What's On Warwickshire

Polaroids, traditional photographs and found objects bring this show to life. For ‘Night Lands’, Claire explored the work of her late father who travelled to many different places before she was born.

Created in partnership with the National Army Museum, this exhibition will showcase the incredible resourcefulness and diversity of artwork made by British Armed Forces personnel.

His hardest battle is the one back home Afghanistan: 2009. Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Training’s complete, combat is a buzz. But on one particular hot and desperate tour of duty, Ryan sees things he can’t talk about, to anyone.

This exhibition of the artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903 – 1942) explores the significant relationships and working collaborations between Ravilious and an important group of friends and affiliates.

Dynamic images by a pioneer of Pop Art fill this exhibition with colour and energy. Sir Eduardo Paolozzi selfstyled himself the ‘wizard in Toytown’ and, looking at the clashes of imagery and colour, viewers might be inclined to agree.

Hundreds of donated jigsaws on sale. All money raised goes towards vital conservation work at Coughton. If you have any jigsaws to donate please call the property on 01789 400777. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Wednesday and Sunday services at Leamington Spa NSU Church. Holly Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4TN Every Wednesday Service with a Guest Speaker / Medium commences at 2.30 pm. Healing available before the service. Please see notice board for details and Special events.

Do you and your family enjoy walking, jogging or running? Come and Try The local orienteering club - Octavian Droobers - are staging a special launch event at this new orienteering venue to introduce the outdoor fun adventure navigation sport to all ages (5-85 years) and abilities.

Jesus Jones + special guests. Artists performing: Jesus Jones.: Tickets avaiable.

This course will dispel the myth that you need a large area to grow your own food. We will demonstrate how, with minimum space, you can produce healthy food organically. We will show you the best techniques for container growing and highlight plants for different environments.

Come along to another one of our series of talks about Upton and its collections. Followed by a delicious afternoon tea in our old kitchen.

TENORS Un LIMITED is proud to present their newest touring show. Throughout 2018 the guys will tour UK theatres and concert halls performing works from their previous albums and tours as well as new repertoire. This concert series combines the rich vocal harmonies for which Tenors Un Limited are known.

Locally produced goods, hand crafted gifts, wood turning, local Honey, homemade jams, chutney, marmalade, home baked cakes, scones, sausage rolls, quiches, seasonal vegetables, vegetable plants, bedding plants, free range eggs, apple and pear juice, perennials , wreaths. And so much more.

A critically acclaimed one-man musical-comedy-science family show from the top-drawer storyteller John Hinton. 26 silly songs about science from A to Z. An hour of fun facts and mesmerising melodies to delight the inquisitive mind.

A song about science for every letter of the alphabet. Expect atoms, Big Bangs, cells, DNA and plenty more besides. Expect the unexpected. And expect it to rhyme.

Dreadzone. Artists performing: Dreadzone.: Tickets avaiable.

Featuring fly-drives, safaris and overland/tailored tours worldwide, the "Adventure Travel & Overland Show" spans the entire overland and adventure travel scene from all-wheel-drive expedition trucks to 4x4’s, off-road adventure bikes to tourers, mountain bikes to tandems, adventure sports in the UK to treks,

Bagot’s Castle, Baginton, CV8 3AR have three children’s trial set in 19 acres of pastureland surrounding the castle. The trails would be suitable for children from the age of 3 to teenagers. This is an enjoyable way for children to learn about the history of Bagot’s Castle.

Exceptionally versatile, with a repertoire of three hundred years of music from around the world which they turn upside down and infuse humour, energy, passion and pathos.

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

Mixed media, embroidery and soft toys are just some of the crafts which local makers present in this diverse and creative show. The items on display vary from delicately intricate to vibrant and full of energy.

Be inspired with over 20 local exhibitors who are ready waiting to help make your dream wedding day a reality exhibitors include Bridalwear, Wedding Car Hire, Photographers, Florists, Wedding Jewellery and Favours, Photobooth Hire plus much much more Free Entry Free Parking Free Goody Bag including a bridal

Wednesday and Sunday services at Leamington Spa NSU Church. Holly Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4TN Every Wednesday Service with a Guest Speaker / Medium commences at 2.30 pm. Healing available before the service. Please see notice board for details and Special events.

A high stakes legal drama with echoes of TVs Judge John Deed and Silk. Prosecution and Defence Counsel await the verdict in the trial of a high profile football manager.

Join us to uncover one of the hidden gems of Charlecote - our Library, boasting 4 centuries of collection by the Lucy Family. The Lucy family have been avid book collectors for many generations, which is evidenced by the library at Charlecote housing an amazing collection of around 3,500 books.

Explore Snitterfield bushes in its spring glory and learn how to identify the beautiful spring wood flowers found.

Join our Park and Gardens team for a guided walk around Charlecote’s boundaries. Experience Charlecote Park with this series of guided walks around our boundaries.

The Boss UK. Artists performing: The Boss UK.: Tickets avaiable.

This May Day weekend celebration features a special crafts theme. Trades which would have been familiar to medieval people will be brought to life against the authentic medieval backdrop of The Weaver’s House and its garden. Skills on show will include woodcarving, brewing, spinning and beekeeping.

