What
The Hullabaloo Festival 2012
When
2nd – 4th June 2012 - The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend
Wonga
Weekend camping ticket only £60, U18 half price, under-6s FREE
Where
Burley Fields Lakes, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4XT
The Fanfare: Hullabaloo Festival 2012
The Hullabaloo Festival 2012 is an affordable three day family friendly Music and Arts Festival held Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th June in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
What
Art in Action Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
When
Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 July 2012, 10-5.30pm each day
Wonga
Adults £15 (Booked online £14.00)
Senior citizens £12 (Booked online £11.00)
Concessions £8 (Booked online £7.00)
Child (9-17 years) £5 (Booked online £4.00)
Under-9s Free
Family and season tickets available
Where
Waterperry House, Near Wheatley, OXFORD OX33 1JZ
The Fanfare: Art in Action Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Art in Action is a festival of fine art and master craftsmanship, founded in 1977, that regularly attracts over 25,000 visitors over 4 days each year in July.
What
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
When
Saturday 21 April 2012 – 9.30am – 4.30pm
Wonga
Free (£3 Fabulous Baker Brothers event)
Where
Bishop Auckland, Durham
The Fanfare: Fabulous Baker Brothers at Bishop Auckland Food Festival
TV’s The Fabulous Baker Brothers will be joining members of the TasteDurham Award Scheme and other producers and food champions from across the UK at the 2012 Bishop Auckland Food Festival which is returning to the region on the 21st April 2012.
What
Stoke-on-Trent Jubilee Crown Jewels
When
Throughout 2012
Wonga
Various
Where
Stoke-on-Trent
The Fanfare: Stoke-on-Trent Jubilee Crown Jewels
Stoke-on-Trent will be one of the Jubilee Crown Jewels in the run-up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
What
Beautiful Blackwell Books Exhibition - Rossetti to Voysey: Arts & Crafts Stamped Book Cover Design
When
10 May to 15 July 2012
Wonga
Admission £7 adults, £4 children and students, family ticket £18
Where
Blackwell, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JT
The Fanfare: Beautiful Blackwell Books Exhibition
One of Britain’s finest houses from the early 20th century is to hold a Beautiful Blackwell Books Exhibition of stamped book cover designs from the Arts & Crafts movement.
What
The Capture of the Westmorland Exhibition
When
17 May to 27 August 2012
Wonga
Admission £9
Where
Ashmolean Museum , Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH
The Fanfare: The Capture of the Westmorland Exhibition
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is to hold The English Prize: The Capture of the Westmorland Exhibition from May to August 2012.
What
Celebrating the 250 Year Old Sandwich
When
Sandwich Celebration 12–13 May
Wonga
See the link provided below for details
Where
Sandwich, Kent
The Fanfare: Celebrating the 250 Year Old Sandwich
Sandwich in Kent will be Celebrating the 250 Year Old Sandwich in 2012.
What
Port Eliot Festival
When
19 to 22 July 2012
Wonga
A weekend ticket including camping costs £150 adults, £75 children 8–15, under-8s free
Where
Port Eliot Estate, St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 5ND
The Fanfare: Port Eliot Festival 2012
The Port Eliot Festival is a relaxed celebration of books, music, films, fashion, food, flowers, nature, comedy, photography and wild swimming.
What
Bauhaus Art as Life Exhibition
When
3 May to 12 August 2012
Wonga
Tickets £10 online (concessions £7) or £12 on the door (£8), under-12s free.
Where
Barbican Art Gallery, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
The Fanfare: Bauhaus Art as Life Exhibition
The Barbican Art Gallery in London is to hold the Bauhaus Art as Life exhibition, the biggest Bauhaus art and design exhibition in over 40 years.
What
Crayon-Shaped Sculptures in Olympic Park
Where
The Olympic Park, Waterworks River, London
Wonga
Not applicable
When
Completed in February 2012 and part of the permanent Olympic Park
The Fanfare: Crayon-Shaped Sculptures in Olympic Park
Crayon-shaped sculptures lining the course of the Waterworks River have become the first artwork to be completed on the Olympic Park.
