[ June 1, 2010 9:00 am to October 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Explore inside the Rows stores and help unravel their mysterious past. You will be taken to a part of the city that’s rich in hush-hush history and a tea shop where high tea is definitely on the menu!These tours will give you a much closer look at the city’s unique treasures than ever before [...]

[ July 19, 2010 9:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A hilarious evening of social climbing gone awry in this sensational stage production of BBC TV’s successful comedy. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

[ July 16, 2010 to July 31, 2010. ] Varied programme of performances, talks, workshops and guided walks. Explore the Ridgeway with poets, archaeologists, storytellers, artists and geologists for a very special experience. See website for full listings. .01305 228241 www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/ou

[ July 16, 2010 9:00 am to July 30, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Bridport TIC South St Window display by the Wednesday Art Group Paintings for sale. Shop opening hours 9am-5pm Monday – Saturday 01308 456845

[ July 24, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] 12pm. Hand-made cards and gifts, produce and more. 01305 260004 anna-butler@hotmail.co.uk.

[ July 24, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Ivel Barbarians Rugby Club, Dorchester Road, Yeovil Gates open 6pm. Open air concert with Ben Waters Band and The Rogue Dolls. Tickets £14 in advance (under 16s £7) available from Sherborne TIC 01935 815341

[ July 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dorset County Museum, Dorchester, 10am. Lots of fun for all the family in the Victorian Hall. Free entry. Stalls and raffle, plants, games, books and bric a brac & Treasure hunt 01305 262735

[ July 24, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Borough Gardens, Dorchester, 2.30pm

[ July 24, 2010 9:00 am to July 31, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The Cobb, Lyme Regis: A full week of events and activities in the town, in aid of RNLI 01297 442683

[ July 24, 2010; 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Bridport Football Ground, Brewery Fields, Bridport, 1pm – 11pm. Live music from Pronghorn, Hightown Crows, Shelby’s Elbows, Patchwork Mammoth and Skank Tank plus children’s entertainment and family activities throughout the day. Beer tent and barbeque.

[ July 24, 2010; ] The United Church, South Street, Dorchester . 170th anniversary of Hardy’s Birth. Booking forms available from The Thomas Hardy Society, c/o Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XA 01305 251501/ 01305 837331 info@hardysociety.

[ July 15, 2010 to August 1, 2010. ] 01798 345055 www.petworthfestival.org.uk

[ July 24, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Workshop: Glad Rags and Handbags. Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury, Nr Kidderminster. DY11 7XZ. £55. Booking essential. Tel: 01299 250416. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museum

[ July 21, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 5:00 pm. ] NGS Gardens Open for Charity: Stone House Cottage Gardens. Stone. DY10 4BG. 10am-5pm. £3. Tel: 01562 69902

[ July 24, 2010 to July 30, 2010. ] With traditional pageantry and community events surrounded by an exciting programme of arts, culture and festival food, Whitstable’s annual Oyster Festival celebrates the town’s unique history, heritage, talent and culture.Many of the events a

[ July 24, 2010 10:00 am to July 25, 2010 4:30 pm. ] Uncovering the Wyre Forest. Bewdley Museum, Load Street. DY12 2AE. 10am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm). Free. Tel: 01299 403573. www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum

[ July 24, 2010 9:00 am to July 25, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Severn Valley in Bloom. Severn Valley Railway. Kidderminster: DY101QX. Bewdley: DY12 1BG. Tel: 01299 403816. www.svr.co.uk

Ever heard of Britain’s Magical Waterland? That’s the new name for the Norfolk Broads.
Why a new name?
Because the image has become jaded says the man who rebranded it, Simon Middleton.I missed this story completely and it was the Daily Telegraph that attracted my interest. Not because of this story but because of one of the comments on the story that was sent by a Dutchman who signed himself “keegstra” I have no idea who keegstra is or how to contact him but I’d like to thank him.

[ July 24, 2010 10:30 am to July 25, 2010 4:30 pm. ]
Long Melford, Suffolk
£6: Adult , £3: Children

[ July 24, 2010; ]
Shuttleworth Aerodrome, Nr. Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Adults £9: Seniors £8: Children: Free

[ July 24, 2010 12:00 pm to July 25, 2010 11:00 pm. ]
Hitchin Priory, Hitchin, Hertfordshire,
£7 for adults, on the door £8
£3 for under 18, on the door £4

[ July 24, 2010 10:00 am to July 25, 2010 10:00 am. ] then click on events for 24/25 July.
No official website; over 500 historic vehicles expected.
West Bergholt, near Colchester, Essex

[ July 23, 2010 2:00 pm to July 25, 2010 11:00 pm. ]
Worstead, Norfolk
Adults: £3, children: free
Friday night is free and parking is free as well

[ July 19, 2010 5:00 pm to July 25, 2010 2:00 am. ] A hilarious evening of social climbing gone awry in this sensational stage production of BBC TV’s successful comedy. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool

www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Tel: 01253 290190

[ July 22, 2010 to July 25, 2010. ]
Glasgow

[ July 24, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Clooney Park West, Londonderry
Free
no official website

[ July 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Thirsk Auction Mart, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Adults: £5
Seniors/Youths aged 16-18: £4
Children under 16: Free

[ July 24, 2010; 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ]
Hatfield House, Herts
Adults: £30, Children £15