Help us create safe habitats for our plants and flying friends! Learn about the creatures that reside in the grounds of Anne Hathaway’s cottage, and have a go at releasing ladybirds. Get craft and make your own costume and ladybirds to take home.

Clay soil' Don’t despair. Here is a garden full of an exciting range of plants which thrive in hostile conditions. Grass paths lead you round borders filled with many unusual plants. Features incl a pond and a bamboo grove complete with panda! A peaceful haven for wildlife and visitors.

Eddi Reader. Artists performing: Eddi Reader.: Tickets avaiable.

Join our resident Tudor Sharon Lippett as she tells us tales from Mary Arden’s farm. Every day on the Farm the Tudor team live like Tudors, cooking traditional foods and wearing Tudor clothes. Find out first hand what it’s like to live like a Tudor.

Join us to cycle The Cotswolds and raise vital funds for research and treatments for people living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy! You can choose from 3 routes - a 20 mile loop, a 66 mile loop, or London to The Cotswolds.

All rise…and make their way to the Museum for this blood-curdling show. This exhibition has it all – death, theft and some pretty tough judgements. The borough has its fair share of crime stories and we present a select few for you to preside over.

Join our talented local artist and give it a go! Themed around our garden in summer you will receive hints and tips on using acrylics to bring vibrancy and life to your art. Join our talented local artist and give it a go!

Come and celebrate Warwickshire’s wonderful woodlands and find out about the Princethorpe Woodlands Living Landscape scheme. There will be guided walks, food stalls, horse drawn timber and craft activities.

Join us as we try to spot some of our resident bats. Charlecote Park is home to lots of bats! Stroll around the grounds with a member of Warwickshire Bat Group to find out a little more about them and, hopefully, see a few. Detecting equipment will be provided for the evening. Booking Essential. Phone: 01789 470277.

Come and try sailing or windsurfing at our Open Day. Go out in a boat with an experienced sailor or get to grips with windsurfing under the watchful eye of one of our instructors. Look around the club and check out the fantastic views of the lake from our lounge.

The Style Councillors. Artists performing: The Style Councillors.: Tickets avaiable.

LILLINGTON BOWLING CLUB: All ages are welcome to join us for a Bowls Introduction Day to try your hand at Bowls and experience a fun and casual environment under the guidance of certified coaches. Light refreshments will be provided in our pleasant facilities.

The NVCF is an antique-type collectors fair specialising in early technology and featuring thousands of rare and collectable items such as early radios, television receivers, gramophones, telephones, classic valve hi-fi and all manner of electrical and mechanical antiques and collectables.

What could be better on a Sunday than enjoying a walk through the picturesque Warwickshire countryside? Walk For Myton on Sunday 13th May is the perfect excuse to get the whole family together for a peaceful walk – even your dog can come along!

Canal History and Heritage - This colourful talk looks at the wonderful world of our inland waterways and describes the fascinating range of features (in all shapes and sizes) associated with the 2,000 mile canal network.

Join us to uncover one of the hidden gems of Charlecote - our Library, boasting 4 centuries of collection by the Lucy Family. The Reformation led to great divisions in the Christian faith and the Lucy family, who had been devout Catholics, were early converts to Protestantism.

Join our talented local artist and give it a go! Lis is one of our talented local artists who specialises in textiles, she joins us this year for another of her workshops this time making your own ’secret garden’.

This exhibition of the artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903 – 1942) explores the significant relationships and working collaborations between Ravilious and an important group of friends and affiliates.

Created in partnership with the National Army Museum, this exhibition will showcase the incredible resourcefulness and diversity of artwork made by British Armed Forces personnel.

Join us for a fascinating talk with one of our volunteers, Brenda, about a 1930’s weekend at Upton. Join Brenda our resident tour guide, who will tell you all about a weekend at Upton in the 1930’s. Find out what it was like to be a guest of Lord and Lady Bearsted at one of their house parties.

Genesis Visible Touch. Artists performing: Genesis Visible Touch.: Tickets avaiable.

Whitney - Queen of the Night: Tickets avaiable.

Nearly Dan. Artists performing: Nearly Dan.: Tickets avaiable.

For Linda Barlow “it became evident many middle-aged women felt they were becoming invisible as they aged. Their hair was going grey, their skin was becoming more sallow, they were bumped into in the street”.

For One Night Only the amazing (all being well!) Fast Eddie’s Blues Band will be appearing at The Manor PH in Fillongley on Saturday 19th May from 8pm. We will be playing a our mix of classic soul, a little blues, a few TV themes and an Elvis set featuring Jamie Beesely on vocals.

Film Showing A Royal Night Out. Based on a true story A Royal Night Out is a British romantic comedy-drama film directed by Julian Jarrold and written by Trevor de Silva and Kevin Hood.

In this museum object handling session, visitors can discover the museum’s collection of baking and cookery related items for those with a savoury or sweet tooth. Look through recipe books and collections of favourite receipes for baking inspiration.

Willow weaving is an ancient traditional craft. Join our workshop and create something to take home. Learn to weave your very own heron out of willow during this 4-hour workshop. All materials will be supplied and you’ll be able to take your unique creation home with you. Booking Essential. Phone: 01789 470277.