What
2012 Orchestra in a Field music festival
When
30 June and 1 July 2012
Wonga
Tickets priced from £20 to £65 for a weekend ticket with camping at Worthy Farm
Where
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EL
The Fanfare
The parklands of the ancient Glastonbury Abbey will host the 2012 Orchestra in a Field music festival in July.
What
Codebreaker – Alan Turing’s Life and Legacy Exhibition
When
21 June 2012 to June 2013
Wonga
There is no charge for Codebreaker – Alan Turing’s Life and Legacy
Where
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
The Fanfare - Alan Turing Codebreaker Exhibition
The Science Museum in London is planning a year-long Alan Turing Codebreaker Exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering computer scientist.
What
Globe to Globe World Shakespeare Festival
When
23 April to November 2012
Wonga
Ticket prices for the Globe to Globe productions start at £5 (standing) to £35, with £3 reductions on all seats for under-18s.
The Yard Olympian ticket offers every production for £100.
Where
Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
The Fanfare: Shakespeare Globe to Globe World Shakespeare Festival
On Shakespeare’s birthday, 23 April, the Globe Theatre in London will begin an unprecedented Globe to Globe programme of multilingual Shakespeare productions – every one of his plays, each performed in a different language.
What
The London Coffee Festival
When
27–29 April 2012
Wonga
Admission is for a three-hour session and costs £9.50 online, £12.50 on the door
Where
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
The Fanfare: The London Coffee Festival
The London Coffee Festival will celebrate London’s coffee culture during UK Coffee Week at the end of April.
What
Visiting David Hockney’s Yorkshire
When
Year round
Wonga
Various prices – see links to sites listed in the article
Where
York and Yorkshire
The Fanfare: Visiting David Hockney’s Yorkshire
Vivid paintings of the Yorkshire countryside are at the heart of the blockbuster “David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture” exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, until 9 April 2012.
What
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel film review
When
Released in the UK in February 2012
Wonga
Ticket prices vary from cinema to cinema
Where
At cinemas UK wide
The Fanfare: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel film review
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (directed by John Madden and starring Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup, and Tom Wilkinson) is part comedy, part drama, and part eulogy to the welfare state.
What
Socialite Events of an English Summer
When
Throughout the summer each year
Wonga
Varies from event to event. See the links below.
Where
Locations throughout the UK
The Fanfare
There is nothing quite so English as the sight of a chap in top hat and tails at the racing; unless perhaps it’s a woman in a summer dress and hat by the River Thames for the rowing, or dozens of elegantly attired polo fans chatting as they tread in grass divots kicked up by the ponies.
What
Artes Mundi Art Prize Exhibition
When
6 October 2012 to 13 January 2013
Wonga
Free admission
Where
National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP
The Fanfare
The Artes Mundi Art Prize Exhibition featuring work by the seven artists shortlisted for the UK’s largest art prize will be on display from this October in the new National Museum of Art in Cardiff, Wales.
What
Record School Visits to Stratford Tudor History Museum
When
Year round attraction
Wonga
See the website link at the end of the article for detailed costs
Where
The Falstaff Experience Tudor World, Stratford Upon Avon
The Fanfare
The Falstaff Experience Tudor World museum in the heart of Stratford upon Avon was originally made famous by its reputation as one of England’s most haunted buildings.
What
Mother’s Day at The Trentham Estate
When
Sunday 18 March 2012
Wonga
Free
Where
Trentham Estate, near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The Fanfare
Treat Mum to a day to remember this Mother’s Day – from free entry to the glorious Trentham Gardens to a spot of slapstick fun with Laurel and Hardy while shopping!
What
The Olivier Awards
When
Sunday 15 April 2012
Wonga
Watch the Olivier Awards live for free in Covent Garden piazza
Where
Royal Opera House and Covent Garden piazza, London
The Fanfare
The most prestigious event in the UK’s theatrical calendar, the Olivier Awards, will take place at the Royal Opera House, London on Sunday 15 April 2012.
What
Rock Oyster Festival
When
22 to 24 June 2012
Wonga
Weekend tickets cost £50, £10 for under-17s, under-4s free.
Where
Dinham House, Nr Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6RH
The Fanfare
The boutique food and music festival – the Rock Oyster Festival - returns to the Camel Estuary near Rock in north Cornwall this June.
