The What, Where, When: 22 November
WHAT: Fortnum & Mason's Enchanted Evening An evening devoted to fashion accessories and fragrance demonstrations, mini treatment consultations from the beauty departments and the store's in-house milliner – all in a relaxed atmosphere – and made extra special by a glass of something sparkling. An event sure to provide invaluable inspiration for Christmas gift giving.
WHERE: The Second Floor, Fortnum & Mason www.fortnumandmason.com
WHEN: November 26, 2013 at 6pm
WHAT: St Christopher's Place #Festive 489 For two weeks come and celebrate the diverse range of shops, 25 drinking and dining destinations and wonderful beauty spots at St Christopher's Place. Two lucky winners will have the chance to win their winter wardrobes here too!
WHERE: St Christopher's Place, London, W1U 1 BF www.stchristophersplace.com
WHEN: 25 November – 6 December
WHAT: RHS Garden Hyde Hall An inspiring Essex garden with panoramic views and a range of horticultural styles on offer.
WHERE: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettenson, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
WHEN: Every day bar Christmas
WHAT: Westfield London Ice Rink This is one of the most popular ice rinks in London. Set in a great shopping Venue with a Santa's grotto, you will not want to miss out.
WHERE: Westfield, Unit 4006, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF www.westfield.com
WHEN: 21 November - 5 January
Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Gift Fair
WHAT: Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair Scotland This is the festive edition of the high-end consumer show. It includes rurally sourced goods for home and garden.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.countrylivingfair.com
WHEN: 21 – 24 November
WHAT: The Knitting and Stitching Show Harrogate.This is the leading event of its kind in the UK. It runs as part of four such shows held across the UK and Ireland each year.
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire www.twistedthread.com
WHEN: 21 – 24 November
WHAT: Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting One of the UK's premier competitions, for discovering and celebrating theatre and writing talent.
WHERE: The Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Square, M2 7DH, Manchester www.writeaplay.co.uk
WHEN: 22 November
WHAT: Betfair Chase Festival This is the Grade One jump meeting on the National Hunt Calendar.
WHERE: Haydock Park Racecourse, St Helens, WA12 0HQ, Merseyside www.haydock-park.co.uk
WHEN: 22 November
Chortle Comedy Book Festival
WHAT: Sandringham Christmas Craft Food and Gift Fair Here, get your festive fill of personalised gifts, demonstrations and arena displays.
WHERE: Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, Norfolk www.craft-show.co.uk
WHEN: 22- 24 November
WHAT: Doctor Who 50th Celebration Weekend The BBC is celebrating a landmark anniversary of the iconic television series – Doctor Who. With guest stars – Colin Baker, Matt Smith, Tom Baker and Sylvester McCoy, it seems like it will be a wonderful three day show.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.doctorwho.tv
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: Oxford Christmas Light Festival This annual event is a firm favourite in the heart of Oxford. Come and join the festive celebrations as the lights are turned on.
WHERE: Town Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, www.oxford.gov.uk/christmas
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: Tatton Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair A wonderful event where dealers sell textiles, oak and country furniture, porcelain, silver, glass and pottery. The event also happens on two other occasions throughout the year – in January and April.
WHERE: Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN, Cheshire www.cooperevents.com
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: All Tomorrow's Parties: End of an Era – Part 1 The introductory part of the music and arts event.
WHERE: Camber Sands Holiday Centre, Hastings, TN31 7RS, East Sussex www.atpfestival.com
WHEN: 22 -24 November
WHAT: MADE Brighton This event offers the sale of contemporary design and crafts from over 100 local and national exhibitors.
WHERE: The Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE, Brighton & Hove www.brighton-made.co.uk
WHEN: 22- 24 November
WHAT: Chortle Comedy Book Festival This is London's first travelling book festival dedicated to comedy.
WHERE: Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2 BY www.comedybookfest.com
WHEN: 22- 29 November
WHAT: Winter Wonderland This is a favourite festive family event. It Is also one of the UK's largest outdoor festivals.
WHERE: Hyde Park, London, W1 www.hydeparkwinerwonderland.com
WHEN: 22 November – 5 January
WHAT: Butterfly Ball This is a charity ball in aid of Rhys Daniels Trust. The organisation provides "home from home" accommodation for ill children and their families.
