After 6am, Food & drink

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Jesus Green, Cambridge

Fri 24 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

  • 12:00 – 15:00
  • 17:00 – 22:30

Sat 25 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

  • 12:00 – 22:30

Back to '63 Festival Launch Party

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£10 (early bird offer £10 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 19:30 – 23:00

1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

  • 18:15 – 00:00

Ale Tasting

Come and taste ales to your heart's delight, including five thirds of cask ale.

Curlers Rest, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£5 / 0141 341 0737

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Barney’s Beer Presents: Brewery Lates

An after hours tour of the Summerhall Brewery (originally founded circa 1704), now home to Barney’s Beer. Includes tasting, talk and tour hosted by owner, head brewer and chief bottle washer Andrew (Barney) Barnett.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:00

Thu 27 Jun

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:00
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Afternoon Tea and Live Jazz

Sip your cuppa while eyeing 5.5 acres of gorgeous gardens and listening to some jazzy tunes.

Les Bouviers Restaurant with Rooms, Poole

Fri 24 May

£13.95 / 01202 889555

  • 15:00

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

Fri 24 May

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

  • 14:00 – 17:00

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
…and 158 more dates until 31 Oct

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

Mon 27 May

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

  • 14:00 – 16:00
…and 34 more dates until 13 Oct

Allo Allo

The show promises a perfect night of interactive comedy as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have.

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford

Sat 15 Jun

£45 inc meal / 01274 432000

  • 19:30

And Something for the Afternoon

Afternoon tea on the terrace over looking Ralph Dutton's stunning landscape. Including sparkling wine, specially prepared finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and more.

National Trust: Hinton Ampner Garden, Bramdean, Alresford

Sun 16 Jun

£30 phone for availability / 01962 771305

  • 15:00 – 17:00
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Apple Day

Join us at one of our most popular events and celebrate the English apple and orchards in our beautiful gardens.

National Trust: Calke Abbey, Derby

Sun 13 Oct

Free, plus admission £10.20, child £5.09, family £25.76 / 01332 863822

  • 11:00 – 16:00

National Trust: Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn

Sat 12 Oct

Free, plus admission £5, child £2.50, family £12.60 / 01452 760461

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 13 Oct

Free, plus admission £5, child £2.50, family £12.60 / 01452 760461

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Apple Weekend

Waterperry Gardens' Apple Weekend has been extended this year to allow even more visitors to enjoy the popular event and celebrate the native fruit. The event gives visitors the chance to view up to 50 varieties of apple, with many of them also available to taste. There are also around 15 different varieties of Waterperry…

National Trust: Berrington Hall, Berrington, Leominster

Sat 5 Oct

Free, plus admission £7.70, child £4, family £11.70 & £19.50 / 01568 615721

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 6 Oct

Free, plus admission £7.70, child £4, family £11.70 & £19.50 / 01568 615721

  • 10:00 – 16:00

National Trust: Fenton House, London NW3

Sat 28 Sep

£8.50 inc entry to house (Children £3; £2) / 020 7435 3471

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 29 Sep

£8.50 inc entry to house (Children £3; £2) / 020 7435 3471

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Ardbeg Day

Ardbog whisky presents its latest release for your tastebuds to get acquainted with, plus lots of other fun activities.

Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 225 7224

  • 10:00

Art Tour of Drumlanrig

A tour of the castle and its art collection, followed by cheese and wine. Booking is essential.

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries

Sat 25 May

£20 / 01848 331555

Part of Spring Fling Fringe.

  • 18:00 – 20:00

AsparaFest Music and Food Festival

High Queen Asparagus rules this fest, which – in addition to many asparagus-themed activities and demonstrations – includes a varied line-up of musical talent for the whole family, an array of traders and stalls and a youth activity zone.

Ashdown Farm, Badsey

Sat 1 Jun

£7 for weekend pass (under 16s £4; under 10s free) / 01386 831173

Sun 2 Jun

£7 for weekend pass (under 16s £4; under 10s free) / 01386 831173

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Asparagus Week

It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Cardinal Place Shopping Centre, London SW1E

Sat 21 Sep

Phone for prices / 020 7963 4000

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Autumn Market

Stalls for local food and drink suppliers and cooking demonstrations.

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Sun 29 Sep

Free, plus admission £9, NUS £4.50, concs £8, under 16s/mems free / 01833 690606

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Azonto Banquet

Traditional Ghanaian cuisine, with an opportunity to taste everything on the menu.

Pips Dish, London N1

Fri 24 May

£30 / 07503 293438

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Bargoed Christmas Market

Located on Bargoed High Street with craft and charity stalls, street entertainers and, of course, Santa's Grotto.

Bargoed High Street

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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Be Our Guest

A guest chef takes over Henderson's kitchen for a night. Details to be announced. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 19:00

Beans on Toast Family Workshop

An opportunity to join in the shared activities which look at the food we eat and where it comes from.

National Museum Cardiff

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00
…and 6 more dates until 4 Aug

The Big Band Ball

Hark back to days before WWII, when Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington ruled the wireless. A three-course dinner is followed up by an evening full of swinging tunse and ballroom dancing. Dress code is smart casual.

Skylark Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Fri 7 Jun

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00

Fri 19 Jul

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00

Fri 16 Aug

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00
…and 4 more dates until 13 Dec

Big Feastival 2013: Rizzle Kicks, Basement Jaxx, KT Tunstall

Jamie Oliver and Alex James's music and food extravaganza with Rizzle Kicks and Basement Jaxx on Saturday and Sunday performances from KT Tunstall and The Feeling.

Alex James' Farm, Chipping Norton

Fri 24 May

£60 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket; £50 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £50–£65 weekend ticket, under…

  • 10:00

Sat 25 May

£60 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket; £50 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £50–£65 weekend ticket, under…

  • 10:00

Sun 26 May

£60 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket; £50 day ticket; £100–£130 weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £50–£65 weekend ticket, under…

  • 10:00
…and 219 more dates until 31 Dec