The What, Where, When:11 January
WHAT: The Mayfair Antiques and Fine Art Fair This boutique event showcases the very best in antiques and fine arts for collectors, interior designers and private buyers.
Eat and Drink: The hotel boasts two restaurants headed by Gordon Ramsay. maze offers fine dining, specialising in French cuisine with Asian influences.
Don't miss: Galerie Abaresque from Stuttgart who are bringing Asian artefacts and works of art, including a rare 12th century sandstone lion head sculpture from Kashmir, India.
WHERE: The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP
WHEN: 10-13 January www.mayfairfair.com
WHAT: The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show The UK's premier international marine leisure event, classic boats, an indoor harbour, fashion shows, product launches and over 500 individual exhibitors.
See: Head to The Knowledge Box to listen to a range of talks from leading experts. Confirmed speakers include BBC celebrity chef Richard Fox who will be giving seafood demonstrations, power boating expert Alan Priddy and celebrated young sailor Sarah Outen. Marine enthusiasts can also listen to talks on how to maintain an engine and which life jacket to use.
Eat and Drink: There will be 30 different food outlets at the show including cafés, bars and restaurants serving everything from Thai to Italian cuisine. For those looking for a bit of glamour, head to the Sunseeker Champagne Bar for a glass of bubbly while you admire the boats.
Don't miss: The On the Water multi-activity pools which offer the ideal opportunity to try your hand at a variety of watersports activities. Test your canoeing or kayaking skills or, if you would prefer to stay dry, head to the Micro Magic attraction to take part in the model yacht racing.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 12-20 January www.londonboatshow.com
WHAT: Turner's Sussex at Petworth House Discover the nation's favourite landscape painter, JMW Turner at this exclusive exhibition at Petworth House. The exhibition holds approximately 40 carefully selected exhibits, mainly drawings and watercolours which represent the importance of the Sussex landscape to Turner's art.
See: This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to visit the Old Library which is not usually open to visitors. Turner used this room as a studio while working on his paintings.
Eat and Drink: Make a day of it and try a Petworth House afternoon tea with delicious homemade scones, finger sandwiches and chocolate profiteroles. Pre-booking is essential so call ahead on 01798342207.
Don't miss: Highlights include the unprecedented opportunity to see the pencil sketch of Petworth House which Turner drew at the park in 1809 and other rare works featuring views of Arundel, Brighton, Shoreham and many recognisable Sussex locations.
WHERE: Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE
WHEN: 12 January -13 March www.nationaltrust.org.uk/home/view-page/item883856/267657/
WHAT: The Guildhall Graduate Season: Lunchtime Concert Listen to award-winning musicians from the world famous Guildhall School of Music in this series of lunchtime concerts. This Sunday's concert will feature 21-year-old pianist Jean Sélim Abdelmoula, playing favourite pieces from Schubert, Franck and Debussy.
WHERE: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
WHEN: 13 January www.windsor.gov.uk/whats-on/the-guildhall-graduate-season-lunchtime-concert-p928771
WHAT: Benjamin Britten Discovery Day An all-day event exploring the influences and impact of composer Benjamin Britten and his music. An ideal event for classical music enthusiasts, the discovery day will include live music, lectures, discussion and a film screening.
WHERE: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2LF
WHEN: 12 January www.thsh.co.uk/event/britten-discovery-day-13/
WHAT: Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Avant-Garde This weekend is your last chance to go and see this exquisite exhibition which is the largest appraisal of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood since 1984. The exhibition provides a rare chance to see over 180 of their works of art brought together.
See: The exhibition explores the role of the Pre-Raphaelites as Britain's first modern art movement, focusing on their radical artistic style and revolutionary ideas about art and society. The collection includes famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings as well as less familiar works and sculpture, photography and applied arts.
Don't miss: This Saturday (12th) you can listen to co-curator Jason Rosen as he discusses the legacy of the Pre-Raphaelites on 20th and 21st century popular music, art, fashion and film.
WHERE: Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
WHEN: The exhibition finishes on 13 January www.tate.org.uk
WHAT: Cambridge's Affordable Vintage Fair: The January Sale Forget the high-street sales, this is the shopping event of January with the UK's largest vintage marketplace returning to Cambridge for its annual January sale.
Eat and Drink: Don't forget to sample the legendary 1940s style tea and cupcakes which always accompany a Judy's Vintage fair!
WHERE: Cambridge Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ
WHEN: 12 January www.judysvintagefair.co.uk/events/cambridge-vintage-fair-3-2/
WHAT: Evening with the Stars Go to the Royal Observatory Greenwich this weekend for an amazing insight into astronomy. The evening will consist of a planetarium show, a chance to look through the gigantic 18-tonne Victorian telescope and some time on the Prime Meridian after dark with expert astronomers on hand to answer your questions.
