The What, Where, When: 10 April
WHAT: BBC Good Food Festival. The popular Good Food event series returns in festival edition, featuring over 100 exhibitors of food, books, and appliances as well as celebrity chef demonstrations.
WHERE: Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, KT8 9BS, www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
WHEN: 10 April- April 12
WHAT: Gateshead International Jazz Festival. UK's biggest festival under one roof, including international jazz genres of the Jamaican, Norwegian and Celtic variety. Jazz workshops and activities included.
WHERE: The Sage, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, Tyne & Wear www.thesagegateshead.org
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Great British Food Festival. Part of a nationwide series of food festivals. Including chef demonstrations, a 'cake off' and popular Men vs Food challenges.
WHERE: Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Brighton Marathon Exhibition. The two-day event takes place alongside the Brighton Marathon race and features brands associated with nutrition, health and fitness.
WHERE: Brighton Centre, King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition
WHEN: 10 April- 11 April
BBC Good Food Festival
WHAT: The Laugharne Weekend. Literature, music and film festival. Chances to rub shoulders with artists and performers alike as events take place in churches, halls, and other small intimate venues.
WHERE: various venues, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire www.thelaugharneweekend.com
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: National Open Gardens Day. As apart of National Gardening Week (13-19 April), gardens across Britain that would usually charge entry are open for free for one day.
WHERE: Wisley in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex, Rosemoor in North Devon and Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk
WHEN: 17 April
WHAT: All About Dogs. Largest dog show in the Newbury region for working dogs, show dogs and pets. Features professional pet advice, demonstrations, activities, competitions and shopping.
WHERE: Newbury Showground, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ, West Berkshire www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April- 12 April
WHAT: Boat Race in the Park. Special free event is held in Bishops Park the same day as the world renowned Oxford v Cambridge boat race.
WHERE: Bishops Park, London www.lbhf.gov.uk
WHEN: 11 April
Cheese Makers Market
WHAT: Cheese Makers Market. Showcasing at least 70 different producers' cheeses internationally and from the UK. Members of the public and professionals alike can see, taste and buy from a selection of over 250 cheeses.
WHERE: The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JN www.cheesemakersmarket.com
WHEN: 11 April
WHAT: The Big Stamp and Scrapbooking Show. One of the biggest paper craft shows in the UK exhibiting over 60 retailers for fans of all things cardmaking, scrapbooking, rubber stamping and more.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.bssbs.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Crabbies Grand National. The largest horse racing event in the UK calendar. The race features a four and a half mile, 30 fence course.
WHERE: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, L9 5AS, Merseyside www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April
WHAT: London Book & Screen Week. Hundreds of events that celebrate the written word in all forms- reading, writing, gaming and film. Includes events such as author talks, film screenings, writing masterclasses, cook book demonstrations, literary debates, bookshop crawls, self-publishing workshops and writing masterclasses.
WHERE: various venues, London www.londonbookandscreenweek.co.uk
WHEN: 13 April- 19 April
Classic FM Live
WHAT: Aldershot & Farnborough Festival of Music and Art. Affiliated with the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech, this festival is one of the oldest in the country to be held without a break. Held at different venues and dates, the festival is organised into two sections: dance and piano.
WHERE: various venues, Aldershot www.aldershot-festival.org
WHEN: 14 April- 2 May
WHAT: Classic FM Live. The popular classical radio station holds a special concert.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.classicfm.co.uk
WHEN: 14 April
WHAT: London Book Fair. Global marketplace for rights negotiation and sale & distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. One of the largest book fairs in the world.
WHERE: Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en
WHEN: 14 April- 16 April
WHAT: Independent Toys and Gift Show. Over 100 exhibitors of gifts and toys including Mattel, LEGO and Hasbro.
WHERE: Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LF, West Midlands www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk
WHEN: 14 April- 15 April
Gateshead International
WHAT: Books by the Beach. Formerly the Scarborough Literature Festival, the event hosts a range of well known authors answering questions, and features live readings.