WHERE: Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY www.rhysdanielstrust.org
WHEN: 23 November
WHAT: The Children's Trust Christmas Fair A Christmas elf hunt, a skating rink and a Santa's grotto are only a few of the things on offer at this fabulous festive event.
WHERE: The Children's Trust, Court, Tadworth, KT20 5RU www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/christmasfair
WHEN: 23 November
WHAT: Knoll's Annual Sample Sale The largest collection of Knoll furnishings ever sold in sample sale history. Design lovers will be able to make use of the exclusive offers and buy iconic pieces of design history.
WHERE: Knoll International, 91 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 7EX, www.knoll.com
WHEN: 23 November
Westfield London Ice Rink
WHAT: Wood Green Animal Shelter Antique and Collectors Fair The largest event of its type in Cambridgeshire which displays general antiques and collectables ranging from ceramics to furniture, jewellery and glass.
WHERE: Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2NH www.aztecevents.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
WHAT: Three Wine Men – Manchester Oz Clarke, Olly Smith and Tim Atkin are hosting a series of shows in the UK to encourage the public to discover new wines.
WHERE: Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP www.threewinemen.co.uk
WHEN: 23 -24 November
WHAT: Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Gift Fair Festive themed food, drink and gift fair is the largest food fair in the UK.
WHERE: Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
WHAT: Warley National Model railway Exhibition This is the UK premier model railway event – not to be missed!
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.thewarleyshow.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
Warley National Model railway Exhibition
WHAT: RSA Open Exhibition This annual event features contemporary artwork by members and non-members including painting, sculptures, prints and photographs. All of the work is for sale.
WHERE: Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL www.royalscottishacademy.org
WHEN: 23 November – 28 January
WHAT: Hampstead Christmas Lights – switch on Come and see Gok Wan and Mica Paris turn on the festive lights.
WHERE: Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 www.hampsteadhighstreetswitchon.co.uk
WHEN: November 24
WHAT: British Academy Children's Awards This is a black tie dinner which recognises excellence in feature films and other genres of children's television, interactivity and learning.
WHERE: London Hilton, Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE www.bafta.org
WHEN: November 24
WHAT: The London Vintage Wedding Fair A Bridal event which features 40 of the UK's top vintage dealers, designers, shoemakers and milliners.
WHERE: The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RP www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk
WHEN: November 24
WHERE: The Second Floor, Fortnum & Mason www.fortnumandmason.com
WHEN: November 26, 2013 at 6pm
WHAT: St Christopher's Place #Festive 489 For two weeks come and celebrate the diverse range of shops, 25 drinking and dining destinations and wonderful beauty spots at St Christopher's Place. Two lucky winners will have the chance to win their winter wardrobes here too!
WHERE: St Christopher's Place, London, W1U 1 BF www.stchristophersplace.com
WHEN: 25 November – 6 December
WHAT: RHS Garden Hyde Hall An inspiring Essex garden with panoramic views and a range of horticultural styles on offer.
WHERE: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettenson, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall
WHEN: Every day bar Christmas
WHAT: Westfield London Ice Rink This is one of the most popular ice rinks in London. Set in a great shopping Venue with a Santa's grotto, you will not want to miss out.
WHERE: Westfield, Unit 4006, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF www.westfield.com
WHEN: 21 November - 5 January
Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Gift FairWHAT: Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair Scotland This is the festive edition of the high-end consumer show. It includes rurally sourced goods for home and garden.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.countrylivingfair.com
WHEN: 21 – 24 November
WHAT: The Knitting and Stitching Show Harrogate.This is the leading event of its kind in the UK. It runs as part of four such shows held across the UK and Ireland each year.
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire www.twistedthread.com
WHEN: 21 – 24 November
WHAT: Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting One of the UK's premier competitions, for discovering and celebrating theatre and writing talent.
WHERE: The Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Square, M2 7DH, Manchester www.writeaplay.co.uk
WHEN: 22 November
WHAT: Betfair Chase Festival This is the Grade One jump meeting on the National Hunt Calendar.
WHERE: Haydock Park Racecourse, St Helens, WA12 0HQ, Merseyside www.haydock-park.co.uk
WHEN: 22 November
Chortle Comedy Book FestivalWHAT: Sandringham Christmas Craft Food and Gift Fair Here, get your festive fill of personalised gifts, demonstrations and arena displays.
