The What, Where, When: 3 August

WHAT: On Your Marks An exhibition by artist Zanny Mellor to celebrate The Olympics. Her works on canvas focus on the architecture and graphic language of the Olympic stadium, velodrome and aquatics centre, as well as the energy of the athletes.

WHERE: Neville Johnson's Flagship Store, 3 Wigmore St, W1U 1AD www.zannymellor.com/

WHEN: Until Saturday 11 August


WHAT: Steptoe & Son A co-production by Kneehigh and West Yorkshire Playhouse. Adapted from the scripts of Galton and Simpson, this is a tale of two men who have been through it all and as a result are as tight as a thrice darned pair of socks.

WHERE: The Kneehigh Asylum, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2RP www.thekneehighasylum.co.uk

WHEN: 21 July- 24 August


WHAT: Another London An exhibition of 150 classic 20th century photographs featuring international photographers with London as their subject matter.

WHERE: Tate Britain, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG www.tate.org.uk

WHEN: 31 July- 16 September

 

WHAT: Athleticizm Produced by the Dj Goldie, this is a collection of one off pieces of art to celebrate this Olympic year in London

WHERE: The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1C 1LZ www.guoman.com/athleticizm

WHEN: 3 - 12 August

 

WHAT: Gustav Klimt A live art event with ten artists creating works inspired by the Austrian artist, to commemorate what would have been his 150th year. An exhibition of the works then takes place at Soho's Lazarides Gallery from 23 August to 3 September.

WHERE: Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH www.lazinc.com

WHEN: 21 August

 

WHAT: Battle Proms Concerts take place across the UK: Highclere Castle , Althorp Park and Ragley Hall.

WHERE: Various locations www.battleproms.com

WHEN: 4 - 23 August

 

WHAT: Kingston Food Festival Showcases the best products from local producers and growers from across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

WHERE: Various venues, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey www.kingstonfoodfestival.com

WHEN: 6 - 12 August

 

WHAT: The Shropshire Festival of Transport Showcases all types of transport from vintage bicycles to modern motor bikes, from the earliest steam powered vehicle to the latest state of the art tractors, horse drawn transport to the latest modern cars.

WHERE: Shrewsbury & West Midlands Agricultural Showground, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF www.shropshirefestivaloftransport.org

WHEN: 5 August

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WHAT: Film 4 Summer Screen at Somerset House Showcases movies in the open-air setting of the eighteenth-century house's courtyard. Uses state-of-the-art projection onto a 14 metre-wide giant screen. Highlights include UK premieres for On The Road and Lawless and a 'people's premiere' for The Watch.

WHERE: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA www.somersethouse.org.uk

WHEN: 16 - 27 August

 

WHAT: Hatfield Country Show Traditional agricultural show.

WHERE: Hatfield House, Hatfield, AL9 5NQ www.hatfield-house.co.uk

WHEN: 17 -19 August

 

WHAT: The National Gardening Show Features a large variety of trade stands including horticultural sundries, nurseries, farm fresh food and garden furniture.

WHERE: Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN, Somerset, United Kingdom www.bathandwest.com

WHEN: Friday, August 31 - Sunday, September 02

 

WHAT: Best of British Show Takes place over the bank holiday weekend to celebrate everything British.

WHERE: Cotswold Airport, Cirencester, GL7 6BA, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom www.bestofbritishshow.co.uk

WHEN: Sunday, August 26 - Monday, August 27

 

WHAT: The Dorset County Show Livestock and show jumping exhibitions feature alongside over 450 trade stands.

WHERE: Dorchester Show Ground, Dorchester, DT1 1EF, Dorset, United Kingdom www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

WHEN: Saturday, September 01 - Sunday, September 02


WHAT: Bowman Antiques Fair The largest indoor antiques fair in England, featuring around 400 stands. Runs as part of a series of six.

WHERE: Bingley Hall County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD, Staffordshire, United Kingdom www.antiquesfairs.com

WHEN: Friday, August 10 - Sunday, August 12


WHAT: Big Screen in the Park Features a different movie each night plus short films from up and coming local filmmakers.

WHERE: Exeter Phoenix, Devon www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

WHEN: Wednesday, August 15 - Saturday, August 18

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WHAT: Cotswolds Decorative Antique & Fine Art Fair Where dealers sell textiles, oak and country furniture, glass, silver, porcelain, and pottery.

WHERE: Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GL8 8QG, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom www.cooperevents.com

WHEN: 17 - 19 August


WHAT: Made in Britain Market Market to promote British food products, with emphasis on companies that provide employment to UK residents.

WHERE: Central St. Giles, 1 St. Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8AG www.madeinbritainmarket.com

WHEN:  14 July - 2 September


WHAT: The Sunday Strut Charity 6km walk to raise funds for The Princes Trust. Made in Chelsea star and face of the campaign Millie Mackintosh takes part.

WHERE: Cardinal Place to St Paul's Cathedral, London www.onenewchange.com/the-sunday-strut.aspx

WHEN: 19 August


WHAT: The Cheltenham Cup Prestigious polo event that features prominently on the English social calendar.

WHERE: Cirencester Park Polo Club, The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 1UR  www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk

WHEN: 27 August - 9 September


WHAT: The Festival of Quilts The largest quilting event in the UK features 350 exhibitors.

WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.twistedthread.com

WHEN: 16 - 19 August