WHERE: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich SE10 8XJ
WHEN: 11-12 January www.rmg.co.uk/visit/events/evening-with-stars-jan
WHAT: The London Ice Sculpting Festival 2013 Don't miss the chance to attend the annual London Ice Sculpting Festival at Canary Wharf showcasing the best in international ice-sculpting, chiselling and stunning ice displays. Over the three days, professionals from around the globe will compete to create impressive works of art.
See: Other entertainment on offer at the festival includes: a snow pit, an ice graffiti wall, ice chess, a winter market and a northern lights laser show.
Don't miss: Inspired by the ice art? Take advantage of the free master classes which take place every hour at the festival. The classes allow visitors the chance to chisel and carve their own mini masterpieces from blocks of ice.
WHERE: Venues around Canary Wharf, London E14 5AX
WHEN: 11-13 January www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
WHAT: YOUNG GODS 2012 London Graduates The 2012 edition of the annual multi-disciplinary presentation of London's most exciting graduates from last year. The exhibition, curated by Zavier Ellis, promises to be a relevant focus on London's most exciting future talent.
WHERE: The Griffin Gallery, The Studio Building, 21 Evesham Street London W11 4AJ
WHEN: 10 January – 15 February www.griffingallery.co.uk/
WHAT: 'Underground' at the BFI Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground by seeing this Anthony Asquith tale of love, jealousy and murder on the Tube.
WHERE: The BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XT
WHEN: 11 – 24 January www.bfi.org.uk
WHAT: Frozen Relic The Arctic comes to London as part of this unique exhibition. In a unique collaboration with charity Greenpeace, this exhibition offers visitors the chance to experience exact scale replicas of Arctic ice floes. Like the fragile Arctic landscape, the exhibits will disappear each day, melting into the drip trays below before being re-frozen and hung for the following day. An exclusive opportunity that highlights the 'Save the Arctic' campaign.
WHERE: Architectural Association, 36 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES
WHEN: 12 January – 9 February www.aaschool.ac.uk/PUBLIC/WHATSON/exhibitions.php?item=256
WHAT: Measuring Pain: How Much Does it Hurt? Pain is obviously an extremely person experience so will we ever be able to quantify it more objectively and accurately than a simple scale of 1-10? Meet the experts who will discuss the latest on pain research.
WHERE: The Science Museum's Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HD
WHEN: 16 January www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2013/01/16/683
Eat and Drink: The hotel boasts two restaurants headed by Gordon Ramsay. maze offers fine dining, specialising in French cuisine with Asian influences.
Don't miss: Galerie Abaresque from Stuttgart who are bringing Asian artefacts and works of art, including a rare 12th century sandstone lion head sculpture from Kashmir, India.
WHERE: The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP
WHEN: 10-13 January www.mayfairfair.com
WHAT: The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show The UK's premier international marine leisure event, classic boats, an indoor harbour, fashion shows, product launches and over 500 individual exhibitors.
See: Head to The Knowledge Box to listen to a range of talks from leading experts. Confirmed speakers include BBC celebrity chef Richard Fox who will be giving seafood demonstrations, power boating expert Alan Priddy and celebrated young sailor Sarah Outen. Marine enthusiasts can also listen to talks on how to maintain an engine and which life jacket to use.
Eat and Drink: There will be 30 different food outlets at the show including cafés, bars and restaurants serving everything from Thai to Italian cuisine. For those looking for a bit of glamour, head to the Sunseeker Champagne Bar for a glass of bubbly while you admire the boats.
Don't miss: The On the Water multi-activity pools which offer the ideal opportunity to try your hand at a variety of watersports activities. Test your canoeing or kayaking skills or, if you would prefer to stay dry, head to the Micro Magic attraction to take part in the model yacht racing.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
WHEN: 12-20 January www.londonboatshow.com
WHAT: Turner's Sussex at Petworth House Discover the nation's favourite landscape painter, JMW Turner at this exclusive exhibition at Petworth House. The exhibition holds approximately 40 carefully selected exhibits, mainly drawings and watercolours which represent the importance of the Sussex landscape to Turner's art.
See: This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to visit the Old Library which is not usually open to visitors. Turner used this room as a studio while working on his paintings.
Eat and Drink: Make a day of it and try a Petworth House afternoon tea with delicious homemade scones, finger sandwiches and chocolate profiteroles. Pre-booking is essential so call ahead on 01798342207.
Don't miss: Highlights include the unprecedented opportunity to see the pencil sketch of Petworth House which Turner drew at the park in 1809 and other rare works featuring views of Arundel, Brighton, Shoreham and many recognisable Sussex locations.
