QUILTER CHEVIOT BRITISH OPEN SQUASH

Considered to be one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash, The British Open returns to The Rep at the end of the month.

Women’s World No1 Nouran Gohar and Men’s World No2 Diego Elias are expected to defend their crowns, appearing in the tournament alongside a host of world-class talent. Along with the prestigious trophy, the Open also boasts a total prize pool of $670,000, to be split equally across the men’s and women’s draws.

The Rep, Birmingham, until Sunday 7 June

 

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PEPPA PIG SPACE ADVENTURE

Designed for preschoolers and early-years children, Peppa Pig Space Adventure blends storytelling and play in a calm, welcoming environment ‘where families can explore together’. The experience is a walk-through adventure rather than a stage show, with each space inspired by Peppa’s world.

NEC, Birmingham, until Sunday 8 November

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CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Cheltenham Science Festival returns with a bold and inspiring programme exploring ‘the ideas shaping our future’. Comprising more than 100 events, the festival brings together world-leading scientists, thinkers and innovators to discuss AI, climate change, wellbeing, technology, crime, politics and the environment...

Visitors can enjoy talks, workshops, live demonstrations and family activities, presented alongside free interactive zones including The Arcade, MakerShack and the Discover Zone... Jimmy Wales, Alice Roberts, Deborah Meaden and Richard Susskind are among the well-known names contributing to this year’s festival. 

various venues across Cheltenham, Tuesday 2 - Sunday 7 June

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GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER

The Good Food Show Summer makes a welcome return this month, promising to offer the ultimate foodie day out. 

New for 2026, the Big Kitchen’s Celebrity Bites attraction will see well-known guests join top chefs to chat about food, make recipes and create cocktails.  

Also debuting this year is the brand-new Greek Kitchen, where visitors can experience a true taste of Greece, while for cocktail connoisseurs there’s the Princess Cruises Cocktail Club, presenting interactive sessions teaching professional techniques and introducing cocktails inspired by Princess Cruises’ signature menus.

As always, visitors will have the opportunity to taste food & drink in Katy Truss’ Fabulous Food Finds Tasting Theatre, and to shop for new products in the Producers Village and Food Champions zone. 

NEC, Birmingham, Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 June

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BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE

BBC Gardeners’ World Live is packed full of home-growing inspiration, expert advice and show-stopping garden displays, making it the ideal place to visit if you’re a green-fingered enthusiast. 

The show’s headline feature, Adam Frost’s Tasting Table, is back, blending the worlds of gastronomy and gardening. Adam will be joined by special guests including Si King, Lisa Faulkner and James Martin.
Also making a return, and celebrating its 10th anniversary, is the inspiring APL Avenue, presenting three stylish new outdoor spaces.

A celebration of plants and expertise, the ever-popular Floral Marquee is ‘the ultimate shopping destination’ for gardeners and plant lovers alike. Visitors can also check out the all-new Book Shop - with live book signings - and access hands-on advice from leading experts on the Let’s Talk Plants Stage.

NEC, Birmingham, Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 June

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WESTON PARK MODEL AIR SHOW

Now in its 29th year, Weston Park’s Model Air Show combines aerial displays with family-friendly entertainment, attracting pilots and visitors from around the world. 

Spectators can expect everything from high-speed jets and scale aircraft to helicopters, boats, cars and live demonstrations. 

A major highlight is the Saturday evening Aerial Pyro Spectacular, where aerobatics, fireworks and music combine to create an ‘unforgettable’ night-time experience. 

And new for 2026, Richard Browning will be making a special appearance with his gravity jet suit! 

Weston Park, Shropshire, Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June

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STEP BACK TO THE 1940S

The Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Step Back To The 1940s event returns across two weekends this summer, transforming the heritage railway into a living celebration of wartime Britain. 

Visitors can board steam trains and travel along the line, stopping at stations to check out vintage vehicles, live music, dance performances, military displays and immersive reenactments. From Winston Churchill speeches and Home Guard patrols, to wartime marketplaces and classic entertainment, the event recreates the sights and sounds of the British home front. Evening big band shows add to the atmosphere, making this a nostalgic and entertaining family experience for people of all ages.

Severn Valley Railway, nr Kidderminster, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June and Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July