The What, Where, When: 25 October
WHAT: RAF Photographic Competition An annual competition celebrating the best photography from forces personnel. There are 12 different categories.
WHERE: Royal Air Force (RAF) Club, 128 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PY, UK, www.raf.mod.uk
WHEN: Until 22 October
WHAT: Cambridge Festival of Ideas Celebration of the best of the arts, humanities, part of the Open Cambridge Programme.
WHERE: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, Cambridgeshire,
www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge/programme
WHEN: Until 3 November
WHAT: London Guitar Festival Internationally celebrated composers and guitar players take part in this wonderful annual music festival. It is formerly known as the London Guitar Festival in the Fall.
WHERE: Takes place at various locations, www.igf.org.uk
WHEN: Until 31 October
WHAT: Wexford Festival Opera This is an imperative date for opera lovers everywhere. The festival specialises in showcasing rare and unusual operas
WHERE: Wexford Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland, www.wexfordopera.com
WHEN: Until 3 November
Affordable Art Fair Autumn - Battersea
WHAT: Free Thinking Festival A weekend hosted by BBC Radio 3 full of new ideas, performance, music and thought provoking debate.
WHERE: The Sage, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, Tyne & Wear,
www.sagegateshead.com/tour-dates/bbc-radio-3-free-thinking-festival-2013
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Torbay Poetry Festival A gentle local festival celebrating the art of poetry
WHERE: Various locations in Torbay, Devon, www.torbaypoetryfestival.co.uk
WHEN: Until 28 October
WHAT: Brighton Early Music Festival This annual music festival offers a range of music from folk to classical. The emphasis is put on music from Ireland and the British Isles. This year the theme is "Passion."
WHERE: Various locations in Brighton, www.bremf.org.uk
WHEN: Until 10 November
WHAT: Ted Hughes Festival This annual festival celebrates the life and works of the former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Plays, films and poetry readings feature.
WHERE: Various locations in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, www.theelmettrust.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
Brighton Early Music Festival
WHAT: Dartmouth Food Festival This is the 27th annual food festival. With over 80 exhibitors, live music events, celebrity chef demonstrations and Children's Day, there is something for everyone
WHERE: Various locations in Dartmouth, Devon, www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Kent's Coastal Week This is the 3rd annual coastal week. This is your chance to find out more about the nature reserves in the country and just how much it takes to manage our coastline.
WHERE: Various locations in Kent, www.kent.gov.uk/coastalweek
WHEN: Until 3 November
WHAT: Friday Night Welcome to the UK's biggest and best Halloween celebration, there is so much on offer from street theatre to fire walking, a fancy dress catwalk and an impressive Time Warp record breaking attempt.
WHERE: Various locations in Sheffield, www.yellowbusevents.co.uk/fright_night.php
WHEN: 27 October
WHAT: Bluesfest A week long celebration full of the best blues and jazz music.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.bluesfest.co.uk
WHEN: Until 1 November
WHAT: Illuminating York Festival Using sound and light installations, the iconic landmarks of York will be transformed after dark. The facades of ancient structures and buildings will be treated like giant canvases.
WHERE: Various Venues York, www.illuminatingyork.org.uk
WHEN: Until 2 November
MADE LONDON
WHAT: Real Bread Festival The first festival of its kind and aims to bring Britains best baker to celebrate this wonderful food.
WHERE: Old Spitalfields Market, Horner Square, London, EC1 6EW, UK www.realbreadfestival.com
WHEN: 1 – 2 November
WHAT: Turner Prize 2013 Exhibition The most anticipated and sometimes contentious art award, the winner is announced to the public in December. This is the 29th Turner Prize Exhibition.
WHERE: Building 80/81, Ebrington, Limavady Road, BT47 6HH, Northern Ireland
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibitionseries/turner-prize
WHEN: Until 5 January
WHAT: Affordable Art Fair Autumn - Battersea This annual art fair is the ultimate place to find that bargain contemporary piece of art for under £3000.
WHERE: Battersea Park Events Arena, Battersea Park, London, SW11, www.affordableartfair.com/battersea
WHEN: Until 27 Ocotber
WHAT: National Honey Show This is the 82nd annual Honey Show and offers a bee-keepng convention, workshops, award ceremonies, classes as well as a range of honey and wax products.
