The What, Where, When: 22 March
WHAT: Chic&Seek Spring Clean event Chic&Chic will no longer sell clothes online and, to celebrate the end of an era, they invite you to an exclusive party, which is also your last chance to buy. Drinks, nibbles and manicures throughout the day, it promises to be a great day with up to 40% off selected items. www.chicandseek.com/events
WHERE: Chic&Seek, 35 St Luke's Mews, Notting Hill, London, W11 1DG
WHEN: 21 March
WHAT: London Design Week Designers, architects, the media and tastemakers come together for this international event of innovative design ideas. 0207 225 9166
WHERE: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, SW10 0XE
WHEN: until 22 March
WHAT: Country Living magazine spring fair With over 400 exhibitors taking place this year, the fair promises to be full of craft, fashion, garden and interiors ideas. Arrive in plenty of time, as places are limited. www.countrylivingfair.com/spring 0844 8480 150
WHERE: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N10QH
WHEN: until 24 March
WHAT: Pentillie Castle Pop-Up Restaurant Award winning Devon chefs Philip Burgess and John Hooker return to Pentillie for two nights as a pop-up restaurant on the ground floor of the Tamar-side property. Enjoy their 7-course menu of the finest locally-sourced ingredients, including quail, crab and Dexter beef (details on website). You will also be able to book Pentillie's luxury bed & breakfast accommodation at a discounted rate for the night. www.pentillie.co.uk/staying-at-pentillie/pop-up-restaurant 01579 350044
WHERE: Pentillie Castle and Estate, Paynters Cross, St. Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD
WHEN: 22-23 March
WHAT: Kaffe Fasset: A Life in Colour A showcase of over 50 years' work including impressive knitwear and needlework. Kaffe has worked for designers such as Missoni, and now in this major exhibition more than 100 works are displayed within a dramatic installation designed by Sue Timney. www.ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/kaffe-fassett 0844 248 5076
WHERE: Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
WHEN: 22 March – 29 June
WHAT: Buy and sell baby and toddler equipment, toys and clothes Quality used items at bargain prices. Pay £5 and call 07827 745436 in advance to book a table (numbers are limited).
WHERE: Wellworthys Social Club, Dumbarton Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BY
WHEN: 23 March from 1pm
WHAT: The Telegraph Cruise Show All leading cruise operators come together to give a real taste and experience of their cruises. Those attending the show will get exclusive offers with the opportunity to save significantly on cruise bookings. This show will provide an experience of life on-board and what can be expected. www.cruisingshow.co.uk/london/visitor_information_about.php 01795 844400
WHERE: Olympia Grand Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
WHEN: 23-24 March
WHAT: Fortnum & Mason Easter egg hunt Search for eggs throughout the store, note the numbers and locations of each, and leave your details with the customer service team in store. The winner receives a giant chocolate bunny. There are even more hidden eggs on the website! www.fortnumandmason.com/c-587-fortnums-easter-egg-hunt.aspx 0845 300 1707
WHERE: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Picadilly, London, W1A 1ER
WHEN: 23-24 March
WHAT: Gastronaut Easter: Family Foodie Festival in Space! One for the kids, this scientific food workshop will include meeting the best local food producers and suppliers, making your own in the Space Kitchen, and trying strange and exciting concoctions made before your eyes. www.spacecentre.co.uk/special-events/gastronauts 0116 261 0261
WHERE: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, NA LE4 5NS
WHEN: 23 March – 14 April
WHAT: David Bowie Is: V&A exhibition One of the world's most influential performers is represented in an exhibition exploring his life and career. More than 300 objects are brought together in this stunning visual feat. www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1979/date/20130328 0207 907 7073
WHERE: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
WHEN: 23 March – 28 July
WHAT: Matthew Harris and Tim Rowan exhibition: drawings and ceramics A show comprising 24 works on paper and 45 ceramics. www.erskinehallcoe.com/exhibitions/matthew-harris-tim-rowan-2013/details 0207 491 1706
WHERE: Erskine, Hall & Coe Ltd, 15 Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4SP
WHEN: until 28 March
WHAT: Chloé Édition Anniversaire exhibition Selfridges is hosting an installation on the ground floor featuring a series of vintage Chloé pieces, videos of the label's most notable fashion shows, and 16 key pieces reissued for purchase. 0800 123 400
WHERE: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 1AB
WHEN: until 30 March
WHAT: Oxford vs Cambridge boat race In what will be the 159th boat race between the two universities, will Oxford start to catch up on Cambridge's overall 81-76 lead? www.theboatrace.org
WHERE: Putney Bridge embankment, Richmond Road, SW15 1JN
WHEN: 31 March
WHAT: Light Show Bringing together sculpture and installations, this exhibition examines light in a beautiful way to create a varied and stunning experience.
