Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013

[ May 27, 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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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ May 27, 2013 12:00 pm to May 28, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
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Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Marathon – fun training runs
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Marathon – fun training runs

[ May 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Taking part in the North Devon marathon, or do you just love a good run in the great outdoors? Join us on our fun training runs, a great way to get together as a group and enjoy the fantastic coastal scenery whilst getting fit. Varied terrain including beach and dunes. Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, [...]

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England – Orienteering Challenge Trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England – Orienteering Challenge Trail

[ May 27, 2013 11:00 am to May 31, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Come and have a go at our new orienteering trail at Carding Mill Valley, win a prize at the end and see if you can set the fastest time for the day.Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic

[ May 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Pony rides for children. A 3-5 minute ride suitable for 2-11 year old children.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. [...]

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Souter Seashore Safari
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Souter Seashore Safari

[ May 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Search the rockpools along Souters rocky shore.Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out [...]

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Have A Go Archery
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Have A Go Archery

[ May 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Think youre the next Robin Hood? Exciting, safe archery classes for ages six and above with HandH Archery. 2 for 6 arrows.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you [...]

Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Have-a-go Archery
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Have-a-go Archery

[ May 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Try your hand at archery on the green court with one of our local archery clubs.Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Costume Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Costume Day

[ May 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and try on one of our Tudor Costumes made by our Costume Group Maybe youd like to admire the handiwork and craft put into creating our Tudor style costumes? Or you could actually dress up as Lord and Lady of the manor. Our regular costume days are fun and inspirational for people [...]

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

[ May 27, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 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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Guildford, Surrey, England – Surrey County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Guildford, Surrey, England – Surrey County Show

[ May 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.surreycountyshow.co.uk/Guildford, Surrey, England
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Bywell, Northumberland, England – Northumberland County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Bywell, Northumberland, England – Northumberland County Show

[ May 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Bywell, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.northcountyshow.co.uk/Bywell, Northumberland, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found [...]

Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England – Duncombe Park Country Fair
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England – Duncombe Park Country Fair

[ May 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://dpcountryfair.co.uk/Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England
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Great Harwood, Lancashire, England – Great Harwood Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Great Harwood, Lancashire, England – Great Harwood Show

[ May 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Great Harwood, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.greatharwoodshow.co.uk/Great Harwood, Lancashire, England
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National Musuem of Scotland, Edinburgh – Fascinating Mummies Last chance to see!
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:35 am | No Comment
National Musuem of Scotland, Edinburgh – Fascinating Mummies  Last chance to see!

[ May 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Fascinating Mummies explores the complex rituals surrounding death and afterlife in Ancient Egypt. This unique exhibition will feature treasures from the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, world famous for its Egyptology collections. Members free, adults 9, concessions 7.50, child 5-15 years 6, 0-4 years free, family (2 adults and 2 children) 26 Book tickets [...]

National Musuem of Flight, East Lothian – World Wars Experience
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
National Musuem of Flight, East Lothian – World Wars Experience

[ May 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The two World Wars come to life with our living history presenters and their military vehicles. Watch live battles and explore life on the front line in our military encampments. Learn how to get by in times of austerity in our make-do-and-mend workshops then dress up and pose for your own wartime portrait.National Musuem of [...]

Cley Hill, Warminster – Butterfly and Wildflower Walk
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Cley Hill, Warminster – Butterfly and Wildflower Walk

[ May 27, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Explore this wildflower rich haven for butterflies on a Ranger led walk. More Information: Ben Cooke, 07792 034532, ben.cooke@nationaltrust.org.ukCley Hill, Warminsterhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCley Hill, Warminster
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are [...]

New Forest Northern Commons – Walk with us
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
New Forest Northern Commons – Walk with us

[ May 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us on an introduction to the New Forest northern commons.Take in approximately 15 miles of inspiring New Forest landscapes on a walk led by our rangers. Pause and enjoy the scenery over a well deserved lunch laid on by the National Trust, offering locally sourced produce.New Forest Northern Commonshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukNew Forest Northern Commons
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Gunwalloe Beach Day
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Gunwalloe Beach Day

[ May 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] oin us for a day on the beach as we celebrate the wonderful marine wildlife at Gunwalloe. More Information: Laura Bailey, 01326 554715, Laura.Bailey@nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions

[ May 27, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday morning live music sessions on the village green of St Michaels Mount. From mid-May onwards, St Michaels Mount plays host to an eclectic mix of local talent from brass and concert bands, to male voice choirs and quartets, traditional Cornish dance and local morris dancers.St Michaels Mount, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Michaels Mount, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ May 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Greenway, Devon – Fairy Day
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Greenway, Devon – Fairy Day

[ May 27, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for another of our hugely popular Fairy Days at Greenway! Queen Camellia is having a birthday party and Fairy Magnolia has made a cake, but its gone missing and she doesnt have enough time to make another one…can you help? More Information: Belinda Smith, 01803 842382, greenway@nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devon
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Saltram, Plymouth – Spring Craft Fair
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Spring Craft Fair

[ May 27, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and browse our annual Spring Craft Fair, with a wide range of local arts and crafts for sale in the Stables. Admission includes entry to the garden and Chapel Gallery, and also applies to National Trust members. 1.50pp, under 16s free. More Information: The Chapel Gallery, 01752 347852, shirley.margison@nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram, Plymouthhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram, Plymouth
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Corfe Castle, Dorset – Capture the Castle
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Dorset – Capture the Castle

[ May 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Unleash your creative side this May. Draw, paint, photograph or sculpt the castle and enter our art competition. Come and enjoy the celebrations at Corfe Castle with the opening event for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2012.Corfe Castle, Dorsethttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCorfe Castle, Dorset
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Trerice, Cornwall – Lute On Sundays
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trerice, Cornwall – Lute On Sundays

[ May 27, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Listen to the relaxing period sound of the lute drifting through the house as lutenist Brian Wright plays in the Elizabethan Great Chamber. Selected Sundays only from March to October 2.00pm-4pm More Information: Trerice, 01637 875404, beth.nicholls@nationaltrust.org.ukTrerice, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrerice, Cornwall
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Buckland Abbey, Devon – Jaguar Day
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Buckland Abbey, Devon – Jaguar Day

[ May 27, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] A treat for all car lovers! Admire a large range of Jaguars, meet the owners and enjoy a delicious barbecue. More Information: Buckland Abbey, 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.ukBuckland Abbey, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBuckland Abbey, Devon
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West Bay, Salt House – 26 and 7 Bones
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
West Bay, Salt House – 26 and 7 Bones

[ May 27, 2012; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Our hands and feet (27 and 26 bones respectively) are our primary points of contact with the world. With this in mind, Sue Palmer and Sally Watkins are investigating how a range of people, working along the Jurassic seaboard, use their hands and/or feet to engage or connect with their immediate surroundings and the broader [...]

Inverness Comedy Festival
By: The Editor | May 3, 2012 – 8:04 am | No Comment
Inverness Comedy Festival

[ May 27, 2012 to May 28, 2012. ]
Eden Court Theatre, Bught Park and Hootanannys all in Inverness.
some events start as early as 11am and one as late as 22.30 so check the website for times