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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
Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue
Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 16:00
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
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
Sat 13 Jul
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
Sun 26 May
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
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
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
Paddle With Fish And Chips
Enjoy a kayak out in Studland Bay and finish with fish and chips from Knoll Beach Cafe.
National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage
Thu 30 May
£12 adv booking essential, plus normal admission charges / 01929 450259
- 17:00 – 18:30
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
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)
B'est, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
£43 / 0131 556 4448
Sun 4 Aug
£43 / 0131 556 4448
Mon 5 Aug
£43 / 0131 556 4448
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Sat 25 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 13:30
Sat 1 Jun
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 13:30
Sat 8 Jun
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 13:30
Thistle Hotel, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 13:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 13:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 1 Jun
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 13:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
The Great British Beer Festival
A chance to sample over 450 varieties of beer including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and international real lagers as well as cider and perry.
Olympia, London W14
Tue 13 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 17:00
- 17:00 – 22:30
Wed 14 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Thu 15 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Fri 16 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside
A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
World Street Food Festival
In addition to our normal Real Food Market, you can find some of the most creative, quality-driven vendors offering great street food on the riverside. Queen's Walk Friday: 12.00 noon - 9 pm Saturday: 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm Monday: 12 noon - 6 pm
Southbank Centre, London SE1
Fri 24 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
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
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
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 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
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
- 13:00
- 15:00
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 029 2039 7951
- 13:00
- 15:00
Mon 29 Jul
Free / 029 2039 7951
- 13:00
- 15:00
The Big Lunch
Share food and friendship with your local neighbours at Saxon Square and get in a bit of music, dance and craft fun while you're at it.
Saxon Square Shopping Centre, Christchurch
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01202 470102
- 12:00 – 16:00
Budding Chefs (Age 5-13)
A one-day basic food training course, where children are taught how to create a range of dishes.
The Alnwick Garden
Sat 25 May
£10 per session / 01665 511350
- 14:00 – 16:00
The Busy Bloke's Beer Group with Pete Brown
The 2009 Beer Writer of the Year shares his vast knowledge of the golden stuff, looking back to the time of the George Inn in South London – otherwise known as the choice pub of the Bard himself – as illuminated in Brown's latest book, Shakespeare's Local. Ticket price includes a ha' pint of some specially brewed Bookworm…
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Sun 16 Jun
Children's Kitchen: Workshop (Over 5s)
Join the talented Rheged chefs for a children's cookery class, where you will use seasonal fruit to make lollies or chocolate fruity kebabs.
Rheged Centre, Penrith
Wed 29 May
Children £5 / 01768 868000
- 13:30
- 15:30
National Trust: Washington Old Hall
Sun 15 Sep
£10 adv booking required / 0191 416 6879
- 13:00 – 15:00
