THE WHAT TO DO ● WHERE TO GO ● WHAT TO BUY
LAKE DISTRICT SHOW
Until 14 April Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal will be exhibiting more than 40 outstanding works from the magnificent collection assembled by Sir Hickman Bacon almost 100 years ago, one of the most important private holdings of British 18th- and 19th-century watercolours in the world. At the centre of the show will be the stunning works of JMW Turner who transformed the medium and raised the humble watercolour to a new technical and aesthetic level. Tel: (01539) 722464;
www.abbothall.org.uk
JUBILEE FEVER
Festoon your home in time for the celebrations with some of Jan Constantine’s fabulous hand- embroidered memorabilia
TEL: (01270) 821 194 ; WWW.
JANCONSTANTINE.COM
Dazzling displays Hobnob with royalty at the Flower Show
From 22-26 May the grounds of Chelsea’s Royal Hospital are transformed into the spectacular gardens and fl oral displays that make up the world’s most famous fl ower show. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the fi rst event of the English summer social season, showcasing horticultural excellence and setting the latest gardening trends. Tel
: (0844) 338 7506;
www.rhs.org.uk
LEONARDO TOURS UK Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will be the first venue in a UK-wide tour of works by Leonardo da Vinci until 25 March. The works have been selected to show the extraordinary scope of Leonardo’s interests. Tel: (0121) 303 1966;
www.bmag.org.uk
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LEONARDO DA VINCI DRAWING COURTESY OF THE ROYAL COLLECTION 2011, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
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