The What, Where, When: 20 June

The Lady pick of the best events over the coming days
WHAT: York Food Festival 2014. A one off event in some of York's historic locations to mark the Grand Depart of the Tour de France.
WHERE: Parliament Street, York, North Yorkshire www.yorkfoodfestival.com
WHEN: 20-29 June


WHAT: The Motorhome Show. All types of motorhomes and accessories on display in this comprehensive outdoor exhibition.
WHERE: Stratford Racecourse, Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9SE, Warwickshire www.stoneleisure.com
WHEN: 20-22 June


WHAT: The Blenheim Palace Flower Show. With some of the UK's finest floral displays, there will be a Grand Floral Marquee and gardening talks.
WHERE: Blenheim Palace, Glympton, Woodstock, OX20 1PX, Oxfordshire www.blenheimflowershow.co.uk
WHEN: 20 June – 22 July


WHAT: Portsmouth Festivities. The city's premier arts festival celebrate Portsmouth's history and heritage.
WHERE: Various venues, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk
WHEN: 20-29 June


WHAT: Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival. Regional food event, featuring Bournemouth Food and Drink Market, local traders, product showcases, dining experiences and chef demonstrations.
WHERE: Various venues, Bournemouth www.bournemouthfoodanddrink.co.uk
WHEN: 20-29 June

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WHAT: Folk on the Water. Music festival connected by canals, featuring 15 concerts. Begins in Warwick and ends in Leamington Spa.
WHERE: Various venues, Warwickshire www.folkonthewater.com
WHEN: 20 June – 5 July


WHAT: Guildford Summer Festival. Film, music, drama and art events including Guildford Town Centre Cycle Races and Guildford Cricket Festival.
WHERE: Various venues, Guildford, Surrey www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 20 June – 15 July


WHAT: Dinewfr Literature Festival. Three day bi-lingual festival celebrating literature, music, poetry and comedy performances.
WHERE: Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, SA19 6RT, Carmarthenshire www.dinefwrliteraturefestival.co.uk
WHEN: 20-22 June


WHAT: Ipswich Arts Festival. Multi-arts event celebrating literature, performance, film and music
WHERE: Various venues, Ipswich, Suffolk www.ip-art.com
WHEN: 20 June – 13 July


WHAT: Basingstoke Festival and the Big Top Extravaganza. A regional event including the Big Top Extravaganza, a circus spectacular held at the Festival Shopping Centre.
WHERE: Various venues, Basingstoke, Hampshire www.basingstokefestival.co.uk
WHEN: 20 June – 13 July

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WHAT: Greenwich and Docklands International Festival. The largest and longest established festival of free outdoor arts and spectacle in London.
WHERE: Greenwich & Docklands, London www.festival.org
WHEN: 20-28 June


WHAT: Adnams Newmarket Nights. As part of the Jockey Club's racing plus music strategy, the racecourse puts on a series of summer concerts.
WHERE: Newmarket Racecourse, Westfield House, The Links , Cambridge Road , Newmarket, CB8 8ES, Suffolk www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
WHEN: 20 June – 15 August


WHAT: Body and Soul Festival. A relaxing festival featuring art pieces, installations and a Masquerade Ball.
WHERE: Ballinlough Castle, Athboy, Meath, Ireland www.bodyandsoul.ie
WHEN: 20-22 June


WHAT: Rose Weeked at RHS Rosemoor. A display of the finest rose collection in the South West, as well as specialist rose advice, rose identification services, guided walks, expert talks, shopping opportunities and a floral-themed craft market in the Marquee.
WHERE: Rosemoor Garden, Torrington EX38 8PH www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/viewevent?EFID=11230&ESRC=CRM
WHEN: 21-22 June


WHAT: Towerfest. An open air country festival held in aid of Caroline's Rainbow Foundation, also featuring a commemoration to the American Civil War.
WHERE: Drax Power Station, Drax, Selby, YO8 8PH, North Yorkshire www.towerfest.co.uk
WHEN: 20-22 June

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WHAT: Bowman Antiques Fair.
Run as part of a series, this is the largest indoor antiques fair with around 400 stands.
WHERE: Bingley Hall County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD, Staffordshire www.antiquesfairs.com
WHEN: 20-22 June


WHAT: Henley Women's Regatta. The biggest women's rowing event of the year for international rowers.
WHERE: Henley on Thames, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire www.hwr.org.uk
WHEN: 20-22 June


