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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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