What
A look at 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012
When
Events throughout 2012
Wonga
See the links provided for costs
Where
Throughout the UK
The Fanfare - 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012
As London prepares to pull out all of the stops as hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, here are 12 Great Reasons to GoUK in 2012.
What
Savoy guests can record at Abbey Road
When
Starting in 2012
Wonga
See the Savoy website below for details
Where
Savoy Hotel in central London, Abbey Road Studios in north-west London
The Fanfare
Guests of London’s Savoy hotel will soon be able to record themselves at Abbey Road, Britain’s most famous recording studios.
What
Royal Crown Derby Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
When
31 March to 30 June 2012
Wonga
Tickets £5, concessions £4.75 (the ticket price is refunded on all factory shop Royal Crown Derby purchases)
Where
Royal Crown Derby, 194 Osmaston Road, Derby DE23 8JZ
The Fanfare - Royal Crown Derby Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
The porcelain company Royal Crown Derby, known for its high-quality bone china, will be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a special exhibition this year, as well as producing special commemorative items to mark the occasion.
What
QUAD Derby Summer Nights Film Festival
When
May to September 2012
Wonga
Ticket prices to be announced in March 2012
Where
Locations in Derby
The Fanfare
Lights, camera, action as the QUAD Derby Summer Nights Film Festival is announced
What
The Battle Proms Concert Series
When
- Burghley House, Lincolnshire – Saturday 7 July 2012
- Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire – Saturday 14 July 2012
- Hatfield House, Hertfordshire – Saturday 21 July 2012
- Highclere Castle, Berkshire – Saturday 4 August 2012
- Althorp Park, Northamptonshire – Saturday 11 August 2012
- Ragley Hall, Warwickshire – Saturday 18 August 2012
Gates open 4.30pm, events finish 10-10.30pm approx
Wonga
£33 per adult, £16 per child. Early bird and group discounts available.
Where
See above
The Fanfare
This July and August, thousands of people are expected to pack up the picnic hampers and the champers and come together for the hugely popular Battle Proms picnic and firework concerts.
What
Discover Lincolnshire… for free!
When
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2012
Wonga
Free!
Where
Lincolnshire
The Fanfare
Lincolnshire will be celebrating the first ever English Tourism Week (ETW) by throwing open the doors to many of its top tourist attractions for free!
What
PURE Spring Art Fair
Celebrating Print
When
Friday 7th April – Thursday 12th April
Wonga
Admission free
Where
The PowderMills Hotel, Powdermill Lane, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0SP
The Fanfare - PURE Spring Art Fair – Celebrating Print
The annual PURE Spring Art Fair – Celebrating Print exhibition takes place at the PowderMills Hotel, Battle and will showcase limited edition prints and unique artworks.
What
Opera North is presenting its first production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel
When
2 to 19 May 2012
Wonga
Tickets £17.50–£65
Where
Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NZ
The Fanfare - Opera North sings Carousel
Opera North is presenting its first production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel in May 2012.
What
55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair will
When
24–26 May 2012.
Where
National Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX
The Fanfare
The 55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair will take place in May 2012, attracting booksellers from around the world.
What
Spitbank Fort becomes a 5-star luxury amazing retreat.
When
Opens March 2012
Where
2km (1 mile) from Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England
The Fanfare
The man-made island of Spitbank Fort, 2km (1 mile) from Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England, opens in March as a 5-star luxury amazing retreat.
What
Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
When
Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 May 2012
Where
Walks take place throughout Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.
The Fanfare
Enjoy the Chesterfield area on foot by taking part in the 9 day Chesterfield Area Walking Festival with over 55 walks.
What
Easter in Shakespeare Country 2012
When
Easter 2012 | Good Friday 6 April 2012 | Easter Monday 9 April 2012
Where
Shakespeare Country, Warwickshire
The Fanfare
Experience a whole host of fun activities for all the family and have an Eggcellent Easter in Shakespeare Country in 2012.
What
Gold: Power and Allure Exhibition - 4500 years of gold treasures from accross Britain
When
From Friday June 1 to Saturday July 28 2012 (closed Sundays and Bank holidays) open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Where
At Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN
The Fanfare
Gold: Power and Allure, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s summer exhibition, is the most comprehensive and ambitious ever staged at Goldsmiths’ Hall.
