Everything you could possibly enjoy from a traditional village event. The famous White Elephant Stall (plenty of vintage favourites and bargains), a Flower and Produce Show (jams, pies, vegetables and flowers, plus crafts and competitions), try your skills at the coconut shy, Pimm’s tent, try your luck at the Bottle Stall, a huge selection of books, wonderful children’s toys and books, ladder game and hook a duck, ice creams, teas and cakes, a splendid silver band and plenty more. All held in the gardens of a beautiful house in the heart of the village. Bring coins for pocket money and cards for everything else. The essential addition? Glorious summer sunshine.

£2 for adults; 50p for children; under 5s free

Sotwell House – Bell Lane, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0RW

£2