The What, Where, When: 12 July
What: BBC Proms The 119th annual classical music event returns, with action including Wagner, Doctor Who and the Proms poetry competition, providing plenty for all the family.
Where: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
When: 12 July - 7 September www.bbc.co.uk/proms
What: Duke of Essex Polo Trophy One of Europe's biggest Polo events with England taking on South America. Features trade stalls and entertainment
Where: Hylands Park, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ, Essex
When: 13 July -14 July www.dukeofessexpolo.co.uk
What: The Open Championship The golfing calendars most prestigious competition offers an opportunity to witness the world's best players.
Where: Muirfield Golf Club, Muirfield, EH31 2EG, East Lothian
When: 14 July – 21 July www.opengolf.com
The Chap Olympiad
What: The Chap Olympiad The ninth annual event features a range of bizarre events, including quill throwing and the gin mixing relay. An opportunity to release your inner chap.
Where: Bedford Square Gardens, Bedford Square Gardens, Bloomsbury, London, W1, United Kingdom
When: 13 July www.thechapolympiad.com
What: Home and Gift Show An annual summer trade event featuring over 1,000 exhibitors, showcasing a range of gifts and home ware.
Where: Various Venues, Harrogate, Yorkshire
When: 14 July – 17 July www.homeandgift.co.uk
What: Asahi British Beach Polo Championship The annual event has become key in the Polo calendar. A sport and music festival in a prime beach location
Where: Sandbanks Beach, Poole, BH15 1BW, Dorset
When: 12 July -13 July www.sandpolo.com/index.php
Family Ice Cream Relays
What: 2013 Leuka Mini Masters An annual celebrity golf tournament in support of charity Leuka. Last year's participants included Terry Wogan and Rob Brydon
Where: Dukes Meadow Golf Club, Dan Mason Drive, London, W4 2SH
When: 12 July www.leukaminimasters.com
What: Get Reading Festival An outdoor festival celebrating reading. Features readings from authors and celebrities , including Rupert Everett and children's author Darren Shan
Where: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
When: 13 July www.standard.co.uk/news/get-london-reading/getreading/boris-launches-our-big-adventure-trafalgar-square-will-be-transformed-in-giant-summer-festival-of-reading-8618898.html
What: Glynde Food and English Wine Festival A weekend, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Glynde Palace, which celebrates English food and wine. Features free entertainment and demonstrations
Where: Glynde Place, Glyndebourne, Lewes, BN8 5UU, East Sussex
When: 13 July – 14 July www.glyndefoodfestival.co.uk
Bath Society of Artists Exhibition
What: The Blitz Party An evening of 1940s music and dancing, with original newsreels and wartime films adding to the sense of wartime authenticity. With a 1940s dresscode, including allied forces uniform, it promises to be an evening of spirited fun.
Where: Village Underground, 54 Hollywell Lane, EC2A 3PQ
When: 13 July www.theblitzparty.com
What: Open Air Theatre An open air performance of Richard III or Sherlock Holmes in the beautiful setting of the gardens of a country home– great for the whole family.
Where: Godinton House, Godinton Lane, Ashford,Kent, TN23 3BP
When: 13 July (Richard III); 20 July (Sherlock Holmes) www.godinton-house-gardens.co.uk
What: Flying Legends Air Show A thrilling aerial celebration of historic aviation, featuring over 50 aircraft. The wartime atmosphere will continue across the museum with entertainment and food befitting of the celebrations.
Where: IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB42 4QR
When: 13 July – 14 July www.iwm.org.uk
The Secret Art Show
What: RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show The UK's biggest gardening show returns offering a fun day out which combines flowers, food and shopping in a celebration of the great outdoors.
Where: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
When: 9 July – 14 July www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt
What: Kew's Temperate House Just 38 days remain to visit Kew gardens' historic Temperate House before a 5 year restoration programme begins. The world's largest surviving Victorian glass house is due to undergo restoration until 2018 so ensure you visit soon.
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
When: Until 4 August www.kew.org
What: Pea Shooting World Championship The 43rd World Championship Pea Shooting competition is a great opportunity to experience a more eccentric pass time, with competitors coming from as far afield as the USA.
Where: Witcham, Cambridgeshire, CB6
When: 13 July www.witcham.org.uk
Duke of Essex Polo Trophy
What: Family Ice Cream Relays A free day of beach entertainment, culminating in the famous ice cream relay. Featuring donkey rides and beach sports.
Where: Redcar Beach, Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland
When: 13 July www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
What: The Secret Art Show A charity initiative that allows you to chose from 700 pieces from a range of artists, each priced at £45. A perfect chance to pick up a masterpiece as artists remained a secret until after purchase.
Where: Online
When: 1 July -31 July www.mstrust.org.uk/secretartshow
What: Bath Society of Artists Exhibition In its 108th year, this exhibition gathers together the cream of regional artistic talents. It will also include free talks from members of the society.
