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An Evening with Charles Dickens > 12th Mar 10 - 12th Mar 10

The Regent Centre, Bournemouth

Enter and explore the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great great grandson, talented actor Gerald Dickens.

More: www.bournemouth.co.uk

Shakespeare Unplugged Festival > 20th Feb 10 - 13th Mar 10

Bath Theatre Royal

Showcasing a selection of Shakespeare's plays, deconstructed and reconstructed for a 21st Century audience.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Spring Lambing Weekend > 13th Mar 10 - 14th Mar 10

Dorchester, Dorset

Come and meet the animals at our animal park at this special time of year when we are welcoming newborn lambs into the big wide world!

More: www.visit-dorset.com

West Country Game Fair > 13th Mar 10 - 14th Mar 10

Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

The Westcountry Game Fair is a fabulous event for all the family. Demonstrations on falconry, ferrets, gundog training, natural horsemanship and much more in the indoor and outdoor arenas; a game cookery theatre with mouthwatering recipes; have-a-go activities including archery, fly casting air rifles and clay shooting; a vintage machinery area and an excellent countryside shopping village.

More: www.visitsomerset.co.uk

The Romantic Garden > 14th Feb 10 - 14th Mar 10

The Courts, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Treat your loved ones to a stroll around this wonderful, little known garden and enjoy the romantic poetry located at picturesque rest spots.

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Tour of Wadworth Brewery with the Head Brewer > 15th Mar 10 - 15th Mar 10

Wadworth Brewery, Devizes, Wiltshire

Gain detailed insight into how this historic brewery is run in an exculsive tour with Head Brewer, Brian Yorston.

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Cheltenham Festival > 16th Mar 10 - 19th Mar 10

Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire

Four days of the best steeplechase and hurdle racing on the planet bring the season to a climax as 450 horses compete for £2.8 million in prize money.

More: www.cotswolds.com

Mid-Somerset Festival > 6th Mar 10 - 20th Mar 10

Central Bath

A whole range of performing arts are on offer at this festival, held annually in Bath - Speech, Drama, Creative Writing and a host of Music classes, both instrumental, vocal and choral.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Cotswold Walking Weekends at The Pudding Club > 19th Mar 10 - 21st Mar 10

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershre

The organised Walking Weekends are led by experienced Cotswold Wardens, all of whom have a wealth of local knowledge, which they will readily share with you.

More: www.cotswolds.com

Bristol Fashion Week > 25th Mar 10 - 28th Mar 10

The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Bristol Fashion Week returns to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway with its glamorous mix of catwalk fashion shows, style advice and beauty treats for the new season.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Falmouth Spring Flower Show > 27th Mar 10 - 28th Mar 10

Falmouth, Cornwall

Come and feast your eyes on tender and exotic rare plants, bonsais, orchids, stunning flower arrangements, plus a photographic competition of local subjects and a children's section. With experts on hand to answer your queries, specialist plants for sale and refreshments available.

More: www.visitcornwall.com

Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend > 27th Mar 10 - 28th Mar 10

Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Come to the castle and see the spring bulbs & daffodils in all their glory.

More: www.visit-dorset.com

Spring Steam Gala > 20th Mar 10 - 28th Mar 10

Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, West Somerset

An intensive timetable of trains will be in operation over the line and will reflect both the main line services and those on the branch lines that carried locals and visitors to the junctions to meet those main line expresses and stoppers.

More: www.visitsomerset.co.uk

The Art of Giving: Gallery Benefactors > 9th Jan 10 - 31st Mar 10

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

Focusing on the cream of the Art Gallery's collections, including prints by Whistler and a painting by Paul Klee, never previously on public display.

More: visitbath.co.uk

The Shape of Things Exhibition > 6th Feb 10 - 18th Apr 10

Bristol City Museum And Art Gallery, Bristol

A contemporary craft exhibition and a national project, focusing on issues of cultural identity in contemporary crafts practice.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Tiger Display > 12th Feb 10 - 18th Apr 10

Bristol City Museum And Art Gallery

A unique collection of tiger artefacts from around the world on loan from Tony Eastman, international artist and collector with a passion for tigers. Sculptures, masks, toys and graphics will be on display alongside especially commissioned work by artists in the U.K and abroad.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Cutting Edge: Untraditional Papercuts > 1st Jan 09 - 25th Apr 10

Museum of East Asian Art, Bath

Cutting Edge: Untraditional Papercuts by Three Contemporary Artists moves a step on from traditional themes and styles into new and untraditional forms of papercutting

More: visitbath.co.uk

Planetarium: Spring Night Sky Show > 9th Mar 10 - 25th Apr 10

Explore At Bristol, Harbourside, Bristol

Embark upon an amazing journey around the Universe in this presenter-led Planetarium show, including some simple star-spotting tricks to use in your own back garden this Spring.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Chinese New Year 2010 Lantern Festival > 1st Feb 10 - 30th Apr 10

Bournemouth

Chinese Lanterns will be hung in Bournemouth Gardens and various other locations for the Chinese New Year. There will also be a celebration held at the Town Hall on the 16 February at 3pm.

