One of the largest horse fairs in Europe. It is held in a field commonly known as Fair Hill. Caravans range from large shining modern ones towed by cars, to the colourful horse-drawn vardos.

The Arley Garden Festival will again host an array of award winning gardens and nurseries from all over the country, who will pass on their expert knowledge to thousands of visitors who descend on Arley for this fabulous event once again.

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Summer Good Food Show take place at The NEC at the same time and your tickets will give you entry to both shows.

A recreation of the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Spring Fair at Beamish. Enjoy a short, guided walk through the Georgian landscape, see labourers at work in the fields and the workers for hire. Watch traditional craftsmen demonstrating their skills and meet the trinket sellers and strolling entertainers. A fantastic family day out.

Haworth village turns back the clock to the swinging sixties, come along & enjoy the flower power era.

Featuring: Country Crafts, Roberts Bakery Food Hall & Food Live, WI, Flowers, Live Demonstrations, Game Fair, Vintage Machinery, Trade Stands, Cheshire Rural Life, Farmers’ Market, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats, Rare Breeds, Shire Horses, Agri-Centre, Show Jumping, Cheese, Light Horse section, Wine, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits & Cavies, Dog Show.

Grasmere is a charming village right in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Grasmere was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth; maybe you can visit one of his former homes - Dove Cottage. Also in the centre of Grasmere is the churchyard of St. Oswalds Church which contains the Wordsworth family graves.

A festival celebrating the best of gardens, countryside and food, set in one of the most perfect landscapes nature can offer. For 2012 the Holker Festival plays host to many spectacular attractions.

Every summer since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of the world's most inspirational cultural festivals.  Each year around 4,000 performers converge on this beautiful small Welsh town and its International Pavilion; to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship

Levens Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around the 13th Century, which was expanded and rebuilt towards the end of the 16th Century. It is the family home of the Bagots, and contains a collection of Jacobean furniture, fine paintings, and many other beautiful objects. The topiary is some of the oldest in the world, and justifiably famous, and the garden also incorporates a small orchard of apple trees and medlars, a nuttery and herb garden.

Llandrindod Wells is proud to present the leading Victorian Festival in the UK today.  Set in the beautiful heart of Wales, it is held in the last full week of August before the Bank Holiday. As Llandrindod was a thriving spa resort in the Victorian era it seems natural to base the Festival on the Victorian theme.  The town's unspoilt architecture provides a perfect backdrop to the celebrations, and on Temple Gardens and Middleton Street we have ideal venues for the many different types of street entertainment provided free   throughout the day.

The romantic castle - a product of the early 19th century - stands on a high rise above a lake. The castle is surrounded by sweeping lawns and a variety of mature trees including oak and chestnut. There is a temple water garden, rose garden, a variety of mixed borders. Plantings are planned to provide colour at all times of the year.

After some time for shopping at Oswaldtwistle Mill, our trip today includes admission to the matinee performance of The Ice Show in Blackpool. It features the best in ice-skating, including stylish costumes, unbelievable feathers and glittering rhinestones to set the ice alight with sparkle.

Not only does RAF Cosford Air Show offer you an exciting and thrilling Air Display, it also aims to keep the whole family entertained with a wide and varied programme of activities on the ground. From the thrills of the Fun Fair, the RAF Museum, Static Aircraft displays, Military Exhibitions, Craft Fair and of course Cosford's famous Sunday Market, we are sure you will find something to suit the whole of the family.

Experience summer in all its glory at Tatton Park. Come along and see the latest innovative creations from up-and-coming garden designers. Fire your imagination with vibrant floral displays and non-stop gardening inspiration. This year sees the debut of the RHS National Young Designer of the Year Competition at RHS Show Tatton Park. Three young garden designers will all create show gardens, and one will be crowned the RHS National Young Designer of the Year.. It’s a great family day out – and don’t forget - kids get into the show free!

Harlow Carr has something for everyone-from vegetables to wildflowers and alpines to woodland – and of course, the fabulous Bettys Café Tea Room, RHS Shop and Plant Centre. Harlow Carr is a garden dominated by water, stone and woodland and is very much part of the surrounding Yorkshire landscape.

Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include The Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery & Royal Baths. The Valley Gardens provide skilfully orchestrated displays throughout the year, often incorporating unusual and rare blooms.

This summer’s Shrewsbury Flower Show promises to be an extraordinary extravaganza to celebrate its 125^th year. With inspiring show gardens and floral art, expert advise from celebrity gardener Chris Breadshaw and top nurserymen and an impressive range of plants and garden-related products, the show is a fantastic day out for garden enthusiasts.

The event, which has been running for more than 120 years, is now much more than just an agricultural show and caters for a wider audience than ever before. It has become an event for everyone where town meets country for a day of education, entertainment and enjoyment. Dozens of traders provide a showcase of goods from across the county and beyond and a fabulous food hall is full of the tastes of Shropshire ready to be sampled and savoured.

On arrival at the Chocolate House you will receive fudge and drinks, followed by a live demonstration on the art of hand-made chocolates. We continue to the Calf’s Head for a 2 course lunch with tea/coffee.