The What, Where, When: 3 May
WHAT: Royal Caledonian Ball One of the oldest charity balls in the world, and the highlight of the Scottish social season featuring traditional highland dance with around 800 guests expected. www.royalcaledonianball.com
WHERE: Grosvenor House, 90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
WHEN: Friday 3 May
WHAT: Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair Around 70 exhibitors will showcase their goods in this 14th fair. There is also a gala reception. www.harrogateanitquefair.com
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: Streets of Spain Festival A four day celebration of Spanish wine, food, art and culture. Market stall holders from Barcelona's La Boqueria food market will bring fresh produce and tapas along with wine tastings from Campo Viejo. Art demonstrations by Okuda and Remed who will also create a live piece of art outside the Southbank Centre. In the evening the market will transform into a pop up restaurant. www.streetsofspain.com
WHERE: Southbank, London
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: National Flower Arranging Day Local clubs and societies are encouraged to promote their hobby to a wider public. www.nafas.org.uk
WHERE: In flower arranging clubs around the country
WHEN: Friday 3 May
WHAT: Shrewsbury Children's Book Fest One of the country's leading children's literature events with family fun days, exhibition and Bookfest Book Awards. www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: Tideswell Food Festival Annual food and drink festival including cookery demonstrations, wine tastings and maypole dancing. www.tastetideswell.co.uk
WHERE: Local venues in Tideswell, Derbyshire
WHEN: Saturday 4 May
WHAT: Spa in the City The 6th annual free beauty event features pampering sessions, live music and Zumba classes. This year's theme is Fresh as a Daisy. www.essentialedinburgh.co.uk
WHERE: St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2
WHEN: 4-5 May
WHAT: Oxfordshire Art Weeks The county's most important arts festival features over 500 free exhibitions. www.artweeks.org
WHERE: Various venues in Oxford
WHEN: 4-27 May
WHAT: Munchies on the Meadow A celebration of food and drink from local producers to celebrate the local community. www.meadowroom.org.uk
WHERE: The Meadow Room, The Street, Cobham, Kent DA12 3BZ
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: The Morden Hall Country Show Annual country show with craft stalls, children's entertainment and birds of prey. www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/morden
WHERE: Morden Hall Park, Morden, Hall Road, SM4 5JD
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Brighton Festival Arts showcase features over 600 performances covering music, dance, literature and theatre. www.brightonfestival.org
WHERE: Various venues in Brighton and Brighton & Hove
WHEN: 4-26 May
WHAT: Foodies Festival Cookery demonstrations alongside exhibitors showcase the best in food and drink. www.foodiesfestival.com
WHERE: Hove Lawns, Brighton BN3
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Brighton Festival Fringe England's largest and oldest fringe festival with comedy, music, dance, arts, film and theatre. www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
WHERE: 240 venues in Brighton
WHEN: 4 May – 2 June
WHAT: Get Walking Week Events promoting the importance of walking as a form of exercise. www.getwalking.org
WHERE: The UK's major cities
WHEN: 4-11 May
WHAT: Exodus Travels Isle of Wight Walking Festival Over 300 walks covering 500 miles for all ages and abilities. www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues, Isle of Wight
WHEN: 4 - 19 May
WHAT: Grand Designs Live Kevin McCloud hosts this event which is based on the Channel 4 programme and includes 500 stands, seminars, demonstrations and advice. www.granddesignslive.com
WHERE: ExCel, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 4-12 May
WHAT: Grand Designs Awards These annual awards celebrate achievements both in architecture and domestic product design. www.granddesignsawards.com
WHERE: ExCel, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: Herts Garden Show Award winning formal gardens and floral displays by Chelsea Flower Show medal winners are included in this well established show. www.gardenshow.info/?showNumber=1
WHERE: Knebworth House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG3 6PY
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Southend Spring Garden Show A major horticultural show featuring over 200 exhibitors together with a food court and craft marquee. www.aztecevents.co.uk
WHERE: Garon Park, Off Easter Avenue, Southend on Sea SS2 4FA
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Weald of Kent Craft Show Original paintings, handcrafted jewellery, furniture, fashion and creative images in glass and ceramics on display. www.ichf.co.uk
WHERE: Penshurst Place, Tonbridge TN11 8DG
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Magnificent Motors This is one of the largest free motoring events in the South East. Vintage and classic cars on display plus military vehicles and steam traction engines. The vehicle cavalcade will take place along the seafront. There will be a French market too. www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
WHERE: Princes Park, Eastern Seafront, Eastbourne BN22 7AE
WHEN: 4-5 May
WHAT: Dales Festival of Food and Drink Demonstrations and tasting sessions by 80 chefs and producers. www.dalesfestivaloffood.org
WHERE: Various venues in Leyburn, Wensleydale, Yorkshire
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Spalding Flower Parade Apart from the main parade, this event features show gardens, marching bands and floats. www.spalding-flower-parade.org.uk
WHERE: Springfield Exhibition Centre and Gardens, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6EU
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival Over 40 guided walks take participants to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest including the South West Coast Path and Jurassic Coast. www.walkswanage.com
WHERE: Various venues in Purbeck, Dorset
WHEN: 4-10 May
WHAT: Southbank Centre's Chorus Festival This festival celebrates the power of singing and its ability to change lives. The London Community Gospel Choir, which celebrates its 30th anniversary, will be attempting a Guinness world record attempt to be the largest gospel choir. There are also singers, workshops and rehearsals along with choral performances. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/choral-festival
