The What, Where, When: 16 November

What: Christmas at Longleat
See: Safari park and stately home open for the Christmas period. Includes an ice skating rink, Santa's grotto, festive food, shopping and a giant Christmas tree.
Where: Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NW, Wiltshire www.longleat.co.uk/christmas
When: 16 November –7 January


What: HorseWorld Live
See: An inaugural equestrian event featuring leading professional and Olympic riders, as well as EquiCirque present 'Adrenaline' – an action-packed show featuring the world's top daredevil artists.
Where: One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, Greater London www.horseworldlive.com/
When: 16 –18 November


What: Experimental Food Society Spectacular
See: A two-day exhibition of gourmet artists take place before a banquet for 160 diners. Includes butter sculptures, sonic food artists, food magicians, cake artists and food futurologists.
Where: East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB www.experimentalfoodsociety.com/society.html
When: 16 –17 November


What: Guildhall Craft Fair
See: A traditional craft fair; all items are handmade in Ireland and of the exhibitors' own designs
Where: Guildhall Square, Derry, B248 6DQ www.craftni.org/events/guildhall-craft-fair/
When: 16 –18 November


What: The Living North Christmas Fair
See: Festive food, gifts and interior designs
Where: York Racecourse, York, YO23 www.yorkshire.livingnorthfair.com/
When: 16 –18 November


What: Living Crafts for Christmas
See: Craftsmen showcase personalised Christmas gifts
Where: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PX, Oxfordshire www.livingcrafts.co.uk/
When: 16 - 18 November


What: The Open – horse-racing
See: Top class jump racing fixture which includes the Paddy Power Gold Cup, traditional curtain raiser for the National Hunt Season.
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH, Gloucestershire www.cheltenham.co.uk/
When: 16 - 18 November


What: Magic of Christmas Fair
See: Christmas handmade, vintage and local produce fair in aid of Cancer Research UK
Where: East Bridgford Hill, 4 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford, NG13 8PE www.fabulousfairs.co.uk/visit.html
When: 16–17 November


What: Latin American Film Festival
See: A showcase of the best Latin American cinema
Where: City of London www.latinamericanfilmfestival.com
When: 16 – 25 November


What: Bluewater Winter Wonderland
See: Traditional outdoor market featuring Santa's grotto, reindeer walks and stage performances
Where: Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, DA9 9ST, Kent www.bluewaterwinterwonderland.co.uk/
When: 16 November - 13 January


What: Diamonds Are Forever Ball Bishopsgate School and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity co-host fundraiser.
Where: Great Fosters Hotel, Stroude Road, Egham, TW20 9UR, Surrey www.gosh.org/gen/events-and-appeals/charity-events/diamonds-are-forever-ball/
When: 17 November


What: Butterfly Ball Charity ball in aid of the Rhys Daniels Trust.
Where: Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY www.rhysdanielstrust.org/
When: 17 November


What: Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair
See: Ceramics, paintings, glassware and furniture on show as part of a nationwide series
Where: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB www.edinburghantiques.co.uk/node/29
When: 17 - 18 November


What: The Nofolk Festive Gift & Road Show
See: Festive products ranging from food and drink to gadgets and homeware
Where: Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT www.norfolkshowground.co.uk/events/detail/122/festive-craft-and-gift-show
When: 17 November



What: South West Home Building & Renovating Show
See: A show that provides solutions, services and products for building a dream home or renovating, extending or remodelling an existing one.
Where: Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN, Somerset www.somerset.homebuildingshow.co.uk/
When: 17 – 18 November


What: London Musicmania Music and memorabilia fair
See: Wide-Ranging collection of music memorabilia
Where: Olympia, London, W14 8UX, Greater London www.vip-24.com/olympia.htm
When: 17 - 18 November


What: The Luxury Wedding Show
See: A show billed as a must-attend for those planning a wedding
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Park, Dogmersfield, RG27 8TD, Hampshire, United Kingdom www.luxuryweddingshow.co.uk/
When: 18 November


What: "Colour" Art exhibition and antique valuation day in aid of Occupational Therapy Art
Where: Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability, West Hill, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, SW15 3SW www.rhn.org.uk/news-and-media/press-releases/colour_exhibition.htm
When: 22 - 24 November


What: Lace's 'Big Weekend' A celebration of lace as an art form
Where: City of Nottingham www.ntu.ac.uk/art/news_events/lace_here_now/big_weekend/index.html
When: 16 - 18 November


What: Parliament Week A national initiative to encouragement engagement with parliamentary democracy
Where: City of London www.parliamentweek.org/events/
When: 19 - 25 November


What: Giant Soup Slide in Covent Garden
See: the New Covent Garden Soup Company's world's giant ladle slide, open to the public to slide down
Where: Covent Garden Piazza, London
When: Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 November, from midday to 8pm.