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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

[ August 17, 2013 11:00 am to August 18, 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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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ August 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ August 17, 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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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ August 17, 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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Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England – The Original Flying Proms
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Old Warden,  Bedfordshire, England – The Original Flying Proms

[ August 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Flying Proms beings together the finest music and aviation together for an unforgettable event.Old Warden, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England
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Headcorn , Kent, England – Military Show and Vintage Aircraft Weekend -
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Headcorn , Kent, England – Military Show and Vintage Aircraft Weekend -

[ August 17, 2013 9:00 am to August 18, 2013 6:00 pm. ] An exciting military weekend with classic aircraft at the historic World War Two Advanced Landing Ground of Lashenden Airfield, now operated as Headcorn Aerodrome, in Kent. TN27 9HXHeadcorn , Kent, Englandhttp://www.combinedops.co.uk/Headcorn , Kent, England
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Dunkeswell , Devon, England – Wings & Wheels
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Dunkeswell , Devon, England – Wings & Wheels

[ August 17, 2013 9:00 am to August 18, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A fly-in of Light AIrcraft and a classic car show organised by the South West Airfields Heritage Trust and the Devon Strut. EX14 4LGDunkeswell , Devon, Englandhttp://www.southwestairfields.co.uk/?page_id=519Dunkeswell , Devon, England
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Bala, Gwynedd, Wales – North Wales Country Fair
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales – North Wales Country Fair

[ August 17, 2013 9:00 am to August 18, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Bala, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://northwalescountryfair.co.uk/Bala, Gwynedd, Wales
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LLANRWST, Conwy, Wales – Sioellanrwst Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
LLANRWST, Conwy, Wales – Sioellanrwst Show

[ August 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!LLANRWST, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.sioe-llanrwst-show.com/LLANRWST, Conwy, Wales
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Osmaston, Derbyshire , England – Ashbourne Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Osmaston, Derbyshire , England – Ashbourne Show

[ August 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Osmaston, Derbyshire , Englandhttp://www.ashbourneshow.co.uk/Osmaston, Derbyshire , England
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Aspley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, London, England – APSLEY AFTER HOURS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Aspley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, London, England – APSLEY AFTER HOURS

[ August 17, 2012; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join Apsley House every Friday night in July and August for our exclusive late night opening. Each week visitors will be able to hear short talks on a variety of subjects and enjoy visiting the house after hours.Aspley House, Hyde Park Corner, London

Housesteads Roman Fort – Hadrians Wall, Hexham, Northumberland, England – MEET BELLICUS THE TRAVELLING ROMAN POTTER
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Housesteads Roman Fort – Hadrians Wall, Hexham, Northumberland, England – MEET BELLICUS THE TRAVELLING ROMAN POTTER

[ August 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Local master potter Graham Taylor recreates the life of the travelling craftsman from Roman Britain. Complete with his handcart, where the cart wheel turns into the potters wheel, he is in search of trade and will be travelling along the wall seeking out

Escot Park, Devon, Devon, England – Beautiful Days
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Escot Park, Devon, Devon, England – Beautiful Days

[ August 17, 2012 9:00 am to August 19, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Beautiful Days is the Levellers festival which takes place at Escot Park in the heart of Devon. Its a family music festival with five stages, site art, a huge childrens area in the centre of the festival, comedy, theatre, family camping, licensed real ale

Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, England – Tribfest
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, England – Tribfest

[ August 17, 2012 9:00 am to August 19, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Tribfest is the summers biggest tribute band music festival in East Yorkshire, probably the world, now in its 6th year! This year we have relocated to a Stately home in the shape of Sledmere House. Sledmere is situated 7 miles north-west of Driffield and

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Royal Welsh Showground, Powys, Powys, Wales – Welsh Kennel Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Royal Welsh Showground, Powys, Powys, Wales – Welsh Kennel Club Dog Show

[ August 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowRoyal Welsh Showground, Powys, Powys, Waleshttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukRoyal Welsh Showground, Powys, Powys, Wales
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Hamswell Farm, Hamswel,l Bath, Bath, England – Hamswell Festival 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Hamswell Farm, Hamswel,l Bath, Bath, England – Hamswell Festival 2012

[ August 17, 2012 9:00 am to August 19, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Hamswell Festival is a micro festival with an eclectic program that ranges from indie, rock to acoustic to dance and electronica. Cultural highlights include a kids tent, treasure trail, circus performers, poetry, graffiti and live art installations…Tic

