What’s on at the big house

Held in Southwick, Northamptonshire, on the second Sunday of October each year, this competition has taken place since 1965. These days thousands come to watch in the grounds of the Shuckburgh Arms, w

25-27 September Spa 6 Hours The endurance race that gives this event its name always serves as the finale, so get tickets for the Saturday if you want to see it. spasixhours.com 26-28 September Concor

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North & Scotland 1st The Country House Gathering, Saltmarshe Hall, Saltmarshe, Howden, East Yorkshire, DN14 7RX. littleenglishhouse.co.uk 2nd Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair, Clarke Foley

The 20th anniversary of Salon Privé, at Blenheim Palace and presented by Aviva Private Clients, was hailed by many as the finest yet. Winners included (right, from top) the Auriga Collection’s 1936 Me