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

Sunday Market

Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.

Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 01316 674058

10:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

10:00 – 16:00

…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

Crieff Berry Festival

Soft berries are in abundance in Crieff with special menu items in local restaurants, a berry-themed market in James Square and a special visit from Struan, Strathearn’s giant walking strawberry, all making for a berry nice day out.

James Square, Crieff

Sat 10 Aug

Free

10:00

Farmers Market

Barleylands Farm, Billericay

Sat 25 May

Free / 01268 290219

08:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01268 290219

08:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01268 290219

08:30

…and 11 more dates until 28 Dec

Rheged Centre, Penrith

Sun 26 May

Free / 01768 868000

10:00 – 16:30

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01768 868000

10:00 – 16:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01768 868000

10:00 – 16:30

…and 5 more dates until 15 Dec

Portobello Market

A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.

Brighton Park, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free

09:30 – 13:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free

09:30 – 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free

09:30 – 13:30

St Mungo's @ Boudoir

West Brewery showcases its beer, with free samples, promos and a whole lotta beer knowledge.

Boudoir Wine Bar, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 552 4774

18:00

Adult Learners Week

Find out information about courses running throughout the Summer Term and New Courses starting in September 2013.

Gravesend Library

Thu 23 May

Free

10:00 – 15:00

Creative Banter

Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.

The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 20 Aug

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

Tue 17 Sep

Free / 0141 552 7520

18:00 – 20:00

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

Farmers' Market

St Giles Church, Tonbridge

Thu 23 May

Free

09:00 – 11:00

Thu 30 May

Free

09:00 – 11:00

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

16:00 – 23:00

Thu 10 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

16:00 – 23:00

Fri 11 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

16:00 – 23:00

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

Glasgow Green

Thu 17 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

16:00 – 23:00

Fri 18 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

16:00 – 23:00

Sat 19 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

12:00 – 23:00

…and 5 more dates until 27 Oct

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

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

Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

10:30 – 22:30

EatBute

EatBute celebrates fresh, seasonal and locally produced food from the island of Bute as well as neighbouring Argyll, Arran and Ayrshire. It takes place alongside the stylish visitors' centre for Mount Stuart – a Victorian-Gothic house set in 300 acres of beautiful woodland and coastal gardens – and hosts a food and craft…

Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle of Bute

Sat 25 May

Free / 01700 503877

10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01700 503877

10:00 – 17:00

The FAIR Project

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

18:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

10:00 – 17:00

Farmers Market

Conway RSPB Reserve, Conwy

Wed 29 May

Free / 01492 584091

09:00 – 13:00

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 01492 584091

09:00 – 13:00

Wed 31 Jul

Free / 01492 584091

09:00 – 13:00

…and 5 more dates until 18 Dec

Driffield Showground

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01377 257494

09:00 – 13:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01377 257494

09:00 – 13:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01377 257494

09:00 – 13:00

…and 5 more dates until 21 Dec

Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 8708 8100

11:00 – 15:00

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 020 8708 8100

11:00 – 15:00

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

Foraging Fun

Interactive talk showing how to identify and cook with wild plants, plus tasting sessions to whet your appetite.

Ulster Hall, Belfast

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 028 9032 3900

13:00

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

…and 3 more dates until 18 Nov

Taste of Grampian

A one-day food and drink festival which allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of quality produce available in the Grampian region. This year's celebrity chefs in residence are Nick Nairn and Simon Rimmer.