Where: Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT
When: 1 July – 31 July www.victoriagal.org.uk
Where: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
When: 12 July - 7 September www.bbc.co.uk/proms
What: Duke of Essex Polo Trophy One of Europe's biggest Polo events with England taking on South America. Features trade stalls and entertainment
Where: Hylands Park, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ, Essex
When: 13 July -14 July www.dukeofessexpolo.co.uk
What: The Open Championship The golfing calendars most prestigious competition offers an opportunity to witness the world's best players.
Where: Muirfield Golf Club, Muirfield, EH31 2EG, East Lothian
When: 14 July – 21 July www.opengolf.com
The Chap OlympiadWhat: The Chap Olympiad The ninth annual event features a range of bizarre events, including quill throwing and the gin mixing relay. An opportunity to release your inner chap.
Where: Bedford Square Gardens, Bedford Square Gardens, Bloomsbury, London, W1, United Kingdom
When: 13 July www.thechapolympiad.com
What: Home and Gift Show An annual summer trade event featuring over 1,000 exhibitors, showcasing a range of gifts and home ware.
Where: Various Venues, Harrogate, Yorkshire
When: 14 July – 17 July www.homeandgift.co.uk
What: Asahi British Beach Polo Championship The annual event has become key in the Polo calendar. A sport and music festival in a prime beach location
Where: Sandbanks Beach, Poole, BH15 1BW, Dorset
When: 12 July -13 July www.sandpolo.com/index.php
Family Ice Cream RelaysWhat: 2013 Leuka Mini Masters An annual celebrity golf tournament in support of charity Leuka. Last year's participants included Terry Wogan and Rob Brydon
Where: Dukes Meadow Golf Club, Dan Mason Drive, London, W4 2SH
When: 12 July www.leukaminimasters.com
What: Get Reading Festival An outdoor festival celebrating reading. Features readings from authors and celebrities , including Rupert Everett and children's author Darren Shan
Where: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
When: 13 July www.standard.co.uk/news/get-london-reading/getreading/boris-launches-our-big-adventure-trafalgar-square-will-be-transformed-in-giant-summer-festival-of-reading-8618898.html
What: Glynde Food and English Wine Festival A weekend, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Glynde Palace, which celebrates English food and wine. Features free entertainment and demonstrations
Where: Glynde Place, Glyndebourne, Lewes, BN8 5UU, East Sussex
When: 13 July – 14 July www.glyndefoodfestival.co.uk
Bath Society of Artists ExhibitionWhat: The Blitz Party An evening of 1940s music and dancing, with original newsreels and wartime films adding to the sense of wartime authenticity. With a 1940s dresscode, including allied forces uniform, it promises to be an evening of spirited fun.
Where: Village Underground, 54 Hollywell Lane, EC2A 3PQ
When: 13 July www.theblitzparty.com
What: Open Air Theatre An open air performance of Richard III or Sherlock Holmes in the beautiful setting of the gardens of a country home– great for the whole family.
Where: Godinton House, Godinton Lane, Ashford,Kent, TN23 3BP
When: 13 July (Richard III); 20 July (Sherlock Holmes) www.godinton-house-gardens.co.uk
What: Flying Legends Air Show A thrilling aerial celebration of historic aviation, featuring over 50 aircraft. The wartime atmosphere will continue across the museum with entertainment and food befitting of the celebrations.
Where: IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB42 4QR
When: 13 July – 14 July www.iwm.org.uk
The Secret Art ShowWhat: RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show The UK's biggest gardening show returns offering a fun day out which combines flowers, food and shopping in a celebration of the great outdoors.
Where: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
When: 9 July – 14 July www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt
What: Kew's Temperate House Just 38 days remain to visit Kew gardens' historic Temperate House before a 5 year restoration programme begins. The world's largest surviving Victorian glass house is due to undergo restoration until 2018 so ensure you visit soon.
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
When: Until 4 August www.kew.org
What: Pea Shooting World Championship The 43rd World Championship Pea Shooting competition is a great opportunity to experience a more eccentric pass time, with competitors coming from as far afield as the USA.
Where: Witcham, Cambridgeshire, CB6
When: 13 July www.witcham.org.uk
Duke of Essex Polo TrophyWhat: Family Ice Cream Relays A free day of beach entertainment, culminating in the famous ice cream relay. Featuring donkey rides and beach sports.
Where: Redcar Beach, Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland
When: 13 July www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
What: The Secret Art Show A charity initiative that allows you to chose from 700 pieces from a range of artists, each priced at £45. A perfect chance to pick up a masterpiece as artists remained a secret until after purchase.
Where: Online
When: 1 July -31 July www.mstrust.org.uk/secretartshow
What: Bath Society of Artists Exhibition In its 108th year, this exhibition gathers together the cream of regional artistic talents. It will also include free talks from members of the society.
Where: Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT
When: 1 July – 31 July www.victoriagal.org.uk