The social event for British apiarists and honey enthusiasts, the National Honey Show is a competitive exhibition of fine honey and other hive products, including waxes, candles, crafts and confectionery. Honey-loving visitors zoom to St George's College in Weybridge.
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Oct - Nov 2013 (annual)
The Brooklands Museum tells the story of the development of British motorsport and aviation at its site from 1907. There are plenty of vehicles to marvel at.
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Daily
Runnymede is an area of woodland and meadows, part of which is denoted a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is also where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215, which is why the British National Monument to J F Kennedy is sited here.
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Daily
Garson Farm still merits the National Pick-Your-Own (PYO) award it received in 1997. Its 180 acres of PYO are accredited by the Les Routiers/NRA scheme and it's the largest PYO in England. The farm is just 15 miles from London and close to Esher, so pop down for an unbeatable selection of fruit, vegetables and farm shop goodies.
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Daily
Fright Nights at Thorpe Park theme park return in the run-up to Halloween, mixing fun with chilling and bizarre entertainment. Visit the Circus of Horrors with its cavalcade of freaks and the three new horror mazes... if you're brave enough!
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Oct 2013; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)
Situated on the beautiful Epsom Downs and run for more than two centuries, The Derby is the jewel in English racing's crown. Thousands flock to Epsom Downs Racecourse to watch the race. The winning rider nets one of racing's most generous prize funds.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
The Sandown Park Exhibition Centre hosts the Stitch & Creative Crafts Show - South East. For those with a flair for creativity this is the perfect occasion to discover everything affiliated with the world of knitting, needlecraft and creative designs.
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Jan 2014 (annual)
If you're a fan of great engineering works then the Kempton Great Engines Trust, in Hanworth, is for you; its triple expansion steam engine is the largest in the world.
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Tue, Thu, Sat, and Sun only
Revisit Tudor times by tracing 500 years of royal history at Hampton Court Palace. Set in 60 acres of manicured gardens, it features opulent public rooms, Henry VIII's State Apartments, original Tudor kitchens and a priceless collection of Italian Renaissance art.
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Daily
Henry VIII's favourite house is the venue for a series of spectacular concerts in early summer. There are performances in the grounds to whet every music fan's appetite during the Hampton Court Palace Festival.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
For over 150 years, London's residents have flocked to Hampton Court's funfair at the former royal residence south of the river. Alongside traditional attractions like the Victorian games stalls and a historic carousel there are also dodgems, waltzers and orbitors.
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Apr 2013 (annual)
Stories of the strange goings-on throughout the centuries at Hampton Court Palace will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Discover the palace's spooky secrets on this 90-minute ghost tour, held on Fridays and Sundays until spring.
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2013; Fri and Sun only (annual)
As part of its annual autumn tour, Glyndebourne on Tour (GoT) arrives at Woking's New Victoria Theatre for three spectacular productions. On the bill are Puccini's La Boheme, Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Handel's Rinaldo.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
The BMW PGA is one of the European Tour's biggest events, attracting all of Europe's top golfers and many from overseas. Beautiful Wentworth provides the perfect setting and the difficult run of finishing holes ensures there is plenty of drama.
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May 2013 (annual)
The Chessington World of Adventures theme park is just a short drive or train journey from London and a great day out for adrenalin-starved kids and their excited parents. Apart from countless rides, there's a zoo and Sea Life Centre.
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Mar - Sep 2013 (annual)
Halloween Hocus Pocus takes over Chessington World of Adventures during October, with witches, wizards and goblins all on the loose. You could try to escape them by jumping on the park's roller coasters, although that's not for the fainthearted either...
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Oct 2013 (annual)
The annual Audi International offers world-class polo in the regal surroundings of the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park. The long-running event attracts attention from media-celeb spotters, and is traditionally attended by the Queen and Prince Philip.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
Kingston Museum was built in 1904 with contributions from Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish American benefactor. There are permanent galleries telling the stories of Kingston and the photographer Eadweard Muybridge as well as a gallery hosting temporary exhibitions representing arts, crafts, photography and local history.
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Daily; not Wed or Sun
The streets of Kingston come to life with the impressively noisy and colourful Kingston Carnival. There's plenty of live entertainment all day, including Bollywood dancing, African jazz and Caribbean steel drums fresh from Kingston Carnival's grand-daddy, the Notting Hill Carnival.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
Twickenham's Farmers' Market is held on Saturday mornings at Holly Road Car Park, selling organic and locally-produced foodstuffs including fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese.
