Unmissable events
Exhibition January 12–March 21 International Garden Photographer of the Year (above), Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Cranbrook, Kent. The best amateur and professional garden and landscape photography will be on show with complementary dried-flower arrangements in the oast house. 11am–4pm, normal admission applies (01580 710700; www.nationaltrust.org.uk)
January 11–March 17 ‘Harold Pinter: A Line, a Word, an Image’, The British Library, Euston Road, London NW1. A decade after his death, this display tracks the playwright’s career from the beginning through to his last play, Celebration, using reproductions of manuscripts and archive photographs (01937 546546; www.bl.uk)
Walk Until March 24 Winter Walks at Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Enjoy the new walks around the estate, taking in snowdrops, aconites, winter shrubs and the different views afforded by the leafless trees. Dogs are welcome and you can now get digital maps on your smartphone to navigate. Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–4pm. Adults £12, children £6 (www.waddesdon.org.uk; 01296 820414)
Point-to-point January 13 Dunston Harriers at Ampton, Suffolk. Six races starting from 12pm. Other fixtures that day are the North Cornwall at Wadebridge, Cornwall (from 11.30am) and the Yorkshire Area Point-to-point Club at Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire (from 12pm) (https://pointtopoint.co.uk)
Fair January 16–20 London Art Fair, Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London N1. A showcase of Modern and contemporary works, from prints and editions to major works by international artists. As well as the opportunity to buy, there will be a programme of talks, tours, screenings and curated spaces. Day tickets from £12 (www.londonartfair.co.uk; 020– 7288 6443)
Book now March 13–31 Richard III, Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22. After an 80-year closure and a £27 million restoration, the Victorian theatre is back with this performance of Shakespeare’s tale of villainy, a co-production with Headlong and Bristol Old Vic. Tickets from £9.50 (http:// theatre.alexandrapalace.com; 020– 8365 2121)
From January 28 The Mousetrap, various venues. The longest-running show in the world goes on a tour of the UK, starting in Guildford before moving on to Northampton, Sheffield, Colchester, Southport, Sunderland and many other theatres nationwide. See website for dates and to book (www.mouse trapontour.com)