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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ June 11, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ June 11, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours

[ June 11, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, 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 [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 11, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK [...]

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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride

[ June 11, 2013; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join our Gentlemans evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 [...]

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ June 11, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, 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 can use to find [...]

Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk

[ June 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks of the 6 mile Bath Skyline; the most downloaded walk in the National Trust. Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ June 11, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides

[ June 11, 2013; 6:30 pm; ] Join our Ladies evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park inconjunction with British CyclingClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 [...]

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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour

[ June 11, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] House Spend an afternoon in the company of Kingston Lacys very own resident expert on paintings.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 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 [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: India v West Indies
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:54 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: India v West Indies

[ June 11, 2013; ]
The Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS

Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ June 11, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPolesden Lacey, 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 can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits [...]

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

[ June 11, 2013; 11:45 am to 2:45 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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Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – The Edible Garden
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – The Edible Garden

[ June 11, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Join our garden team and be surprised at what plants are delicious and safe to eat.Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd/things-to-see-and-do/events/#iframeEventsPlas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
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 [...]

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Brentwood, Essex – The Weald Show 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 6:00 pm | No Comment
Brentwood, Essex – The Weald Show 2011

[ June 11, 2011 10:00 am to June 12, 2011 5:00 pm. ] The popular Weald Show returns to Brentwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June for a weekend of family fun and entertainment.Visitors to Weald Country Park will be able to enjoy free entry to the show, which will feature ring displays, fine food, exhibitions, classic cars and exclusive shopping. The more adventurous will [...]

Ottery St Mary – Ottery St Mary Pixie Day
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Ottery St Mary – Ottery St Mary Pixie Day

[ June 11, 2011; 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] In the strange world of the past the town of Ottery St Mary was much troubled by Pixies who did not live at all harmoniously with the early human settlers in the area. The town was finally rid of this menace on midsummers day 1454. Every year this is commemorated by Pixie Day which [...]

Devon – Endurancelife Wild Swim Series
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Devon – Endurancelife Wild Swim Series

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The South West of England is quite rightly world famous for the beauty of its coastal landscapes, and many would argue, that the jewels in that crown, are the spectacular estuaries that connect our rivers to the seas. The Endurancelife Wild Swim Series is designed to show case the very best of these celebrated places [...]

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria – Grange-over-Sands Edwardian Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria – Grange-over-Sands Edwardian Festival

[ June 11, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This celebration of Grange over Sands Edwardian heritage features jazz bands, morris and clog dancers, magicians, Punch & Judy, strolling players and more. For more information contact the Edwardian Festival Committee on 015395 35453/32265 or email: mab@grange-now.co.uk.Grange-over-Sands, Cumbriahttp://grange-now.co.uk/Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Buckfastleigh, Devon – South Devon Railway 1950s and 1960s Weekend
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Buckfastleigh, Devon – South Devon Railway 1950s and 1960s Weekend

[ June 11, 2011 9:00 am to June 12, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Running all day, a mixture of steam and diesel trains associated with rural Devon in the 50s and swinging 60s. Buckfastleigh, Devonhttp://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/eventsBuckfastleigh, Devon

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Wealden Times Midsummer Fair 2011
By: The Editor | June 3, 2011 – 7:44 am | No Comment
Wealden Times Midsummer Fair 2011

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
Brickhouse Farm, High Halden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HU
Advance Booked: £6.50 Gate: £7.50: Children: Under 5s: free. 5-12s: £3.50 (Advance booking ends 3rd June)
On Saturday it is open from 10am-5pm

Escape in the Park
By: The Editor | June 1, 2011 – 5:30 am | No Comment
Escape in the Park

[ June 11, 2011; 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
Singleton Park, Swansea

Ashtead Village Day
By: The Editor | May 29, 2011 – 10:21 am | No Comment
Ashtead Village Day

[ June 11, 2011; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Barnett Wood Lane Recreation Ground, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2BZ

Wadebridge, Cornwall – Royal Cornwall Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Wadebridge, Cornwall – Royal Cornwall Show

[ June 11, 2011; 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. ] What more could you want for spectacular, unusual and large-scale entertainment??In June in the main ring at Wadebridge you can see the Bolddog Lings Motocross Display Team twisting and turning in the air.?Then, back on the ground, there is a first for the Royal Cornwall camel polo!?Josephs Amazing Camels are bringing their brand new [...]

Throckmorton, Worcs – Throckmorton Air Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Throckmorton, Worcs – Throckmorton Air Show

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Come along for a fantastic day out and be part of the UKs premier Emergency and Armed Services fun day in aid of Help for Heroes. Last year, the event attracted 15,000 visitors and was a great day out for all the families who attended.Throckmorton, Worcshttp://www.throckmortonairshow.webs.com/Throckmorton, Worcs

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Swansea – Escape into the Park
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Swansea – Escape into the Park

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Dance music festival held at Singleton Park, Swansea.Swanseahttp://www.escapefestival.com/Swansea

Kirklees, West Yorkshire – Honley Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Kirklees, West Yorkshire – Honley Show

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Honley Show. Honley Show is one of the most prestigious, best attended and well respected rural shows in the country. Now in its 78th year, the Shows Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the regions best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, [...]

Hucknall, Notts – Merlin Pageant
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Hucknall, Notts – Merlin Pageant

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Merlin PageantHucknall, Nottshttp://www.merlinflyingclub.co.uk/pageant.htmlHucknall, Notts

Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co Armagh – Armagh Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:36 pm | No Comment
Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co Armagh – Armagh Show

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Armagh Show. Armagh County Agricultural Show is one of the longest established one-day agricultural shows in Ireland and has been running in the Armagh area since 1829. The Show is held on the second Saturday in June each year in the beautiful surroundings [...]