WHERE: Southbank Centre, Southbank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XX
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Lancaster Food and Drink Festival A chance to browse through food markets, enjoy demonstrations and sample tastings. www.lfdf.co.uk
WHERE: Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Night of 1000 Stars Charity Concert The Caron Keating Foundation will benefit from the concert which is hosted by Alan Titchmarsh. www.thenightof1000voices.com
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
WHEN: 5 May, 8pm
WHAT: She Runs Windsor 10K and Expotique This brand new women only running and lifestyle event is aimed at women of all ages and lifestyles with a passion for fitness, health, wellbeing and pampering. www.sherunswindsor.com
WHERE: Windsor Great Park, Windsor TW20 0HP
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: Food and South Downs Fair Cookery classes and demonstrations alongside tastings and children's activities. Also the opportunity to buy from local producers. www.wealddown.co.uk
WHERE: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: International Day of the Midwife The aim of this day is to highlight the role of midwives in society as well as raising funds for midwives around the world. www.rcm.org.uk
WHERE: Events organised locally around the UK
WHEN: 5 May
WHAT: International Dawn Chorus Day Celebrate the dawn chorus and encourage bird watching via locally organised events. www.idcd.info
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 5 May
WHAT: South of England Spring Garden and Leisure Show Exhibitors will be promoting local produce and fine wines. This event also includes the South of England Dog Show and the Alpacas and Llamas Competition. www.seas.org.uk
WHERE: The South of England Centre, Ardingly RH17 6TL
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Hampshire Country Fair A falconry display, equestrian events and field sports in this annual fair. www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
WHERE: Netley Marsh Showground, Netley Marsh, SO40 7GY
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Medicine Garden Food and Art Festival This festival takes place in Victorian gardens and showcases local artists and food producers. www.themedicinegarden.com
WHERE: The Medicine Garden, Downside Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LU
WHEN: 6 May
WHAT: Nanny Week Nannies play a unique role in childcare and participants in this second annual Nanny Week are encouraged to organise storytimes, craft parties and treasure hunts. www.bapn.org.uk/Nanny_Week
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 6-13 May
WHAT: Toy Collectors Fair This is the largest toy collectors fair in the country featuring antique and modern toys across 600 stands. www.barrypotterfairs.com
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
WHEN: 6 May
WHAT: Swindon Festival of Literature Clare Balding, Kate Humble, Esther Rantzen and Judy Finnigan will hold talks at the Festival which also features poetry and music. www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Swindon, Wiltshire
WHEN: 6-18 May
WHAT: World Wine Week Wine drinkers are encouraged to try different global wines to reflect the nation's changing taste in wine. www.worldwineweek.co.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 6-12 May
WHAT: UCL Festival of the Arts This inaugural festival features exhibitions, debates, lectures and film screenings as well as workshops, readings and hands-on events based around language, art and culture. www.ucl.ac.uk/silva/festival-of-the-arts
WHERE: University College London, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1
WHEN: 7-17 May
WHAT: Lincoln Inspired Arts, books, music theatre and comedy all have a part in Lincoln's inaugural festival which also includes Lincoln Live and Lincoln Book Festival. www.lincolninspired.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Lincoln
WHEN: 7-12 May
WHAT: State Opening of Parliament - Queen's Speech The Queen will open the new Parliamentary session by previewing her Government's proposed legislation. www.parliament.uk
WHERE: Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: The Fowey Festival of Words and Music The festival celebrates the life and works of Daphne du Maurier. Around 150 events including concerts, guided walks, river trips and exhibitions. www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk
WHERE: St Austel Bay and Fowey Estuary
WHEN: 8-18 May
WHAT: Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust Celebrity Golf Day A fund raising event attracting both sporting celebrities and organisations to support the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust. www.dkhlegacytrust.org
WHERE: Bearwood Lakes Golf Club, Bearwood Road, Wokingham RG41 4SJ
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: Boodles May Festival Ladies Day is featured in this prestigious racing event. www.chester-races.co.uk
WHERE: Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY
WHEN: 8-10 May
WHAT: Royal Windsor Horse Show Members of the Royal Family will, as always, attend the largest outdoor equestrian show. Includes the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo. www.rwhs.co.uk
WHERE: Home Park, Windsor SL4 6HX
WHEN: 8-12 May
WHAT: The Contour Fashion Ball The proceeds of this lingerie and swimwear trade's annual event will go to Retail Trust and the Fashion and Textile Children's Trust. www.thecontourfashionball.com
WHERE: The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London WC2R 0EU
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: 75 Years Ago: The Roof Gardens Opened This unique venue, 100 feet above Kensington High Street, was opened in 1938 and events will celebrate the anniversary. www.roofgardens.virgin.com
WHERE: The Roof Gardens, 6th floor, 99 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA
WHEN: 9 May
WHAT: International Art Fair The Fair showcases original prints, drawings, watercolours and photography. Art from international galleries on sale. www.20-21intartfair.com
WHERE: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Jersey's Liberation Day An opportunity to celebrate the island's liberation from German occupation in 1945.
