Bulgaria ancient treasures, current events and great value
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Trerice by Night
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Trerice by Night

[ March 1, 2013; 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] The chiming of clocks, the coo of an owl, and the sun going down on 576 panes of glass. Absorb the atmosphere of Trerice by Night Soak up the atmosphere of the house lit by candlelight and enjoy the music of the Hammer dulcimer in the Great Chamber. See volunteers in Tudor costume in the [...]

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Waddesdon Cookery School – Cookery demonstrations
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Waddesdon Cookery School – Cookery demonstrations

[ March 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Dinner Party Discover a mouth-watering selection of recipes that will dazzle your dinner guests. The session will also include techniques for garnishing desserts. These sessions include a two course lunch with wine, a chance to meet the team behind the scenes and a goody bag to take home including a recipe folder.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, [...]

Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ March 1, 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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Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club

[ March 1, 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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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

[ March 1, 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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Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Spring Garden guided walks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Spring Garden guided walks

[ March 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join our volunteer garden guides to marvel at magnolia, camellia and rhododendron in the stunning spring garden Tours most days in March, please phone for details Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
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Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales – St David’s Day Opening
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales – St David’s Day Opening

[ March 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us on this special day for a guided tour of some of the rooms and learn about the people who have lived here. Free entry for all wearing a daffodil or leek!Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales – St David’s Day opening
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales – St David’s Day opening

[ March 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Come and join us as the Castle opens its doors for 2013. Celebrate St Davids Day with a walk in our grounds to see the daffodils in bloom.Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
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Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – St David’s Day Celebration
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – St David’s Day Celebration

[ March 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate all things welsh and the start of the 2012 visitor season. . Music throughout the day with a local male voice choir and sample our special Welsh menu in the tearoom.Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – St David’s Day Lunch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – St David’s Day Lunch

[ March 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Join us and celebrate St Davids Day at Castle Drogos Caf. Enjoy a hearty lunch with a Welsh theme before or after a stroll in the Drogo gardens and grounds. Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – St. David’s Day Lunch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – St. David’s Day Lunch

[ March 1, 2013 12:00 pm to March 3, 2013 3:00 pm. ] To celebrate St. Davids Day why come along to enjoy a delicious Welsh-themed Lunch in our Pavilion Tearoom.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Hawfinches at Sizergh Fridays and Saturdays in March 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Hawfinches at Sizergh Fridays and Saturdays in March 2013

[ March 1, 2013 8:00 am to March 2, 2013 10:00 am. ] Watch these rare visitors to Sizerghs Hornbeam trees with expert help from our ranger team. Caf open from 9amSizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England
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Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England – Live music from Stooshie at Sticklebarn
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England – Live music from Stooshie at Sticklebarn

[ March 1, 2013; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Before funk came the fiddle funked up celtic music with a modern twistGreat Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England
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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ March 1, 2013 11:00 am to March 5, 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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Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Magnificent Magnolias
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Magnificent Magnolias

[ March 1, 2013 10:30 am to March 3, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and marvel at Glendurgans magnolias in flower. Take a walk through this beautiful valley garden and enjoy the stunning spring colour. Why not treat yourself to a well earned coffee and cake in our lovely Tea House after your stroll?Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England
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Plas yn Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Dathlu Dydd Gwyl Dewi
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Plas yn Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Dathlu Dydd Gwyl Dewi

[ March 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come over for a quick peak at the gardens waking up for spring on St Davids Day. With a warm welcome and a cup of tea and a welsh cake for everyone!Plas yn Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Plas yn Rhiw, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: the Tyntesfield run
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: the Tyntesfield run

[ March 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities – no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards.Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, [...]

Fenton House and Garden, Hampstead, London, England – Garden Sneek Peak
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Fenton House and Garden, Hampstead, London, England – Garden Sneek Peak

[ March 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Meet with our HeadGardener, the week before we open to the general public, ask him what hes been up to all winter, and find out about his future plans. Have you ever wondered how we keep the garden at Fenton House lookign so beuatiful? This is your chance to have the main man all to [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Garden Tour in Welsh
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Garden Tour in Welsh

[ March 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] To celebrate St. Davids Day (patron saint of Wales) some of our lovely voluteers will be offering a guided tour in Welsh – a lovely opportunity for Welsh speakers to hear about Bodnant Garden in your first language.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Cwlwm Celtaidd
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Cwlwm Celtaidd

[ March 1, 2013 9:00 am to March 3, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A Spectacular weekend of traditional dance, song and music from the celtic countriesGrand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Waleshttp://www.grandpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/march/cwlwm-celtaidd.aspxGrand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales
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Colston Hall, Bristol, Avon, England – Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Colston Hall, Bristol, Avon, England – Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival

[ March 1, 2013 9:00 am to March 3, 2013 6:00 pm. ] An international festival presenting all styles and traditions of Jazz and bluesColston Hall, Bristol, Avon, Englandhttp://www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com/Colston Hall, Bristol, Avon, England
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Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, Surrey, England – Redhill Rock Fest
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, Surrey, England – Redhill Rock Fest

[ March 1, 2013 9:00 am to March 2, 2013 6:00 pm. ] In its 7th year a music festival set in the beautifiul surroundings of Robin Cooks Farm only 30 minutes from London.Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, Surrey, Englandhttp://redfest.co.uk/Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, Surrey, England
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The Grosvenor, London, London, England – London Popfest 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
The Grosvenor, London, London, England – London Popfest 2013

[ March 1, 2013 9:00 am to March 3, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A line up of amazing bands such as Big Wave, Burning Hearts (Finland), The English Singles (US), Flowers and many more in this festival of pop.The Grosvenor, London, London, Englandhttp://www.londonpopfest.comThe Grosvenor, London, London, England
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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

[ March 1, 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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ March 1, 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
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Rievaulx Abbey, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England – Brother Anthony Tours
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Rievaulx Abbey, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England – Brother Anthony Tours

[ March 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join Brother Anthony on a tour around Rievaulx Abbey and explore its history with our costumed guide before enjoying lunch in the Rievaulx tea room. Rievaulx Abbey, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukRievaulx Abbey, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England
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Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire, England – Family Sleepover
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire, England – Family Sleepover

[ March 1, 2013 7:00 pm to March 2, 2013 10:00 am. ] Have you ever dreamed of spending a night in a castle? Well heres your chance. Bring your family for a unique night time adventure. Suitable for families with children aged 8 +. Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire, England
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St David’s Day Procession
By: The Editor | February 29, 2012 – 4:00 pm | No Comment
St David’s Day Procession

[ March 1, 2012; 11:50 am to 1:00 pm. ] St Davids, Pembrokeshire
starts at Oriel y Parc in St David’s at 11.50