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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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ October 27, 2013 12:00 pm to November 2, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Bristol, Bristol, England – Love Food Festival 2013
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Bristol, Bristol, England – Love Food Festival 2013

[ October 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bristol, Bristol, Englandwww.lovefoodfestival.comBristol, Bristol, 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 are can be found at the following page:
http://www.cd-traveller.com/membership/

Bersham Heritage Centre & Ironworks, Bersham, Flintshire, Wales – The Haunted Heritage Centre
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Bersham Heritage Centre & Ironworks, Bersham, Flintshire, Wales – The Haunted Heritage Centre

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Museums at Night adventure in one of the spookiest places in Wrexham, with special activities laid on for family groups. Dont worry well be there to keep the ghosties away!Please book before Saturday 13th OctoberSuitable for families with children aged

Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Guided walk, Conwy – Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk and learn more about our birds and wildlife. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ October 27, 2012; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Storytelling for Children, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP. Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales

Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Denbigh Plum Festival
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Denbigh Plum Festival

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Fun for all the family at the Denbigh Plum Festival.Come Along and Go Plum Crazy !!Cookery & Horticultural Demonstrations withLocal Chefs, Alwyn Thomas, Llaeth Y Llan, Bee Keeping, Green Fingers Pre order your Denbigh Plum Tree: 815279Hog Roast & Denbigh

Plas Newydd, Hill Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales – Timber!
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Plas Newydd, Hill Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales – Timber!

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] An event for budding artists of all ages. For The Big Draw. Plas Newydd, Hill Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/Plas Newydd, Hill Street, Llan

Blue Lagoon Waterpark, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Spooky Splash
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Blue Lagoon Waterpark, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Spooky Splash

[ October 27, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Prepare for some spooky splashtastic fun at the Blue Lagoon water park this October when the water turns red, the musics rammed up, and fire-eaters raise the temperature at Spooky Splash. Blue Lagoon Waterpark, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a witchs pet
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a witchs pet

[ October 27, 2012; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] One of the many events at Greenwood Forest Park over the Halloween period.GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood F

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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – The Yarn Spinner (Storytelling) – Creepy Tales
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – The Yarn Spinner (Storytelling) – Creepy Tales

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Yarn Spinner (Storytelling) at Greenwood Forest Park. GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood Forest Park, Y Fe

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Feed the Birds Day
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Wales – Feed the Birds Day

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and make a simple feeder as the autumn gets under way. RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre, Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, , Powys, Waleshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre,

Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Halloween Ghost Labyrinth
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Halloween Ghost Labyrinth

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and create a Ghost Labyrinth at Small World Theatre in an exciting all day event. A fun learning experience for young people to make the spookiest atmosphere, devise horrific scenes and creepy tableaux. Work with artists and drama experts to create

National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Bat Box Making Workshop
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Bat Box Making Workshop

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Receive expert one-to-one tuition to create your very own professional bat box. Bats are declining in this country, partly due to the clearance of old trees for them to roost in, by making a bat box and putting it up in your garden, you will be providing

RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve, West Nash Road, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Monthly Guided Walk
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve, West Nash Road, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Monthly Guided Walk

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us on a monthly guided walk every last Saturday of the month to discover the wonderful wildlife and fascinating history of the reserve. This is the perfect opportunity to improve your birdwatching skills and meet like-minded people.Booking essential:

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Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, Wales – Oktoberfest 2012
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, Wales – Oktoberfest 2012

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come sample a wide range of the best lagers, pilsners, dark and wheat beers from across the country at this years Oktoberfest and a selection if festival food menu is also on offer. For this years Oktoberfest Beer Festival there is an entirely new selec

West Midlands Vegan Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 10:34 am | No Comment
West Midlands Vegan Festival

[ October 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
entry £1

Durham City Food Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 10:30 am | No Comment
Durham City Food Festival

[ October 27, 2012 to October 28, 2012. ]
Palace Green and Market Place, Durham,
Admission: £4
see website for times

Flavours of Herefordshire Festival 2012
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 10:26 am | No Comment
Flavours of Herefordshire Festival 2012

[ October 27, 2012 to October 28, 2012. ]
Cathedral, Castle Green and High Town in Hereford,
for times and tickets see website

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England – Night at the Museum
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England – Night at the Museum

[ October 27, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Discover Sutton Hoo at night with a special Gruesome Graves tour and exhibition visit. Come face-to-face with royalty and meet King Raedwald himself. Hot chocolate and marshmallows to warm up afterwards -dont forget your torch!More Information: Visitor Reception, 01394 389714, suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo, Suffolk, England
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Coleridge Cottage :35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, Somerset, England – Apple Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Coleridge Cottage :35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, Somerset, England – Apple Day

[ October 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Why not celebrate Apple Day in the former garden of Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge? Join us for apple-related fun for the whole family, including apple pressing and juicing, as well as games such as apple bobbing and Pin the Maggot on the Apple. Charlton Orchards will also be here with their mouthwatering produce and [...]

Charlecote Park, Warwickshire – Walk with the Gardener
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:15 pm | No Comment
Charlecote Park, Warwickshire – Walk with the Gardener

[ October 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for a stroll through the gardens at Charlecote. This walk looks at the history, the planting and the current developments happening the gardens of Charlecote Park. It is also a great opportunity to pick up tips and ask questions. Event details, Booking Not Needed Normal Admission Charges Apply Dress appropriately for the weather [...]

The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse – Christmas Fashion and Gift Fair, Cheltenham
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse – Christmas Fashion and Gift Fair, Cheltenham

[ October 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Fashion, home accessories, gifts, for all the family and for Christmas from the organisers of the Spring Grand Sale at Sudeley Castle. The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecoursehttp://www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/Fashion-and-Gift-Fair-Cheltenham.aspx?id=45&Year=2012The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheshire – Ups and Downs, 3 Village Ramble
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Ups and Downs, 3 Village Ramble

[ October 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] ** Part of Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Across the fields to Hurdsfield Common with views across the plain. After Lamaload Reservoir return via Rainow and pretty hamlet of Rainowlow.East Cheshire RamblersJackson Lane Car ParkKerridgeBollingtonCheshireCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Natural History Walk
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Natural History Walk

[ October 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Explore the autumnal countryside and share the extensive knowledge of our Rangers. 3 miles, easy/moderate. Walk led by Cheshire East Rangers in partnership with Bridgend Centre.Cheshire East RangersBridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Revolving in Time
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Revolving in Time

[ October 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**. Following the River Dean, meander through Ingersley Vale and take in the mills from the Industrial Revolution, which transformed this landscape.Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Buckland Abbey – Sir Francis Drake at Home
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Buckland Abbey – Sir Francis Drake at Home

[ October 27, 2011; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Meet the famous sailor and see his weapons and hear stories from the ocean waves!Buckland Abbeyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Buckland Abbey

Pick your own Pumpkin & Halloween Spooktactular!
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Pick your own Pumpkin & Halloween Spooktactular!

[ October 27, 2010 9:00 am to October 31, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Come and pick your own pumpkin down on the farm! Will you find your way our of our monstrous maze? Bring your wellington boots and search the field to find your perfect pumpkin! 1000′s to choose from. Pick your own pumpkins available from October 1st until November 1st. Join us for our spooky field fun [...]

Spooky Stories
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Spooky Stories

[ October 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for hair raising tales in the Cage. Create your own light to guide the way. Booking essential.,Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eventsPrices: 1x at £4.00,