Meatopia, Tobacco Dock, London

START this one-mile walk by taking a ferry to Brownsea Island in Dorset from Poole Quay or Sandbanks Jetty. 1 From the path to the right of the church, take path in the opposite direction from the quay, looking out for red squirrels. 2 Pass the Vinery, left at Whispering seat, pass the lily pond. 3 At top of hill, take next path on your left sign-posted to Visitor Centre. Follow path, on your right, you will see what remains of the daffodil plantation which was established in the early 20th century. 4 At farm buildings turn left on to Church Field and back to where you started. See Nationaltrust.org.uk. £8.99 (August 31 - September 2) CARNIVORE heaven comes to East London with three days of meat, drink, fire and music. Feast on prime cuts, all ethically sourced, cooked over wood and charcoal, and if you’ve got the stomach for it, there are butchery demonstrations to observe. See Meatopia.co.uk.

Sylvia, The Old Vic London (Sept 3 - 22) TO mark a hundred years since women were given the vote, this brand new musical, combining hiphop, soul and funk, tells the incredible story of suffragette leader Sylvia Pankhurst, played by Genesis Lynea, with Beverley Knight as her mother Emmeline. More details at oldvictheatre.com. The Cheshire Bazaar, Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield (June 17 and August 19) EXPLORE a huge range of collectables, vintage treasures, and antiques in the hall’s grounds then try some artisan food and drink and stroll in the spectacular gardens. See capesthorne.com.