From ladybird spotting and dinosaurs to how nature inspires fashion, the topical Nature Live programme offers an exciting way of exploring the natural world. An interactive experience, visitors join experts in fascinating discussions about the world of natural sciences.  Read more

The long-standing New Forest and Hampshire County Show, held at the showground in Brockenhurst, showcases traditional country pursuits, new agricultural innovations and demonstrations. Spectators can enjoy a range of equestrian classes and livestock competitions.  Read more

The Newcastle Science Festival returns to the city with amazing robots, incredible inventions and the occasional fireball. With plenty of activities for kids and adults, this festival promises fun and learning for all the family.  Read more

The all-holistic, GM-free, New Age, organic One World Summer Festival arrives in beautiful Spinkhill, Derbyshire. The camp offers two separate weeks celebrating all things alternative.

Ould Lammas Fair at Ballycastle claims to be Ireland's oldest festival, dating back to the 17th century. Today it's famous for dulse, edible seaweed collected from local shores and dried out, and yellow man, which is similar to sweet rock.  Read more

Taking place in the 18th-century Holywell Music Room in Oxford's city centre, the town celebrates May Day with a special festival of concerts and lectures. The programme explores topics relating to literature, science and music.  Read more

The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway runs for seven miles along the English Riviera. It provides train-mad children (and adults) with a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the spectacular Devon coastline.  Read more

The Perth Show at South Inch is one of the highlights of the local agricultural year. Two days of fun feature livestock competitions (from Clydesdale horses to Shetland ponies, Aberdeen Angus cattle, goats and sheep), displays (including jousting) and stalls.  Read more

The Pitt Rivers Museum is the ethnographic museum of Oxford University, a treasure trove of man's creations from all over the world. Discover artefacts from a witch in a bottle to Hawaiian feather cloaks and a Kalabari household shrine.  Read more

Race Car Live (aka the London Motorsport Show) returns to its new home, Brands Hatch Circuit. It offers car and karting enthusiasts the opportunity to get close to some of the machines and maybe even take a few around the track.  Read more

Pioneering artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer uses highly sophisticated responsive technologies such as robotics, video projection, and sound to sense the actions of nearby people. This installation at Manchester Art Gallery allows visitors to leave a trace of themselves in his art.  Read more

The Red Kite Mountain Bike Bash welcomes cyclists to the rugged and dramatic Cambrian Mountain terrain surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells. The three-day programme features guided rides varying in length from 15 to 35 miles.  Read more

Refugee Week is the United Kingdom's chance to celebrate the contribution of refugees to their society. Celebrating British diversity, a week of cultural events take place up and down the country and consider themes of identity and home.  Read more

Falconry, displays of uniforms and real jousting by knights in armour are among the sights at The Royal Armouries on Leeds' riverside. Modern and purpose-built in 1996, the museum serves as both a family attraction and an important national archive.  Read more

Home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian Line, the Royal Observatory is part of the Greenwich UNESCO site. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675, its striking domed building can be admired from across the park.  Read more

The King's Hall presents the Royal Ulster Winter Fair, an indoor showing of some of Northern Ireland's best dairy cattle. As well as competitions for the best breeds, more than 120 companies exhibit services and machinery relating to the dairy industry.  Read more

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Show draws thousands of spectators each year to the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd for livestock shows, trade stalls, show-jumping and a gymkhana. Browse stands displaying affordable gifts for Christmas such as homemade jam and handicrafts.  Read more

The Royal Welsh Show is held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Europe's largest agricultural show, it features thousands of farm animals and trade stands covering all aspects of Welsh farming and rural life, attracting over 200,000 visitors every year.  Read more

The Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival, held at Llanelwedd's Royal Welsh Showground, features all manner of farming and horticulture-related activities. Attractions include folk-dance festival, falconry and an insight into the art of beekeeping from the Welsh Beekeepers Association.

Satrosphere on the Beach Links offers a fascinating insight into all things scientific. Founded in 1989, visitors can delve into a world of exploration and discovery through a range of hands-on exhibits, experiments, workshops and shows.  Read more