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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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Upstairs, Downstairs Tour
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Upstairs, Downstairs Tour

[ June 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Discover more about Sudbury Hall and explore the areas usually off limits in the basements and the attics and imagine how the Hall worked as a family homeSudbury 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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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ June 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for a nature walk around our magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or one of our wildlife volunteers. Meet the group in the stableyard.Basildon Park, Berkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBasildon Park, Berkshire, England
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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

[ June 7, 2013; 12:00 pm to 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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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ June 7, 2013 11:00 am to June 11, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam

[ June 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks to take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park and in the surround area in the Peak District. Find out more about the history and local points on interest. The walk will last for approximately 2 – 2.5 hour.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, [...]

Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ June 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks around Ilam Park The walk will last for approximately 1 hour, Take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park in the Peak Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop

[ June 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The new Archive and Reading room at Windmill Hill is a new space to enjoy contemporary art. A unique opportunity to view the inside of this magnificent building, designed by Stephen Marshall architects. The archive is ten minutes from the Manor by car or you can reach it on foot.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, [...]

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes Tours

[ June 7, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Once a month, you can join the Waddesdon guides to learn about life at the Manor, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run. Explore rooms where the servants lived and worked and find out how we use these areas of the House today.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, [...]

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club

[ June 7, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Join us on the first Friday of every month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoying a delicious two course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. The classic tunes and elegant performance is in perfect keeping with the Art Deco elegance of Coleton Fishacre, where the Jazz era is still swinging!Coleton [...]

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ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v Pakistan
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:52 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v Pakistan

[ June 7, 2013; ]
The Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS

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

[ June 7, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:30 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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Keswick, Allerdale , England – Keswick Beer Festival
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Keswick, Allerdale , England – Keswick Beer Festival

[ June 7, 2013 9:00 am to June 8, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Over 250 barrels of beer, lager and cider were available to sample & Endless sausage baguettes, beef burgers, pork rolls and chicken curries.Keswick, Allerdale , Englandhttp://guestaurant.com/keswick-beer-festival/Keswick, Allerdale , England
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Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Children’s watercolour workshop
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Children’s watercolour workshop

[ June 7, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join Mariusz Kaldowski to learn the art of watercolour. A watercolour workshop, run in the garden of Ightham Mote with all materials provided. This is a great opportunity for children over 9 years old to learn about painting with watercolour and the different techniques that are used.More Information: Ightham Mote Property Office, 01732 810378 ext [...]

Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire, England – Little Imps Picnic
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire, England – Little Imps Picnic

[ June 7, 2012; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Fun for Under 5s in the grounds of the Moorland Discovery Centre. Play sensory games and join in some summer time craft activities.More Information: Lucy Chadburn, 01433 670368, PeakDistrict@nationaltrust.org.ukLongshaw Estate, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukLongshaw Estate, Derbyshire, England
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Crathes Castle, Banchory, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Croquet for beginners….
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Croquet for beginners….

[ June 7, 2012; 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] For those who are new to the game or just wanting have a shot – join the croquet club at Crathes.Crathes Castle, Banchory, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Crathes-Castle-Garden-Estate/Croquet-for-beginners/Crathes Castle, Banchory, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Crofting & Coastline Walk
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Crofting & Coastline Walk

[ June 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Experience the unique crofting landscape and associated animals and plants of the west Highlands & Islands in the company of the Trust ranger. The coastal walk traverses the crofting townships of Duirinish, Drumbuie and Port an Eorna (Barleyport) where you will see spectacular sea views, traditional crofting, species-rich meadows, vibrant bird song and possibly spot [...]

Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Ayrshire & Arran, Scotland – Pondemonium
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Ayrshire & Arran, Scotland – Pondemonium

[ June 7, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] From dragonfly nymphs to great diving beetles, discover more about what lurks beneath the pond.Join us for a pond dip to find out what creatures lurk beneath the water. Discover the top predators of the pond from the great diving beetle larvae to dragonfly nymphs. Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Ayrshire & Arran, [...]

Newhailes, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Nature Nippers
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Newhailes, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Nature Nippers

[ June 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Nature Nippers have become very popular for under 5s and their parents to discover the natural world.Newhailes, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Newhailes, Musselburgh/Nature-Nippers/Newhailes, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Beaumaris – Beaumaris Festival
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Beaumaris – Beaumaris Festival

[ June 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Festival covers classical music / jazz / talks / theatrical events / poetry readings / art exhibitions and competitions.Beaumarishttp://www.beaumarisfestival.com/Beaumaris
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Chirk Castle, Wrexham – Knights & Princesses Day
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Chirk Castle, Wrexham – Knights & Princesses Day

[ June 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join Queen Joanna and her royal court for a fun filled family day. Be presented to Queen Joanna, complete the Knights Quest Trail, train with the royal guards at Knight School and show off your best frock at the Princesses BallChirk Castle, Wrexhamhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Chirk Castle, Wrexham
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Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz

[ June 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.Wallington, Northumberlandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5d7e7667-9489-4ad9-bd83-791e18f4ae41Wallington, Northumberland
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Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours

[ June 7, 2012; 11:15 am to 11:45 am. ] Join our National Trust trained tour guides for a themed half hour taster tour. Be enthralled as our guides bring to life the stories of the people that lived and worked here, upstairs and downstairs, and how they changed and influenced Saltram. Themes include: Where are the toilets?, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Servant Life at [...]

Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Glendurgan Garden Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Glendurgan Garden Tours

[ June 7, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Want to find out more about this beautiful valley garden? Join a guided tour of the garden with one of our enthusiastic garden team and learn more about the amazing trees, plants and flowers that grow here. Discover the inspiration behind some of the planting schemes and see this wonderful garden in a different light.More [...]

Staffordshire – Staffordshire County Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Staffordshire – Staffordshire County Show

[ June 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family!Staffordshirehttp://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/county_show.htmStaffordshire

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Bembridge Windmill – GUIDED TOURS OF NEARBY BEMBRIDGE FORT
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Bembridge Windmill – GUIDED TOURS OF NEARBY BEMBRIDGE FORT

[ June 7, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join one of our volunteer tour guides for a tour of this Victorian land fort which is not normally open to visitors. The fort is currently undergoing clearance and restoration work. Discover its history and its future.Bembridge Windmillhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Bembridge Windmill

The Mundays 5K Fun Run
By: The Editor | May 2, 2011 – 9:25 am | No Comment
The Mundays 5K Fun Run

[ June 7, 2011; ]
Bushey Park, Hampton Court, Surrey
Suggested donation: £10 per entrant

Singles Together
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Singles Together

[ June 7, 2010; 12:00 am; ] AMF Bowling Holwell Road/Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull

Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall
By: | May 11, 2010 – 9:39 am | No Comment
Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall

[ June 7, 2010; ] The fantastic Stamford Shakespeare Company performs another year of great entertainment in one of Europe?s finest open-air theatres. Plays for 2010 include Othello, Much Ado About Nothing and Dad?s Army.

Continues until August 28th