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Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman

[ October 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Our washerwoman will lead you around the castle and take you into the town.Conwy Castle, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
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Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Champion Tree Walk
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Champion Tree Walk

[ October 16, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Champion Tree Walk, discover what makes a tree a Champion and hear more about our own wonderful collection. Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.bodnantgarden.co.uk/

Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition

[ October 16, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Work reflecting and based on different aspects of Bradley house has been created by South West members of the Guild of Enamellers. This beautiful work will be on display in Bradley throughout the season, with selected pieces for sale. Come along to Bradley to enjoy the fantastic exhibition, and learn more about the Guild at [...]

Antony, Torpoint – Conservation in action
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:59 am | No Comment
Antony, Torpoint – Conservation in action

[ October 16, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join our conservation team to find out how we look after Antony House and its collection. Find out how protect, preserve, polish and clean Antonys fine collection of objects, keeping away nasty pests and problems.More Information: Antony, 01752 812191, antony@nationaltrust.org.ukAntony, Torpointhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d5fdaebd-83fc-475f-a3f7-1b72d7714c92Antony, Torpoint
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

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Halifax – Antiques & Collectors Fair
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Halifax – Antiques & Collectors Fair

[ October 16, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Up to 200 stalls. There is always something for everyone to enjoy at each fair – whether it be for investing, collecting or just for the sheer enjoyment of buying something that can not be purchased at the usual high street stores. Halifaxhttp://www.dualco.co.uk/Halifax

Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire – Applefest
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire – Applefest

[ October 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Tenburys annual Applefest is back and will this year see over 200 varieties of Apple on Show. The event celebrates Tenburys status of being named by Queen Victoria as the Town in the Orchard. There will be a craft and produce fair and various activities and shows throughout the day – A fun day out [...]

Pippins Farm, near Pembury, Kent – Pippins Farm Apple Day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Pippins Farm, near Pembury, Kent – Pippins Farm Apple Day

[ October 16, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Apple Pressing Demonstrations – Free litre of fresh juice per adult (own container) – Juice and Cider Tastings – Apple Tastings and Displays up to 50 varieties – Orchard Tours – Pick Your Own : Farm Shop – Apple Games – Homemade Refreshments – Art and Photo Competitions Harvest Time ENTRY: 3 per [...]

Lacock Abbey Gardens, Abbeyigh Street, Lacock, Chippenham, – Lacock Abbey Gardens Apple Day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Lacock Abbey Gardens, Abbeyigh Street, Lacock, Chippenham, – Lacock Abbey Gardens Apple Day

[ October 16, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Large display of apple varieties. Talks and tasting in orchard. Apples for sale. Refreshments; hot and cold drinks, soup, rolls and cake. Hoopla. Toffee apples. Hog roast. Honey and bee related products for sale. Recipe books for sale by local author. Chutneys and jams on sale. Join in with fresh Apple juice pressing and tasting. [...]

Weymouth – Beach Motorcross
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Weymouth – Beach Motorcross

[ October 16, 2011; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Weymouth Beach. Practice racing at 12 noon, competition begins at 1pmWeymouthhttp://www.visitweymouth.co.ukWeymouth

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Scottish Outdoor Show
By: The Editor | October 13, 2011 – 11:22 am | No Comment
Scottish Outdoor Show

[ October 16, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
SCCC, Glasgow

Pre-booked tickets cost £10; on the door, £12 (ticket includes free entry to the adjacent ski show)

Scotland’s Ski and Snowboard Show
By: The Editor | October 13, 2011 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Scotland’s Ski and Snowboard Show

[ October 16, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ]
SECC, Glasgow,
Pre-booked tickets cost £10; on the door £12

Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day

[ October 16, 2011; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Steam Train Rides for the Whole FamilyAt Guildford Model Engineering SocietyDo you live near Guildford and need to keep your children amused for an hour or two?Whos it for? Mum, dad, the kids, and their friends, in fact the whole family.Where? In the corner of Stoke Park farthest from the town centre. Its the first [...]

