Fair Fenland Country Fair, Cambridgeshire August 30–31 Trade stands, fun dog show, fly-fishing demonstration, birds-of-prey display and vintage vehicles parade.
Festival Cheltenham Literature Festival, Gloucestershire October 9–18 Highlights of the diverse this year include Ann Widdecombe, Hermione Lee, Jo Brand, James Cracknell, Ben Fogle, Sebastian Faulks, Michael Palin and Cherie Blair.
Show Malvern Autumn Show, Worcestershire September 26–27 A celebration of harvest, plus lifestyle ideas and themes to promote good living, from running a smallholding to cooking, gardening and demonstrations.
Concert Fressingfield Music Festival, Suffolk September 22–26 A series of classical concerts, incorporating the celebrated Fressingfield Young Musician Award and with performers such as Julian Lloyd Webber and the Choir of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Racing The Glorious Finale at Perth Racecourse, Perth September 23 The highlight of the Scottish racing calendar, steeped in history. To join Country Life and Range Rover at the racecourse for the day, enter our competition.
Theatre No Way Out, Southwark Playhouse, London August 18–September 12 Strictly Come Dancing meets Sartre: three strangers are trapped in a room, expressing their frustrations, fears and desires through passionate Argentine tango.
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