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Out of Town

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Terrific Tuesdays in Aug 11am - 3.30pm

Family craft and activity days.

Britain at War 5th & 6th Aug

Watch re-enactors depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain’s history, and visit the living history camps and see displays from Medieval times to WWII.

Tudor Courtroom 12th & 13th Aug 11am & 2pm

Become immersed in the Tudor world, learn about the intrigues of village life and join in to help decide the rights and wrongs of each case.

Ragged Victorians 19th & 20th Aug

Learn about the less savoury aspects of Victorian life in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Viking Raid 26th, 27th & 28th Aug

Enjoy games, music, storytelling and activities from the Viking Age. Then watch as the raid unfolds and see the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian forces of Wessex.

All events included in admission www.coam.org.uk

Tring Natural History Museum

Insect Inspiration various dates in Aug

Uncover the fascinating world of insects and discover what makes them so unique.

Fossil Fascination 2nd Aug 10.30am & 2pm

Explore how fossils are formed and learn about life during different geological time periods. Create a fossil craft, handle unique fossils and take the gallery trail. Adults free, child £6

Whizzbanging Words 9th Aug

Take a close-up look at insect specimens before following in the footsteps of children's author Roald Dahl and creating your own insect character. £2 www.nhm.ac.uk

Waddesdon

Alice in Wonderland 3rd Aug 6.30pm

A delightfully anarchic show that gets curiouser and curiouser with live music and audience interaction. £17.50, child £13.50

Circus Workshop 4th - 6th Aug 11am - 4pm *

Learn juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, cigar boxes, spinning plates and walking the tightrope!

Wind in the Willows 10th Aug 6.30pm

Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in Quantum Theatre’s new adaptation of this family favourite. £17.50, child £13.50

Junkyard Orchestra Soundgarden *

11th - 13th Aug 11am - 4pm

A soundgarden installation of tuned instruments made from recycled materials set up at different heights for all ages and abilities to rock out on.

The Tales of Peter Rabbit 17th Aug 6.30pm

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic. £17.50, child £13.50

Gertrude & Dorothy *

20th Aug 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm

A family show celebrating the lives of Dorothy Levitt, Britain’s first racing driver, and Gertrude Jekyll, horticulturalist and garden designer extraordinaire.

Romeo and Juliet 24th Aug 7pm £21, child £11.50

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present this great play as Shakespeare first saw it, in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. Bring a chair and a picnic

Robin Hood 31st Aug 6.30pm

With tales of camaraderie, good against evil, comedy and swashbuckling action. £17.50, child £13.50

*free with admission www.waddesdon.org.uk

Wrest Park

Romeo and Juliet 4th Aug 6.30pm £18, child £10

With an all male cast, Elizabethan costumes and music and dance. Bring a chair and a picnic.

Wrest at War 19th & 20th Aug 10am - 5pm

Experience WWI and WWII, train like a soldier and hear stories of the battlefield as you wander through living history encampments. £20.50, child £12.50 www.english-heritage.org.uk

Shuttleworth

Carnival Air Show 6th Aug 9.30am adult £35

Bringing the spirit of the carnival, the fun of the fair and the thrills of the circus, with the event culminating in a stunning full air display.

Flying Proms 19th Aug 2pm £48.50, child £25

With a full symphony orchestra, a choreographed air display and climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music.

Strive at Shuttleworth 20th Aug starts 9am

Challenge yourself from 5k to Ultra, doing as many loops of the course as you like. In collaboration with The MS Trust. £35, 18+ www.shuttleworth.org

Knebworth House

Garden Theatre: Romeo & Juliet 6th Aug 7pm

Performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. £18, child £10

Garden Theatre: The Wizard Of Oz 24th Aug 6pm This magical family show presented by Immersion. £14, child £12

Classic Motor Show 27th & 28th Aug £13.50 www.knebworthhouse.com

Red Panda Weekend 19th & 20th Aug

Enjoy a fun family day out learning about the Red Pandas at the Park while raising funds and awareness for the Red Panda Network.

Included in admission www.pwpark.com

Bletchley Park

Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

26th Aug 6pm £15, child £8

Vintage Live Music 12 noon & 1.30pm

5th Aug Johnny Victory / 12th Aug Fiona Harrison in Straighten up and Fly Right! / 19th Aug Miss Sarah Jane / 26th Aug Miss Lily Lovejoy

Included with admission www.bletchleypark.org.uk