More: www.bournemouth.co.uk

Spring is Here at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens > 7th Feb 10 - 30th Apr 10

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Dorset

Spring is here! Enjoy the spectacular spring colour, Camellia Groves and Magnolias.

More: www.visit-dorset.com

Keeping Lydiard in Stitches > 27th Mar 10 - 30th Apr 10

Lydiard Park, Swindon, Wiltshire

Be dazzled by this fascinating display of traditional, complex and unusual embroidery inspired by Lydiard House, Park and St. Mary's Church, produced by members of the Great Western Embroiderers Guild. With a great trail for children to hunt out unusual embroidered insects.

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Elegance - two hundred years of dressing to impress > 10th Mar 10 - 31st Oct 10

Killerton House, Exeter, Devon

This selection of some of the most elegant fashions for men and women shows how people have dressed to impress for all occasions from the 1770s to the 1970s. The exhibition explores ideas about clothing etiquette and aims to demonstrate how changing tastes have affected what we regard as elegant. Luxurious accessories and children's clothes are also displayed. With replica costumes to try on.

More: www.visitdevon.co.uk

Next month's highlights

Easter Egg Trails > 4th Apr 10 - 5th Apr 10

Tyntesfield, near Bristol

Fun trails and activities around the grounds. Spring crafts in the Sawmill and Easter egg trails supported by Cadbury.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Mega Easter Egg Hunt, Film and Family Games > 2nd Apr 10 - 5th Apr 10

Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon

Enjoy Pennywell's Easter fun weekend with lots of activities for all the family. Plus meet all the Easter animals!!

More: www.visitdevon.co.uk

Bath Comedy Festival > 1st Apr 10 - 11th Apr 10

Bath

Designed to bring the beautiful World Heritage City of Bath to life with a colourful, vibrant, inclusive and dedicated mix of comedy.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink 2010 > 9th Apr 10 - 11th Apr 10

Exeter, Devon

Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle Courtyard will play host to the South West's largest food and drink festival.

More: www.visitdevon.co.uk

Disney's Beauty & The Beast at the Minack Theatre > 2nd Apr 10 - 12th Apr 10

Porthcurno, Cornwall

KIDZ R US are proud to present the Cornish premiere of one of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories ever told in Disney's multi-award winning musical.

More: www.visitcornwall.com

Lulworth Castle - Dragon Egg Hunt > 2nd Apr 10 - 16th Apr 10

Lulworth Castle, Dorset

You can hunt for the dragon's egg tokens around the Castle Park and win prizes! The friendly dragons will be on hand for you to meet and you can even join in a Dragon procession

More: www.visit-dorset.com

BSO Last Night of the Pavilion Proms > 17th Apr 10 - 17th Apr 10

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

An opportunity to enjoy a popular & patriotic concert featuring the best of British music performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

More: www.bournemouth.co.uk

World Heritage Day > 18th Apr 10 - 18th Apr 10

Central Bath

A day-long programme of activities including guided tours and outdoor theatre, to co-inside with International World Heritage Day.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Arr me hearties! > 10th Apr 10 - 18th Apr 10

Poole Harbour

Follow in the footsteps of the Brownsea Pirates, there's lots of treasure to find! Make and take craft activities and storytelling in the Visitor Centre.

More: www.pooletourism.com

The Shape of Things Exhibition > 6th Feb 10 - 18th Apr 10

Bristol City Museum And Art Gallery, Bristol

A contemporary craft exhibition and a national project, focusing on issues of cultural identity in contemporary crafts practice.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Tiger Display > 12th Feb 10 - 18th Apr 10

Bristol City Museum And Art Gallery

A unique collection of tiger artefacts from around the world on loan from Tony Eastman, international artist and collector with a passion for tigers. Sculptures, masks, toys and graphics will be on display alongside especially commissioned work by artists in the U.K and abroad.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Betta Somerset Stages Rally > 21st Apr 10 - 21st Apr 10

Brendon Hills, Somerset

Join hoards of motor sports spectators and supporters who flock to West Somerset to experience this unique annual spectacle taking place in the Brendon Hills.

More: www.visitsomerset.co.uk

BBC Antiques Road show > 22nd Apr 10 - 22nd Apr 10

Rodbourne, Swindon, Wiltshire

Bring your treasures, or just come along for the fun!