The BTS 33rd Annual Exhibition that brings together exhibitors and traders from all over the world. Spiders, insects and bugs galore on display. For 33 years the BTS has been at the forefront of the tarantula keeping hobby.

The Spiders are coming to the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre Over 50,000 spiders, scorpions and other insects return to the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre in May for an event likened to ‘The Crufts of The Spider World’.

A free family-friendly bike festival organised by Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council in conjunction with local motorcycling groups, businesses and organisations – a wheelie great day out for all the family in Rugby town centre.

In the centenary year of the end of the First World War, we’re inviting advocates for world peace to share their favourite items from our world-renowned collections.

‘Hear the Ambassadors’ represents a collaboration between one of the UK’s most prestigious cultural institutions, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the University of Warwick.

Love, Bombs and Apples is the comic and poignant new play from award winning playwright Hassan Addulrazzak (Baghdad Wedding, The Prophet) - a tale of four men, each from different parts of the globe, all experiencing a moment of revelation.

The Scummy Mummies Show. Artists performing: The Scummy Mummies Show.: Tickets avaiable.

This half day workshop is part of a series of five introductory workshops delivered by the Biodynamic Association. It will focus on how to create a haven for garden wildlife using biodynamic methods, and how to take a different approach to weeds, and pest & disease control.

May half-term is all about Adventure, Animation and Land Rovers! This year is the 70th birthday of Land Rover and we are celebrating with some great themed activities for you to enjoy.

Get outside and explore Baddesley - how many of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4 can you tick off today' Booking Not Needed. Ideal for children. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Ilmington is an ancient hillside Cotswold village 2m from the Fosse Way with two good pubs and splendid teas at the village hall. Buy your ticket at Ilmington Manor (next to the Red Lion Pub); wander the 3 acre gardens with fish pond.

Join us for family fun this May half-term and see how many of our 50 things to do before you’re 11 you can tick off. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Art Alert is 10 years old! This well-known art group will have its 10th Birthday in 2018 and this exhibition celebrates the many changes and challenges of the group’s first decade.

Woolly Week - it’s shearing time at the farm this May Half Term. Come and see traditional sheep shearing demonstrations daily. Learn how sheep fleece is spun into wool and make a Tudor braid to take home.

For the second year running Pebworth has won the Heart of England in Bloom, winning Gold and Category Winner for Best Village 2017, and awarded Silver Gilt in the National Finals of RHS Britain in Bloom 2017.

What can you find hiding under a log, can you identiy everything you discover?

Can you build a shelter good enough to sleep in, test how waterproof it is and camouflage it to the max.

Come and discover what lurks in the murky depths of our pond, can you find the mysterious newt?

Head into our woods and discover the creatures that live there and play some cuddly creature games.

Join us at Bubbenhall Wood to have fun playing outside in the woods. We will be building dens, making things and learning about firelighting. Finally, remember to wear old clothes and prepare to get muddy. Suitable for children aged 7-11 but please note dogs are not permitted on this session.

We’ll be heading outside on the hunt for spring colours, playing games, wildlife spotting and even making a special craft to take home.

Meet four local artists who have created inspiring art using the grounds around Upton House. Talk to them about their unique art styles and watch demonstrations of their techniques. Come and see an exhibition of unique art work inspired by Upton House’s gardens".

Spear of Destiny. Artists performing: Spear of Destiny.: Tickets avaiable.

Hooray for hedgehogs they’re the best, come play some games and see why prickles are better than the rest.

Off we go to get arty in the wild, we’ll be making massive stick pictures and getting muddy with our special mud paint recipe.

Oberon’s gone mad. We’re talking full-on Hamlet. The fairy king of Midsummer has become aware he is a creation of the Bard and in a bid for revenge has kidnapped William Shakespeare, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Shakespearean Heroes International Evil Lessening Division).

Tysoe, an original Hornton stone village divided into three parts sits at the foot of the north-eastern edge of the Cotswold Hills near the site of the Battle of Edgehill. The gardens making up this group in Middle Tysoe are diverse in character of house, planting, size and style.

With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners as they come on with their high-energy footstompin’ rhythms which have taken crowds by storm across the UK.

Classic Car Auction CCA – Saturday 2nd June Classic Car Auctions (CCA) is a specialist auction house for the sale of ’everyman’ classic cars from an approximate value of £5,000 to £50,000. It has been created by the highly respected team from Silverstone Auctions.

Hunningham, a hamlet nestling in the countryside close to the River Leam with St Margarets church dating in part to the C13. Six gardens in varied styles, with more open on the day.

People have visited Anne Hathaway’s Cottage for hundreds of years including during WW2, when lots of British and American soldiers and pilots visited the cottage with their sweethearts. To celebrate 100 years of the RAF we are hosting a 1940s-themed tea dance with music and dressing-up.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Warwick Racecourse, Warwick is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

We will meet at the car park at 12pm where the course starts with a 20 minute introduction on how to forage safely and sustainably, and a brief of the general countryside codes where they relate to foragers. We’ll then set off for roughly a 2.

