DAYS OUT IN THE UK

ENGLAND

JULY 16-AUGUST 15: "If you can remember anything about the Sixties, you weren't really there," Paul Kanter (from pyschedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane) famously said.

So as a reminder, take a trip to see Robert Altman's Sixties exhibition at the Idea Generation Gallery in London. The Rolling Stone photographer's candid shots cleverly capture the spirit of flower-power California. Entry is free. For more information go to www.altmanphoto.com JULY19-AUGUST 31:Sample a slice of life in medieval times as played out at Warwick Castle with jousting, minstrels and archery, not forgetting the mighty Warwick trebuchet - the world's biggest siege machine. Among the stars of the new birds of prey show will be two stellar sea eagles.

Little knights and princesses can let off steam in their own castle in the themed playzone. Admission from pounds 17.95 for adults, pounds 11.95 for children and pounds 52 for a family ticket. For more information log on to www.warwick-castle.com or call 0870 442 2000.

SCOTLAND TODAY: More than 800 vintage and classic vehicles will be on display at the Scot tish Transport Extravaganza in front of the legendary Glamis Castle in Angus. With craft stalls, entertainment and attractions there's something to keep the whole family amused.

Admission is pounds 8 for adults, pounds 6 for children, under- fives free. www.glamis-castle.co.uk TOMORROW-JULY 19: Have a nautical time at Stornoway Harbour on Lewis, the setting for the Hebridean Maritime Festival, with yachts, dinghies and other sailing vessels battling it out in various sea challenges. Look round HMS Exploit and HMS Puncher (Monday and Tuesday, 10am-2pm) and on Wednesday watch the fleet of yachts sail in at 5pm to the sound of pipers. Dinghy and sailing tuition at Cuddy Point is available too (sessions from pounds 15). For more information log on to www.sailhebrides.info WALES JULY 19-20: Coopers Field in Cardiff will be transformed into an animal kingdom thanks to duck-herding sheepdogs, sheep shows and creepy crawlies from Bristol Zoo. In the different zones toddlers to 10-year-olds can have a go at animal mask-making or show their artistic talents by painting a blank canvas. Entry pounds 3.50, under-ones free. For more details visit www.cardiff-festival.com or call 02920 872087.

JULY 20: Birds of prey from the North Wales Bird Trust will be paying a flying visit to Greenwood Forest Park in Snowdonia for a medieval day. While you're there, try the crocodile maze, mini- tractors, treetop towers and pedalpowered "moon-karts", some of the park's new attractions for this year. Admission pounds 6.85 adults, pounds 5.75 children and family pass from pounds 22.50. For more information go to www.green woodforestpark.co.uk or call 01248 671493.

MARJORIE YUE

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