MINT Polo in the Park, Fulham, London, SW6; Fri 8 Jun, midday–9pm; Sat 9 Jun, midday–8pm; Sun 10 Jun, midday–7pm; £10–£45

Packed full of entertainment and three games of polo each day. The Devil’s Horsemen, the world renowned stunt display … Read more →

RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3; Tue 22 May–Sat 26 May; Tue–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat 8am–5.30pm; Sold out

This year’s show boasts a new zone dedicated to the latest in garden technology and innovation. Other highlights include Artisan … Read more →

Chelsea in Bloom, Sloane Square, Sloane Street & Duke of York Square, London, SW1–SW3; Mon 21 May–Sat 26 May; 10am–5pm; Free

In its seventh year, Chelsea in Bloom will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and all things British with stunning fresh … Read more →

Coffee-House Poetry, 265 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5; Mon 4 Jun; 8pm; £7, concs £6

Hear from Maura Dooley whose Life Under Water (Bloodaxe, 2008) was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize; and New Generation poet Ian Duhig who has … Read more →

Open Garden Squares Weekend; Sat 9 Jun–Sun 10 Jun; various times; £12, £9 in advance

This year 23 new gardens will be opening their gates for the first time – these range from several National Trust gardens to community gardens, … Read more →

The English Flower Garden, Burlington Lane, London, W4; Until Sun 27 May; 7am–8.50pm; Free

An installation by ceramic artist Paul Cummins.

Friends Summer Opera – Gala Evening, Burlington Lane, London, W4; Wed 20 Jun; 7.30pm, gates open from 6pm; £26, children … Read more →