Mallory Court is a breathtakingly beautiful country house hotel set in 10 acres of gardens that incl sweeping lawns, a croquet lawn, rose gardens, herbaceous borders and beds of seasonal flower displays.

The Fillongley VH Fete is taking place on Saturday 9th June from 1pm to 4pm in and around the Fillongley Village Hall. Admission Free.

Join professional photographer Andrew Page as he shows you how to get the best from the world famous Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Bring your camera for exclusive private access after-hours and either take your own photos or follow Andrew’s guidance for the best shots of the most photographed cottage in Britain.

Join us for this half-day course and learn everything you need to know to get started with seed saving from Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library experts.

Come along to Bosworth Battlefield for a great Plant Hunters’ Fair featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a great mix of plants and specialities to delight plant lovers of every level of experience.

This is an annually held event in the wonderful Abbey Fields Park in the centre of Kenilworth a short distance from the Town and Castle. Popular with local people and outside visitors alike. As well as a good mixture of various charity and trade stalls there is a full programme of Arena and Stage Events.

Dorsington is a tranquil hamlet mentioned in the Domesday book, with a conservation area at its heart. You can visit a varied selection of gardens, ranging from extensive mature gardens to small cottage gardens.

Established in 1998 this indoor event replaced the popular Gloucester fair which dated back to 1987. Buy, sell and exchange at the 80+ tables of quality militaria, medals, badges, uniforms, helmets, insignia, military books etc., etc.

Lighthorne is a compact, pretty village between the Fosse Way and the B4100, with a charming church (open), pub and village hall. The six gardens opening are within easy reach on foot. At The Old Rectory the garden is sheltered by old stone walls clothed with roses and dominated by two magnificent copper beeches.

Kilsby is a stone and brick village with historic interest, home of St Faith’s Church dating from the C12. The village was the site of one of the first skirmishes of the Civil War in 1642, and also gave its name to Stephenson’s nearby lengthy rail tunnel built in the 1830s.

Relax in the gardens and terraces, chat to friends, enjoy exceptional food and meet the Shakespeare’s Puppies!

Explore Draycote Meadows at its floral best and learn how to identify the beautiful summer wildflowers found.

Flowers are often referred to as ‘ornamentals’. But they don’t just look good, they can be an essential part of your organic growing. Flowers attract pollinators such as bees, they can be used in companion planting in the veg patch, and some you can even eat.

The Warwick University Brass Society comprises a brass band and a symphonic brass ensemble playing a variety of fun and lively music to get your toes tapping. We are delighted to welcome them back to Burton Dassett Church for their final concert of the academic year.

A day dedicated to the wonders of Warwickshire’s wildlife! Plenty of activities to get you wild such as canal boat rides, guided walks, crafts, games, local wildlife experts to chat to, trails, refreshments and your chance to explore Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Tasker’s Meadow and Stockton Cutting nature reserves...

Join us for a fun-filled summer event that celebrates the extra special bond we have with our four-legged friends. Including a Fun Dog Show, agility and flyball, there’s lots to take part in with your dog.

Treat your dad to a 3 course meal and coffee at Mallory Court!

Two courses lunch with a gift for every dad Children’s menu available or alternatively 1/2 price for children under 12

The Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival returns with an exciting line-up of readings, performances and workshops, mixing the talents of inspirational and award-winning poets with actors and musicians on the theme of peace and reconciliation. (Extra charges apply)

C17 village, recorded in Domesday, entered by old toll gate. Ornamental stone bridge over the River Stour and interesting church with C13 tower and late C17 nave after Wren. Six super gardens.

This group of gardens reflects a range of several garden types and sizes. The two villages are in an AONB. They nestle within a dramatic landscape of hills, pasture and woodland, which is used to picturesque effect by the garden owners.

The 3 hectare Wellesbourne allotment site with 98 members is one of the oldest in the country (180 yrs). Its impressive range of vegetables from ridiculously large to miniscule, delicious fruits and beautiful flowers offers much of interest to novice, experienced gardeners and young enthusiasts.

Jane Barnes writes - My talk Tales from a Dairy Farmers Wife is humorous and all about my life with Ayrshire cows we milk twice a day. We rear all the baby heifers as herd replacements, and currently have 270 head of cattle on our farm. We also have four bulls, Dicky, Dopey, Billy and Flyer!

In addition to its superb position on the river, with serene swans, dabbling ducks and resident herons, Welford-on-Avon has a beautiful church and a selection of pubs serving great food. Just down the road is a highly popular farm shop selling seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Celebrate the longest and most magical time of the year at the farm. Magic and merriment, fairies and frolics! Enjoy enchanting Tudor storytelling, make a fairy garden, and learn circus skills with our hilarious jester. Fun activities for the whole family to on this special festival weekend

Celebrating 50 years of music ... All Ages welcome to join in the parade Come dressed as your favourite pop star or music idol!

Da Capo was founded in 2007 since when it has established a considerable reputation for fine a capella singing. The choir has built up a substantial repertoire of music spanning 6 centuries and many countries. The style of music ranges from sacred to secular and from serious to humorous.

