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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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – The Gang’s Room
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – The Gang’s Room

[ May 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Peep into the secret hideaway of the Fergusons Gang, the anonymous benefactors to the National Trust who met at Shalford Mill. Their room is not usually open to the public.Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ May 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through the door.On Wednesdays between 1 and 4pm our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Each week there will be a different recipe. Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, [...]

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Wild Garlic Season
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Wild Garlic Season

[ May 1, 2013 11:00 am to May 5, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Pick some to take home and cook. Well have some recipes ready for you to take with you too. Enjoy our spectacular countryside. You can walk one of our three way marked walks, or just admire the views from our garden. Either way, with acres of wild garlic, the scene is truly wonderful.Newark Park, [...]

Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life

[ May 1, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Whose house is it? See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group ghosting.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , England
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Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Our volunteer will take you on a walk of discovery as you learn fascinating facts about what is living in the garden and surrounding woodland The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles long and is suitable for walkers of different abilities. Hills and stiles maybe encountered. Bring walking shoes, outdoor clothing and drinks.Emmetts Garden, [...]

Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – NGS Open Day at Trelissick
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – NGS Open Day at Trelissick

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] A chance to support the National Gardens Scheme with a visit to Trelissick Garden. A chance to support the National Garden Scheme with a visit to Trelissick Garden. Find out more with a guided tour by our Garden Team at 2.30pmTrelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – NGS Open Day at Trerice
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – NGS Open Day at Trerice

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Visit Trerice today and support the NGS open day scheme. Enjoy a special tour of the Garden at 11am.Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Pond dipping for grown-ups
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Pond dipping for grown-ups

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] (no kids allowed!) Bring your wellies to discover the hidden water life in Clumber Park. Relive magical childhood moments with a net and bucket.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?

[ May 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover something new about something old with our Conservation and Engagement team. Find out how we look after our objects and the story behind a different piece each week.Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition

[ May 1, 2013 1:00 pm to May 5, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Gift to the Nation. Our collection of contemporary photographs and images explores how and why Quebec House was saved for the nation.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Spring Cleaning the National Trust style
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Spring Cleaning the National Trust style

[ May 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Everyone needs a good cleanout! See conservation cleaning in action in the house. A different room or object will be cleaned or a cabinet will be opened and the contents made available for closer inspection. This is your chance to speak directly to the conservation staff involved in looking after this historic property.Oxburgh [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour

[ May 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Take a tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Tai Chi in a tranquil setting Experience the Chinese art of Tai Chi with instructor Derek Kent in the peaceful setting of an 18th century landscape garden. Suitable for beginners and experienced Tai Chi practioners alike.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Glorious garden tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Glorious garden tours

[ May 1, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join our gardener for a tour of Williams childhood playground and find out what is in bloom.Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Porthcothan to Watergate
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Porthcothan to Watergate

[ May 1, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Great South West Walk is being organised by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA). Were helping on the stretch between Porthcothan and Watergate, a distance of 6.8 miles. Join us and help to raise essential funds for the SWCP. With its 40th anniversary in 2013, the SWCPA is celebrating this milestone by organising [...]

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Heads Together an Exhibition by Trish Claridge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Heads Together an Exhibition by Trish Claridge

[ May 1, 2013 11:00 am to May 5, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and see this brillaint collection of close up portraits. Painted by local artist Trish Claridge, the exhibition of portraits showcases local residents, including the well loved and well known poets U. A. Fanthorpe and Rosie Bailey. Previously seen at Wotton Arts centre in 2009 this is an exciting chance to see the collection [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House and Collections Manager
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House and Collections Manager

[ May 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] House Learn more about the Bankes family with the House and Collections Manager.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – National Gardens Scheme Open Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – National Gardens Scheme Open Day

[ May 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great opportunity to support the National Gardens Scheme with a visit to Glendurgan Garden.Find out more about this lovely valley garden by joining a tour led by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable garden team at 11am.Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Dine out for 10
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Dine out for 10

[ May 1, 2013; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Have a two course meal in the Killerton Kitchen restaurant for 10. Enjoy a delicious midweek supper served in the Killerton Kitchen restaurant. Try a different home-cooked set menu every month made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.First Wednesday of every monthKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England – Early Morning Birdsong May
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England – Early Morning Birdsong May

[ May 1, 2013; 6:30 am to 7:30 am. ] A one hour guided walk listening to the magical early morning birdsong over Dunwich Heath followed by a hearty breakfast in the Coastguard Cottages Tearooms.Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ May 1, 2013 10:30 am to May 5, 2013 5:00 pm. ] 2012 was officially a new start and re-launch for Becky. Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway with an explosion of colour, many of the pieces will be based around Greenway and of the local area. Becky will be also joining the Greenway property as resident [...]

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Conservation Close Up, Ceramics and Glass
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Conservation Close Up, Ceramics and Glass

[ May 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] See some of our ceramics and stained glass close up and find out how we care for themSudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England
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Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Winkworths Wednesday Walk
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Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Winkworths Wednesday Walk

[ May 1, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Meet at the kiosk for a seasonal guided walk around the ArboretumWinkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition

[ May 1, 2013 12:00 pm to May 5, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Launching on International Womens Day this fascinating exhibition charts the significant contribution made by women during The Workhouses recent past. Testimonies of a former matron, nurse, seamstress, hairdresser and inmates provide an insight in to the changing nature of workhouse life.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Birds and breakfast
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Birds and breakfast

[ May 1, 2013; 8:00 am to 10:30 am. ] An early morning start to look and listen out for migrating birds on the scenic coastal hillsides at Birling Gap. Guided by an expert find out what species of birds are local or just visiting and finish with a hot drink and a breakfast buttie.Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Birling [...]

Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered

[ May 1, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] With a different subject every week these talks, tours, displays and discussions take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, each bite-sized event lasting 30 minutes. Talks and activities for curious minds. Every Wednesday between March and October you can join us to enjoy the little known and unusual aspects of Clandon Park.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ May 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group four times a month. Free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – National Gardens Scheme Open Day
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – National Gardens Scheme Open Day

[ May 1, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] A chance to support the National Gardens Scheme with a visit to Trelissick Gardens. Find out more with a guided tour with our garden team at 2.30pmTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=bc88fe7d-98ff-43f5-8506-294c624339edTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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