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What
60 Ways to Celebrate Diamond Jubilee
When
Throughout 2012
Wonga
Various
Where
Various
The Fanfare | 60 Ways to Celebrate Diamond Jubilee
60 fantastic ways to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years on the throne.
What
Selfridges Big British Bang
When
4 May to end August 2012
Wonga
N/A
Where
Selfridges & Co, 400 Oxford Street London W1A 1AB
The Fanfare | Selfridges Big British Bang
Selfridges in London, one of Britain’s most famous department stores, is to hold the biggest display of ‘retail theatre’ and in-store events in its 103-year history.
What
Concourse d’Elegance three-day luxury shopping event
When
4 to 6 July 2012
Wonga
Admission costs £78, with VIP tickets at £198 Wednesday, £210 Thursday and £222 Friday including a summer barbecue, afternoon tea, champagne and wines.
Where
The Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6 3PR
The Fanfare | Concourse d’Elegance at Hurlingham Club London
A three-day event, Concourse d’Elegance, for connoisseurs of luxury shopping will be held at the Hurlingham Club this summer.
What
Goldsmiths Jewellery Exhibition – Pavilion
When
13 to 17 June 2012, 11am–6.30pm (10am–6pm Sat and Sun)
Wonga
£5 admission
Where
Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
The Fanfare: Goldsmiths Jewellery Exhibition at Somerset House
The Goldsmiths’ Company is to showcase some of the most exciting independent jewellery designer-makers in the UK at a selling exhibition this summer.
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
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
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
Speyside Whisky Festival
When
3–7 May 2012
Where
At various venues, Speyside, Scotland
The Fanfare
Scotland’s national drink will be celebrated this May at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (…)
What
Off the Peg Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s exhibition
When
1 April to 31 October 2012
Where
National Museum of Costume. Shambellie House New Abbey, Dumfries DG2 8HQ Scotland
The Fanfare
Scotland’s National Museum of Costume’s exhibition for 2012 will be Off the Peg Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s (…)
What
Leading Modern British Silversmiths
When
28 May to 29 September 2012
Where
The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1QS
The Fanfare
The London Silver Vaults, in London’s legal district, has the world’s largest retail collection of fine antique silver, and this year will feature outstanding examples from recent decades in the Post-War Winners: Leading Modern British Silversmiths exhibition which runs from 28 May to 29 September.
Couples who are looking for somewhere extra special to spend some quality time together will find romantic experiences in abundance in Bath.
The city of Bath is celebrating its place in the fashion world with a year’s emphasis on fashion and a week of special events for Bath in Fashion.
New events, enticing exhibitions and an enduring appeal of architecture, history and spa culture ensure that the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath continues to be a tempting place to visit in the new year. Here are 12 reasons why Bath should be on anyone’s list of must-see places in 2012…
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Christmas at Burghley House: England’s greatest Elizabethan country house plays host to a seasonal spectacle
Trentham Estate is set to be transformed into a seasonal shopping destination.
From 6.30pm on Friday 25th November and Friday 2nd December come and enjoy the National Gallery Christmas Shopping Evenings.
A flavour of the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games can now be tasted across the globe with Wenlock Hampers.
Trentham Estate has been selected by leading British designer Jan Constantine as the venue for her first-ever own-brand showroom.
Harrods is launching a special blend of green tea and a signature coffee to help celebrate Macmillan Cancer Support’s 100th anniversary
The Design Museum in London is to hold the first comprehensive UK exhibition of the work of shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
Here is our take on the top 12 free things to do in London. If you’ve got any other ideas, leave your suggestions on the comment form at the bottom of this page.
A Dickens Christmas market will take place in the grounds of Rochester Castle over four weekends this winter.
We’ve had Anarchy in the UK and now we’re going to get Anarchy in the National Trust. Yes, that quintessential paragon of conservation and property preservation is going all punk with the release of Never Mind the Dovecotes – Punk Collection.
Some of the finest British fashion and lifestyle brands will be taking part in The Art of Being British: St James’s At Your Service, on Saturday 10 September 2011 in Jermyn Street, London.
Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home of the Meridian Line, and a Royal Park, with buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Inigo Jones. This article gives you suggestions for a one day tour of Greenwich London.
John Lewis has unveiled the first image of what will be the largest London 2012 shop to date, when it opens on 13 September at its Stratford City department store.
Events at Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire between July and December 2011.
Designers, design collectives and manufacturers from more than 18 countries will be presenting their contemporary interiors, products and digital installations at this year’s Tent London.
Tent London is a diverse design event that takes place from 22 to 25 September 2011 at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, East London during the London Design [...]
“The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world”
So said Oscar Wilde, who he didn’t have access to an iPhone to spread that message.
Given today’s 24 hour society and any major city’s vast array of restaurants and shops where we want to eat around the clock, buy something [...]