What
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at the V&A
When
Hollywood Costume runs from 20 October 2012 to 27 January 2013
Admission £14 adults, £11 seniors, £9 students, £23 family ticket
Where
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL Tel: +44 20 7942 2000
The Fanfare
The V&A’s major autumn exhibition is Hollywood Costume, bringing together more than 100 iconic costumes designed for famous and unforgettable characters from Hollywood movies of the last 100 years.
What
Derby Real Ale Trail – Brewery Tours
When
Throughout 2012
Where
Derby
The Fanfare
What do Lonely Planet and the Good Beer Guide have to say about the Derby Real Ale Trail?
What
Harry Potter and the Crock of Chronicle film review
When
February 2012
Where
At cinemas UK wide
The Review
Well, who knew it?
A ninth Harry Potter film: Harry Potter and the Crock of Chronicle …
What
Newborn kids arrive at Hall Hill Farm
When
February half term
Where
Hall Hill Farm, nr Lanchester, County Durham
The Fanfare
The first newborn animals of 2012 have arrived at the popular Durham tourist attraction of Hall Hill Farm so early that they have even beaten the first human visitors of the season.
What
Tynwald Day Fair
When
5 July 2012
Where
Tynwald Day, St John’s, Isle of Man
The Fanfare
Tynwald Day, 5 July, is the national day of the Isle of Man, and is marked by an open-air meeting of its legislature – claimed to be the oldest continuous parliament in the world.
What
COLLECT the international art fair for contemporary objects
When
From 11 to 14 May 2012
Where
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, London SW3 4SQ
The Fanfare
The Saatchi Gallery in London’s Chelsea will host COLLECT the international art fair for contemporary objects from 11 to 14 May 2012.
What
Visiting London’s Open Squares – an open garden event
When
9–10 June 2012
Where
200 green spaces across 25 London boroughs
The Fanfare
Londoners and visitors will be able to explore more than 200 green spaces across 25 London boroughs during the London’s Open Squares weekend in June 2012.
What
New edition of 1000 Places To See Before You Die
When
Released February 2012
Where
Bookshops in the UK and online
The Fanfare
The international travel bestseller 1000 Places To See Before You Die is being re-released nearly a decade after it first hit the bookshelves and includes over 200 entries for Britain.
What
Mystery Plays to be performed in York
When
Performances of the Mystery Plays will take place Mon–Sat at 7.30pm between 2 and 27 August, with 2.30 matinees on Saturdays.
Ticket prices from £12 to £42.
Where
York Mystery Plays, York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
The Fanfare
The ancient Mystery Plays that have been performed in York since the 14th century will take place again in August 2012.
What
London 2012 Olympics on a Budget
When
Summer 2012
Where
Mainly London, but UK wide
The Fanfare
There are fewer than six months to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
What
Mainoaks Cottages – refurbished 15th century farmstead with six holiday cottages in the Wye Valley
When
Throughout 2012
Where
Near Symonds Yat, between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye in the Wye Valley
The Fanfare
Fully refurbished in time for the 2012 season, Mainoaks 15th century farmstead in the glorious Wye Valley is now offering its visitors the chance to stay in the choice of six four-star self-catering cottages.
What
Half term fun at Hall Hill Farm
When
10.30am – 4pm Saturday 11 Feb – Sunday 19 Feb
Where
Hall Hill Farm, nr Lanchester, Co Durham, DH7 0TA
The Fanfare
Fun and frolics will return to Hall Hill Farm this weekend, as the popular award-winning Durham tourist attraction re-opens for half term.
What
New season at Burghley House
When
March-October 2012
Where
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire
The Fanfare
One of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses – Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire – will be offering visitors a unique take on Britain’s Olympic year including perhaps the most scenic place to watch the London 2012 Games – and the picturesque venue for a blockbuster summer feast of movie outdoor screenings.
What
February Half Term Holiday Fun
When
February 2012
Where
The Trentham Estate, Staffordshire
The Fanfare
Trentham Estate is offering a bumper bundle of family fun for February half term.
What
Top Tips for Romance in Northern Ireland from the National Trust
When
February 2012
Where
National Trust properties throughout Northern Ireland
The Fanfare
Here’s a little secret – if you want to really impress someone, give them an unforgettable National Trust experience.
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