Public booking for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (May 3-7) (above) opens today (January 11), with admission prices starting at £5 for Thursday, May 3, when the shops will be open during the Grassroots Championship for novice riders and the first horse inspection. The competition proper starts on Friday, with cross-country on Sunday and the showjumping finale on Monday. To book, telephone 01454 218375 or visit www.badminton-horse.co.uk.
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 picturesPlus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courtsFrom Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
