The English seaside
By: Kaye | May 23, 2013 – 6:08 am | No Comment

Photographer Peter Williams celebrates the peculiar eccentricities and quintessential charms – from helter-skelters to lighthouses, pirates, palmists and Punch and Judy – of this cherished and rapidly changing English landscape

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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk the Beauty of Bodnant
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk the Beauty of Bodnant

[ October 2, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Walk the Beauty of Bodnant, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP. Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales

Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman

[ October 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Our washerwoman will lead you around the castle and take you into the town.Conwy Castle, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
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RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Optics Demonstration
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Optics Demonstration

[ October 2, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just enjoy watching the bird on your birdtable, this day is devoted to helping you choose the right pair of binoculars or telescope. There will be an extensive range to try out with expert advice on hand. No booking

Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales – Love2Walk Festival
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Bridgend, Bridgend County, Wales – Love2Walk Festival

[ October 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Love2Walk is no ordinary festival, it includes quirky walks such as ghostly encounters, bat detecting and meeting the cows on a dairy farm! Or why not learn more about Bridgends heritage and history with the archaeology walk?SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER1) Worl

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Doncaster – The Antiques Fair
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Doncaster – The Antiques Fair

[ October 2, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Up to 380 stalls. There is always something for everyone to enjoy at each fair – whether it be for investing, collecting or just for the sheer enjoyment of buying something that can not be purchased at the usual high street stores. Doncasterhttp://www.dualco.co.uk/Doncaster

Bristol – Tyntesfield Farmers Market
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Tyntesfield Farmers Market

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Tyntesfield Estate Come along and stroll around, perhaps pick up some luscious seasonal food or just soak up the atmosphere! Free entry to all.Bristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol

Kent – Keepers Nursery open day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Kent – Keepers Nursery open day

[ October 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] With over 750 varieties this is one of the largest private collections of fruit trees in the UK. You will be able to sample the fruit and get advice on fruit trees to buy.Kenthttp://www.keepers-nursery.co.uk/appleday.aspxKent

Machynlleth: Apple Harvest Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2011 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Machynlleth: Apple Harvest Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ]
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ,
normal entry prices apply; remember if you come by train there is a 50% discount

Norfolk – Norwich Wine Festival
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:28 pm | No Comment
Norfolk – Norwich Wine Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Throughout September, bars and restaurants across the Norwich area will be showcasing delicious wines for you to enjoy. Whether you are a connoisseur or would just like to try something different – the Norwich Wine Festival is about enjoying good wine in the Citys most wine-savvy venues.Norfolkhttp://www.visitnorfolk.co.ukNorfolk

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Norfolk – Norfolk Food Festival
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:28 pm | No Comment
Norfolk – Norfolk Food Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Highlights of the annual festival which is becoming larger every year include: A Moveable Feast when more than 600 diners will enjoy a three course dinner at three different restaurants across the city of Norwich; a major food debate at the John Innes Centre to tackle the key issues for farming, food production and for [...]

Cleveland – Seals at Greatham Creek
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Cleveland – Seals at Greatham Creek

[ October 2, 2011; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Price: Free for everyoneLet them introduce you to the adorable seals at Greatham Creek – theyll be frolicking in the water or sunbathing on the mud.Rhian and her team of volunteers will be at the seal viewpoint to show you all the seals antics from Wednesday to Sunday every week until the end of October.Clevelandhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-286207Cleveland

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, Notts. – Sherwood through the ages
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve,  Edwinstowe, Notts. – Sherwood through the ages

[ October 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Follow the time trail around the Major Oak pathway and meet some the people who have lived in or helped to shape the history of this famous forest from ancient times to the modern era. Includes displays of archery, medieval combat, Civil War musket firing, and modern day conservation activities. Free admission, modest car [...]

