Fungi games
Wax caps, fairy wings and parasols are just some of the fancy fungi waiting to be discovered during a mushroom- spotting walk at Belsay Hall. Bring along a basket for juicy finds. October 1.10.30am-12.30pm. £6/£4. Belsay Hall, Belsay, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (01661 881636).
Boldly go
Trekkies can beam themselves up to a new exhibition exploring the science behind Star Trek. Divided into theme areas, Star Trek: Federation Science includes a Transporter Room where you can take a stroll on the moon courtesy of the Planet Walker. Until April 22 2001. Daily, 10am-6pm. £12/£5.75. The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 (0870 8704868).
And all that
William the Conqueror arrives at Pevensey Castle this weekend to prepare for his bloody confrontation with King Harold in the most famous battle in English history. Sat and Sun, noon-5pm. £3.50/£1.80. Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East Sussex (01323 762604).
Welsh wheels
Three small Welsh towns with bike rental shops have joined forces to promote cycling holidays in the surrounding countryside. Their new brochure encourages cyclists to explore the scenery around Llanwrtyd Wells, Builth Wells and Rhayader. Brochure line: 0800 273747.
Rock chic
Check out the Beatles' Sergeant Pepper suits and Madonna's Like a Virgin bustier at Rock Style: Music + Fashion + Attitude, the first major British exhibition celebrating the influence of musicians on fashion over the past 50 years. October 4 - January 14 2001. Open Mon, Tues & Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm; Wed 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. £7/£5. Barbican Art Gallery, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2 (020-7638 8891).
Big cheese
Visit three natural-born beauties. Cheddar the village; Cheddar Gorge (two million years of awesomeness); and Cox's Cave with the most staggering array of stalagmites and stalactites. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm. Caves and Gorge Explorer ticket £7.50/£4/family £20. Cheddar, Somerset (01934 742343).
Georgian makeover
Robert Adam's Culzean Castle is back to its best after a nine-year, £9 million restoration of the stonework and the fabric of 25 buildings in the country park. The newly-renovated Georgian kitchen gives a glimpse of life below stairs 200 years ago. Open till October 31, daily 10.30am-5.30pm. Combined ticket to Castle and Country Park £7/£5. Maybole, Ayrshire (01655-884455).