The Goldsmiths’ Fair selling exhibition takes place this year from Friday 26 September to Friday 9 October in the lavishly decorated Goldsmiths’ Hall near St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
There will be 90 exhibitors for each of the two weeks, 107 jewellers and 61 silversmiths (11 exhibitors take part [...]
Here We Go Again – hot summer concert dates at Trentham Estate in Staffordshire this July and August.
From Mamma Mia to Motown and the Rat Pack to Grease, it will be hard to resist making a date to enjoy an outdoor film or live music in a superb lakeside setting at The Trentham Estate [...]
If you have been to Keswick in Cumbria (is there a Keswick anywhere else? – there probably is, given Britain’s penchant for colonial open spaces), then you will no doubt be familiar with Samuel Johnson’s (1709-1784) observation that:
“… when a man is tired of Keswick, he is tired of outdoor clothing shops; for there [...]
Budding photographers and wildlife enthusiasts in Bath should make a date for Thursday 23rd June at 6.00pm, as award winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse gives a talk at Bath Abbey in association with Wild Planet.
The talk is free of charge but tickets are required and can be collected from the Wild Planet store on [...]
This summer, the National Trust is offering visitors an exciting new way to explore outdoor places by partnering with GPS experts Garmin.
Geocaching, a family friendly ‘digital’ treasure hunt, will be taking place at over 40 National Trust places across the country. Visitors will be able borrow a Garmin handheld GPS device to guide them [...]
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 VisitBritain has created a Diamond Pass for overseas visitors to Britain.
The heritage-inspired Diamond Pass offers visitors discounted entry next year to 60 famous castles, stately homes with royal connections and other attractions. Visitors from overseas who use the Pass (it will not be available to UK [...]
The Bowes Museum in County Durham, northern England, is to host an exhibition celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.
More than 200 of Westwood’s shoe designs will be on display in the museum’s new Fashion & Textile Gallery. They show her defiance of the rules of wearability and convention, her [...]
Flavours of the West 2011
Save the 2nd and 3rd July 2011 for Flavours of the West at Milsom Place in Bath.
This friendly foodie gathering has the atmosphere of an artisan farmer’s market with demonstrations by A list chefs in the Octagon, formerly a Georgian chapel.
Local celebrity baker, and Food Champion of the [...]
PHOTO: Ed Vaizey Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries meets museum chiefs to launch Year of the Museum in Bath
Pictured here from left to right are: Caroline Kay (Chief Executive Bath Preservation Trust), Don Foster (MP for Bath & North East Somerset), Ed Vaizey (Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries), Michael [...]
Dr David Bellamy launches ‘Plant & Protect’ Campaign as English Apples Suffer Decline
As English apple growth declines, new independent research has highlighted how out of touch with our heritage varieties Britons are. A study of over 1,000* Britons has revealed that over three quarters of the population (76%) think that the Granny Smith is [...]
This Easter Sunday there is a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to see the largest collection of Auriculas in the country at specialist plant nursery, Woottens of Wenhaston, in Suffolk.
Owner Michael Loftus has built up the collection over ten years and is expecting fans to travel from far and wide to see these eye-catching plants [...]
As plans for the ‘flagship’ event on the River Thames were announced for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, a heritage-inspired pass – the Diamond Pass – allowing free or discounted entry to 60 famous castles, stately homes with royal connections and other attractions – one of each year of the Queen’s reign – is to [...]
English Heritage have produced a great new app for iPhone and Android users. You can now use your smartphone to get ideas for days out wherever you are.
Find your perfect Day Out
You’re never far away from a fascinating day out and this useful app helps you to find the perfect place to visit [...]
Collect, the UK’s annual fair for collectable craft from international artists, takes place at the Saatchi Gallery on 6–9 May.
There will be work on display from 37 galleries, from countries including Japan, Italy, France, Sweden, Germany and the UK.
This year on the second floor of the Saatchi Gallery there will be an [...]
Burgers or an afternoon spent strolling along London’s best shopping street, William and Kate have a life that encompasses both cocktails and country pubs, even England’s most famous funfair! Some of their pastimes are surprisingly down-to-earth – a quiet meal or walk along a deserted beach, others showcase some of Britain’s most famous stores and [...]
Eagerly anticipated by fashion insiders, this year’s British Designers Collective is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for savvy shoppers to survey the freshest brands in British fashion – and pick up key pieces from their previous seasons’ collections at an affordable price tag.
Treat mum to a day to remember this Mother’s Day – whether it’s a relaxing stroll in some of Britain’s finest gardens or adrenaline thrills on an awesome high rope adventure!
And mum’s can do all this for FREE at The Trentham Estate on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent.
Offering one of the UK’s most diverse [...]
The Egerton House Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge is offering guests a Harrods Pamper Package.
Guests booked on the one-night package will be met at Harrods by the department store’s VIP concierge team and given £50 credit to spend in store with a Harrods rewards card. The day at Harrods includes a massage in Harrods’ Urban [...]
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