WHERE: Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, Norfolk www.craft-show.co.uk
WHEN: 22- 24 November
WHAT: Doctor Who 50th Celebration Weekend The BBC is celebrating a landmark anniversary of the iconic television series – Doctor Who. With guest stars – Colin Baker, Matt Smith, Tom Baker and Sylvester McCoy, it seems like it will be a wonderful three day show.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.doctorwho.tv
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: Oxford Christmas Light Festival This annual event is a firm favourite in the heart of Oxford. Come and join the festive celebrations as the lights are turned on.
WHERE: Town Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, www.oxford.gov.uk/christmas
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: Tatton Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair A wonderful event where dealers sell textiles, oak and country furniture, porcelain, silver, glass and pottery. The event also happens on two other occasions throughout the year – in January and April.
WHERE: Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN, Cheshire www.cooperevents.com
WHEN: 22 – 24 November
WHAT: All Tomorrow's Parties: End of an Era – Part 1 The introductory part of the music and arts event.
WHERE: Camber Sands Holiday Centre, Hastings, TN31 7RS, East Sussex www.atpfestival.com
WHEN: 22 -24 November
WHAT: MADE Brighton This event offers the sale of contemporary design and crafts from over 100 local and national exhibitors.
WHERE: The Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE, Brighton & Hove www.brighton-made.co.uk
WHEN: 22- 24 November
WHAT: Chortle Comedy Book Festival This is London's first travelling book festival dedicated to comedy.
WHERE: Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, Ealing, W5 2 BY www.comedybookfest.com
WHEN: 22- 29 November
WHAT: Winter Wonderland This is a favourite festive family event. It Is also one of the UK's largest outdoor festivals.
WHERE: Hyde Park, London, W1 www.hydeparkwinerwonderland.com
WHEN: 22 November – 5 January
WHAT: Butterfly Ball This is a charity ball in aid of Rhys Daniels Trust. The organisation provides "home from home" accommodation for ill children and their families.
WHERE: Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY www.rhysdanielstrust.org
WHEN: 23 November
WHAT: The Children's Trust Christmas Fair A Christmas elf hunt, a skating rink and a Santa's grotto are only a few of the things on offer at this fabulous festive event.
WHERE: The Children's Trust, Court, Tadworth, KT20 5RU www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/christmasfair
WHEN: 23 November
WHAT: Knoll's Annual Sample Sale The largest collection of Knoll furnishings ever sold in sample sale history. Design lovers will be able to make use of the exclusive offers and buy iconic pieces of design history.
WHERE: Knoll International, 91 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 7EX, www.knoll.com
WHEN: 23 November
Westfield London Ice RinkWHAT: Wood Green Animal Shelter Antique and Collectors Fair The largest event of its type in Cambridgeshire which displays general antiques and collectables ranging from ceramics to furniture, jewellery and glass.
WHERE: Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2NH www.aztecevents.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
WHAT: Three Wine Men – Manchester Oz Clarke, Olly Smith and Tim Atkin are hosting a series of shows in the UK to encourage the public to discover new wines.
WHERE: Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP www.threewinemen.co.uk
WHEN: 23 -24 November
WHAT: Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Gift Fair Festive themed food, drink and gift fair is the largest food fair in the UK.
WHERE: Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
WHAT: Warley National Model railway Exhibition This is the UK premier model railway event – not to be missed!
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.thewarleyshow.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 24 November
Warley National Model railway ExhibitionWHAT: RSA Open Exhibition This annual event features contemporary artwork by members and non-members including painting, sculptures, prints and photographs. All of the work is for sale.
WHERE: Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL www.royalscottishacademy.org
WHEN: 23 November – 28 January
WHAT: Hampstead Christmas Lights – switch on Come and see Gok Wan and Mica Paris turn on the festive lights.
WHERE: Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 www.hampsteadhighstreetswitchon.co.uk
WHEN: November 24
WHAT: British Academy Children's Awards This is a black tie dinner which recognises excellence in feature films and other genres of children's television, interactivity and learning.
WHERE: London Hilton, Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE www.bafta.org
WHEN: November 24
WHAT: The London Vintage Wedding Fair A Bridal event which features 40 of the UK's top vintage dealers, designers, shoemakers and milliners.
WHERE: The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RP www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk
WHEN: November 24