[ January 15, 2011 9:00 am to July 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A fun event for all abilities.Chester Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2BHTel: 01244 341296email: mikej@gbevents.net

[ March 26, 2011 9:00 am to July 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Showcasing a range of Japanese Gardens from its native origins through to influencing UK garden designs. Normal Mansion opening times and prices applyTatton Park MansionKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400Email:tatton@cheshire.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to May 31, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Take a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester with your very own Ghosthunter Guide and hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.Visit www.ghostcity.co.uk for further informationMeet at Chesters Official Visitor Information CentreTown Hall SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2HJTel:0845 647 7868Email:tours@marketingcheshire.co.ukCheshireCheshire

[ April 5, 2011 9:00 am to April 28, 2011 5:30 pm. ] Southbank Centres annual music festival of innovation, art, technology and cross-arts experimentation, Ether, returns this spring for its tenth year with one-off collaborations and groundbreaking work.Londonhttp://ether.southbankcentre.co.uk/London

[ April 11, 2011 9:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Spring 2011 Book n Author Weeka Literary FestivalMONDAY APRIL 11THFRIDAY APRIL 15THEype Centre for Arts are excited at the prospects for their third Spring Literary Festival with the introduction of new very talented Dorset and Somerset authors as well as some nationally known names.At the same time we are conscious of 2011 being the year [...]

[ April 12, 2011 9:00 am to April 17, 2011 6:00 pm. ] This year Cirt International Festival of Literature has expanded its reach. We have programmed a series of events outside of the city and within residential areas of the Galway City community. This is to try to bring some of the festival atmosphere out of our main venues and into new places where we can reach [...]

[ April 1, 2011 9:45 am to April 15, 2011 4:45 pm. ] Humanity in War will depict warfare across the last 150 years from the American Civil War to the conflicts of the early twenty-first century through stunning photography selected from the collection of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/war_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Activity bags designed to bring the exhibitions alive for 7-11 year olds and their families. They contain games, activities and challenges and are included in the standard admission price.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=36Edinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 8:00 pm. ] A selection of delightful early editions of Alices adventures in Wonderland features in our Treasures display. Written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, this childrens classic was published in 1865 and featured illustrations by John Tenniel. Our display includes a rare first issue of the first edition, alongside letters from the author, [...]

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.ceilidhculture.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Welsh artist Bethan Huws is the 11th artist to make a work for Ingleby gallerys 10ft x 14ft billboard. Huws grew up speaking both Welsh and English. Her work, which takes various forms including drawing, sculpture, film and installation, often has a strong interest in language and communication. It also has an art historical interest [...]

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 14, 2011 5:00 pm. ] American artist Jeff Koons (b.1955) is one of the most internationally renowned artists working today. This display at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art offers the chance to explore some of the artists most important and iconic series.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/exhibition/5:368/19936/20653Edinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Drawings, Collages and Book Drafts is the most comprehensive presentation of Rosemarie Trockels works on paper to date. The project is a creative partnership between the Talbot Rice Gallery, Kunstmuseum Basel and Kunstmuseum Bonn. The exhibition will provide a fascinating glimpse of Trockels wide-ranging graphic output over the past 30 years.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.trg.ed.ac.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] A preview of how the newly renovated Portrait Gallery will look and how works will be displayed in this exciting new environment.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/page/2:115:2/Edinburgh, Scotland

[ April 11, 2011 9:00 am to April 17, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Milford on Sea Food Week celebrates all that is great about food. Everyone at every age is welcome, and Milford on Sea Food Week has over 100 activities including: Themed Dining Evenings, Professional Cookery Theatre, Celebrity Shows, Cooking Demonstrations, Educational Talks, Film Shows, Cookery Competitions, Wine Tastings, Dining Offers, Kids Events & a large [...]

Its not often in these times that you get two pieces of good news that drop on your desk. And even more unusual when more money is found to support two aspects of day tripping that has such large bodies of support in our countries. I’m referring to the Art Fund who, are going to increase the amount of money they will give over the next three years by 50% to help museums buy additional works and DEFRA who are giving £110 million to help restore our waterways.

[ April 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Knebworth House, Knebworth, Herts. SG1 2AX
Admission: £ 8, Family ticket (for 4) £ 28 FREE PARKING

[ April 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In Handel’s DayFrom 13/4/2011 to 13/4/2011 This daylong celebration of music and history in 18th century Dublin, where from 10am until 12 midnight on