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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ April 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Local artist Rob Collins brings his exhibition back from London to be showcased at Newark Park. This exhibition shows a series of landscapes, one painted for each week of a year, all of the same view of the Coombe Valley. The series by renowned artist Rob Collins, a local of Wotton-under-Edge, expresses the changing seasons [...]

Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013
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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013

[ April 27, 2013 10:00 am to April 28, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and climb the secret staircase to the rooftop walkway. Spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham. Open weekends and bank holidays, 30 March – 29 September. Tours last approx. 20 mins. Last entry 4.40pm.Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland – Vintage Rally
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The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland – Vintage Rally

[ April 27, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Hundreds of vintage vehicles will descend upon The Argory as we host our famous vintage vehicle rally. A must-see event for all vehicle enthusiasts.The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Walk the Dog with the Dovedale Ranger
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Walk the Dog with the Dovedale Ranger

[ April 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] A walk with Alfie and the Dovedale Ranger to learn about the history of Thorpe Pastures registered common, near Dovedale. Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Walking in Sir Vauncey’s shoes
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Walking in Sir Vauncey’s shoes

[ April 27, 2013; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Take a walk with National Trusts nature and wildlife expert, Matthew Oates and look at the Calke estate through Sir Vaunceys eyes. Enjoy a coffee and a cookie afterwards. Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England – Whats In There?
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Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England – Whats In There?

[ April 27, 2013 1:00 pm to May 1, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Special interest days, when doors, drawers and cupboards not normally open to the public will be on show. Dont miss the opportunity for a sneak peek! Special interest days, when doors, drawers and cupboards not normally open to the public will be on show. Dont miss the opportunity for a sneak peek!Peckover House and Garden, [...]

Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ April 27, 2013 12:00 pm to April 28, 2013 4:00 pm. ] You can carry on ticking things off your list without our help on the weekends! 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. [...]

Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition
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Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition

[ April 27, 2013 11:00 am to May 2, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Up-cycled textiles in a Georgian garden The garden that inspired Wordsworth continues to be a source of creativity. We are delighted to host an exhibition by Maryport textile artist Dianne Standen. Taking her themes from the natural forms and colours of the Lake District and Solway coast landscape, she has fashioned a unique installation [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – North East Paranormal Investigations at Gibside
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – North East Paranormal Investigations at Gibside

[ April 27, 2013; 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm. ] Night time walk in search of spirits from Gibsides past and other unexplained phenomenon, guided by paranormal experts. 25 per person. Suitable for 18 year olds and over.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun

[ April 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] A free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards. A timed fun run offering an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. For full details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/sheringham Sheringham Park, [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Plant Swap and Propogation Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Plant Swap and Propogation Day

[ April 27, 2013 1:30 pm to April 28, 2013 3:30 pm. ] Calling all gardeners! Bring along your plants to swap and pick up top tips on propogation!Meet by the Orangery.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killerton’s garden
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killerton’s garden

[ April 27, 2013 11:00 am to April 28, 2013 4:30 pm. ] One of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton. Join in seasonal guided walks and learn things you didnt know about the plants and trees in the garden. Why not talk to the gardeners and uncover what makes the space so special. Get stuck in [...]

Slindon Estate, Arundel, West Sussex, England – Slindon’s Secret Bluebells
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Slindon Estate, Arundel, West Sussex, England – Slindon’s Secret Bluebells

[ April 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Delight in the wonderful Spring Flowers of West Sussex Come and enjoy the sights and scents of woodland in Springtime, on a walk led by the warden to see and learn about the stunning display of English bluebells and other Spring flowers on Nore HillSlindon Estate, Arundel, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Slindon Estate, Arundel, West Sussex, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Specialist Tour – Looking through Windows
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Specialist Tour – Looking through Windows

[ April 27, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join a tour to find out how windows can help us understand the development of Fountains Abbey.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk

[ April 27, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site with a guide and discover hidden histories, ancient mysteries, and downland wildlife. Welcome in the spring with an afternoon walk up on the downs with the ancient archaeology and varied wildlife of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. On this three mile walk with views of the stone circle, [...]

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past

[ April 27, 2013 11:00 am to April 28, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join our costumed interpreters in the Servants Quarters to discover more about life below stairs. Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ April 27, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] An enchanting half hour of storytelling which will keep your little ones – and you – enthralled. Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park

[ April 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. 5 per lesson and free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Textile Exhibition – Vistas and Voices
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Textile Exhibition – Vistas and Voices

[ April 27, 2013 10:00 am to May 6, 2013 5:00 pm. ] An exciting new exhibition in Fountains Hall by this established group of North Yorkshire textile artists, in response to historic buildings and ancient landscapes from the past.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – The Butterfly Man
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – The Butterfly Man

[ April 27, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Go butterflying with Sir Vauncey and find out how he would capture his natural history memories in the parkland. With the National Trusts nature and wildlife expert Matthew Oates. Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Geocache Challenge Weekend
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Geocache Challenge Weekend

[ April 27, 2013 11:00 am to April 28, 2013 4:00 pm. ] A high-tech treasure hunt around Brockhampton Estate. Find hidden caches or treasures using GPS devices available to hire or bring your own. Great for all ages. 5 hire for GPS unit if required.Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Graft, Gruel and Good-for-Nothings
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Graft, Gruel and Good-for-Nothings

[ April 27, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Meet characters from The Workhouses past as you step back in time to the 1840s. Pick oakum, practice your copperplate script on a schoolroom slate, lend a hand with the laundry or even get down on your knees and scrub the floors!The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Boscastle, Boscastle, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Crackington Haven to Boscastle
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Boscastle, Boscastle, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Crackington Haven to Boscastle

[ April 27, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Great South West Walk is being organised by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA). Were helping on the stretch between Crackington Haven and Boscastle, a distance of 6.8 miles. Join us and help to raise essential funds for the SWCP. With its 40th anniversary in 2013, the SWCPA is celebrating this milestone by [...]

Boscastle, Boscastle, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Boscastle to Tintagel
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Boscastle, Boscastle, Cornwall, England – Great South West Walk 2013: Boscastle to Tintagel

[ April 27, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Great South West Walk is being organised by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA). Were helping on the stretch between Boscastle and Tintagel, a distance of 4.6 miles. Join us and help to raise essential funds for the SWCP. With its 40th anniversary in 2013, the SWCPA is celebrating this milestone by organising [...]

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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Grow Your Own
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Grow Your Own

[ April 27, 2013 12:00 pm to April 28, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Looking for new ideas for your garden? Get inspiration and top tips from our team of gardeners. Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Hannah Rothschild on The Baroness
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Hannah Rothschild on The Baroness

[ April 27, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Rothschild by birth, Baroness by marriage, Rebel by choice who was Pannonica (Nica) Rothschild? In her newly-published biography, writer and filmmaker Hannah Rothschild explores the extraordinary life of her great-aunt Nica, who fled her marriage and family to immerse herself in New Yorks burgeoning jazz scene. Talk followed by a book signing in [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ April 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Every Saturday of the year 9.00am start. 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. Every Saturday throughout the yearKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Level’s Best Craft and Farmers Markets
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Level’s Best Craft and Farmers Markets

[ April 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] All your local food and crafts at one quality market. Held in the old stables, this ever popular and awarding wining best in Somerset market is a must for those who like top quality local produce and crafts.Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England
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