WHERE: Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XZ
WHEN: until 28 April
WHAT: Trelawny of the Wells: adapted by Patrick Marber Arthur Wing Pinero's Comedietta of 1898 is revived with some additions by Patrick Marber. Directed by Joe Wright. www.donmarwarehouse.com/whats-on/donmar-warehouse/2013/trelawny-of-the-wells 0844 871 7624
WHERE: Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, WC2H 9LX
WHEN: until 13 April
WHAT: Painted Pomp: Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespeare The centrepiece of this exhibition is an important group of Jacobean portraits from the early 17th century, alongside rare surviving dress. The stunning detail on delicate embroidered pieces, along with the chance to try on replica costumes in the ambience of a live musical programme, will make this an especially vivid and unforgettable step back in time. www.holburne.org/painted-pomp 01225 388569
WHERE: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
WHEN: until 6 May
WHERE: Chic&Seek, 35 St Luke's Mews, Notting Hill, London, W11 1DG
WHEN: 21 March
WHAT: London Design Week Designers, architects, the media and tastemakers come together for this international event of innovative design ideas. 0207 225 9166
WHERE: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, SW10 0XE
WHEN: until 22 March
WHAT: Country Living magazine spring fair With over 400 exhibitors taking place this year, the fair promises to be full of craft, fashion, garden and interiors ideas. Arrive in plenty of time, as places are limited. www.countrylivingfair.com/spring 0844 8480 150
WHERE: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N10QH
WHEN: until 24 March
WHAT: Pentillie Castle Pop-Up Restaurant Award winning Devon chefs Philip Burgess and John Hooker return to Pentillie for two nights as a pop-up restaurant on the ground floor of the Tamar-side property. Enjoy their 7-course menu of the finest locally-sourced ingredients, including quail, crab and Dexter beef (details on website). You will also be able to book Pentillie's luxury bed & breakfast accommodation at a discounted rate for the night. www.pentillie.co.uk/staying-at-pentillie/pop-up-restaurant 01579 350044
WHERE: Pentillie Castle and Estate, Paynters Cross, St. Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD
WHEN: 22-23 March
WHERE: Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
WHEN: 22 March – 29 June
WHAT: Buy and sell baby and toddler equipment, toys and clothes Quality used items at bargain prices. Pay £5 and call 07827 745436 in advance to book a table (numbers are limited).
WHERE: Wellworthys Social Club, Dumbarton Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BY
WHEN: 23 March from 1pm
WHAT: The Telegraph Cruise Show All leading cruise operators come together to give a real taste and experience of their cruises. Those attending the show will get exclusive offers with the opportunity to save significantly on cruise bookings. This show will provide an experience of life on-board and what can be expected. www.cruisingshow.co.uk/london/visitor_information_about.php 01795 844400
WHERE: Olympia Grand Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
WHEN: 23-24 March
WHAT: Fortnum & Mason Easter egg hunt Search for eggs throughout the store, note the numbers and locations of each, and leave your details with the customer service team in store. The winner receives a giant chocolate bunny. There are even more hidden eggs on the website! www.fortnumandmason.com/c-587-fortnums-easter-egg-hunt.aspx 0845 300 1707
WHERE: Fortnum & Mason, 181 Picadilly, London, W1A 1ER
WHEN: 23-24 March
WHAT: Gastronaut Easter: Family Foodie Festival in Space! One for the kids, this scientific food workshop will include meeting the best local food producers and suppliers, making your own in the Space Kitchen, and trying strange and exciting concoctions made before your eyes. www.spacecentre.co.uk/special-events/gastronauts 0116 261 0261
WHERE: National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, NA LE4 5NS
WHEN: 23 March – 14 April
WHAT: David Bowie Is: V&A exhibition One of the world's most influential performers is represented in an exhibition exploring his life and career. More than 300 objects are brought together in this stunning visual feat. www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1979/date/20130328 0207 907 7073
WHERE: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
WHEN: 23 March – 28 July
WHAT: Matthew Harris and Tim Rowan exhibition: drawings and ceramics A show comprising 24 works on paper and 45 ceramics. www.erskinehallcoe.com/exhibitions/matthew-harris-tim-rowan-2013/details 0207 491 1706
WHERE: Erskine, Hall & Coe Ltd, 15 Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4SP
WHEN: until 28 March
WHAT: Chloé Édition Anniversaire exhibition Selfridges is hosting an installation on the ground floor featuring a series of vintage Chloé pieces, videos of the label's most notable fashion shows, and 16 key pieces reissued for purchase. 0800 123 400
WHERE: Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 1AB
WHEN: until 30 March
WHAT: Oxford vs Cambridge boat race In what will be the 159th boat race between the two universities, will Oxford start to catch up on Cambridge's overall 81-76 lead? www.theboatrace.org
WHERE: Putney Bridge embankment, Richmond Road, SW15 1JN
WHEN: 31 March
WHAT: Light Show Bringing together sculpture and installations, this exhibition examines light in a beautiful way to create a varied and stunning experience.
WHERE: Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XZ
WHEN: until 28 April
WHAT: Trelawny of the Wells: adapted by Patrick Marber Arthur Wing Pinero's Comedietta of 1898 is revived with some additions by Patrick Marber. Directed by Joe Wright. www.donmarwarehouse.com/whats-on/donmar-warehouse/2013/trelawny-of-the-wells 0844 871 7624
WHERE: Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London, WC2H 9LX
WHEN: until 13 April
WHAT: Painted Pomp: Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespeare The centrepiece of this exhibition is an important group of Jacobean portraits from the early 17th century, alongside rare surviving dress. The stunning detail on delicate embroidered pieces, along with the chance to try on replica costumes in the ambience of a live musical programme, will make this an especially vivid and unforgettable step back in time. www.holburne.org/painted-pomp 01225 388569
WHERE: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
WHEN: until 6 May