Autumn Diary plan your months ahead

AUGUST

Prince Philip: A Celebration

Walk through the life of the late Prince Philip via a collection marking significant moments in his life; from the Coronation Robe and Coronet he wore at the Queen’s Coronation to the journal in which Queen Victoria recorded the birth of his mother.

24 Jun-20 Sep. Windsor Castle, Windsor SL4 1NJ. 0303 123 7334; rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle

Gustave Moreau: The Fables

An exhibition at Waddesdon Manor highlights breathtaking paintings by Gustave Moreau, one of the most important artists associated with the French Symbolist movement. The 34 watercolours will be on public display for the first time since 1906.

16 Jun-17 Oct. Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH. 01296 820414; waddesdon.org.uk

Land Rover Off-road Experience This experience on offer at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate allows you to get behind the wheel of a Land Rover or Range Rover to roam the grassy hills and rocky crawls through the Yorkshire Dales.

Jul-Sep. The Coniston Hotel, Coniston Cold, Skipton BD23 4EA. 01756 748080; theconistonhotel.com

My Kid Could’ve Done That! Holburne Museum is launching a brave new exhibition with a twist. Presenting the work of 15 artists alongside drawings by their children, visitors are invited to decide who created which pieces of art.

26 Jul-10 Oct. The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4DB.

01225 388569; holburne.org

Expanded Interiors Re-Staged

After being displayed among the ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, artist Catrin Huber’s exhibition, Expanded Interiors, is reimagined at Newcastle University’s Hatton Gallery. The artwork will be redisplayed alongside brand-new pieces, including a 3D environment of ancient houses which visitors can walk around.

3 Jul-10 Aug. Hatton Gallery, Kings Rd, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU.

0191 277 8877; hattongallery.org.uk

101 Years of Leach Pottery

The Court Barn Museum will be host to an exhibition of the UK’s leading potters of the 20th century. Works by the “father of British studio pottery”, Bernard Leach, will be joined by pieces from his contemporaries.

10 Jul-25 Sep. Court Barn Museum, Church St, Chipping Campden GL55 6JE. 01386 841951; courtbarn.org.uk

SEPTEMBER

Flying Scotsman Returns

Take a trip on the Flying Scotsman. Built in 1923, the train was the first locomotive ever to travel at 100 miles per hour. Don’t miss this opportunity to ride in style on this historic train.

29 Aug-5 Sep. East Lancashire Railway, Bolton St, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY. 0333 320 2830; eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Kynren

This spectacular outdoor theatre experience is one like no other. Watch 2000 years of English history come to life before your eyes through thrilling choreography, stunts and equestrianism.

7 Aug-11 Sep. Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7SF. 01388 436033; kynren.com

Heritage Open Days

This year, England’s largest festival of history and culture is based on the theme of Edible England. Events will explore England’s culinary heritage through foraging, tours exploring the origins of regional foods and more. 10-19 Sep. Various Venues. 07870 364703; heritageopendays.org.uk

Freedom Fighters

A new workshop at the RAF Museum is amplifying the lesser-known voices of the RAF. Freedom Fighters explores the experiences of volunteers who served in the RAF while opposed to British rule in their home countries. 11 Sep. RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL. 020 8205 2266; rafmuseum.org.uk

The Great North Run

The world’s largest half marathon is a highlight of Newcastle’s calendar, and is celebrating its 40th staging. The race passes through the city and over the Tyne Bridge, where runners can watch the Red Arrows overhead.

12 Sep. Newcastle. greatrun.org

Somerset Open Studios

Somerset Open Studios will feature established and up-and-coming artists, showcasing how they work, what inspires them and their completed artworks. Enjoy a range of private and pop-up workspaces across Somerset. 18 Sep-3 Oct. Various venues. 01458 253800; somersetartworks.org.uk

The Magic of Middle-earth

On the 20th anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Magic of Middle-earth hosts an impressive collection of Lord of the Rings

memorabilia, including film collectibles, rare books and more.

30 Jul-16 Oct. Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke RG21 7QD. 01256 465902; hampshireculture.org.uk/willismuseum-and-sainsbury-gallery

More! Oliver Twist, Dickens and Stories of the City

Get to know Charles Dickens in the early stages of his career. Letters, illustrations, postcards and photos reveal Dickens’s concerns as an up-and-coming writer, including fears around how readers would react to the murder of Nancy in Oliver Twist.

30 Jun-17 Oct. Charles Dickens Museum, 48-49 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX. 020 7405 2127; dickensmuseum.com

OCTOBER

Wuthering Heights

This new adaptation of Wuthering Heights by Wise Children theatre company, led by Emma Rice, is being touted as an “intoxicating revenge tragedy for our time.” A highlight of Bristol Old Vic’s Autumn-Winter season, this is a must-see.

9 Oct-6 Nov. Bristol Old Vic, King St, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877; bristololdvic.org.uk

John Bishop Warm Up

Finally back after lockdown, John Bishop will be coming to Tyne

Theatre & Opera House to warm up his latest stand-up show. Be the first to see the Liverpool comedian’s new material in Newcastle.

14 Oct. Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG. 0191 243

1171; tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Wish You Were Here

A new exhibition at The Postal Museum explores the tradition of the holiday postcard. The collection includes a selection of Bamforth & Co postcards and designs by postcard artist Donald McGill.

Until Jan 2022. The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Pl, London WC1X 0DL. 0300 0300 0700; postalmuseum.org

Hidden Heroines

A new exhibition, Hidden Heroines, at the Historic Dockyard Chatham is blowing the trumpet of the often forgotten women who worked in many different roles and made several invaluable contributions to the dockyard throughout its history.

Until 31 Oct. Chatham Historic Dockyard, Church Ln, Chatham ME4 4TY. 01634 823800; thedockyard.co.uk

Paul Smith at Nottingham Castle The Ducal Palace will be hosting “Hello, My Name is Paul Smith”. This renowned exhibition exploring the life and work of fashion designer Paul Smith will reflect on the journey of his brand, beginning in Nottingham and spreading all over the world.

Until Feb 2022. Nottingham Castle, Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL. 0115 876 1450; nottinghamcastle.org.uk

NOVEMBER

Seaton Delaval Hall

Now is a perfect time to visit Northumberland’s Seaton Delaval Hall, which has just undergone refurbishments on its famous cantilever stairs, and is now fully open to the public.

Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay NE26 4QR. 0191 237 9100; nationaltrust. org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall

Poppies Tour

The poppy sculptures, Wave and Weeping Window, by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper made their way around 19 UK locations in total. Now a part of the Imperial War Museum’s collection, the poppies will be permanently on display for the first time at IMW North.

From 1 Nov. IWM North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Rd, Manchester M17 1TZ.

0161 836 4000; iwm.org.uk/visits/ iwm-north

Lumiere 2021

The UK’s largest light festival is returning to Durham. Enjoy light installations and illuminations across the city. The city will be lit up over the course of four evenings and welcomes locals and tourists.

18-21 Nov. Various locations, Durham City, County Durham DH1 3NJ. lumiere-festival.com

A Question of Sport

Join Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell at this live show in Liverpool, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world’s longest running TV sports quiz.

29 Nov. M&S Bank Arena, King’s Dock, 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4FP. 0344 800 0400; mandsbankarena.com/ whats-on/a-question-of-sport-live