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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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 25, 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 25, 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 [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Poem Open Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Poem Open Day

[ June 25, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Dont miss this once-a-month opportunity to see inside the Poem. Perched on a steep bank overlooking the mill pond, this beautiful building was built by Henry Davis Pochin as a last resting place for his family. Today youll be able to go inside to see the impressive interior with its marble columns [...]

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

[ June 25, 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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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – City to garden walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – City to garden walk

[ June 25, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks from Bath city centre, through Widcombe and up to Prior Park Landscape Garden. The walk takes in local history and fantastic views. Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

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 25, 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 [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ June 25, 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Inverewe Garden & Estate, Poolewe, Inverness, Scotland – Seal Search
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Inverewe Garden & Estate, Poolewe, Inverness, Scotland – Seal Search

[ June 25, 2012; 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Venture out onto the Inverewe Estate to look for wildlife and find the seal colony.Part of the Gairloch Wildlife Festival. This is a strenuous hill walk over rough terrain to view the seals at one of their remote and quiet basking points. Inverewe Garden & Estate, Poolewe, Inverness, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Inverewe-Garden-Estate/Seal-Search/Inverewe Garden & Estate, Poolewe, Inverness, Scotland
There [...]

Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Josie Russell Exhibit
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Josie Russell Exhibit

[ June 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Since her first exhibit in 2009, Josie Russells work has become increasingly popular and highly sought after.Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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 [...]

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Royal Windsor Duck Race
By: The Editor | March 20, 2012 – 10:26 pm | No Comment
Royal Windsor Duck Race

[ June 25, 2012; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Barry Avenue, Alexandra Gradens, Windsor, Berkshire
Organised by The Rotary Club of Windsor and Eton
see website for more details

Cheshire – Demonstrations of Old Crafts at the Anson Engine Museum
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Demonstrations of Old Crafts at the Anson Engine Museum

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Anson Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1TDTel: 01625 874 426Email:enquiry@enginemuseum.org

Totnes, Devon – Woodlands Wilder than Wild Day
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
Totnes, Devon – Woodlands Wilder than Wild Day

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Go Green at Woodlands Wilder than Wild Day on Saturday 25th June. Join in the hunts, trails & quizzes on the Devon Wildlife Trusts Road Show. Examine animal skulls, pull an owl pellet apart and other wild pursuits with the Barn Owl Trust.Enjoy this special day in the Woodlands wildlife & conservation calendar. [...]

Totnes, Devon – Home Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
Totnes, Devon – Home Festival

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Home is a two-day festival focusing on acoustic music, voices and song from around the world. HOME features unplugged sets from a wide range of outstanding international artists including Suzanne Vega, Tamikrest and Seckou Keita as well as family activities, food and drink, craft stalls & workshops.Totnes, Devonhttp://www.dartington.org/homeTotnes, Devon

Weybridge, Surrey – E50 -Jaguar E-Type 50th Anniversary at Brooklands Museum
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Weybridge, Surrey – E50 -Jaguar E-Type 50th Anniversary at Brooklands Museum

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Paddock display organised by the Surrey Region of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club – all E-Types welcome!Contact: Brooklands Museum events@brooklandsmuseum.com 01932 857381Weybridge, Surreyhttp://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/index.php?/events/details/e50-jaguar-e-type-50th-anniversary/Weybridge, Surrey

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Nantwich – The 32nd World Worm Charming Championships
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Nantwich – The 32nd World Worm Charming Championships

[ June 25, 2011; 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QQTry your hand at the elusive art of worm charming – believe it or not, musical instruments are optional… The goal is to charm the most worms from your allotted plot in 30 minutes, for the honour of taking home the Golden Rampant Worm trophy. The record [...]

Laurencekirk, Scotland – DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:39 pm | No Comment
Laurencekirk, Scotland – DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Usual Events: Open & Local Heavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands. Laurencekirk, Scotlandhttp://www.drumtochtyhighlandgames.com/Laurencekirk, Scotland

Lanhydrock – Food Tasting
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock – Food Tasting

[ June 25, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Sample some locally produced treats in the gift shop on the last weekend of the month. Telephone for details of whats on offer.Lanhydrockhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Lanhydrock

Ceres, Fife – CERES HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:32 pm | No Comment
Ceres, Fife – CERES HIGHLAND GAMES

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Usual Events: Heavyweight Events, Track & Field, Scottish Backhold Wrestling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Local Races, Fun Fair, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etcCeres, Fifehttp://www.ceresgames.co.uk/Ceres, Fife

Castlefield, Manchester – Future Perfect Manchester
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:32 pm | No Comment
Castlefield, Manchester – Future Perfect Manchester

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Music and comedy fundraiser held in Castlefield, Manchester.Castlefield, Manchesterhttp://www.futureperfectmanchester.co.uk/Castlefield, Manchester

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Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours

[ June 25, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join a member of the team to see behind the scenes, in the roof and down the tunnel! Booking advisedBuckland Abbeyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Buckland Abbey

Castlefield, Manchester – Future Perfect Manchester
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Castlefield, Manchester – Future Perfect Manchester

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Music and comedy fundraiser held in Castlefield, Manchester.Castlefield, Manchesterhttp://www.futureperfectmanchester.co.uk/Castlefield, Manchester

Nantwich – The 32nd World Worm Charming Championships
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Nantwich – The 32nd World Worm Charming Championships

[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QQTry your hand at the elusive art of worm charming – believe it or not, musical instruments are optional… The goal is to charm the most worms from your allotted plot in 30 minutes, for the honour of taking home the Golden Rampant Worm trophy. The record [...]

Armed Forces Day
By: The Editor | April 14, 2011 – 12:24 pm | No Comment
Armed Forces Day

[ June 25, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] no website available yet, free
Seafront Greens, Littlehampton

10th Annual Herefordshire Walking Festival
By: The Editor | April 14, 2011 – 10:10 am | No Comment
10th Annual Herefordshire Walking Festival

[ June 25, 2011 to June 26, 2011. ]
start from Discover Herefordshire Centre, 1 King Street, Hereford,
60 guided walks over 10 days
see website for times and individual walks

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Year of Sense & Sensibility Event
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Year of Sense & Sensibility Event

[ June 25, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Music of Sense & Sensibility- Christian Matjias_ Music recitalChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshirewww.jane-austens-house-museum.org.ukChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshire

Stratford Ghost Cruise
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Stratford Ghost Cruise

[ June 25, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] n entertaining evening cruise on the beautiful River Avon with ghost stories, magic and mind-reading with the Man in Black or Vincent – professional magical entertainers and members of Equity. Stratford Ghost Cruise is a unique experience in Stratford upon Avon. The gently flowing River Avon with its abundance of wildlife provides a [...]

Beaminster Festival of Music and The Arts
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:47 pm | No Comment
Beaminster Festival of Music and The Arts

[ June 25, 2010 to July 4, 2010. ] Beaminster Festival of Music and The Arts www.beamfest.org.uk

Celebration Concert
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
Celebration Concert

[ June 25, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Station Road, BiggleswadeConcert by the Peregrine Recorder Orchestra in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. Music by Sullivan, Mozart, Alford, etcTickets £8 Concessions £6Peregrine Recorder Orchestra01767 627665 (or tickets at the door)