The What, Where, When: 25 January
WHAT: Luxury Antiques and Fine Art Fair at the Mere Showcases collectables including furniture, silver, paintings and textiles. www.merefair.com
WHERE: Golf Resport & Spa, Chester Road, Mere, Knutsford, WA16 6LJ, Cheshire, United Kingdom
WHEN: 25-27 January
WHAT: The Sunday Times Dublin Holiday World Show Around 500 exhibitors showcase products and services including global airlines, holidays and tour operators. This event runs alongside the Caravan Camping and Outdoor Show and Over 55's Holiday Show. www.holidayworldshow.com
WHERE: RDS Main Hall, Dublin, 4, Ireland
WHEN: 25-27 January
WHAT: Arts and Books Festival With a focus on the work of William Wordsworth, this Cumbria-based event looks at writers and artists from the Romantic period, with lectures, surgeries and workshops. www.wordsworth.org.uk
WHERE: Wordsworth Hotel, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SW, Cumbria, United Kingdom
WHEN: January 25-27
WHAT: The Holiday & Travel Show The UK's biggest travel exhibition with over 300 exhibitors showcasing their new destinations and trips for 2013-4. www.destinationsshow.com/london/
WHERE: Earl's Court, London
WHEN: 31 January to 3 February 2013
WHAT: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally Looking for something a little different this weekend? Head to the Highlands, where the UK's Premier sled dog rally, featuring teams of between two and eight huskies, pull their driver (the 'musher') down a specially designed four-mile course. www.siberianhuskyclub.com
WHERE: Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore, Highland
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: Manet: Portraying Life- Exhibition Starting this weekend, Portraying Life is the first major exhibition in the UK to showcase Edouard Manet's portraiture. www.royalacadamy.org.uk/exhibitions/manet
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EX, United Kingdom
WHEN: January 26- 15 April
WHAT: 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge- Buswell gig Classical music as you've never seen it before. Band perform at the culmination event for the 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge, which involves Shaun Buswell forming an orchestra from strangers he meets whilst travelling on the London Underground. www.121212.org.uk .
WHERE: O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: The UK Wedding Shows- Newcastle The Newcastle showcase for every nuptial need, as part of a series of nationwide shows. www.theukweddingshows.co.uk
WHERE: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show The UK's only consumer travel exhibition for adventure sports and travel. www.adventureshow.co.uk
WHERE: Olympia, London, W14 8UX, Greater London, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: January Jumps Weekend The Annual Ireland-based winter horse-racing fixture, featuring the Handicap Hurdle. www.leopardstown.com
WHERE: Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown, 18, Dublin, Ireland
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: Excursions 2013 36th Annual longest-established group travel show in the UK. www.excursions.org.uk
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: Big Garden Birdwatch The world's biggest wildlife survey, in which you are encouraged to spend an hour in your garden counting the birds. www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
WHEN: Nationwide
WHERE: 26 January
WHAT: Burgess Premier Small Animal Show The climax of National Rabbit Week, this show is the largest show of its kind. www.thesmallanimalshow.co.uk
WHERE: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: Poverty and Homeless Action Week 2013 This event aims to break down barriers between the richest and poorest members of society in the UK. Key events to look out for are Homelessness Sunday and Poverty Action Sunday. www.actionweek.org.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 26 January- 3 February
WHAT: Slimbridge Festival of Birds An annual bird-watching festival, featuring workshops and talks as well as stalls and family activities. www.wwt.org.uk
WHERE: Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Bowditch, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: The Society for Storytelling National Storytelling Week 2013 The perfect opportunity to get involved in the art of storytelling, wherever you are this weekend. www.sfs.org.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 26-2 February
WHAT: Bespoke International Taste Extravaganza (BITE) Based in picturesque old market town Chipping Campden, in the heart of the Cotswolds, this culinary event featuring celebrity chefs and exclusive dinners is not to be missed. www.thebite.co/
WHERE: BITE, Cotswold House Hotel, The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AN.
