Surrey Homes | SH33 | July 2017 | Interiors supplement inside

Smell the Roses...
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, will be in full
bloom for six glorious days from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9
July. Over 250,000 flowers, 300 stalls and countless hours of
work have gone into this epic production featuring a specially
crafted butterfly dome, plant village and Festival of Roses.
Parents can rest assured that children will have a great time
too with plenty of family friendly amusements including a
kids’ cookery school, scarecrow competition and theatrical
performances. It’s one of our top horticultural highlights of the
summer! For more information visit rhs.org.uk or hrp.org.uk
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Exhibitions & events
near you this month...
Surrey Cycle...
Following in the bike tracks of Olympians, the
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey will offer some great
opportunities for Surrey home owners to cheer on
the riders from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 July. Visit
Weybridge for its artisan food and craft market with
extra entertainment on Monument Green, stop by
Leatherhead’s Swan Centre for the Rollapaluza and
big screens, see Denbies Wine Estate transformed
with bike-based entertainment, picnicking and kids’
activities, or try Dorking, which is expected to draw
big crowds as one of the best places to see the action,
with street entertainment and two giant screens. Visit
prudentialridelondon.co.uk for more information.
Kew the Music..
This glorious week of summer picnic concerts is
set within the breathtaking grounds of the Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew, and features some great
summer sounds from artists including Passenger,
Razorlight, All Saints and Mary J Blige. Plus, if
you really feel like splashing out you can order
yourself a luxurious hamper, some fine dining
in the Nash Conservatory or a two course BBQ
at the gorgeous grade 1 listed Orangery. For
booking and details visit kewthemusic.org
Supercar Sunday...
Maseratis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Mercedes-
Benz, Jaguars, top end Alfa Romeos, Aston
Martins, Bugattis, Rolls Royces, Porsches,
Bentleys... sound good? On Sunday 16 July,
Supercar Sunday at Brooklands Museum will see
the best of modern and classic cars demonstrated
on the Mercedes-Benz World track and Test Hill
as well as car club and classic car displays on the
Finishing Straight and near Concorde. Go to
brooklandsmuseum.com for more information.
Literary Festival...
Set in the enchanting surroundings of Boldshaves
Garden near Tenterden in Kent, this is a family
friendly festival celebrating the natural world and
exploring our sense of place through books, arts,
crafts and food. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16
July, enjoy talks from award-winning authors,
poets and thinkers while soaking up the magic
of the beautiful gardens and wild woods which
play host to art exhibitions, craft displays,
workshops, nature trails and local foodstalls.
Find out more at wealdenliteraryfestival.co.uk
Austenian Afternoon...
Experience a summer evening in the world of one
of Britain’s most loved writers, Jane Austen. The
stunning 18th century landscape garden, Painshill,
is transporting you back to the eighteenth century
on the bicentenary of the great authoress’s death.
There will be readings from Austen’s classic novels in
the follies as well as Georgian treats, activities, and
games. Entry is included with standard admission
and more details can be found at painshill.co.uk.
EAT!..
Tempt your tastebuds with delicious street foods,
a delightful Artisan Producers Fayre, and the
delectable Donosita Social Club Pop-Up at the
EAT! Food Fest on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23
July at Reigate’s Priory Park.The PizzaExpress
Live Lounge Stage will have a summer soundtrack
and a variety of bars have got your drinks
needs covered. Plus see the EAT! Live Kitchen,
Ginporium Cocktail Fight, and demos and tastings
at the open fire pit. eatfoodfest.co.uk has details.
47 wealdentimes.co.uk