There is no greater pop comeback than Steps who have returned to claim their pop crown! Their fantastic Summer of Steps Tour 2018 includes a concert at Butts Park Arena, Coventry on Sunday 24 June. Special guests are Aqua and Blue.

A great day out for all the family… Around 20 gardens will be open for you to enjoy offering cream teas, a sparkling glass of wine or beer, many, many plants, live music, and much, much more. We will have a collection of classic cars and military vehicles for you to sit on or have a ride around the village in.

Market Bosworth is an attractive market town, with an enviable record for the quality of its regular entry in the annual East Midlands in Bloom competition. There are a number of gardens open, some for the first time, and all within walking distance of the Market Square.

This course will introduce you to a range of techniques for preventing and controlling pests and diseases in your garden and allotment. Choosing the right varieties, how and when to plant and keeping good hygiene, will all contribute to a healthy growing area.

Mallory Court is a breathtakingly beautiful country house hotel set in 10 acres of gardens that incl sweeping lawns, a croquet lawn, rose gardens, herbaceous borders and beds of seasonal flower displays.

A continually evolving 8 acre garden with an established structure of innovative planning and planting. An extensive collection of fine and mature specimen trees provide the essential core structure to this traditional country garden.

Arrive in Priors Marston village and explore the manor gardens. Greatly enhanced by present owners to relate back to a Georgian manor garden and pleasure grounds. Wonderful walled kitchen garden provides seasonal produce and cut flowers for the house.

Arrive in Priors Marston village and explore the manor gardens. Greatly enhanced by present owners to relate back to a Georgian manor garden and pleasure grounds. Wonderful walled kitchen garden provides seasonal produce and cut flowers for the house.

The garden covers an acre plus with a variety of structures and planting. It has been developed over a period of five yrs. Areas of interest incl a large natural pond; a coppice; a gravel garden; two large herbaceous beds; a herb garden and a formal garden with box hedging.

A community event promoting awareness of diabetes. Exhibitors and speakers throughout the day. Open to all diabetics, caters of diabetics and anyone with an interest in the condition. 10am to 4pm Further information from Sandra Cooke, Secretary, South Warwickshire Group Diabetes UK pandscooke73@virginmedia.com

Southam is a small market town mentioned in the Domesday Book as Sucham. The centre of the town is a conservation area. There are three very different gardens to visit. 4 Warwick Place incorporates the garage roof into the rear garden, which is packed with plants.

For your pleasure eight gardens will open for the first time in 2018 for the NGS. Explore the wide variety of sizes, styles, aspects, features and specialities, from a quiet courtyard with tinkling water to extended grounds with a ha-ha. We offer you woodland walks with majestic trees and far-reaching views.

This talented four-piece boasts some of the country’s most revered international stars including Chris Garrick, one of Europe’s most celebrated jazz violinists & a regular performer with Dame Cleo Laine and John Dankworth.

Interesting plantsman’s garden extending to about 1½ acres, set in the rolling hills of the North Cotswolds with wonderful views over unspoilt countryside. The garden is well developed considering it was planted 15 yrs ago. Small vegetable garden, beautiful sunken rose garden with herbaceous and shrub borders.

Pretty Hornton stone village sheltering in the lee of the Burton Dassett hills, well wooded with parkland setting and The Old Rectory mentioned in Domesday Book. Wide variety of gardens including kitchen gardens, cottage, gravel and tropical gardens.

The leading one-day exhibition for the recycling, waste and skip hire industries. A thousand visitors from all over the country will converge on Leamington Spa on Thursday July 5th, when fifty companies will be displaying the latest commercial equipment and technology from the fast-growing sector at...

Guide Dogs Annual Open Day, fun for all of the family with dog displays, bouncy castle, stalls, face painting and refreshments.

Set in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall, Classic Ibiza starts with a chill-out set where people can enjoy their picnics and a drink, or dance along as the sun fades.

Get into the festive spirit and have fun using materials from our gardens to make natural decorations. You will be shown how to weave your own willow wreath that you can then decorate with items from the gardens, and learn how to identify suitable materials in your own garden and elsewhere for use in decorations.

Tom Jones. Artists performing: Tom Jones.: Tickets avaiable.

Madness Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Madness.: Tickets avaiable.

Bob Yeats Tunnel Brewery will present a collection of hand-crafted ales for tasting. A mixture of popular craft ales, Traditional Beers and a Mulberry Ale made with mulberries from the famous Mulberry trees at Shakespeare’s New Place.

Il Divo Castles and Country Tour. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.

Sillhil Border Morris side are dancing at The Manor House Fillongley with our special guests Ansley Morris on Tuesday 17th July from 8pm - 10pm. Join us for a great night of entertainment and the chance to try some fantastic ale courtesy of Stuarts cellar!

Pack a picnic and bring the family to the annual Big Picnic celebrations at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Enjoy garden games, musical entertainment and browse the stalls filled with goods from local traders. For an extra special treat, why not tuck in to our sizzling barbeque delights?

A Grade II listed garden of special historic interest, having been the kitchen garden for Guys Cliffe House. The garden dates back to the mid-1700s.

Start the holidays by going nuts about nature, we’ll be playing games, hunting down creatures and of course having loads of fun along the way!