Cheshire – The Importance of Water
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – The Importance of Water

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Water has been important in the development of Congleton as both a means of transport and an industrial resource for the tanning and textile trades.Congleton MuseumMarket StreetCongletonCheshireCW12 1ETTel:01260 276360Email:info@congletonmuseum.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Views from the Walls
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Views from the Walls

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This exhibition takes you on a tour around the walls and all the sites along the route.Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033CheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Cycletta
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Cycletta

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QNTel: (0) 20 7348 3436Email: cycletta@raceahead.co.uk

Cheshire – Mansion Exhibition: Grand Designs & Small Details
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Mansion Exhibition: Grand Designs & Small Details

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] From the 1750s the Egerton family re-developed their home at Tatton Park, employing architects Samuel and Lewis William Wyatt to build them a Neo-Classical Mansion in the heart of Cheshire.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Nantwich Words and Music Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Nantwich Words and Music Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 4th Nantwich Words and Music Festival runs from 5th – 9th October.Live music, poetry, literature and theatre from a range of internationally acclaimed artists.Full line-up to be announced soon.Various venues across NantwichNantwichCheshireCW5 5DGEmail:info@wordsandmusicfestival.comCheshireCheshire

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts

[ October 2, 2011; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Relax and enjoy a roast beside the seaside at Knoll Beach Cafe.Studland Beach and Nature Reservehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

Old Warden, Beds – Autumn Airshow
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Autumn Airshow

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Autumn Airshow – Air Display content will be posted on the event website nearer the time.Prior to the display, visitors have the opportunity to take to the air in a real vintage aircraft – choose from a Tiger Moth flight, or sightseeing trip in a 1930s Dragon Rapide airliner, and at some of the shows [...]

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Bath – Bath Festival of Childrens Literature
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Bath – Bath Festival of Childrens Literature

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Daily Telegraph Bath Festival of Childrens Literature is the UKs largest dedicated festival celebrating childrens books and reading. There are over 90 ticketed events taking place in several historic and modern city centre venues in Bath aimed at children, teenagers and their families. The Festival hopes to entertain and inspire all of its young [...]

Appledore, North Devon – Appledore Book Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:28 pm | No Comment
Appledore, North Devon – Appledore Book Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The 2011 Festival is now being organised. Some great names are already being lined up to appear.?The Festival will run from Sat 24th Sept to Sun 2nd Oct 2011.?Tickets will go on sale in June, when the brochure is launched.Appledore, North Devonhttp://appledorebookfestival.co.uk/Appledore, North Devon

Henley-on-Thames – Henley Literature Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Henley-on-Thames – Henley Literature Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For five days in early autumn Londons leading literary lights gather in this pretty riverside town for 100 literary events. Venues range from the Town Hall and Kenton theatre to the Phyllis Court Club and River and Rowing Museum.Henley-on-Thameshttp://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/Henley-on-Thames

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland – Wigtown Book Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland – Wigtown Book Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] How to be happy. What whiskies to drink. How to be wrong. And how to write. How to be green. And to have green fingers. Who came before us. Where be monsters and why love hurts. Why the financial world stopped turning. How to juggle (and not just financially). How to be a pilgrim, an [...]

Bath – Bath Festival of Childrens Literature
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Bath – Bath Festival of Childrens Literature

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Daily Telegraph Bath Festival of Childrens Literature is the UKs largest dedicated festival celebrating childrens books and reading. There are over 90 ticketed events taking place in several historic and modern city centre venues in Bath aimed at children, teenagers and their families. The Festival hopes to entertain and inspire all of its young [...]

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Appledore, North Devon – Appledore Book Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Appledore, North Devon – Appledore Book Festival

[ October 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 Festival is now being organised. Some great names are already being lined up to appear.?The Festival will run from Sat 24th Sept to Sun 2nd Oct 2011.?Tickets will go on sale in June, when the brochure is launched.Appledore, North Devonhttp://appledorebookfestival.co.uk/Appledore, North Devon

NCO with Jennifer Pike, Violin
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
NCO with Jennifer Pike, Violin

[ October 2, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] NCO with Jennifer Pike, Violin. Weber, Preciosa Overture.Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto.Sibelius, Swan of TuonelaHaydn, Symphony No. 101, The Clock.7.30pm. 0161 247 2220. www.ncorch.co.uk,Web: www.ncorch.co.ukPrices: 1x at £13.00,

Apple Day
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Apple Day

[ October 2, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy the traditional activities of the apple harvest. Taste over a dozen varieties of locally grown apples, help to make juice using our traditional wooden apple press or take part in the ‘Longest Apple Peel’ competition by using our mechanical peeler to remove a continuous piece of peel from an apple.,

Pot-up a Present for Christmas
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Pot-up a Present for Christmas

[ October 2, 2010 9:00 am to October 3, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Create your own potted display of scented hyacinth or narcissi, complete with ribbon and gift tag. Materials provided; £5 a pot.,Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk