Category: Activities

The Harcourt pub Marylebone opens after refurbishment

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The Harcourt on Harcourt Street in London’s Marylebone, has reopened with newly refreshed interiors and menus by chef-director Henry Harris, in collaboration with head chef Kimmo Makkonen. The Harcourt, which opened in 2016, was the first site from Harcourt Inns, a collection of five pubs, founded by James McCulloch. Originally… more

Soak up the atmosphere at Dartington’s annual music extravaganza

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Every year in one of the most beautiful parts of rural South Devon on the banks of the River Dart a wonderful extravaganza of music (and other arts) takes place. Dartington International Summer School & Festival announces 2019 Concert Programme curated by Joanna MacGregor 27 July – 24 August 2019… more

Madam Pompadour in the Frame at Waddesdon Manor

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This exhibition shines a spotlight on how technology is being used to enhance our understanding of art history, enabling masterpieces which have been victims of circumstance or history to be seen as they were once intended. François Boucher’s famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour (1756) is today one of the most prized… more

Blenheim Palace Flower Show in June

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The ever-popular Blenheim Palace Flower Show will return for its seventh year, with TV’s George Clarke (The Home Show, The Restoration Man and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces) officially opening the show at 10.00 on Friday 21st June. Join us in the Grand Floral Marquee to celebrate the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle.… more

Blenheim Palace Food Festival – Bank Holiday Weekend

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The Blenheim Food Festival is a gastronomic weekend packed with engaging talks and demonstrations from celebrity and local chefs, as well as a multitude of family-friendly activities within the stunning grounds of the palace. This year’s superb line-up includes Raymond Blanc OBE (Mon 27th), Jean-Christophe Novelli (Sun 26th) and Celebrity… more