WHERE: Jersey
WHEN: 9 May
WHAT: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition An opportunity to see some of the best recent drawn and painted portraits in this leading portrait exhibition. www.mallgalleries.org.uk
WHERE: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1Y 5BD
WHEN: 9-24 May
WHAT: Festival of Living Crafts, Art, Design and Innovation Jewellery, ceramics, fashion, art and leather goods are all showcased here in the largest show of its kind in Europe. www.livingcrafts.co.uk
WHERE: Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Malvern Spring Gardening Show RHS Floral Marquee displays, Interactive Design Theatre, crafts, live music, food and wine make up one of the country's biggest gardening events, now in its 28th year. www.rhs.org.uk
WHERE: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Guernsey's Liberation Day Carnival style celebration and fireworks to mark the liberation from German occupation in WWII. www.visitguernsey.com
WHERE: St Peter Port, Guernsey
WHEN: 9 May
WHERE: Grosvenor House, 90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
WHEN: Friday 3 May
WHAT: Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair Around 70 exhibitors will showcase their goods in this 14th fair. There is also a gala reception. www.harrogateanitquefair.com
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: Streets of Spain Festival A four day celebration of Spanish wine, food, art and culture. Market stall holders from Barcelona's La Boqueria food market will bring fresh produce and tapas along with wine tastings from Campo Viejo. Art demonstrations by Okuda and Remed who will also create a live piece of art outside the Southbank Centre. In the evening the market will transform into a pop up restaurant. www.streetsofspain.com
WHERE: Southbank, London
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: National Flower Arranging Day Local clubs and societies are encouraged to promote their hobby to a wider public. www.nafas.org.uk
WHERE: In flower arranging clubs around the country
WHEN: Friday 3 May
WHAT: Shrewsbury Children's Book Fest One of the country's leading children's literature events with family fun days, exhibition and Bookfest Book Awards. www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
WHEN: 3-6 May
WHAT: Tideswell Food Festival Annual food and drink festival including cookery demonstrations, wine tastings and maypole dancing. www.tastetideswell.co.uk
WHERE: Local venues in Tideswell, Derbyshire
WHEN: Saturday 4 May
WHAT: Spa in the City The 6th annual free beauty event features pampering sessions, live music and Zumba classes. This year's theme is Fresh as a Daisy. www.essentialedinburgh.co.uk
WHERE: St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2
WHEN: 4-5 May
WHAT: Oxfordshire Art Weeks The county's most important arts festival features over 500 free exhibitions. www.artweeks.org
WHERE: Various venues in Oxford
WHEN: 4-27 May
WHAT: Munchies on the Meadow A celebration of food and drink from local producers to celebrate the local community. www.meadowroom.org.uk
WHERE: The Meadow Room, The Street, Cobham, Kent DA12 3BZ
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: The Morden Hall Country Show Annual country show with craft stalls, children's entertainment and birds of prey. www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/morden
WHERE: Morden Hall Park, Morden, Hall Road, SM4 5JD
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Brighton Festival Arts showcase features over 600 performances covering music, dance, literature and theatre. www.brightonfestival.org
WHERE: Various venues in Brighton and Brighton & Hove
WHEN: 4-26 May
WHAT: Foodies Festival Cookery demonstrations alongside exhibitors showcase the best in food and drink. www.foodiesfestival.com
WHERE: Hove Lawns, Brighton BN3
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Brighton Festival Fringe England's largest and oldest fringe festival with comedy, music, dance, arts, film and theatre. www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
WHERE: 240 venues in Brighton
WHEN: 4 May – 2 June
WHAT: Get Walking Week Events promoting the importance of walking as a form of exercise. www.getwalking.org
WHERE: The UK's major cities
WHEN: 4-11 May
WHAT: Exodus Travels Isle of Wight Walking Festival Over 300 walks covering 500 miles for all ages and abilities. www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues, Isle of Wight
WHEN: 4 - 19 May
WHAT: Grand Designs Live Kevin McCloud hosts this event which is based on the Channel 4 programme and includes 500 stands, seminars, demonstrations and advice. www.granddesignslive.com
WHERE: ExCel, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 4-12 May
WHAT: Grand Designs Awards These annual awards celebrate achievements both in architecture and domestic product design. www.granddesignsawards.com