WHERE: St George's College, Weybridge, KT15 2QS, Surrey www.honeyshow.co.uk
WHEN: Until 26 October
WHAT: MADE LONDON This annual show acts as a platform for some of the top makers in crafts and design.
WHERE: One Marylebone, 1 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4GD, Greater London www.madelondon.org
WHEN: Until 27 October
The Real Bread Festival
WHAT: Daumier: Visions of Paris An exhibition which will not only show the work of Honore Daumier but also showcase some of his work never before seen in the UK
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EX
www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/daumier
WHEN: Until 26 January
WHAT: Tesco Wine Fair - Edinburgh The Supermarket giant is hosting this 10th annual fair with 250 wines from 14 countries. This is one of a few events happening in Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and London
WHERE: Edinburgh Exhibition and Conference Centre (EICC), Edinburgh, EH3 8EE www.tescowinefair.com
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Mind Body Soul Exhibition Covers complementary therapies, spiritual growth and personal awareness.
WHERE: Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX www.mbsevents.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Detling International Antiques and Collectors Fair At the Kent County Showground there is an array of collectables ranging from ceramics, glassware, pieces of furniture and other decorative items.
WHERE: The Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, ME14 3JF, Kent www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: Until 27 October
Dartmouth Food Festival
WHAT: Flame and Thunder Show This annual show boasts the largest gathering of jet vehicles in the world!
WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, NN29 7XA, Northamptonshire www.santapod.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Beaulieu Fireworks Spectacular This is one of the biggest firework displays in the South and is set in accordance with a different theme every year. This year the theme is "I Spy."
WHERE: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN, Hampshire www.beaulieuevents.co.uk
WHEN: 26 October
WHAT: Bristol Toy and Train Collectors Fair One of the longest running annual events of this kind in the United Kingdom. This event is part of a series of events taking place throughout the year.
WHERE: Abbeywood Community School, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF, Bristol www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: 27 October
WHAT: The National Restoration Show and Grand British Autojumble The ultimate show for motoring enthusiasts with classic cars on show, working displays, award ceremonies and demonstrations.
WHERE: Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, CV8 2LZ, Warwickshire www.restoration-show.co.uk
WHEN: 27 October
WHERE: Royal Air Force (RAF) Club, 128 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PY, UK, www.raf.mod.uk
WHEN: Until 22 October
WHAT: Cambridge Festival of Ideas Celebration of the best of the arts, humanities, part of the Open Cambridge Programme.
WHERE: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, Cambridgeshire,
www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge/programme
WHEN: Until 3 November
WHAT: London Guitar Festival Internationally celebrated composers and guitar players take part in this wonderful annual music festival. It is formerly known as the London Guitar Festival in the Fall.
WHERE: Takes place at various locations, www.igf.org.uk
WHEN: Until 31 October
WHAT: Wexford Festival Opera This is an imperative date for opera lovers everywhere. The festival specialises in showcasing rare and unusual operas
WHERE: Wexford Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland, www.wexfordopera.com
WHEN: Until 3 November
Affordable Art Fair Autumn - BatterseaWHAT: Free Thinking Festival A weekend hosted by BBC Radio 3 full of new ideas, performance, music and thought provoking debate.
WHERE: The Sage, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, Tyne & Wear,
www.sagegateshead.com/tour-dates/bbc-radio-3-free-thinking-festival-2013
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Torbay Poetry Festival A gentle local festival celebrating the art of poetry
WHERE: Various locations in Torbay, Devon, www.torbaypoetryfestival.co.uk
WHEN: Until 28 October
WHAT: Brighton Early Music Festival This annual music festival offers a range of music from folk to classical. The emphasis is put on music from Ireland and the British Isles. This year the theme is "Passion."
WHERE: Various locations in Brighton, www.bremf.org.uk
WHEN: Until 10 November
WHAT: Ted Hughes Festival This annual festival celebrates the life and works of the former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Plays, films and poetry readings feature.
WHERE: Various locations in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, www.theelmettrust.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
Brighton Early Music FestivalWHAT: Dartmouth Food Festival This is the 27th annual food festival. With over 80 exhibitors, live music events, celebrity chef demonstrations and Children's Day, there is something for everyone
WHERE: Various locations in Dartmouth, Devon, www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Kent's Coastal Week This is the 3rd annual coastal week. This is your chance to find out more about the nature reserves in the country and just how much it takes to manage our coastline.