Discover how to make your very own shelter in the woods, will you be able to make it waterproof using just what you find in the woods?

Visit one of our bird hides to see how birds fish for food, will you spot the beautiful kingfisher or heron hunting.

If you go into the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise… This session begins with the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Make some wild woodland porridge for our teddy bears and make a special home for them to go to sleep.

Bring along your teddy to explore the outdoors, build them a special home and play some teddy games.

Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to be is…you.

This one day course will show you how to grow many of the vegetables, herbs and spices associated with a more exotic range of cuisines and introduce you to vegetables that you may not have tried before. In the last 50 years our culinary horizons have broadened to encompass a wide range of cultures.

Join us for some fairy tale fun as we enter the magical woodland, cast a magic spell and find our friendly fairys and goblins.

It’s not Halloween but don’t forget about our brilliant bats, get batty and play our games and find out what they get up to!

Come on a woodland adventure, what will we find there? Play our wacky woodland games and have a fun forest time.

The Wildhearts. Artists performing: The Wildhearts.: Tickets avaiable.

Now in its 11th year, right here at Stanford Hall - 4 great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics.

Four outstanding gardens in the centre and south of Warwick, all different in character. Historical interest, award-winning excellence and views to die for. At their best in late-summer. An unusual opportunity to see the River Avon and the Castle from both sides of the river.

This garden lies in a magical setting on the banks of the River Avon beneath the walls of Warwick Castle. Winding paths lead round every corner to dramatic views of the castle and ruined Medieval bridge. This informal cottage garden is a profusion of plants, shrubs and trees. Beautiful all year.

Head into our wicked woods for some amazing games and activities for an afternoon of fun.

Bugs come in all different shapes and sizes, can you tell your shield bugs from your leaf bug? See what you can find as we go on a bug hunt with nets and pots.

Shrink down with us to discover the wold of mini mice and their friends the mighty mole! Play lots of games and have loads of fun with these cuddly creatures.

Use our nets to hunt for some beautiful butterflies and turn into a bee in a buzzing game.

Come and discover what lurks in the murky depths of our pond, can you find the mysterious newt?

Come and find out how to survive in the woods, build a den, will it be waterproof?

Come and join us for a family hunt around Bubbenhall Wood, have a go with our exploration equipment as we go in search of mini-beasts and butterflies, learn how to collect mini-beasts without hurting them and watch them all run around together. Suitable for children aged (4+).

Where does a badger live? What about a squirrel? Find out as you learn all about animals and their homes.

Why should den building be just for the older kids?! Head out and help us make dens for teddies and maybe even a toddler or two.

110 Above Festival. Artists performing: Saint Raymond, Marika Hackman, Eliza and the Bear, Peace, Fickle Friends, Blaenavon, High Tyde, Flyte , HAUS, Marsicans, Anteros, The Magic Gang, Jade Bird.: Tickets avaiable.

Is it a bird? Is it a bat? Is it a dragonfly? What’s that high up in the sky? Come run round with these high flyers and play loads of games all about them.

Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Open 10am-4pm. Filled with bouncy castles, obstacle course, activity inflatables, crazy golf, under 5’s area, circus skills, interactive play system and much more!

The village of Bearley, with a population of 700+, is notable for C12 St Marys Church, a veteran oak, award-winning Bearley Vineyard, and nearby the longest aqueduct in England. The slightly acid soil is fairly heavy clay.

Find out about these great animals and their super senses and play loads of games along the way.

A special chance for our smaller guests to look in the pond. They will also go on a trail and play some froggy games.

Oh those naughty night time creatures, how do they find their food without a torch? Can you help them?

Join us on a tour of Bubbenhall Wood! Think about all the materials you need to make a brilliant masterpiece, but in the wild there are none,or are there? Can you complete the challenge to create a gigantic picture made only with natural materials? Can you paint with mud?

Help us find all the colours of summer and get arty outdoors as we go on a summer adventure.

The 2018 Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship takes place between 7-10 August 2018 at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire. Past professionals include the likes of tournament host Tony Jacklin CBE, Ian Woosnam OBE, Tommy Fleetwood, Danny Willett and Paul Lawrie OBE.

Come and explore Brandon, we will play some games and find out who lives on our meadow.

Now is the time to plan ahead and consider your winter growing space. With a little forward planning, you can produce food all year round! This full day course will show you that there is more to growing winter veg than swedes and leeks and will introduce you to the wide array of exciting crops that can be grown.

Some animals look like their mummies, some do not, find out which is which and get ready to make them a cosy home to hang out in.

Aren’t bugs brilliant? What will you find on our great big bug hunt? Can you be the best buzzy bee and make lots of honey in our bugtastic game?

Ever wonder what lives in the pond with the frogs and the toads? Come along and find out as we go dipping for frogs and more.

Explore what’s going on undergroud, find out what’s hiding down there, you never know what you might discover.

Ragley Hall Battle Proms Concert: Tickets avaiable.

Come and have a go at all the things usually reserved for children in a special evening just for adults. Activities include making a wax seal, writing with a quill pen and making puppets.

Film Showing : Crazy Stupid Love. Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily (Julianne Moore). Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce.