WHEN: 27 January- 3 February
WHAT: International Wedding Show London The largest free entry prestige show in the UK. www.internationalweddingshow.com
WHERE: Hotel Russel, 1-8 Russel Square, London, WC1 5BE, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 27 January
WHAT: Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair The perfect place to find that unique piece. Features ceramics, paintings, glassware, decorative items. www.b2bevents.info
WHERE: Thee Counties Showground, Great Malvern, WR13 6NW, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 27 January
WHAT: Marilyn Monroe: A British Love Affair- exhibition The infamous Hollywood starlet, and her connection with Britain is the focus and celebration of the new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. www.npg.org.uk
WHERE: The National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H OHE, Greater London, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 24 March
WHAT: Mario Testino: British Royal Portraits- exhibition Portraits of the Royal Family, taken between 2003-2010 by acclaimed fashion photographer Mario Testino are shown for the first time at the gallery. www.npg.org.uk
WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE, Greater London, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 3 February
WHAT: Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year This event celebrates the very best of world wildlife, showcasing winning entries from a competition open to photographers of all ages, and from all over the world. www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto
WHERE: National History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, Greater London, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 3 March
WHAT: Royal Opera House LIVE Cinema Season 2012/13 Found in various venues across the world, this live event showcases six operas and three ballets. www.cinema.roh.org.uk
WHERE: Various venues, worldwide
WHEN: Until June 24
WHAT: Tim Walker: Storyteller Exhibition of acclaimed fashion photographer Tim Walker's 'storyteller' collection, in which a cast of models play out imagined roles such as Humpty Dumpty. www.somersethouse.org.uk
WHERE: East Wing Galleries Somerset House, South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
WHEN: Until 27 January
WHAT: The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein- exhibition This exhibition brings together the work of Northern European artists from the 15th and 16th centuries. Pieces featured include prints drawings by Albrecht Dürer, mythological paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, and preparatory drawings by Hans Holbein the Younger. www.royalcollection.org.uk/exhibitions/the-northern-renaissance-durer-to-holbien-BP
WHERE: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 14 April
WHAT: The Queen: Portraits of a Monarch A collection of the official, commissioned and formal portraits of The Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. www.royalcollection.org.uk
WHERE: Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ, Windsor & Maidenhead, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 9 June
WHAT: Dr Livingstone I presume Exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of one of Scotland's most famous explorers. www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/upcoming_exhibitions/vikings.aspx
WHERE: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 7 April
WHERE: Golf Resport & Spa, Chester Road, Mere, Knutsford, WA16 6LJ, Cheshire, United Kingdom
WHEN: 25-27 January
WHAT: The Sunday Times Dublin Holiday World Show Around 500 exhibitors showcase products and services including global airlines, holidays and tour operators. This event runs alongside the Caravan Camping and Outdoor Show and Over 55's Holiday Show. www.holidayworldshow.com
WHERE: RDS Main Hall, Dublin, 4, Ireland
WHEN: 25-27 January
WHAT: Arts and Books Festival With a focus on the work of William Wordsworth, this Cumbria-based event looks at writers and artists from the Romantic period, with lectures, surgeries and workshops. www.wordsworth.org.uk
WHERE: Wordsworth Hotel, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SW, Cumbria, United Kingdom
WHEN: January 25-27
WHAT: The Holiday & Travel Show The UK's biggest travel exhibition with over 300 exhibitors showcasing their new destinations and trips for 2013-4. www.destinationsshow.com/london/
WHERE: Earl's Court, London
WHEN: 31 January to 3 February 2013
WHAT: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally Looking for something a little different this weekend? Head to the Highlands, where the UK's Premier sled dog rally, featuring teams of between two and eight huskies, pull their driver (the 'musher') down a specially designed four-mile course. www.siberianhuskyclub.com
WHERE: Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore, Highland
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: Manet: Portraying Life- Exhibition Starting this weekend, Portraying Life is the first major exhibition in the UK to showcase Edouard Manet's portraiture. www.royalacadamy.org.uk/exhibitions/manet
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EX, United Kingdom
WHEN: January 26- 15 April
WHAT: 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge- Buswell gig Classical music as you've never seen it before. Band perform at the culmination event for the 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge, which involves Shaun Buswell forming an orchestra from strangers he meets whilst travelling on the London Underground. www.121212.org.uk .
