Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
By: Robin | May 17, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment

Robin Nowacki combines culture and cuisine with football on a visit to Barcelona – the capital of the Catalonian region of Spain

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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013

[ May 25, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and climb the secret staircase to the rooftop walkway. Spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham. Open weekends and bank holidays, 30 March – 29 September. Tours last approx. 20 mins. Last entry 4.40pm.Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ May 25, 2013 12:00 pm to May 26, 2013 4:00 pm. ] You can carry on ticking things off your list without our help on the weekends! Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. [...]

Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:50 pm | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition

[ May 25, 2013 11:00 am to May 30, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Up-cycled textiles in a Georgian garden The garden that inspired Wordsworth continues to be a source of creativity. We are delighted to host an exhibition by Maryport textile artist Dianne Standen. Taking her themes from the natural forms and colours of the Lake District and Solway coast landscape, she has fashioned a unique installation [...]

Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun

[ May 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] A free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards. A timed fun run offering an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. For full details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/sheringham Sheringham Park, [...]

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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk

[ May 25, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site with a guide and discover hidden histories, ancient mysteries, and downland wildlife. Welcome in the spring with an afternoon walk up on the downs with the ancient archaeology and varied wildlife of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. On this three mile walk with views of the stone circle, [...]

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past

[ May 25, 2013 11:00 am to May 26, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join our costumed interpreters in the Servants Quarters to discover more about life below stairs. Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ May 25, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] An enchanting half hour of storytelling which will keep your little ones – and you – enthralled. Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park

[ May 25, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. 5 per lesson and free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees

[ May 25, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Weather permitting. Ever wondered what goes on in a bee hive, interested in having a look? If so, then accompany the ranger and help inspect the beehives here in Kingston Lacy car park. All safety kit provided.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ May 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Every Saturday of the year 9.00am start. A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry. Every Saturday throughout the yearKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Monk-y Business
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:14 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Monk-y Business

[ May 25, 2013 11:00 am to May 26, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Pick up a trail and step into the role of laybrother, choir monk or abbot to discover what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey.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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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking  in the Park

[ May 25, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography at Ilam Park

[ May 25, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A practical workshop in The National Trust Learning Centre designed to build photographic skills and knowledge of digital photography in a stunning area of the Peak District.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ May 25, 2013 12:00 pm to May 26, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Looking for something to do for free, at your own pace this weekend? Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need [...]

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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ May 25, 2013 12:00 pm to May 26, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ May 25, 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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Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ May 25, 2013 11:00 am to May 26, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
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Laughton Showground, East Sussex, England – CUCKOO SPRING FAYRE
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Laughton Showground, East Sussex, England – CUCKOO SPRING FAYRE

[ May 25, 2013 9:00 am to May 27, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Celebrating Britains transport heritage and countryside traditions with displays of models, crafts, memorabilia, engines and farm machinery.Laughton Showground, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.heritagefield.co.uk/Laughton Showground, East Sussex, England
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Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England – SELWOOD STEAM & VINTAGE VEHICLES PRESERVATION SOCIETY RALLY
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England – SELWOOD STEAM & VINTAGE VEHICLES  PRESERVATION SOCIETY RALLY

[ May 25, 2013 9:00 am to May 27, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A good selection of vintage engines and other vehicles and some entertainment for adults and kids.Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.selwoodvintage.co.uk/Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ May 25, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ May 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt

[ May 25, 2013; 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Travel back 100 million years with fossil hunter Roy Shepherd to the Late Cretaceous Epoch, a time when predatory ammonites patrolled the warm seas that covered the area. The fossil hunt begins with an introduction to the local geology and demonstration of the fossils we might encounter, followed by a two hour hunt for fossils [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ May 25, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Southend Seafront, Essex, England – Southend Air Festival
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Southend Seafront, Essex, England – Southend Air Festival

[ May 25, 2013 9:00 am to May 26, 2013 6:00 pm. ] The first of the big seaside airshows takes place at Southend. Note this year on Saturday and Sunday!Southend Seafront, Essex, Englandhttp://www.southendairshow.com/Southend Seafront, Essex, England
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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Shropshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Shropshire County Show

[ May 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.shropshirecountyshow.com/Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Heathfield, East Sussex, England – Heathfield Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Heathfield, East Sussex, England – Heathfield Show

[ May 25, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Heathfield, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.heathfieldshow.org/Heathfield, East Sussex, England
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REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England – Hertfordshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England – Hertfordshire County Show

[ May 25, 2013 9:00 am to May 26, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, Englandhttp://www.hertsshow.com/REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England
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REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England – Hertfordshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England – Hertfordshire County Show

[ May 25, 2013 8:30 am to May 26, 2013 5:30 pm. ] Please see http://www.hertsshow.com/ for more details.REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, Englandhttp://www.hertsshow.com/REDBOURN, Hertfordshire, England
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