The What, Where, When: 4 April
WHAT: Newark International Antiques and Collectors Fair. Largest international event of its kind in Europe. Runs as part of a series also taking place in Newbury, Ardingly, Swinderby and Shepton Mallet.
WHERE: Newark Show Ground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 3-4 April
WHAT: Crabbie's Grand National Meeting. Opening day of the popular racing festival.
WHERE: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk
WHEN: 3-5 April
WHAT: The Cake & Bake Show. The UK consumer baking show, featuring guest speakers and GBBO winner Frances Quinn
WHERE: Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX www.thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk/manchester
WHEN: 4-5 April
WHAT: London Coffee Festival. Bringing all kinds of blends and baristas to London for everyone to sample this weekend.
WHERE: Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 6QR www.londoncoffeefestival.com
WHEN: 3-6 April
ArcelorMittal Orbit Re-Launch
WHAT: Gateshead International Jazz Festival. Spans a wide range of jazz genres from Celtic, Jamaican to Norwegian varieties.
WHERE: The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Tyne & Wear www.thesagegateshead.org
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: ArcelorMittal Orbit Re-Launch. The UK's tallest sculpture and the primary landmark for the 2012 Olympic games is being reopened as a physically interactive sculpture.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST www.arcelormittalorbit.com
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts. Features demonstrations and materials for card-making, cross-stitch, stencilling and glass painting.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: 3-5 April
WHAT: Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Largest comedy festival in the UK and Europe. Featuring performances from Sarah Millican and Seann Walsh.
WHERE: Various venues, Glasgow, Scotland www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
WHEN: 14 March- 5 April
WHAT: Building Families Show 2014. The largest European event dedicated to IVF, fertility and surrogacy.
WHERE: Mercure, Picadilly Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH www.buildingfamilies.co.uk
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Classical concert by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Fauré plus the UK premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Chinese composer Zhou Long. An evening of gilt-edged chamber music making.
WHERE: Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
WHEN: 14 April
WHAT: MSA British Ralley Championships: Rally of North Wales. The premier international motorsport series comes to Wales.
WHERE: Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom www.rallynorthwales.co.uk
WHEN: 4-5 April
WHAT: The Future of Meat, presented by TOAST. A distinguished panel of chefs, experts and entrepreneurs share their thoughts on the future of meat in the UK food industry.
WHERE: Hawksmoor Guildhall, 10 Basinghall St, London, EC2V 5BQ www.eatdrinktoast.com/events
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: The BYN Mellon Boat Race. The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities from Putney Bridge to Mortlake.
WHERE: River Thames, London. www.theboatrace.org/men
WHEN: 6 April
WHAT: The Cotswolds Art & Antique Dealer's Fair. Only antiques fair to be held at Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. All items on show are for sale, priced from £100 to £135k.
WHERE: Blenheim Palace, Glympton, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX www.cotswolds-antiques-art.com
WHEN: 3-6 April
Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
WHAT: Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. Galleries across the city showcase work by local and international artists.
WHERE: various venues, Glasgow, UK www.glasgowinternational.org
WHEN: 4-21 April
WHAT: Chocolate Festival. With everything from a chocolate spa to a brownie trail, this is a must for chocolate fans.
WHERE: Brunel's Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
WHEN: 5-6 April
WHAT: Antiques and Vintage Bazaar. Features ceramics, glassware, decorative items, and furniture.
WHERE: Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Brighton Marathon Exhibition. Taking place alongside the race and features brands associated with running, health, fitness and nutrition.
WHERE: Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: The Laugharne Weekend. Literature, music and film festival featuring guests Phil Jupitus, Ray Davis and David Icke.
WHERE: various venues, Laugharne, Carthmarthenshire www.thelaugharneweekend.com
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: International Opera Awards. Recognises the achievements of the performers, the producers and teams in the Opera industry.
WHERE: Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN www.operaawards.org
WHEN: 7 April
WHAT: Festival of Silver. Showcasing the work of British silversmiths.
WHERE: Goldsmiths' Centre, 42 Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 5AD www.britishsilverweek.co.uk
WHEN: 8-12 April
WHAT: From Page to Screen. The UK's only festival to celebrate, recognise and award film adaptations of books, curated by Joe Dunthorne
WHERE: Various venues, Bridport, Dorset www.frompagetoscreen.org.uk
WHEN: 2-6 April
WHAT: Aldershot & Farnborough Festival of Music & Art. One of the oldest annual festivals to be held without a break.
WHERE: Various venues, Aldershot and Farnborough, Hampshire www.aldershot-festival.org
WHEN: 8-13 April
The Future of Meat, presented by TOAST.
WHAT: The London Book Fair. The largest gathering of the international publishing industry in the UK and one of the world's biggest book fairs.
WHERE: Earls Court, London, SW5 9TA www.londonbookfair.co.uk
WHEN: 8-10 April
WHAT: Shepton Mallet Toy & Train Collectors Fair. Catering to all levels of collector, the show features models from Hornby, Dinky cars and other established manufacturers.
WHERE: Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: 6 April
WHAT: International Bridal Design Fair. Renowned Bridal Design Houses display their ranges.
WHERE: Battersea Evolution, London, SW11 4NJ www.whitegallery.com
WHEN: 6-8 April
WHAT: Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival. Celebrating a variety of Glaswegian writers as well as the best of Scottish and International writers.
