ENGLAND
TODAY: If you missed out on the St George’s Day celebrations head for Scarborough Castle. The North Yorkshire fortress is holding a Victorian grand pageant. From 11am – £4 adults, £2 kids, family £10. Go to www.english-heritage.org.uk
TODAY: Don your stetson for Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom at Preston-on-the-Weald Moors near Telford, Shropshire. Straight from Montana, champion bull rider Lonnie Schwend will be showing off his cowboy skills, along with a bucking bull competition and lassoing display. From 10am to 6pm. Entrance £5.75 adults, £5.25 kids under 14. Go to www.hoofarm.com
SCOTLAND
APRIL 30: Join in the Celtic celebrations on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, which is hosting an outdoor spectacular to herald the arrival of spring. For ticket details go to www.beltane.org
MAY 7-30: Admire a stunning display of jewellery and silversmith work in the Atrium Gallery of the Glasgow School of Art. Open all day. Free. Go to www.glasgowgalleries.co.uk
WALES
MAY 4&5: Pop over to Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway for its Teddy Bears’ Picnic – £4 adults and £2 kids. Go visit www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk or call 01495 792263.
MAY 5: Tuck into organic burgers from the local farm at the barbecue and fun day at Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve in Powys. From 11am to 4.30pm. Call 01691 870278 to book. For more details go online to www.rspb.org.uk
MARJORIE YUE
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