WHERE: various venues, Scarborough www.booksbythebeach.co.uk
WHEN: 15 April- 19 April
WHAT: RHS Great London Plant Fair. Plant fair offers a range of seeds, plants and bulbs in preparation for the UK summer. Visitors can stock up on plants and take home tips and advice from the full programme of talks on spring flowers www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-london-shows/rhs-great-london-plant-fair
WHERE: Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE
WHEN: 14 April- 15 April
WHAT: Chelsea Art Fair. Offering works for sale from over 35 galleries, the Chelsea Art Fair gathers a selection of pieces from paintings and drawings to etchings and sculptures. First day is invitation only.
WHERE: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, SW3 5EE www.penman-fairs.co.uk
WHEN: 16 April- 19 April
WHAT: 6th SLOVO Russian Literature Festival. Running during London Book Week, SLOVO presents talks by Russian authors, publishers, translators and special guests.
WHERE: Waterstones Piccadilly, 203/206 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HD www.academia-rossica.org
WHEN: 11 April-19 April
The Crabbies Grand National
WHAT: Diana Vishneva: On the Edge. Star of the Mariinsky Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, this unique programme celebrates Diana Vishneva's extraordinary technique and artistic versatility. The evening consists of two works specially commissioned for this world-famous dancer: an intriguing pas de trois, Switch (for which Karl Lagerfeld has designed Vishneva's costume) and an evocative solo, Woman in a Room, following one woman's journey in life.
WHERE: London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES www.eno.org
WHEN: 14, 16, 18 April
WHAT: Pop Up Vintage Fairs London. This event will transform the oldest surviving grand music space, Wilton's Music Hall, into a vintage paradise. It will see an array of vintage shopping stalls selling ladies and menswear from the 1920s-1980s, antiques, collectables, exquisite vintage jewellery and more including exciting music performances.
WHERE: 1 Graces Alley London E1 8JB, www.popupvintagefairs.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April
WHERE: Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, KT8 9BS, www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
WHEN: 10 April- April 12
WHAT: Gateshead International Jazz Festival. UK's biggest festival under one roof, including international jazz genres of the Jamaican, Norwegian and Celtic variety. Jazz workshops and activities included.
WHERE: The Sage, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, Tyne & Wear www.thesagegateshead.org
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Great British Food Festival. Part of a nationwide series of food festivals. Including chef demonstrations, a 'cake off' and popular Men vs Food challenges.
WHERE: Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Brighton Marathon Exhibition. The two-day event takes place alongside the Brighton Marathon race and features brands associated with nutrition, health and fitness.
WHERE: Brighton Centre, King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition
WHEN: 10 April- 11 April
BBC Good Food FestivalWHAT: The Laugharne Weekend. Literature, music and film festival. Chances to rub shoulders with artists and performers alike as events take place in churches, halls, and other small intimate venues.
WHERE: various venues, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire www.thelaugharneweekend.com
WHEN: 10 April- 12 April
WHAT: National Open Gardens Day. As apart of National Gardening Week (13-19 April), gardens across Britain that would usually charge entry are open for free for one day.
WHERE: Wisley in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex, Rosemoor in North Devon and Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk
WHEN: 17 April
WHAT: All About Dogs. Largest dog show in the Newbury region for working dogs, show dogs and pets. Features professional pet advice, demonstrations, activities, competitions and shopping.
WHERE: Newbury Showground, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ, West Berkshire www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April- 12 April
WHAT: Boat Race in the Park. Special free event is held in Bishops Park the same day as the world renowned Oxford v Cambridge boat race.
WHERE: Bishops Park, London www.lbhf.gov.uk
WHEN: 11 April
Cheese Makers Market WHAT: Cheese Makers Market. Showcasing at least 70 different producers' cheeses internationally and from the UK. Members of the public and professionals alike can see, taste and buy from a selection of over 250 cheeses.
