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Harrogate Spring Flower Show is the first big event in the gardening calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular celebration of the very best in horticulture. Rated Britain’s top gardening event by Which? featuring beautiful show gardens, great shopping, live entertainment and the biggest exhibition by florists and flower arrangers in the country.

Home to Queen Elizabeth II, and 900 years of fascinating history. There’s a wealth of stunning displays to explore in the State Apartments, decorated by the very best designers to the tastes of thirty-nine different monarchs. These rooms are still in use to this day, providing an amazing insight into the inner-workings of the Royal Family. A favourite among visitors is Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. This stunning replica of an aristocrat’s home is almost as impressive as the castle itself!…

Stamford market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street. there is  approximately 90 traders. On Rutland Water enable visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the water, amidst the sailors, anglers and water foul, whilst listening to detailed commentary highlighting points of interest. A hearing induction loop is fitted in the lower saloons. The on-board licensed bar offers a selection of beers, wines, spirits, hot and cold drinks whilst Celebration Drinks are available by pre-order for special…

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy, three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the girls manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit. Starring Louise Redknapp, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen and Brian Conley. Performance: 14:30 Seats Dress Circle.

Malden is  one of the oldest recorded towns in Essex, a walk up the High Street to the crest of the town reveals many buildings whose brick facades conceal medieval timber frames. At the junction of the High Street and Market Hill stands the tower of St Peters which is attached to the building erected in 1704 by Dr Thomas Plume to house his famous library. After ample time in Malden we transfer you to Tiptree Fruit Farm for a…

Lavenham will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the 487th Bombardment Group, 8th United States Army Air Force moving in to RAF Lavenham (AAF Station 137), by hosting a wonderful weekend celebrating all things 1940s. The events are organised by  local  volunteers called ‘Friends of Lavenham Airfield. A vintage fair will be taking place in Lavenham Village hall also a Evacuees Exhibition at Lavenham’s wartime evacuee centre, & Military history display at The Swan.

With more than 60 stalls on Wednesdays, Bury St Edmunds Market has an excellent food offer including fruit and vegetables, meat, and fish stalls with fresh locally sourced seasonal produce. The market, held in the Buttermarket and Cornhill, dates back to before the days of William the Conqueror.

The Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. Chelsea Flower show is the place to see cutting-edge garden design, new plants and find ideas to take home. Entrance time: 3:30pm - 8pm

This day out starts at Sheffield Park Station, which was built in 1882 by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway. This station was really built to serve Lord Sheffield who owned the large house and estate about a mile away. Here you have free time to explore the SteamWorks! exhibition before your steam train trip at 13:15. Once you board the steam train, travel down the tracks as you are served a Ploughman’s lunch. Tuck in to your lunch,…

The new exhibition has been designed by the same Oscar winning artists who worked on the smash hit film series, so you can expect a truly magical experience including towering marble pillars, crystal chandeliers and breath-taking prosthetics that will leave both adults and children spellbound.