WHERE: ExCel, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: Herts Garden Show Award winning formal gardens and floral displays by Chelsea Flower Show medal winners are included in this well established show. www.gardenshow.info/?showNumber=1
WHERE: Knebworth House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG3 6PY
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Southend Spring Garden Show A major horticultural show featuring over 200 exhibitors together with a food court and craft marquee. www.aztecevents.co.uk
WHERE: Garon Park, Off Easter Avenue, Southend on Sea SS2 4FA
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Weald of Kent Craft Show Original paintings, handcrafted jewellery, furniture, fashion and creative images in glass and ceramics on display. www.ichf.co.uk
WHERE: Penshurst Place, Tonbridge TN11 8DG
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Magnificent Motors This is one of the largest free motoring events in the South East. Vintage and classic cars on display plus military vehicles and steam traction engines. The vehicle cavalcade will take place along the seafront. There will be a French market too. www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
WHERE: Princes Park, Eastern Seafront, Eastbourne BN22 7AE
WHEN: 4-5 May
WHAT: Dales Festival of Food and Drink Demonstrations and tasting sessions by 80 chefs and producers. www.dalesfestivaloffood.org
WHERE: Various venues in Leyburn, Wensleydale, Yorkshire
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Spalding Flower Parade Apart from the main parade, this event features show gardens, marching bands and floats. www.spalding-flower-parade.org.uk
WHERE: Springfield Exhibition Centre and Gardens, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6EU
WHEN: 4 May
WHAT: Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival Over 40 guided walks take participants to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Sites of Special Scientific Interest including the South West Coast Path and Jurassic Coast. www.walkswanage.com
WHERE: Various venues in Purbeck, Dorset
WHEN: 4-10 May
WHAT: Southbank Centre's Chorus Festival This festival celebrates the power of singing and its ability to change lives. The London Community Gospel Choir, which celebrates its 30th anniversary, will be attempting a Guinness world record attempt to be the largest gospel choir. There are also singers, workshops and rehearsals along with choral performances. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/choral-festival
WHERE: Southbank Centre, Southbank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XX
WHEN: 4-6 May
WHAT: Lancaster Food and Drink Festival A chance to browse through food markets, enjoy demonstrations and sample tastings. www.lfdf.co.uk
WHERE: Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Night of 1000 Stars Charity Concert The Caron Keating Foundation will benefit from the concert which is hosted by Alan Titchmarsh. www.thenightof1000voices.com
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
WHEN: 5 May, 8pm
WHAT: She Runs Windsor 10K and Expotique This brand new women only running and lifestyle event is aimed at women of all ages and lifestyles with a passion for fitness, health, wellbeing and pampering. www.sherunswindsor.com
WHERE: Windsor Great Park, Windsor TW20 0HP
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: Food and South Downs Fair Cookery classes and demonstrations alongside tastings and children's activities. Also the opportunity to buy from local producers. www.wealddown.co.uk
WHERE: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: International Day of the Midwife The aim of this day is to highlight the role of midwives in society as well as raising funds for midwives around the world. www.rcm.org.uk
WHERE: Events organised locally around the UK
WHEN: 5 May
WHAT: International Dawn Chorus Day Celebrate the dawn chorus and encourage bird watching via locally organised events. www.idcd.info
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 5 May
WHAT: South of England Spring Garden and Leisure Show Exhibitors will be promoting local produce and fine wines. This event also includes the South of England Dog Show and the Alpacas and Llamas Competition. www.seas.org.uk
WHERE: The South of England Centre, Ardingly RH17 6TL
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Hampshire Country Fair A falconry display, equestrian events and field sports in this annual fair. www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
WHERE: Netley Marsh Showground, Netley Marsh, SO40 7GY
WHEN: 5-6 May
WHAT: The Medicine Garden Food and Art Festival This festival takes place in Victorian gardens and showcases local artists and food producers. www.themedicinegarden.com
WHERE: The Medicine Garden, Downside Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3LU