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Sat only
Music lovers, river enthusiasts, culture vultures and party animals will enjoy the ten-day Twickenham Festival. Highlights include Morris dancing, quiz nights and al fresco dining in Church Street, which is closed to cars during weekend evenings.
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Jun 2013 (annual)
The Twickenham Museum is the history centre for Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons - villages by the River Thames with a rich history going back thousands of years.
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Tue, Sat, and Sun only
The annual Six Nations championship matches are the biggest of the year at Twickenham, attracting guaranteed 82,000 sell-out crowds and resuming international rivalries that have continued for decades. England welcome Wales and Ireland for matches in 2012.
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Feb 2013 (various dates)
Rugby fans can enjoy two days of action as the IRB Sevens World Series visits Twickenham. A total of 44 matches over the May Bank Holiday weekend feature teams from all of the world's top rugby-playing nations.
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May 2013 (annual)
Twickenham, home of England rugby, traces the history of rugby from its English public school origins to today's international sport phenomena in the World Rugby Museum. Take the tour around the world's largest rugby stadium to savour the game's glory.
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Daily; not Mon
Great Bookham's Polesden Lacey annually hosts the Polesden Lacey Shakspeare, an open air performance of a Shakespearian classic. This year it is the turn of As You Like It. Performances are preceded by Elizabethan fun and games.
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Jul 2013; Weekends only (annual)
Within Windsor Great Park, the elegant Savill Garden spreads over 35 acres, and is considered to be one of the finest of its type in the northern temperate region of the world.
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Daily
Fancy a run, followed by a bike ride and another run? Challenge yourself to The London Duathlon, held in the beautiful, traffic-free Richmond Park. You'll be competing against 4000 people, or you can always cheer from the sidelines instead.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are a venerated institution, UNESCO World Heritage Site and internationally renowned as a pioneering centre of botanical research, study and conservation. They are open throughout the year for all to enjoy.
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Daily
Kew Gardens swings to the sounds of salsa, jazz and blues during the annual open-air Kew the Music concert series. Sit back and enjoy the music in beautiful leafy surroundings. The tickets support Kew's plant science and conservation work.
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Jul 2013 (annual)
One of the few remaining 1930s lidos in the country, Guildford Lido in Surrey is a heated Olympic-sized swimming pool that proves popular every time the sun makes an appearance. There is also an onsite gym.
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May - Sep 2013 (annual)
Windsor Home Park hosts some of the most spectacular family entertainment the equestrian world has to offer. The Royal Windsor Horse Show features showjumping, a gymkhana, carriage driving and more, all in front of the magnificent backdrop of Windsor Castle.
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May 2013 (annual)
The private apartments created by George IV at Windsor Castle are officially known as the Semi-State Rooms and can be viewed during the winter months. The King was renowned for his impeccable taste, love of fine objects and theatrical flair.
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Sep 2012 - Feb 2013 (annual)
The Changing of the Guard is a highlight of any visit to Windsor Castle. Watch the guards as they march up the High Street into the castle and see the "changing" ceremony outside the Guardroom in the Castle's Lower Ward.
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Jan - Dec 2013 (annual)
St George's Chapel is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England. The building was started in 1475 by Edward IV and took 50 years to construct. It is the Chapel of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Britain's highest order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348.
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Daily
Nestling in the shadow of Windsor Castle is the Theatre Royal Windsor. Opened in 1910, the theatre's repertoire is wide, ranging from the classics and traditional pantomime to productions of new work that often transfers to the bright lights of the West End.
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Daily; not Sun
Collectors of model cars, buses and bikes are in their element at Old Boys Toys. Filled with road vehicles, and some dinky toys, this is the place for serious collectors. Highlights include 1960s VW microbus complete with hippy decoration.
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Daily
Guy Fawkes fireworks displays take place up and down the country this month, so of course the good people of Slough are staging their own celebration. The annual event takes place this year in Upton Court Park.
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Nov 2013 (annual)
Berkshire's answer to the London Eye, Windsor's Big Wheel in Alexandra Gardens gives spectacular views over the battlements of Windsor Castle, the River Thames and the local countryside. For those who want to impress, a champagne gondola can be booked.
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May - Aug 2013 (annual)
Adjacent to Windsor Great Park, Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and is arguably the most famous in England. The queen is remembered in the opening race of the Royal Ascot meeting, the Queen Anne Stakes.
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Daily
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