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Autumn colour at Aberglasney Sep 10, 2010

FOR BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN colour, put a trip to Aberglasney Gardens in Carmarthenshire into your diary and discover these walled gardens set around a medieval house.

Horticultural heaven in Surrey Sep 2, 2010

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL Society's flagship garden at Wisley in Surrey has a calendar of events to tempt all gardening fans.

Gauguin: maker of myth Aug 25, 2010

SEE EXACTLY how Gauguin experimented with light, colour, shape and subject throughout his lifetime in the first major exhibition of his work in London for 50 years.

Celebrate gourmet London Aug 24, 2010

GOURMET FOOD from Street Kitchen is just one of the reasons why foodies will want to be in the capital for the second London Restaurant Festival this October. Even more tastebuds are set to be tickled this year.

Bluebell Railway scoops heritage award Aug 20, 2010

VOLUNTEERS AT one of the country’s best-loved heritage railways, of The Railway Children fame, are celebrating after winning a rare heritage award for their restoration work.

Nautical glamour by the River Thames Aug 19, 2010

FANS OF ALL things nautical should head to St Katherine's Docks in the City of London for this year's Thames Revival. It's part of The Mayor's Thames Festival each September, with art, entertainment and fireworks along the river.

Thee pieces worn by Jackie Onassis make £51,600 at Vintage at Goodwood Aug 16, 2010

THE AUCTION OF desirable items in the Pioneers of Popular Culture sale, which took place at the brand new annual Vintage at Goodwood event last weekend, was a roaring success – as was the festival. Get planning for next year.

Britain's heritage opens its doors Aug 14, 2010

THIS SEPTEMBER, the annual Heritage Open Days event taks place, celebrating England's architecture and culture by giving you free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.