WHEN: 6 May
WHAT: Nanny Week Nannies play a unique role in childcare and participants in this second annual Nanny Week are encouraged to organise storytimes, craft parties and treasure hunts. www.bapn.org.uk/Nanny_Week
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 6-13 May
WHAT: Toy Collectors Fair This is the largest toy collectors fair in the country featuring antique and modern toys across 600 stands. www.barrypotterfairs.com
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
WHEN: 6 May
WHAT: Swindon Festival of Literature Clare Balding, Kate Humble, Esther Rantzen and Judy Finnigan will hold talks at the Festival which also features poetry and music. www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Swindon, Wiltshire
WHEN: 6-18 May
WHAT: World Wine Week Wine drinkers are encouraged to try different global wines to reflect the nation's changing taste in wine. www.worldwineweek.co.uk
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 6-12 May
WHAT: UCL Festival of the Arts This inaugural festival features exhibitions, debates, lectures and film screenings as well as workshops, readings and hands-on events based around language, art and culture. www.ucl.ac.uk/silva/festival-of-the-arts
WHERE: University College London, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1
WHEN: 7-17 May
WHAT: Lincoln Inspired Arts, books, music theatre and comedy all have a part in Lincoln's inaugural festival which also includes Lincoln Live and Lincoln Book Festival. www.lincolninspired.co.uk
WHERE: Various venues in Lincoln
WHEN: 7-12 May
WHAT: State Opening of Parliament - Queen's Speech The Queen will open the new Parliamentary session by previewing her Government's proposed legislation. www.parliament.uk
WHERE: Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: The Fowey Festival of Words and Music The festival celebrates the life and works of Daphne du Maurier. Around 150 events including concerts, guided walks, river trips and exhibitions. www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk
WHERE: St Austel Bay and Fowey Estuary
WHEN: 8-18 May
WHAT: Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust Celebrity Golf Day A fund raising event attracting both sporting celebrities and organisations to support the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust. www.dkhlegacytrust.org
WHERE: Bearwood Lakes Golf Club, Bearwood Road, Wokingham RG41 4SJ
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: Boodles May Festival Ladies Day is featured in this prestigious racing event. www.chester-races.co.uk
WHERE: Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY
WHEN: 8-10 May
WHAT: Royal Windsor Horse Show Members of the Royal Family will, as always, attend the largest outdoor equestrian show. Includes the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo. www.rwhs.co.uk
WHERE: Home Park, Windsor SL4 6HX
WHEN: 8-12 May
WHAT: The Contour Fashion Ball The proceeds of this lingerie and swimwear trade's annual event will go to Retail Trust and the Fashion and Textile Children's Trust. www.thecontourfashionball.com
WHERE: The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London WC2R 0EU
WHEN: 8 May
WHAT: 75 Years Ago: The Roof Gardens Opened This unique venue, 100 feet above Kensington High Street, was opened in 1938 and events will celebrate the anniversary. www.roofgardens.virgin.com
WHERE: The Roof Gardens, 6th floor, 99 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA
WHEN: 9 May
WHAT: International Art Fair The Fair showcases original prints, drawings, watercolours and photography. Art from international galleries on sale. www.20-21intartfair.com
WHERE: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Jersey's Liberation Day An opportunity to celebrate the island's liberation from German occupation in 1945.
WHERE: Jersey
WHEN: 9 May
WHAT: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition An opportunity to see some of the best recent drawn and painted portraits in this leading portrait exhibition. www.mallgalleries.org.uk
WHERE: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1Y 5BD
WHEN: 9-24 May
WHAT: Festival of Living Crafts, Art, Design and Innovation Jewellery, ceramics, fashion, art and leather goods are all showcased here in the largest show of its kind in Europe. www.livingcrafts.co.uk
WHERE: Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Malvern Spring Gardening Show RHS Floral Marquee displays, Interactive Design Theatre, crafts, live music, food and wine make up one of the country's biggest gardening events, now in its 28th year. www.rhs.org.uk
WHERE: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW
WHEN: 9-12 May
WHAT: Guernsey's Liberation Day Carnival style celebration and fireworks to mark the liberation from German occupation in WWII. www.visitguernsey.com
WHERE: St Peter Port, Guernsey
WHEN: 9 May