayr Town Hall

Sat 1 Jun

£20 / 01292 284279

  • 14:00 – 18:00
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Chip Wine Club

Regular wine tasting club with a different theme each time. Booking is essential.

Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow

Sun 29 Jun

£20 including all tastings and canapes / 0131 334 5007

Sample some delightful sherries (very Downton Abbey) and enjoy paired cuisine from Spain.

  • 19:00

Chocolate and Malt Whisky Tasting

Whisky and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Find your bliss at one of these delicious tastings at Aberdeen Chocolate Fair, which pairs single malt whiskys with highland chocolates.

Jurys Inn Aberdeen

Mon 2 Sep

National Trust: Calke Abbey, Derby

Sun 16 Jun

Free, plus admission £10.68, child £5.38, family £26.74 / 01332 863822

  • 11:00 – 15:30

Great Central Railway Beer Festival

Sample guest ales and ciders from breweries across the former LNER lines, including Castle Rock, Blue Bee, B&T, Belvoir, Jarrow and Priors.

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

Tue 28 May

£15 (£13; Children £9; £23–£34) / 01509 230726

  • 10:30 – 14:30

Wed 29 May

£15 (£13; Children £9; £23–£34) / 01509 230726

  • 10:30 – 14:30

Thu 30 May

£15 (£13; Children £9; £23–£34) / 01509 230726

  • 10:30 – 14:30
…and 42 more dates until 10 Nov

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00
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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

Mon 27 May

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

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 157 more dates until 31 Oct

Dundee Flower and Food Festival

A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Fri 6 Sep

£10 day ticket (£9; under 16s free) / 01382 433815

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 7 Sep

£10 day ticket (£9; under 16s free) / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 8 Sep

£10 day ticket (£9; under 16s free) / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

EMF Gala Luncheon

A buffet lunch and drinks to celebrate the start of the English Music Festival.

Radley College, Abingdon

Sat 25 May

New Pavilion

£15

  • 13:00

Farmer's Market

A selection of local produce, crafts and refreshments.

Nature's World, Acklam, Middlesbrough

Sun 26 May

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00
…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

A Feast of Learning

Prepare to have your mind & body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery! Deep within the opulent surroundings of Angel House, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

£65 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Food Markets

A great selection of hot and cold food stalls.

Cardinal Place Shopping Centre, London SW1E

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 020 7963 4000

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Thu 27 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7963 4000

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Thu 25 Jul

Phone for prices / 020 7963 4000

  • 11:00 – 15:00
…and 4 more dates until 28 Nov

MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham

Sun 26 May

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

Grillstock Manchester

It's a day of meat and music goodness as Grillstock takes over Manchester. Barbecue cooking competitions, rib eating challenges and barbecuing lessons are complemented by a varied roster of musical acts, including funk/jazz/hip hop melders Riots Jazz, country band the Good Intentions and local act Honeyfeet.

Albert Square, Manchester

Sat 8 Jun

£10 for a day ticket; £15 for a weekend ticket

  • 11:00 – 22:00

Sun 9 Jun

£10 for a day ticket; £15 for a weekend ticket

  • 11:00 – 22:00

The Halal Food Festival

A showcase of innovative halal products, high end restaurants, live demo kitchen, cooking school with world renowned chefs and halal mocktails.

ExCel, London E16

Fri 27 Sep

Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Sat 28 Sep

Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Sun 29 Sep

Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Janet Henderson Centenary Dinner and Discussion

A look at the work of Janet Henderson, who helped to establish the organic, local sourcing and healthy eating scene here in Scotland, and a glance at the future of food culture in the country. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Wed 3 Jul

£30 / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Magic Dinner

Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

£55 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

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