WHERE: The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JN www.cheesemakersmarket.com
WHEN: 11 April
WHAT: The Big Stamp and Scrapbooking Show. One of the biggest paper craft shows in the UK exhibiting over 60 retailers for fans of all things cardmaking, scrapbooking, rubber stamping and more.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.bssbs.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April- 12 April
WHAT: The Crabbies Grand National. The largest horse racing event in the UK calendar. The race features a four and a half mile, 30 fence course.
WHERE: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, L9 5AS, Merseyside www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April
WHAT: London Book & Screen Week. Hundreds of events that celebrate the written word in all forms- reading, writing, gaming and film. Includes events such as author talks, film screenings, writing masterclasses, cook book demonstrations, literary debates, bookshop crawls, self-publishing workshops and writing masterclasses.
WHERE: various venues, London www.londonbookandscreenweek.co.uk
WHEN: 13 April- 19 April
Classic FM LiveWHAT: Aldershot & Farnborough Festival of Music and Art. Affiliated with the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech, this festival is one of the oldest in the country to be held without a break. Held at different venues and dates, the festival is organised into two sections: dance and piano.
WHERE: various venues, Aldershot www.aldershot-festival.org
WHEN: 14 April- 2 May
WHAT: Classic FM Live. The popular classical radio station holds a special concert.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.classicfm.co.uk
WHEN: 14 April
WHAT: London Book Fair. Global marketplace for rights negotiation and sale & distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. One of the largest book fairs in the world.
WHERE: Olympia, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en
WHEN: 14 April- 16 April
WHAT: Independent Toys and Gift Show. Over 100 exhibitors of gifts and toys including Mattel, LEGO and Hasbro.
WHERE: Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LF, West Midlands www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk
WHEN: 14 April- 15 April
Gateshead InternationalWHAT: Books by the Beach. Formerly the Scarborough Literature Festival, the event hosts a range of well known authors answering questions, and features live readings.
WHERE: various venues, Scarborough www.booksbythebeach.co.uk
WHEN: 15 April- 19 April
WHAT: RHS Great London Plant Fair. Plant fair offers a range of seeds, plants and bulbs in preparation for the UK summer. Visitors can stock up on plants and take home tips and advice from the full programme of talks on spring flowers www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-london-shows/rhs-great-london-plant-fair
WHERE: Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE
WHEN: 14 April- 15 April
WHAT: Chelsea Art Fair. Offering works for sale from over 35 galleries, the Chelsea Art Fair gathers a selection of pieces from paintings and drawings to etchings and sculptures. First day is invitation only.
WHERE: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, SW3 5EE www.penman-fairs.co.uk
WHEN: 16 April- 19 April
WHAT: 6th SLOVO Russian Literature Festival. Running during London Book Week, SLOVO presents talks by Russian authors, publishers, translators and special guests.
WHERE: Waterstones Piccadilly, 203/206 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HD www.academia-rossica.org
WHEN: 11 April-19 April
The Crabbies Grand National WHAT: Diana Vishneva: On the Edge. Star of the Mariinsky Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, this unique programme celebrates Diana Vishneva's extraordinary technique and artistic versatility. The evening consists of two works specially commissioned for this world-famous dancer: an intriguing pas de trois, Switch (for which Karl Lagerfeld has designed Vishneva's costume) and an evocative solo, Woman in a Room, following one woman's journey in life.
WHERE: London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES www.eno.org
WHEN: 14, 16, 18 April
WHAT: Pop Up Vintage Fairs London. This event will transform the oldest surviving grand music space, Wilton's Music Hall, into a vintage paradise. It will see an array of vintage shopping stalls selling ladies and menswear from the 1920s-1980s, antiques, collectables, exquisite vintage jewellery and more including exciting music performances.
WHERE: 1 Graces Alley London E1 8JB, www.popupvintagefairs.co.uk
WHEN: 11 April