The What, Where, When: 10 January

The Lady pick of the best events over the coming days
WHAT: The London Ice Sculpting Festival Offers the chance for visitors to witness the skill in practice at this three day long ice-sculpting experience.
WHERE: Wood Wharf, 100 Preston's Rd, London, E14 9SB www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
WHEN: January 10 – 12


WHAT: Mayfair Antiques and Fine Art Fair The Antique Dealers Fair Limited welcomes you to this essential event for antique lovers.
WHERE: The London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square, Duke Street, London, W1K 6JP www.mayfair.com
WHEN: January 9- 12


WHAT: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 Premieres in London and is set to go on tour in over 60 cities in the UK and around the world. Award winning photographers are showcased.
WHERE: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD www.nhm.ac.uk
WHEN: January 11 – March 23


WHAT: The Old Swan Hotel Antiques and Fine Art Fair Provides a variety of antiques and fine art pieces. Wares range from porcelain, silver, country furniture, oriental antiques and mirrors.
WHERE: The Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SR www.antiques-atlas.com
WHEN: January 10

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WHAT: Uttoxeter Racecourse Antique and Collectors Fair Over one hundred indoor pitches, plus outdoor pitches when the weather is appropriate, an absolute must for antique lovers.
WHERE: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD www.antiquesatlas.com
WHEN: January 11


WHAT: Saturnalia Real Ale Ramble Honours the ancient Roman festival and includes walking, drinking, eating and rambling along various old Roman Roads.
WHERE: Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, LDF www.green-events.co.uk
WHEN: January 11


WHAT: National Botanic Gardens Antqiues Weekend There will be an array of pottery, textiles, furniture and paintings on display.
WHERE: National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HN www.gardenofwales.org.uk
WHEN: January 11


WHAT: London Ceramic Fair Kensington A specialist antique ceramic fair, with 25 dealers, featuring English and Oriental pottery and porcelain.
WHERE: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, Kensington, W8 7NX www.londonceramicsfair.com
WHEN: January 11


WHAT: Autosport International 2014 Regarded as the greatest motorsports show in the world. It is Europe's biggest trade-only motorsport exhibition.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.autosport-international.com
WHEN: January 9 – 12


WHAT: London International Mime Festival A showcase of contemporary visual theatre.
WHERE: BFI Southbank and various venues, London www.mimefest.co.uk
WHEN: January 9 – 1 February


WHAT: Wedding Ideas Awards A celebration of the best in the wedding world as voted for by readers of the Wedding Ideas magazine.
WHERE: The Tower Hotel, St Katherine's Way, London, E1W 1LD www.weddingideasmag.com
WHEN: January 10


WHAT: York Racecourse Stamp and Coin Fair The tenth annual event of its kind and offers visitors the chance to add to their collections and seek out information and dealers.
WHERE: The Grandstand, York Racecourse, York, Y023 1EJ www.stampshows.net
WHEN: January 10

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WHAT: Bupa Junior Great Winter Run Popular 2.5km run for 7-13 year olds and takes place on the same day as the Bupa Great Winter Run.
WHERE: Holyrood Park, Queens Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY www.greatrun.org
WHEN: January 11


WHAT: Detling International Antiques and Collectors Fair Features paintings, ceramics, decorative items and glassware.
WHERE: The Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: January 11 – 12


WHAT: The TS Eliot Prize Author readings offers the shortlisted poets for the TS Eliot Prize to read from their nominated works.
WHERE: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, SE1 8XX www.poetrybooks.co.uk
WHEN: January 12


WHAT: The UK Wedding Shows London brings the best of wedding and bridal wear specialists together with over 120 stands all under one roof.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.theukweddingshows.co.uk
WHEN: January 11 - 12


WHAT: Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair 150 exhibitors who will unveil their wares for Christmas 2015.
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA www.harrogatefair.com
WHEN: January 12


WHAT: Kinver Antiques and Collectors Fair Features ceramics, paintings, glassware, decorative items and furniture as part of a nationwide series.
WHERE: The Leisure Centre, Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA www.romanfairs.co.uk
WHEN: January 12


WHAT: Bristol Toy & Train Collectors Fair One of the longest running events of its kind within the UK catering for all levels of collector to include Dinky cars, Corgi cars, Hornby models, dolls and teddies.
WHERE: Abbeywood Community School, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: January 12

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WHAT: Reebok Stadium Antiques and Collectors Fair 300 stalls buying and selling in one giant hall to include porcelain, china, glassware, vintage and retro goods.
WHERE: Reebok Stadium, Horwich, Bolton, Exit 6 M61, Lancashire, BL6 6SF www.dualco.co.uk
WHEN: January 12


WHAT: The Telegraph Cruise Show Features some of the world's most desirable destinations and one-to-one consultations; an event not to be missed.
WHERE: ExCel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL www.telegraph.co.uk/cruiseshow
WHEN: January 10 – 12


WHAT: The Fan Museum's Hatch Match and Despatch Collection will feature an intriguing display of fans commemorating births, marriages and deaths covering a period of over 300 years.
WHERE: The Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ER www.thefanmuseum.org.uk
WHEN: January 11 – June 1


WHAT: An Evening with the Stars Allows you to gaze at the night sky using the Royal Observatory's incredible 28-inch telescope and then time in the Meridian Courtyard with the astronomers and a hot drink. www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/events/eso-jan14
WHERE: The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ.
WHEN: January 10 – 11

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WHAT: London Short Film Festival An Evening with Serafina Steer. The harpist and songwriter, Serafina Steer will perform alongside a selection of short films in the Horniman Museum Pavillion.
WHERE: Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ www.serafinasteer.com
WHEN: January 16


WHAT: The France Show Fair dedicated to all things French including wine, shopping, food, travel, sport & culture.
WHERE: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA www.thefranceshow.com
WHEN: January 17 – 19


WHAT: The Royal Bath & West Showground Antiques and Collectors Fair Over 500 stands, both indoors and outdoors, with a vast range of antiques to suit a multitude of tastes.
WHERE: The Royal Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN www.bathandwest.com
WHEN: January 18 – 20