Regents Park, London, London, England – LOLLIBOP
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Regents Park, London, London, England – LOLLIBOP

[ August 17, 2012 9:00 am to August 19, 2012 6:00 pm. ] LolliBop is returning to Regents Park this summer, with a line up designed to delight mini festival goers. Billed as The Big Bash for Little People, the event takes place between August 17 and 19 and is aimed at children up to the age of 10.The LolliBop L

Compton Hall, South Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9JD., Norfolk,, England – JELLY FESTIVAL
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Compton Hall, South Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9JD., Norfolk,, England – JELLY FESTIVAL

[ August 17, 2012 9:00 am to August 18, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Set in the un-spoilt North Norfolk countryside and a stone throw from some of the UKs most stunning beaches Jelly Festival prides itself on showcasing an event where there is something for everyone and you will leave feeling invigorated with a whole host

Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Guy Portelli Sculpture Event
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Guy Portelli Sculpture Event

[ August 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] View unique and beautiful sculpture throughout the house and garden. More details to follow.DAILY EXCLUDING TUESDAYSMore Information: Ightham Mote Property Office, 01732 810378 ext 100, ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, England
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Knole, Kent, England – Edges of Antiquity: K College Fashion Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Knole, Kent, England – Edges of Antiquity: K College Fashion Exhibition

[ August 17, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Students from the fashion foundation course at K College exhibit their collections based on the theme Edges of Antiquity.More Information: Knole, 01732 462100, knole@nationaltrust.org.ukKnole, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKnole, Kent, England
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Lulworth, Dorset – Have A Go (stone carving)
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Lulworth, Dorset – Have A Go (stone carving)

[ August 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Join the Lulworth Rangers this summer for an inspiring series of events for the Earth Festival 2012. Take a closer look at Lulworth through guided walks, photography, art, puppetry, kayaking and wood and stone carving. Anyone can join in.Work with Anna Bowen to design and carve your own work of art from a small [...]

St Agnes and Chapel Porth, Cornwall – Chapel Porth beach clean
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
St Agnes and Chapel Porth, Cornwall – Chapel Porth beach clean

[ August 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join us at our monthly beach cleans and see what weird and wonderful things wash up on the beach. We supply gloves, bags and litter pickers. Free drink for beach cleaners afterwards at Chapel Porth Caf.St Agnes and Chapel Porth, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=51b71be4-9af9-4467-bb78-c3e1eef8b8c4St Agnes and Chapel Porth, Cornwall
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Cheshire – Watchman’s Tales from the Walls
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Watchman’s Tales from the Walls

[ August 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Free, drop-in Meet the Medieval watchman as he helps you discover the history and stories of Chesters walls.Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033CheshireCheshire

Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent – Combined OPS
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent – Combined OPS

[ August 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Weymouth Carnival returns on the 17 August 2011 with all your favourite activities includingby public demand the return of the motorised procession. Have you also noticed the Airshow element?Yes, thats right folks we have also increased the already exhilarating days entertainment byadding a collection of the most exciting and iconic air displays in the world!This [...]

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between Shaftesbury & Gillingham – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
between Shaftesbury & Gillingham – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

[ August 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show is made up of a number of competitive areas, some run by the Society and others organized by specialist societies and organizationsHorticultural and Homecraft ShowAt the Gillingham & Shaftesbury, we are very honored [...]

between Shaftesbury & Gillingham – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
between Shaftesbury & Gillingham – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

[ August 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show is made up of a number of competitive areas, some run by the Society and others organized by specialist societies and organizationsHorticultural and Homecraft ShowAt the Gillingham & Shaftesbury, we are very honored [...]

Forest Playtime for the Under 5s.
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
Forest Playtime for the Under 5s.

[ August 17, 2010; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Forest Playtime for the Under 5s. Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, Callow Hill. DY14 9XQ. 10.30am-12noon. Booking essential. £3. Tel: 01299 266929. www.forestry.gov.uk

RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert.
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:45 pm | No Comment
RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert.

[ August 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] RTÉ Summer Lunchtime Concert.From 17/8/2010 to 17/8/2010 RTÉ Concert OrchestraSharon Carty, mezzo-sopranoCiaran Crilly, conductor