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Bath Skyline, Somerset, England – Work with the ranger day
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Somerset, England – Work with the ranger day

[ May 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Help preserve the wildlife on the Bath Skyline by getting involved with maintenance and discovering how we look after our countryside. Bath Skyline, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBath Skyline, Somerset, England
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Dunham Massey Hall, Greater Manchester, , Cheshire, England – NGS Open Day
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dunham Massey Hall, Greater Manchester, , Cheshire, England – NGS Open Day

[ May 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Garden open in support of the National Garden SchemeDunham Massey Hall, Greater Manchester, , Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDunham Massey Hall, Greater Manchester, , Cheshire, England
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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching

[ May 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find the hidden caches around the Mill We have a few GPS handsets available for you to try your hand at geocaching – the digital treasure hunt! Why not come and see if its for you?Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ May 12, 2013; 4:45 am to 7:30 am. ] A guided walk to hear the birds of the Fen singing at the best time of day. Enjoy the birds with a knowledgeable ranger, or member of the bird ringers group, to guide you as to what is singing where. Warm up with a coffee and bacon roll on your return (included in the [...]

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:58 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour

[ May 12, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Join a guided tour to find out more about the history of this beautiful building and the families that lived here.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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open

[ May 12, 2013; 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Stroll down to the lakeshore to look inside our beautifully restored boathouse and discover more about this fascinating building.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – Coleshill Mill Open Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – Coleshill Mill Open Day

[ May 12, 2013; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Visit the restored working mill at Coleshill Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet providedThe Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England
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Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket

[ May 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Enjoy cricket on our historic pitch. Watch our resident team the Armadillos play other local cricket teams.There are normally cricket matches most weekends between April and September but please check back nearer the time for specific details on each match. Details will be available from 1 March – or on the Armadillos website: www.armadilloscc.co.ukSheffield [...]

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

[ May 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 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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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ May 12, 2013; 12:00 pm to 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 [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ May 12, 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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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Vikings!
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Vikings!

[ May 12, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Cost: Members free, Adults 9, Concessions* 7.50, Child (12-15) 6 (under 12s free). National Art Pass holders receive 50% discount.* 60+, students and unemployed with ID, disabled people. Carers of disabled people free.Booking: Book tickets online at www.nms.ac.uk/vikings,in person at the Museum or call 0300 123 6789Recent archaeological discoveries have shed new light on the [...]

Newark, Nottinghamshire, England – Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England – Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show

[ May 12, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Newark, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.newarkshowground.com/Newark, Nottinghamshire, England
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Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food (Dyrham Park)
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Dyrham, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food (Dyrham Park)

[ May 12, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dogs are welcome and thousands of food lovers of all ages have enjoyed trying a huge variety of local goodness and turning their hand to some great outdoor craft activities such as pottery, leaf rubbing, nature walks, foraging and much more. Dyrham, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.lovefoodfestival.com/venue-dyrham-park.htmlDyrham, Gloucestershire, England
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Ullapool Book Festival 2012
By: The Editor | May 3, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Ullapool Book Festival 2012

[ May 12, 2012 to May 13, 2012. ]
different venues in Ullapool

Falkland Palace & Garden, Scotland – Blossom Day
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Falkland Palace & Garden, Scotland – Blossom Day

[ May 12, 2012; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Come to enjoy our beautiful blossom and to learn about the magical world of fruit trees.Come to Falkland Palace to learn about the magical world of fruit trees and its value wildlife value, find out about bee keeping or join our garden team for a bug hunt and craft activities. For further information please call [...]

Robert Burns Birthplace Musuem, Ayr – Rambling Rosie’s Saturday Stories
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Robert Burns Birthplace Musuem, Ayr – Rambling Rosie’s Saturday Stories

[ May 12, 2012; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Storyteller Rosie Mapplebeck will lead you on a magical trip around Robert Burnss Alloway. Meet at the MuseumFree with admission to the museum. Contact: 0844 493 2601 or email burns@nts.org.uk Free with admissionRobert Burns Birthplace Musuem, Ayrhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Robert-Burns-Birthplace-Museum/Rambling-Rosieas-Saturday-Stories/Robert Burns Birthplace Musuem, Ayr
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Explore Culzean’s Caves
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Explore Culzean’s Caves

[ May 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] This is a unique opportunity to see the cave system which runs underneath Culzean, which is normally closed to the public.Culzeans Caves are a scheduled ancient monument, normally closed to the public.Places are limited so bookings will only be accepted on Friday, 11 May after 9.00am , by contacting the Visitor Centre on 01655 884400.Culzean [...]

Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars

[ May 12, 2012; 9:00 pm; ] Local artist, Grace de Berker, is holding her first Gloucestershire exhibition at Newark Park.Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edgehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e83cd503-8e11-4fc5-a7db-3d19777c1bdfNewark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge
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Overbecks, Devon – NGS at Overbeck’s
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Overbecks, Devon – NGS at Overbeck’s

[ May 12, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join the Head Gardener for a special tour of Overbecks Garden.Overbecks, Devonhttp://old.nationaltrust.org.uk/event-search-2/Events/display/1179c608-6851-4dc3-a106-65051bce49dcOverbecks, Devon
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 12, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Take a spring walk around this wonderful valley garden and enjoy the sight of the beautiful bluebells. The best time to see these lovely spring flowers is from mid April to May.Glendurgan Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5ffd5d3a-ab0c-40c8-90d3-75b49a708f4bGlendurgan Garden, Cornwall
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Royal Windsor Horse Show
By: The Editor | March 20, 2012 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Royal Windsor Horse Show

[ May 12, 2012 to May 13, 2012. ] http://www.rwhs.co.uk/
Royal Windsor Horse Show, The Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NG
for ticket prices see website

Ayr – Ayr Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Ayr – Ayr Show

[ May 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A fun-fulled day out with… Animals Entertainment Education Trade Stands Food & Crafts Vintage Tractors Tug O War and so much more!…….Ayrhttp://www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk/Ayr

The Brighton Centre – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
The Brighton Centre – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts

[ May 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventThe Brighton Centrehttp://www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitchesThe Brighton Centre

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The Brighton Centre – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
The Brighton Centre – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts

[ May 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft FairThe Brighton Centrehttp://www.ichf.co.ukThe Brighton Centre

Hexham, Northumbria – Hexham Book Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Hexham, Northumbria – Hexham Book Festival

[ May 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Hexham Book FestivalIn partnership with Queens Hall Arts 28th April to 12th May 2011Sick at heart with cuts and taxes? Revive your flagging spirits at the 6th annual Hexham Book Festival with wise, witty and waspish words from some of the UKs best writers. Meet the master of the dark arts of political spin, Alastair [...]

Spalding, Lincs – Jongleurs on the Road at the South Holland Centre, Spalding
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Jongleurs on the Road at the South Holland Centre, Spalding

[ May 12, 2011; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Jongleurs, the name which helped launch the careers of Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Dylan Moran and Jack Dee, now bring you the brightest talent from the comedy circuit. Three comedians and an MC entertain you as you sit at your table with drinks from the bar. Age Guideline 18+ Thursday 12th May [...]

Spalding, Lincs – Lark Rise to Candleford at the South Holland Centre, Spalding
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Lark Rise to Candleford  at the South Holland Centre, Spalding

[ May 12, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] New Perspectives Theatre company. By Flora Thompson in a new stage adaptation by Daniel Buckroyd. When young Laura Timms sets out from the tiny village of Lark Rise to start a new life in the nearby market town of Candleford she finds herself torn between her love of the countryside and the lure [...]