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United Kingdom Events
Until 12 Oct
Castle of Mey
Castle of Mey, Caithness, Scotland
+44 1847 851227 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's Scottish Highland retreat
opens to the public. The Queen Mother, who died last year, bought and restored
the castle near Thurso, 125 miles north of Inverness, after the death of her
husband King George VI. She requested that the 16th-century castle and gardens
be maintained for the public after her death.
Until 17 Oct
Clarence House Summer Opening
Clarence House, London
Clarence House, which is to be the Prince of Wales's official London residence,
is to open to the public. It was the London home of the late Queen Elizabeth,
the Queen Mother, from 1953-2002. The house has recently undergone an extensive
refurbishment and redecoration. The summer opening provides an opportunity for
visitors to have a guided tour of the five rooms on the ground floor where
official engagements will be undertaken and important guests from the UK and
overseas will be received. The Prince of Wales is moving from York House in St
James's Palace to Clarence House which will also be the official London
residence for his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Until 26 Oct
Beatles Tour
Liverpool, England
+44 0870 609 5380 Visitors can take a joint tour of the childhood homes of
Beatles legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The homes - in Liverpool,
north-west England - are owned by the National Trust and the joint tour is by
minibus from Albert Dock and Speke Hall, Liverpool.
Until 26 Oct
Wallace Collection
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London
+44 7563 9500 From Palace To Parlour. The first exhibition in London devoted
entirely to Regency and Victorian glass. This colourful exhibition celebrates
the skill and creativity of the glassmaker and decorator, with more than 230
exhibits.
Until 31 Oct
The Beatles Story
Albert Dock, Liverpool
An award-winning nostalgic walk-through experience, with 18 features including
full-size replicas of London's Abbey Road Studios, the Star Club in Hamburg,
Liverpool's Cavern Club, and even the Yellow Submarine from their animated
movie.
Until 2 Nov
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool, north-west England
+44 1253 478222 One of the world's most spectacular free light shows along a
six-mile stretch of the promenade.
3 - 18 Oct
Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts
Swansea, Wales
+44 1792 411570 A celebration of art and music at various venues in Swansea,
Wales.
4 - 12 Oct
Organic Week
UK
+44 117 929 0661 Organised by the Soil Association, this annual event continues
to grow in popularity and is now recognised as an integral part of the food and
drink promotional calendar. With its celebratory theme, the week is a good
opportunity to encourage those new to organic food and drink to sample it and
learn more about its benefits.
9 - 12 Oct
The Affordable Art Fair
Battersea Park, London
www.affordableartfair.co.uk Features more than 130 artists and galleries,
bringing original paintings, prints and sculpture to the public - all on sale
for under 2,500 pounds sterling.
11 Oct - 2 Nov
Autumn Cornucopia Festival
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Traditional methods of pickling and preserving fruits and vegetables during the
autumn harvest time are explored through a series of special events.
24 Oct - 21 Dec
National Art Collections Fund Centenary Exhibition
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
www.nationalgalleries.org This exhibition shows some of the magnificent works on
paper and small paintings by artists such as Turner, Rembrandt, Poussin, Ingres
and Bermini, which have come to the National Gallery of Scotland during the 100
years the art fund has been in existence. The fund supports acquisitions for
museums and galleries throughout the UK.
1 - 30 Nov
International Exhibition: Liverpool Biennial 2003
Liverpool, UK
www.tate.org.uk/liverpool Liverpool Biennial 2003. Liverpool is the only city in
the UK to host a biennial of contemporary visual arts. T he event brings
together artists from around the world in a 10-week celebration of the freshest
and most innovative elements of visual culture.
8 Nov
Lord Mayor's Show
London, UK
Parade and fireworks, bands, floats, state procession and military parade
through the streets of the City of London, the financial heart of the capital.
4 Dec
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights
Trafalgar Square, London The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights to be
switched on at approximately 1830.
6 - 7 Dec
Dickensian Christmas
Various venues, Rochester, Kent
www.medway.gov.uk/tourism Rochester's Victorian high street glows with the
sights and sounds of Christmas 100 years ago. Carol singers, bellringers, street
performers, Father Christmas and Dickensian characters will roam the streets.
There will also be organised children's shows and activities.
19 - 23 Dec
Olympia International Showjumping Championships
London, UK
www.olympiashowjumping.co.uk Olympia International Showjumping Championships.
International showjumping event featuring top riders from all over the world.
Olympia, London.
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