WHERE: Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE
WHEN: 12 January -13 March www.nationaltrust.org.uk/home/view-page/item883856/267657/
WHAT: The Guildhall Graduate Season: Lunchtime Concert Listen to award-winning musicians from the world famous Guildhall School of Music in this series of lunchtime concerts. This Sunday's concert will feature 21-year-old pianist Jean Sélim Abdelmoula, playing favourite pieces from Schubert, Franck and Debussy.
WHERE: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
WHEN: 13 January www.windsor.gov.uk/whats-on/the-guildhall-graduate-season-lunchtime-concert-p928771
WHAT: Benjamin Britten Discovery Day An all-day event exploring the influences and impact of composer Benjamin Britten and his music. An ideal event for classical music enthusiasts, the discovery day will include live music, lectures, discussion and a film screening.
WHERE: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2LF
WHEN: 12 January www.thsh.co.uk/event/britten-discovery-day-13/
WHAT: Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Avant-Garde This weekend is your last chance to go and see this exquisite exhibition which is the largest appraisal of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood since 1984. The exhibition provides a rare chance to see over 180 of their works of art brought together.
See: The exhibition explores the role of the Pre-Raphaelites as Britain's first modern art movement, focusing on their radical artistic style and revolutionary ideas about art and society. The collection includes famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings as well as less familiar works and sculpture, photography and applied arts.
Don't miss: This Saturday (12th) you can listen to co-curator Jason Rosen as he discusses the legacy of the Pre-Raphaelites on 20th and 21st century popular music, art, fashion and film.
WHERE: Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
WHEN: The exhibition finishes on 13 January www.tate.org.uk
WHAT: Cambridge's Affordable Vintage Fair: The January Sale Forget the high-street sales, this is the shopping event of January with the UK's largest vintage marketplace returning to Cambridge for its annual January sale.
Eat and Drink: Don't forget to sample the legendary 1940s style tea and cupcakes which always accompany a Judy's Vintage fair!
WHERE: Cambridge Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ
WHEN: 12 January www.judysvintagefair.co.uk/events/cambridge-vintage-fair-3-2/
WHAT: Evening with the Stars Go to the Royal Observatory Greenwich this weekend for an amazing insight into astronomy. The evening will consist of a planetarium show, a chance to look through the gigantic 18-tonne Victorian telescope and some time on the Prime Meridian after dark with expert astronomers on hand to answer your questions.
WHERE: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich SE10 8XJ
WHEN: 11-12 January www.rmg.co.uk/visit/events/evening-with-stars-jan
WHAT: The London Ice Sculpting Festival 2013 Don't miss the chance to attend the annual London Ice Sculpting Festival at Canary Wharf showcasing the best in international ice-sculpting, chiselling and stunning ice displays. Over the three days, professionals from around the globe will compete to create impressive works of art.
See: Other entertainment on offer at the festival includes: a snow pit, an ice graffiti wall, ice chess, a winter market and a northern lights laser show.
Don't miss: Inspired by the ice art? Take advantage of the free master classes which take place every hour at the festival. The classes allow visitors the chance to chisel and carve their own mini masterpieces from blocks of ice.
WHERE: Venues around Canary Wharf, London E14 5AX
WHEN: 11-13 January www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk
WHAT: YOUNG GODS 2012 London Graduates The 2012 edition of the annual multi-disciplinary presentation of London's most exciting graduates from last year. The exhibition, curated by Zavier Ellis, promises to be a relevant focus on London's most exciting future talent.
WHERE: The Griffin Gallery, The Studio Building, 21 Evesham Street London W11 4AJ
WHEN: 10 January – 15 February www.griffingallery.co.uk/
WHAT: 'Underground' at the BFI Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground by seeing this Anthony Asquith tale of love, jealousy and murder on the Tube.
WHERE: The BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XT
WHEN: 11 – 24 January www.bfi.org.uk
WHAT: Frozen Relic The Arctic comes to London as part of this unique exhibition. In a unique collaboration with charity Greenpeace, this exhibition offers visitors the chance to experience exact scale replicas of Arctic ice floes. Like the fragile Arctic landscape, the exhibits will disappear each day, melting into the drip trays below before being re-frozen and hung for the following day. An exclusive opportunity that highlights the 'Save the Arctic' campaign.
WHERE: Architectural Association, 36 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES
WHEN: 12 January – 9 February www.aaschool.ac.uk/PUBLIC/WHATSON/exhibitions.php?item=256
WHAT: Measuring Pain: How Much Does it Hurt? Pain is obviously an extremely person experience so will we ever be able to quantify it more objectively and accurately than a simple scale of 1-10? Meet the experts who will discuss the latest on pain research.
WHERE: The Science Museum's Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HD
WHEN: 16 January www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2013/01/16/683