Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Here at The Amazing Blog, we cherish the summer time. Despite the questionable weather in London as of late, summer has indeed begun and with it comes a myriad of wonderful outdoor events!

From 5th to 10th July, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will once again attract over 130,000 people across five days of floral displays, shopping opportunities, expert talks and family activities. This event is the largest annual flower show in the world and features elaborate Show Gardens of English and exotic plants and flowers, as well as a special Butterfly Dome where show-goers can marvel at thousands of butterflies in a tropical garden. So whether you are looking for gardening inspiration, the latest in garden supplies, plants and flowers or if you just want to get the family out for a day in the sunshine, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is sure to please.

To purchase tickets visit the website here or to save a little money join the RHS to be eligible for advanced tickets. 

National Ladies' Shooting Day - The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club

At The Amazing Blog, the working week can be fairly hectic as we are sure you can all relate to! So, when the weekend rolls in we love to mix things up a bit and try something a little different. What better way to do so than with a sport that allows you to hone in your hand-eye coordination - clay shooting!

The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club brings women of all ages and skill levels together to enjoy the sport and to get out on the weekends to enjoy the country air and the company of new friends. This year’s National Ladies’ Shooting Day event will be held on June 11th, marking the club's second nation-wide shooting event. More than 1000 women are expected to attend the event at its 24 locations across the country, making it the largest event of its kind.

At only £39.50 per person, including equipment, guidance, and the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes, the event is bound to be a fabulously fun day out for seasoned shooters and beginners alike! Visit The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club’s website for more information.  

London Wine Week 2016

Following a hugely successful London Beer Week which saw 10,000 beer drinkers descend on The Old Truman Brewery in February, DrinkUp.London’s latest festival - London Wine Week - taking place this week (23-29 May 2016), was destined to be another great event! Here at The Amazing Blog we love attending events and we adore wine. So when we found out that LWW was wine-ding down this Sunday we promptly added it to our weekend plans.

The festival has returned to Devonshire Square for a third year, where all of the city's wine lovers can gather for a chance to enjoy a tipple or two. Filled with masterclasses, tutored tastings, supper clubs, meet the maker evenings, parties and pop-ups; you will have an opportunity not only to taste the wine and discover new flavours, but also to expand your knowledge about how wine is made or what food goes best with it. If all this wasn’t enough, over 100 venues across the city will be opening their doors offering £5 tasting wine flights and specially created food and drink pairings for those wearing the festival wristband.

For only £10 you will experience a brilliant event and have the opportunity to witness the very best that wine has to offer. So go ahead and purchase your wristband online here and enjoy your weekend!

London Craft Week 2016

Do you like arts and crafts? We at The Amazing Blog sure do, and we are definitely going to attend London Craft Week. Join us at Craft Central and experience the magic of craftsmanship and true creativity.

From 3rd to 7th of May, Craft Central will be showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from around the world through a journey-of-discovery program, featuring hidden workshops and unknown makers alongside celebrated masters, famous studios, galleries, shops and luxury brands. Discover and witness how world’s most respected makers and artists develop scents of famous fragrances, polish and cut diamonds, hand paint porcelain and shape silver. Meet renowned ceramics, glass engravers, violin makers and see Chinese calligraphy being performed live!

All arts and crafts enthusiasts are surely going to enjoy five days full of imagination,individuality and passion being performed live across Central London from 3rd to 7th of May for free! . For more information on the event visit London Craft Week's website.

Chelsea Art Fair

The Chelsea Art Fair is turning 21 this year! We at The Amazing Blog are quite big fans of the arts, so we will definitely be making our way over to Chelsea Old Town Hall between the 21st and 24th of April.

The fair will feature 30 UK and International galleries showcasing the works of leading and emerging artists including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and ceramics. With no ceiling on the price of the works, this fair is sure to have the most exceptional pieces.

If you’re looking for a special new piece for your home or a limited edition print, head over to Chelsea Old Town Hall. Admission tickets are priced at £6. Be sure to see their website for more information!