WHERE: Various locations in Kent, www.kent.gov.uk/coastalweek
WHEN: Until 3 November
WHAT: Friday Night Welcome to the UK's biggest and best Halloween celebration, there is so much on offer from street theatre to fire walking, a fancy dress catwalk and an impressive Time Warp record breaking attempt.
WHERE: Various locations in Sheffield, www.yellowbusevents.co.uk/fright_night.php
WHEN: 27 October
WHAT: Bluesfest A week long celebration full of the best blues and jazz music.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP www.bluesfest.co.uk
WHEN: Until 1 November
WHAT: Illuminating York Festival Using sound and light installations, the iconic landmarks of York will be transformed after dark. The facades of ancient structures and buildings will be treated like giant canvases.
WHERE: Various Venues York, www.illuminatingyork.org.uk
WHEN: Until 2 November
MADE LONDONWHERE: Old Spitalfields Market, Horner Square, London, EC1 6EW, UK www.realbreadfestival.com
WHEN: 1 – 2 November
WHAT: Turner Prize 2013 Exhibition The most anticipated and sometimes contentious art award, the winner is announced to the public in December. This is the 29th Turner Prize Exhibition.
WHERE: Building 80/81, Ebrington, Limavady Road, BT47 6HH, Northern Ireland
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibitionseries/turner-prize
WHEN: Until 5 January
WHAT: Affordable Art Fair Autumn - Battersea This annual art fair is the ultimate place to find that bargain contemporary piece of art for under £3000.
WHERE: Battersea Park Events Arena, Battersea Park, London, SW11, www.affordableartfair.com/battersea
WHEN: Until 27 Ocotber
WHAT: National Honey Show This is the 82nd annual Honey Show and offers a bee-keepng convention, workshops, award ceremonies, classes as well as a range of honey and wax products.
WHERE: St George's College, Weybridge, KT15 2QS, Surrey www.honeyshow.co.uk
WHEN: Until 26 October
WHAT: MADE LONDON This annual show acts as a platform for some of the top makers in crafts and design.
WHERE: One Marylebone, 1 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4GD, Greater London www.madelondon.org
WHEN: Until 27 October
The Real Bread FestivalWHAT: Daumier: Visions of Paris An exhibition which will not only show the work of Honore Daumier but also showcase some of his work never before seen in the UK
WHERE: Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London, W1S 3EX
www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/daumier
WHEN: Until 26 January
WHAT: Tesco Wine Fair - Edinburgh The Supermarket giant is hosting this 10th annual fair with 250 wines from 14 countries. This is one of a few events happening in Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and London
WHERE: Edinburgh Exhibition and Conference Centre (EICC), Edinburgh, EH3 8EE www.tescowinefair.com
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Mind Body Soul Exhibition Covers complementary therapies, spiritual growth and personal awareness.
WHERE: Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX www.mbsevents.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Detling International Antiques and Collectors Fair At the Kent County Showground there is an array of collectables ranging from ceramics, glassware, pieces of furniture and other decorative items.
WHERE: The Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, ME14 3JF, Kent www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: Until 27 October
Dartmouth Food FestivalWHAT: Flame and Thunder Show This annual show boasts the largest gathering of jet vehicles in the world!
WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, NN29 7XA, Northamptonshire www.santapod.co.uk
WHEN: Until 27 October
WHAT: Beaulieu Fireworks Spectacular This is one of the biggest firework displays in the South and is set in accordance with a different theme every year. This year the theme is "I Spy."
WHERE: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN, Hampshire www.beaulieuevents.co.uk
WHEN: 26 October
WHAT: Bristol Toy and Train Collectors Fair One of the longest running annual events of this kind in the United Kingdom. This event is part of a series of events taking place throughout the year.
WHERE: Abbeywood Community School, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF, Bristol www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: 27 October
WHAT: The National Restoration Show and Grand British Autojumble The ultimate show for motoring enthusiasts with classic cars on show, working displays, award ceremonies and demonstrations.
WHERE: Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, CV8 2LZ, Warwickshire www.restoration-show.co.uk
WHEN: 27 October