The Great Shakespeare Ride offers something for cyclists of all abilities. The challenging ‘100 mile Sportive’ will take you to your limit, while the ‘100 km Challenge’ is a tough undulating route, but definitely achievable.

What happens on the reserve at night, find out more about our secret night time friends.

Discover how to make your very own shelter in the woods, will you be able to make it waterproof using just what you find in the woods?

Mud isn’t just there to get us dirty, it can be used for so much, from art to helping out our animal friends, come find out what you can use it for.

What birds can you spot as we go birdwatching, will the friendly robins come out to say hello, can you build a nest fit for a blue tit?

Bring the whole family along to do some special outdoor and indoor art. Why not paint the trees and make a special craft to take home.

Join us for summer fun this holiday as we head out and about to have some really wild fun.

Join us at Bubbenhall Wood for a fantastic family night exploring the world of bats. Learn lots of exciting facts about bats and use a bat detector on a short walk around the wood to hear their ultrasonic calls and spot them flying around.

Can you smell like a badger? Hear like a rabbit? Feel like a mole or even see as well as an owl? Find out as we explore using our senses.

Journey with us to our magical woodland, concoct a magic potion, help out the fairy queen and make some mud trolls.

Come see if you can spot and even ctach a dazzling dragonfly or nifty newt.

We’re off looking for ducks and we’re going to have a quacking good time.

Would you be able to find your way round using just a compass and some instructions? Find out as we head out on a mapping adventure!

See what minibeasts you can find as we head out on a bug hunt and of course play some creepy crawly games too!

Will you find the three pigs? Or see their stick home? Maybe you’ll spot some magic beans to grow a bean stalk of your own. Join us to hear some stories and discover the magical world of fairytales.

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise as we’ll be there having fun in our fantastic forest with lots of games and activities.

we’re on a summer adventure come rain or shine, even without the hot sun you can still see it’s summertime, join us for lots of fun and games.

People think the outdoors is quiet, but listen to that sound, everything from the caws of crows to the buzzing of bees, get ready to play loads of noisy games.

Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family for more than 800 yrs. The gardens incl a formal parterre, woodland walk, herbaceous border and wider parkland which is a Capability Brown landscape offering picturesque views across the River Avon. A herd of fallow deer has been in the park since Tudor times.

Our 54th Festival - theme "Reconciliation" To commemorate the centenary of the creation of the Diocese of Coventry 27. Displays by local people depicting among other titles "The Cross of nails", "God so Loved the World", "Thy Kingdom Come", "Go and be Reconciled" and "Father Forgive." along others.

All paws allowed down at the Cottage! Celebrate National Dog Day in the beautiful historic gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Bring your dog, a picnic and join in the fun with plenty of activities for your furry friends to enjoy.

Electric Six. Artists performing: Electric Six.: Tickets avaiable.

Clay soil' Don’t despair. Here is a garden full of an exciting range of plants which thrive in hostile conditions. Grass paths lead you round borders filled with many unusual plants. Features incl a pond and a bamboo grove complete with panda! A peaceful haven for wildlife and visitors.

There’s so much going on right under out feet, we’re going to be finding out what lives there and why!

Tweet to Woo! Can you hear that noise, we’re going on a bird hunt, making them a snack and testing our nest building skills on this fun afternoon out.

Can you survive the last few days of the summer holidays? Train in the way of the animals and learn their survival skills.

Those baby animals sure are cute, but how do they keep safe? Get ready to play lots of games and look after our cuddly toy creatures as we had out and learn all about baby animals and their families.

We’re making mud fossils and playing loads of dinosaur games during this session fit for the next dino discoverer.

Join us as we do a bat craft before playing some batty games and going on a bat hunt with our special bat detectors.

Fancy your chances or walking the plank or see yourself in a beautiful castle, come along as we build dens fit for a princess and secret pirate hide outs.

Restored Grade ll* Victorian leisure gardens comprising 16 individual hedged gardens, 8 brick summerhouses. Herbaceous borders, heritage apple and pear trees, C19 daffodils, over 100 varieties of snowdrops, many varieties of asters and chrysanthemums. Heritage vegetables.

Roderick Williams, O.B.E. is a renowned baritone with a wide repertoire from baroque to contemporary music, and everything in between. He has sung with the Philharmonia, the London Sinfonietta and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra amongst others, and is particularly associated with baritone roles of Mozart.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Ragley halll. 3 of the UK’s leading firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music for your enjoyment. Closing display by the organisers MLE pyrotechnics YOU the audience can text vote for the winner.

Interesting plantsman’s garden extending to about 1½ acres, set in the rolling hills of the North Cotswolds with wonderful views over unspoilt countryside. The garden is well developed considering it was planted 15 yrs ago. Small vegetable garden, beautiful sunken rose garden with herbaceous and shrub borders.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael. Artists performing: Fastlove.: Tickets avaiable.

THE INTERNATIONAL N GAUGE SHOW SATURDAY 8th & SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 2018 WARWICKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE The 2018 International N Gauge Show is rapidly taking shape and continues to be the only exhibition dedicated to N Gauge Modelling at its best, attracting nearly 3,000 enthusiasts every year.