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Cutting Edge: Untraditional Papercuts > 1st Jan 09 - 25th Apr 10

Museum of East Asian Art, Bath

Cutting Edge: Untraditional Papercuts by Three Contemporary Artists moves a step on from traditional themes and styles into new and untraditional forms of papercutting

More: visitbath.co.uk

Porthleven Food & Music Festival > 23rd Apr 10 - 25th Apr 10

Perthleven, Cornwall

All day music and entertainment. Porthleven Harbour will be surrounded by more than 60 stalls all selling food related goods, together with an area for craft stalls.

More: www.visitcornwall.com

Planetarium: Spring Night Sky Show > 9th Mar 10 - 25th Apr 10

Explore At Bristol, Harbourside, Bristol

Embark upon an amazing journey around the Universe in this presenter-led Planetarium show, including some simple star-spotting tricks to use in your own back garden this Spring.

More: visitbristol.co.uk

Family fun day in partnership with the RNLI > 30th Apr 10 - 30th Apr 10

Caen Hill, Wiltshire

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution will be running capsize demonstrations, water safety training and all sorts of related entertainments.

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Chinese New Year 2010 Lantern Festival > 1st Feb 10 - 30th Apr 10

Bournemouth

Chinese Lanterns will be hung in Bournemouth Gardens and various other locations for the Chinese New Year. There will also be a celebration held at the Town Hall on the 16 February at 3pm.

More: www.bournemouth.co.uk

Spring is Here at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens > 7th Feb 10 - 30th Apr 10

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Dorset

Spring is here! Enjoy the spectacular spring colour, Camellia Groves and Magnolias.

More: www.visit-dorset.com

Keeping Lydiard in Stitches > 27th Mar 10 - 30th Apr 10

Lydiard Park, Swindon, Wiltshire

Be dazzled by this fascinating display of traditional, complex and unusual embroidery inspired by Lydiard House, Park and St. Mary's Church, produced by members of the Great Western Embroiderers Guild. With a great trail for children to hunt out unusual embroidered insects.

More: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Padstow Mayday > 1st May 10 - 1st May 10

Padstow, Cornwall

The Padstow Obby Oss is reputed to be the oldest dance festival in the country. The Day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane.

More: www.visitcornwall.com

The Footman James 31st Bristol Classic Car Show > 1st May 10 - 2nd May 10

Shepton Mallet, Somerset

One of the major classic car events of the year - 70 trade stands, 200 autojumble stalls and 75 club stands.

More: www.visitsomerset.co.uk

Cheltenham Jazz Festival > 28th Apr 10 - 3rd May 10

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

A festival showcasing the latest cutting edge music, the most exciting jazz legends and a host of favourite stars.

More: www.cotswolds.com

Original Sailors' Hobby Horse > 29th Apr 10 - 3rd May 10

Minehead, Somerset

To the beat of the Drum and the zing of the Accordion it swings and swaggers through
the town, flicking the air with its long tail, a bright shiver of ribbons and ostrich plumes, chasing the children, accosting the men and catching the women.

The Hobby Horse is still a vibrant part of the English traditional landscape. Long may it stalk the streets of Minehead on Mayday.

More: www.visitsomerset.co.uk

Bath Dance Festival > 1st May 10 - 3rd May 10

Bath

Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacle of some of the worlds best dancers perform in the famous heritage rooms of Bath.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Badminton Horse Trials > 30th Apr 10 - 3rd May 10

Badminton, Gloucestershire

Top International Equestrian event featuring Dressage, Jumping and Cross-Country competitions.

More: www.cotswolds.com

International Beach Kite Festival > 1st May 10 - 3rd May 10

Weymouth, Dorset

Over 350 kite flyers from Britain and overseas. Stunt kites, giant parafoils, kite competitions, fighting kites, kite stall village, musical displays

More: www.visit-dorset.com

Bath Spring Flower Show > 1st May 10 - 3rd May 10

Royal Victoria Park, Bath

An annual event with flower displays, arts and crafts, horticulture lessons and much more.

More: visitbath.co.uk

Barbican Jazz and Blues Festival 2010 > 1st May 10 - 9th May 10

Plymouth, Devon

The festival offers a programme of fine live music for all tastes, in the perfect surroundings of Plymouth's historic quayside quarter with a network of fantastic venues.

More: www.visitdevon.co.uk

Elegance - two hundred years of dressing to impress > 10th Mar 10 - 31st Oct 10

Killerton House, Exeter, Devon

This selection of some of the most elegant fashions for men and women shows how people have dressed to impress for all occasions from the 1770s to the 1970s. The exhibition explores ideas about clothing etiquette and aims to demonstrate how changing tastes have affected what we regard as elegant. Luxurious accessories and children's clothes are also displayed. With replica costumes to try on.

More: www.visitdevon.co.uk

Image: Tate Gallery, St. Ives, Cornwall