WHAT: Marlow Regatta. One of the most important events in the British rowing calendar.
WHERE: Dorney Lake, Eton, Windsor, SL4 6QP, Windsor & Maidenhead www.themarlowregatta.com
WHEN: 21 June


WHAT: Halifax Food and Drink Festival. Includes cookery demonstrations and entertainment as well as featuring local and regional producers.
WHERE: Halifax Town Centre, Town Centre, Halifax, West Yorkshire www.halifaxfoodanddrink.co.uk
WHEN: 21-22 June


WHAT: Laureus Polo Cup. Charity polo cup in aid of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in Argentina.
WHERE: Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park, Egham, TW20 0HP, Surrey www.laureus.com/content/laureus-polo-cup
WHEN: 21 June

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WHAT: The Asia Polo Cup. Annual polo match between England and India, in aid of Help for Heroes.
WHERE: Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, North Street, Winkfield, Windsor, SL4 4TH, Windsor & Maidenhead www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/special-events/asia-cup-polo
WHEN: 21 June


WHAT: Proms at St. Judes Festival. Music festival featuring special literary weekend and lunch and evening classical and jazz concerts.
WHERE: St Jude-on-the-Hill, Central Square, London, NW11 7AH www.promsatstjudes.org.uk
WHEN: 21-29 June


WHAT: Lowdham Book Festival. Showcasing the work of new and established fiction, non-fiction poetry and play writers.
WHERE: Various venues, Lowdham village, Nottinghamshire www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/Lowdham-Book-Festival-p516401
WHEN: 21-29 June


WHAT: Todmorden Agricultural Show. Agricultural community event, includes live music, a bike display team and birds of prey displays.
WHERE: Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 5HX www.todshow.org.uk
WHEN: 21 June


WHAT: Chester Midsummer Watch Parade. One of Britain's oldest festivals dating back to 1498, featuring giant beasts and costumed characters.
WHERE: Various venues, Chester, Cheshire www.midsummerwatch.co.uk
WHEN: 21-22 June

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WHAT: Gloucestershire Festival of Polo.
Showcasing the very best in world polo.
WHERE: Beaufort Polo Club, Downfarm House, Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QW, Gloucestershire www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk
WHEN: 21-22 June


WHAT: Kew Fete. Family festival to raise money for local charities, featuring a Victorian fun fair, food, live music and over 100 stalls.
WHERE: Kew Green, London, TW9 3AA www.kewfete.org
WHEN: 21 June


WHAT: Wimbledon Village Fair & Horse Show. A range of performers, entertainment and over 200 trade stalls to raise money for charity.
WHERE: Southside Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4TL www.wimbledonguild.co.uk
WHEN: 21 June


WHAT: The Warwickshire Cup Final. Polo tournament which sees teams battle for Cirencester's famous High Goal Trophy.
WHERE: Cirencester Park, Cirencester, Gloucestershire www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk
WHEN: 22 June


WHAT: All Woman Show. Featuring around 90 exhibitiors in food, fashion, health, beauty, fitness and home.
WHERE: Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Alexandra Park, Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA, Hampshire www.allwomanshow.com
WHEN: 22 June

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WHAT: Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup Final
. One of the largest polo tournaments in the country. Also features a parade of horse-drawn carriages on The Queen's Ground to be presented rosettes by The Queen.
WHERE: Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park, Egham, TW20 0HP, Surrey www.guardspoloclub.com
WHEN: 22 June


WHAT: Derbyshire County Show. Large country show featuring farmers market, crafts, horticultural, floral art marquee and main ring entertainment.
WHERE: The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP, Derbyshire www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk
WHEN: 22 June


WHAT: Wimbledon 2014. The world's most prestigious and oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament. Tickets still available every day by queuing.
WHERE: The All England Club, Wimbledon, Church Road, London, SW19 5AE www.wimbledon.com
WHEN: 23 June – 6 July


WHAT: Newbury Antique & Collectors Fair. Running as part of a series at numerous UK locations, this is the largest international event of its kind in Europe.
WHERE: Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ, West Berkshire www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 23 June


WHAT: The HTA National Plant Show. The Horticultural Trades Association showcases the best of British suppliers.
WHERE: Stoneleigh Park, Warwick, CV8 2LZ, Warwickshire www.nationalplantshow.co.uk
WHEN: 24-25 June