Culgaith, Cumbria – Apple Day, Acorn Bank, Culgaith
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Culgaith, Cumbria – Apple Day, Acorn Bank, Culgaith

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Apple Day, 16 October, is a great day out for the whole family (charge, including members). Dogs: welcome on leads on the woodland walk and in the garden courtyardCulgaith, Cumbriahttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-acornbankgardenandwatermillCulgaith, Cumbria

Cheshire – Christmas Gift Fair
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Christmas Gift Fair

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A wide range of exhibitors including traditional crafts plus gifts, retailers and food producers. With 50 exhibitors and lots of ideas for early Christmas shoppingTatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400 / 01509 217444Email:tatton@cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Goosfest
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Goosfest

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A week long annual festival held in the pretty village of Goostrey. Goosfests impressive programme offers something for everyone – stand-up comedy, folk music, poetry, paintings, photography, pottery or sculpture to name but a few of the events.Goostrey VillageCheshireCW4 8PEEmail:editor@goostrey.infoCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Orchard Day at Little Moreton Hall
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Orchard Day at Little Moreton Hall

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Orchard Day – 11am 4pmA delightful day to celebrate a fruitful AutumnLittle Moreton HallNewcastle RoadCongletonCheshireCW12 4SDTel:01260 272018Email:littlemoretonhall@nationltrust.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Culgaith, Cumbria – Apple Day, Acorn Bank, Culgaith
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Culgaith, Cumbria – Apple Day, Acorn Bank, Culgaith

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Apple Day, 16 October, is a great day out for the whole family (charge, including members). Dogs: welcome on leads on the woodland walk and in the garden courtyardCulgaith, Cumbriahttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-acornbankgardenandwatermillCulgaith, Cumbria

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts

[ October 16, 2011; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Relax and enjoy a roast beside the seaside at Knoll Beach Cafe.Studland Beach and Nature Reservehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day

[ October 16, 2011; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Steam Train Rides for the Whole FamilyAt Guildford Model Engineering SocietyDo you live near Guildford and need to keep your children amused for an hour or two?Whos it for? Mum, dad, the kids, and their friends, in fact the whole family.Where? In the corner of Stoke Park farthest from the town centre. Its the first [...]

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Duxford, Cambs – Duxford Autumn Air Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Duxford, Cambs – Duxford Autumn Air Show

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Autumn Air Show pays homage to this uniquely international air battle, characterised by the contrast between the highly-developed piston engine and the first generation of jet aircraft.Duxford, Cambshttp://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.3564Duxford, Cambs

Cheltenham, Glouchester – Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Cheltenham, Glouchester – Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bigger and better than ever, the Festival returns for its 62nd year with a heady brew of the best writers , thinkers and agenda-setters brought together for an amazing 10 days of discussions, debates and happenings that will stay with you for ever.You can party with your favourite childrens character, find out what the best [...]

Morley, West Yorkshire – Morley
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Morley, West Yorkshire – Morley

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 Morley Literature Festival will take place this year between Saturday 8th and Sunday 16th October 2011.Morley, West Yorkshirehttp://www.morleyliteraturefestival.co.uk/Morley, West Yorkshire

Ilkley, Bradford – Ilkley Literature Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Ilkley, Bradford – Ilkley Literature Festival

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Ilkley Literature Festival The Norths liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival Over 200 events over seventeen days Authors events, Discussions, Readings, Performances, Workshops, Readers Events, Literary Walks, Poetry, Festival Fringe, Childrens and Young Peoples WeekendIlkley, Bradfordhttp://www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/user/index.phpIlkley, Bradford

Thame – Thame Arts & Literature festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Thame – Thame Arts & Literature festival

[ October 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Look out for some amazing musicians, famous national and local authors, actors and a host of other experts and artists, all dedicated to bring us a festival to rememberThamehttp://www.talfestival.org/Thame

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Newark & Notts Showground. Newark – Newark Robin Hood Game & Country Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Newark & Notts Showground. Newark – Newark Robin Hood Game & Country Show

[ October 16, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] WORLD CLASS ENTERMAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS ALL IN ONE ACTION PACKED WEEKEND THE PERFECT FAMILY DAY OUT!!There really is something for everyone at the Robin Hood Game &Country Show. Whether you are a serious game enthusiast that enjoys the thrill of the countryside or simply looking for a great day to spend with the family, [...]

Rut Walks
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Rut Walks

[ October 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Discover more about Dunham’s deer and the rut with our wardens. Includes bacon buttie and hot drink. Booking essential.,Web: www.nationaltrust.org.ukPrices: 1x at £12.00,

Rag Rugging
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:59 pm | No Comment
Rag Rugging

[ October 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Rag Rugging – Learn the basic methods of rag rug making, including the different materials and tools used. Please bring T-shirts or other materials to cut up into strips to make your rug.Tutor: Kath Evans, Waterways Craft Guild. Booking Required ,Web: www.audlemmill.co.ukPrices: 1x at £50.00,

The Knights Walk
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:59 pm | No Comment
The Knights Walk

[ October 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2010**An invigorating walk which gs over Bakestonedale Moor and along Bowstones ridge with its magnificent views and into the rolling sweeps of Lyme Park close to the impressive Lyme Hall. The route home is along the Canal and the Middlewood Way.Meeting Point: Adlington Road Car Park – 10am. Long [...]