A BVC favourite the Churchfitters return this time with their Churchfitters Folk Unlimited Tour, something a bit different from their last show at BVC. The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A bass guitar made out of a frying pan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw.

Find out which species of bats call Wappenbury Woods home and listen to their echolocation calls using bat detectors.

Coventry Comic Con returns after a highly successful and acclaimed 2017 show. This year we are back with double the space and double the fun!

Hundred Watt Club. Artists performing: Hundred Watt Club.: Tickets avaiable.

Film Night & Fish Supper Showing: The Greatest Showman. Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Dr Feelgood. Artists performing: Dr Feelgood.: Tickets avaiable.

The Sons Of Pitches Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Sons Of Pitches.: Tickets avaiable.

Our lovely Circa 11 centuary Church decorated to thank God for His bounty to us. Open Church 1-3 on Saturday 13th Sunday 11th Services 10.30 Special family Holy Communion service 6.30p.m. Traditional Evensong

New for 2018! Join us as we launch this exciting new event with 60 traders who all share your passion for a quirky find. We will be joined by BBC presenter Mark Stacey who will be entertaining the crowds and providing free valuations. Free parking, dogs welcome

Meridienne Exhibitions will be presenting the 2018 Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition from the 18th to 21st October at the Warwickshire Event Centre. With many of the leading suppliers to the Model Engineering world present, this is the event you must attend.

Film : Showing Finding Your Feet. A middle-class snob on the eve of retirement takes refuge with her bohemian sister after she discovers her husband is having an affair with her best friend.

Established in 1998 this indoor event replaced the popular Gloucester fair which dated back to 1987. Buy, sell and exchange at the 80+ tables of quality militaria, medals, badges, uniforms, helmets, insignia, military books etc., etc.

Join us as we explore our nature reserve as we use binoculars to spot flying birds and look out for autumn signs.

There’s so much fun to have when the leaves start to fall, collect leaves of all shapes, sizes and colours, make them into a natural collage or a big pile to jump in.

Learn all about this night flying mammal and how they live in our gardens and parks. Play lots of fun games and make a craft.

Would you be able to survive outside this winter? Come find out as you discover how to make a survival den in the woods, to keep warm and sheltered away from the cold.

Why should den building be just for the older kids?! Head out and help us make dens for teddies and maybe even a toddler or two.

Can you make your own web and find some creepy crawlies hiding in the deep dark woods.

Why not dress up and come and play some spooky games. You will make some magic potions and learn which animals are brave enough to be out and about on halloween.

How many colours can you find in nature? Look closely as the colours start to change, try your hand and bark rubbings and make a leafy lantern to take home

Find out about hedgehogs and their night time lives, what do they eat? Where are they in winter? Plus make a mud hedgehog too!

The Wurzels. Artists performing: The Wurzels.: Tickets avaiable.

Get your motor running with the help of The Restoration Show and Great British Autojumble, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

Join us at Bubbenhall Wood to have fun playing outside in the woods. We will be building dens, making things and learning about firelighting. Finally, remember to wear old clothes and prepare to get muddy. Suitable for children aged 7-11 but please note dogs are not permitted on this session.

Join us for a fun afternoon of making dens in the woods. Every living thing needs a home but what makes a good home? Learn together all about shelter and factors that would affect your survival in the wild and then try to build a den to stay safe.

This half-day course is the perfect follow on from our ‘Introduction to Seed Saving’ course, or is ideal for those with some experience of saving seed from vegetables, who are looking to further their skills.

Fundraising Christmas Fair All funds go to helping support BVC, Charity No: 1071175 Come along to BVC and buy some gifts, enjoy a mince pie with friends or treat yourself to something nice for the festive season!!

A BVC staple, always guaranteeing a great night out. Larger-than-life front man Steve Steinhaus’s Adverse Camber  brings together current and former Members of Fat Chops, The Fabulous Boogie Boys and Dr. Teeth for another Swingtastic performance from this ad hoc 8-piece.

Alabama 3. Artists performing: Alabama 3.: Tickets avaiable.

60 Christmas trees around our lovely church decorated by different local individuals, adults and children, businesses, organisations, NW CAVA, Schools, W.I.

Jethro: The Count of Cornwall. Artists performing: Jethro.: Tickets avaiable.

Help fundraise for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust by attending this sparkly new swashbuckling panto. Price includes your ticket, interval drink and a small donation to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols in St Laurence’s Church. in the midst of 60 decorated Christmas trees.

Christmas Day festive guided walk - 25 Dec 2018 Join the award-winning Stratford Town Walk for a festive guided walk on Christmas Day! Couples, singles, families, visitors, residents - bring the dog - everyone is welcome.

Fleetwood Bac + SPECIAL GUESTS. Artists performing: Fleetwood Bac.: Tickets avaiable.

Jilted Generation The Prodigy Tribute + special guests. Artists performing: Jilted Generation.: Tickets avaiable.

Oye Santana + Special Guests. Artists performing: Oye Santana.: Tickets avaiable.

The Magic of Motown: Tickets avaiable.

Resurrection + OAS-IS. Artists performing: Resurrection, Oas-is.: Tickets avaiable.