WHERE: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN www.ayewrite.com
WHEN: 4-12 April
WHERE: Newark Show Ground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 3-4 April
WHAT: Crabbie's Grand National Meeting. Opening day of the popular racing festival.
WHERE: Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS www.thecrabbiesgrandnational.co.uk
WHEN: 3-5 April
WHAT: The Cake & Bake Show. The UK consumer baking show, featuring guest speakers and GBBO winner Frances Quinn
WHERE: Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX www.thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk/manchester
WHEN: 4-5 April
WHAT: London Coffee Festival. Bringing all kinds of blends and baristas to London for everyone to sample this weekend.
WHERE: Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 6QR www.londoncoffeefestival.com
WHEN: 3-6 April
ArcelorMittal Orbit Re-LaunchWHAT: Gateshead International Jazz Festival. Spans a wide range of jazz genres from Celtic, Jamaican to Norwegian varieties.
WHERE: The Sage Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Tyne & Wear www.thesagegateshead.org
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: ArcelorMittal Orbit Re-Launch. The UK's tallest sculpture and the primary landmark for the 2012 Olympic games is being reopened as a physically interactive sculpture.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST www.arcelormittalorbit.com
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts. Features demonstrations and materials for card-making, cross-stitch, stencilling and glass painting.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: 3-5 April
WHAT: Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Largest comedy festival in the UK and Europe. Featuring performances from Sarah Millican and Seann Walsh.
WHERE: Various venues, Glasgow, Scotland www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
WHEN: 14 March- 5 April
WHAT: Building Families Show 2014. The largest European event dedicated to IVF, fertility and surrogacy.
WHERE: Mercure, Picadilly Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH www.buildingfamilies.co.uk
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Classical concert by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Fauré plus the UK premiere of a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Chinese composer Zhou Long. An evening of gilt-edged chamber music making.
WHERE: Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
WHEN: 14 April
WHAT: MSA British Ralley Championships: Rally of North Wales. The premier international motorsport series comes to Wales.
WHERE: Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom www.rallynorthwales.co.uk
WHEN: 4-5 April
WHAT: The Future of Meat, presented by TOAST. A distinguished panel of chefs, experts and entrepreneurs share their thoughts on the future of meat in the UK food industry.
WHERE: Hawksmoor Guildhall, 10 Basinghall St, London, EC2V 5BQ www.eatdrinktoast.com/events
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: The BYN Mellon Boat Race. The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities from Putney Bridge to Mortlake.
WHERE: River Thames, London. www.theboatrace.org/men
WHEN: 6 April
WHAT: The Cotswolds Art & Antique Dealer's Fair. Only antiques fair to be held at Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. All items on show are for sale, priced from £100 to £135k.
WHERE: Blenheim Palace, Glympton, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX www.cotswolds-antiques-art.com
WHEN: 3-6 April
Creative Stitches & HobbycraftsWHAT: Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. Galleries across the city showcase work by local and international artists.
WHERE: various venues, Glasgow, UK www.glasgowinternational.org
WHEN: 4-21 April
WHAT: Chocolate Festival. With everything from a chocolate spa to a brownie trail, this is a must for chocolate fans.
WHERE: Brunel's Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
WHEN: 5-6 April
WHAT: Antiques and Vintage Bazaar. Features ceramics, glassware, decorative items, and furniture.
WHERE: Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: 5 April
WHAT: Brighton Marathon Exhibition. Taking place alongside the race and features brands associated with running, health, fitness and nutrition.
WHERE: Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: The Laugharne Weekend. Literature, music and film festival featuring guests Phil Jupitus, Ray Davis and David Icke.
WHERE: various venues, Laugharne, Carthmarthenshire www.thelaugharneweekend.com
WHEN: 4-6 April
WHAT: International Opera Awards. Recognises the achievements of the performers, the producers and teams in the Opera industry.
WHERE: Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN www.operaawards.org
WHEN: 7 April
WHAT: Festival of Silver. Showcasing the work of British silversmiths.
WHERE: Goldsmiths' Centre, 42 Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 5AD www.britishsilverweek.co.uk
WHEN: 8-12 April
WHAT: From Page to Screen. The UK's only festival to celebrate, recognise and award film adaptations of books, curated by Joe Dunthorne
WHERE: Various venues, Bridport, Dorset www.frompagetoscreen.org.uk
WHEN: 2-6 April
WHAT: Aldershot & Farnborough Festival of Music & Art. One of the oldest annual festivals to be held without a break.
WHERE: Various venues, Aldershot and Farnborough, Hampshire www.aldershot-festival.org
WHEN: 8-13 April
The Future of Meat, presented by TOAST.WHAT: The London Book Fair. The largest gathering of the international publishing industry in the UK and one of the world's biggest book fairs.
WHERE: Earls Court, London, SW5 9TA www.londonbookfair.co.uk
WHEN: 8-10 April
WHAT: Shepton Mallet Toy & Train Collectors Fair. Catering to all levels of collector, the show features models from Hornby, Dinky cars and other established manufacturers.
WHERE: Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: 6 April
WHAT: International Bridal Design Fair. Renowned Bridal Design Houses display their ranges.
WHERE: Battersea Evolution, London, SW11 4NJ www.whitegallery.com
WHEN: 6-8 April
WHAT: Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival. Celebrating a variety of Glaswegian writers as well as the best of Scottish and International writers.
WHERE: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN www.ayewrite.com
WHEN: 4-12 April