WHERE: O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8TT, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: The UK Wedding Shows- Newcastle The Newcastle showcase for every nuptial need, as part of a series of nationwide shows. www.theukweddingshows.co.uk
WHERE: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7NA, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show The UK's only consumer travel exhibition for adventure sports and travel. www.adventureshow.co.uk
WHERE: Olympia, London, W14 8UX, Greater London, United Kingdom
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: January Jumps Weekend The Annual Ireland-based winter horse-racing fixture, featuring the Handicap Hurdle. www.leopardstown.com
WHERE: Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown, 18, Dublin, Ireland
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: Excursions 2013 36th Annual longest-established group travel show in the UK. www.excursions.org.uk
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26 January
WHAT: Big Garden Birdwatch The world's biggest wildlife survey, in which you are encouraged to spend an hour in your garden counting the birds. www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
WHEN: Nationwide
WHERE: 26 January
WHAT: Burgess Premier Small Animal Show The climax of National Rabbit Week, this show is the largest show of its kind. www.thesmallanimalshow.co.uk
WHERE: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: Poverty and Homeless Action Week 2013 This event aims to break down barriers between the richest and poorest members of society in the UK. Key events to look out for are Homelessness Sunday and Poverty Action Sunday. www.actionweek.org.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 26 January- 3 February
WHAT: Slimbridge Festival of Birds An annual bird-watching festival, featuring workshops and talks as well as stalls and family activities. www.wwt.org.uk
WHERE: Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Bowditch, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 26-27 January
WHAT: The Society for Storytelling National Storytelling Week 2013 The perfect opportunity to get involved in the art of storytelling, wherever you are this weekend. www.sfs.org.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 26-2 February
WHAT: Bespoke International Taste Extravaganza (BITE) Based in picturesque old market town Chipping Campden, in the heart of the Cotswolds, this culinary event featuring celebrity chefs and exclusive dinners is not to be missed. www.thebite.co/
WHERE: BITE, Cotswold House Hotel, The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AN.
WHEN: 27 January- 3 February
WHAT: International Wedding Show London The largest free entry prestige show in the UK. www.internationalweddingshow.com
WHERE: Hotel Russel, 1-8 Russel Square, London, WC1 5BE, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 27 January
WHAT: Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair The perfect place to find that unique piece. Features ceramics, paintings, glassware, decorative items. www.b2bevents.info
WHERE: Thee Counties Showground, Great Malvern, WR13 6NW, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
WHEN: 27 January
WHAT: Marilyn Monroe: A British Love Affair- exhibition The infamous Hollywood starlet, and her connection with Britain is the focus and celebration of the new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. www.npg.org.uk
WHERE: The National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H OHE, Greater London, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 24 March
WHAT: Mario Testino: British Royal Portraits- exhibition Portraits of the Royal Family, taken between 2003-2010 by acclaimed fashion photographer Mario Testino are shown for the first time at the gallery. www.npg.org.uk
WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE, Greater London, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 3 February
WHAT: Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year This event celebrates the very best of world wildlife, showcasing winning entries from a competition open to photographers of all ages, and from all over the world. www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto
WHERE: National History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, Greater London, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 3 March
WHAT: Royal Opera House LIVE Cinema Season 2012/13 Found in various venues across the world, this live event showcases six operas and three ballets. www.cinema.roh.org.uk
WHERE: Various venues, worldwide
WHEN: Until June 24
WHAT: Tim Walker: Storyteller Exhibition of acclaimed fashion photographer Tim Walker's 'storyteller' collection, in which a cast of models play out imagined roles such as Humpty Dumpty. www.somersethouse.org.uk
WHERE: East Wing Galleries Somerset House, South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
WHEN: Until 27 January
WHAT: The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein- exhibition This exhibition brings together the work of Northern European artists from the 15th and 16th centuries. Pieces featured include prints drawings by Albrecht Dürer, mythological paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, and preparatory drawings by Hans Holbein the Younger. www.royalcollection.org.uk/exhibitions/the-northern-renaissance-durer-to-holbien-BP
WHERE: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom.
WHEN: Until 14 April
WHAT: The Queen: Portraits of a Monarch A collection of the official, commissioned and formal portraits of The Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. www.royalcollection.org.uk
WHERE: Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ, Windsor & Maidenhead, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 9 June
WHAT: Dr Livingstone I presume Exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of one of Scotland's most famous explorers. www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum/upcoming_exhibitions/vikings.aspx
WHERE: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
WHEN: Until 7 April