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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Free hourly house guided tours of the state rooms
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Free hourly house guided tours of the state rooms

[ May 13, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] House First come, first served.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 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 [...]

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

[ May 13, 2013; 12:15 pm to 3:15 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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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Spring Birdlife Walk
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Spring Birdlife Walk

[ May 13, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] An evening ranger-led walk to identify birds and birdsongs.This event commences at 7.30pm and concludes at 9pm.Meet at Swan Pond car park (weather permitting).Adult 2 Child (accompanied) 1. For further information please call 0844 4932149Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshirehttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/Spring-Birdlife-Walk/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Pond Dipping
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – Pond Dipping

[ May 13, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Bring wellies and join us for some pond dipping.Come and find out more about the amazing world of pond creatures living here at Culzean Castle. Bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre from 0900 (tel 01655 884400). For further information please call 0844 4932149Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshirehttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/Pond-Dipping/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire
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Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Scotland – Bio-buzz – Clais Fhearnaig
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Scotland – Bio-buzz – Clais Fhearnaig

[ May 13, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] A moderate but long walk over heather moor with great views of the Cairngorm plateau.After an easy climb onto the moor well descend into the gash (clais) left by glacial action and walk along the man-made lochans there. Well enjoy the wildlife before further descending into Glen Lui and returning through ancient pine woods. Walking [...]

Royal Burgh of Culross, Stirling – Scotland’s Gardens Open Day
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Royal Burgh of Culross, Stirling – Scotland’s Gardens Open Day

[ May 13, 2012; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] A National Trust for Scotland event in support of Scotlands Gardens.Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of this Royal Burgh on the River Forth.A model 17th-century garden has been recreated behind Culross Palace to show the range of plants available and includes vegetables, culinary [...]

Arduaine Garden, Oban, Scotland – Scotland’s Gardens Open Day
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Arduaine Garden, Oban, Scotland – Scotland’s Gardens Open Day

[ May 13, 2012; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] A National Trust for Scotland event in support of Scotlands Gardens.Begun more than 100 years ago on the south facing slope of a promontory separating Asknish Bay from Loch Melfort, this remarkable hidden paradise is protected by tall shelterbelts and influenced favourably by the North Atlantic Drift. The garden grows a wide variety of plants [...]

Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire – Lichens & Lions
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire – Lichens & Lions

[ May 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for some fun mediaeval-inspired crafts in our 700 year old castle this weekend.Discover what type of beasties and plants were squished up to make coloured dyes in our Mediaeval Plants & Dyes Workshop, before having a go at using some of these dyes to write a message with a feather quill. For further [...]

Bolsolver Castle, Derbyshire – Medieval Month of May: Choose Your Champion
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Bolsolver Castle, Derbyshire – Medieval Month of May: Choose Your Champion

[ May 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Meet the blue knight from the North on his trusty charger with his squire as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament and he practises his manoeuvres on horseback, whilst children can follow their own quest to become a champion knight. Come back each week [...]

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Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland – Fashion From The Past: Costume Presentations
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland – Fashion From The Past: Costume Presentations

[ May 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] A weekend of fashion from the past. To commemorate the Titanics first and only voyage, we invite you back to April 1912 and take you on an evocative journey into Edwardian society. Lucy Adlington from The History Wardrobe follows the story of famous dress designer Lady Lucy Duff-Gordon – known in Society as Lucile. A [...]

Audley End House and Gardens, Essex – Bringing Audley End to Life
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex – Bringing Audley End to Life

[ May 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and see the service wing and stables brought to life by costumed characters celebrating the merry month of May. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. [...]

Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Fair
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Fair

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Returning for another year due to popular demand, our much-loved Art Deco Fair gives you the opportunity to buy original 1930s objects in the magnificent Art Deco surroundings of Eltham Palace. From furniture and collectables to hats and handbags, there will be something to tempt every visitor.Tickets will be available to purchase at the event [...]

Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 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
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 [...]

Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South East – Rockpool Ramble
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South East – Rockpool Ramble

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the wardens in a hunt of the rockpools at Birling Gap to see what you can discover Join the wardens in a hunt of the rockpools at Birling Gap to see what you can discover Price: Child 3Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South Easthttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1847d5ff-c5b8-44a9-92c3-55a123c0a044Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South East
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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 13, 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to [...]

Windsor Castle: The Diamond Jubilee Pageant
By: The Editor | March 20, 2012 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Windsor Castle: The Diamond Jubilee Pageant

[ May 13, 2012; 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NG
“Around the World in 60 Years and 90 minutes”
Ticket Prices: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th May: £30, £40, £50, £60, £80
Saturday 12th May: £35, £45, £55, £65, £90
Sunday 13th May: £40,£50,£60, £70, £100

NEC, Birmingham – The Martial Arts Show 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The Martial Arts Show 2012

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] History has shown that events that are financially driven always cater to the major players and ignore and in some cases exclude the smaller or grass root companies and groups.The Martial Arts Show Live is different because without the smaller or less commercially driven groups that exist, there would be no event like TMAS Live! [...]

Henham Park, Suffolk – Wings and Wheels
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Henham Park, Suffolk – Wings and Wheels

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Wings and Wheels started several years ago when we were asked to take over the Walpole Car Rally, and from then on it has become much bigger and better, with many more aircraft landing, and far more activities to interest all the family.- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. [...]

Newark, Nottinghamshire – Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Newark, Nottinghamshire – Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show

[ May 13, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] DONT MISS THE FAMILY EVENT OF THE YEAR!Newark, Nottinghamshirehttp://www.newarkshowground.com/Newark, Nottinghamshire

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Earls Court, London – London Pet Show 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Earls Court, London – London Pet Show 2012

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Adore animals? Passionate about pets? Youll love the London Pet Show taking place from 12-13 May 2012 in Earls Court Two.Earls Court, Londonhttp://www.eco.co.uk/events/type/consumer/Earls Court, London

Manchester – FutureEverything
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Manchester – FutureEverything

[ May 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] FutureEverything is an award-winning global festival of Art, Music and Ideas – originally known as Futuresonic.Expect world premieres of astonishing artworks, an explosive citywide music programme, visionary thinkers from around the world, and awards for outstanding innovations.Manchesterhttp://www.futureeverything.org/Manchester

Derby, Derbyshire – Bearded Theory Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Derby, Derbyshire – Bearded Theory Festival

[ May 13, 2011 9:00 am to May 15, 2011 5:30 pm. ] Bearded Theory is a non corporate family festival set in the iconic grounds of Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire.?Beards are not compulsory but we will be attempting to break the World Record for the most amount of people wearing fancy dress beards!Derby, Derbyshirehttp://www.beardedtheory.co.uk/Derby, Derbyshire

Aberdeen – Word – Aberdeen Writers Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:28 pm | No Comment
Aberdeen – Word – Aberdeen Writers Festival

[ May 13, 2011 9:00 am to May 15, 2011 5:30 pm. ] Word is a major Scottish literature Festival organised by the University of Aberdeen. Now in its 11th year the Festival goes from strength to strength, attracting internationally acclaimed authors and local talent, with 130 events planned for 2011.Aberdeenhttp://www.abdn.ac.uk/word/Aberdeen

Neath Festival
By: The Editor | May 2, 2011 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Neath Festival

[ May 13, 2011 to May 14, 2011. ]
see website for times, prices and locations

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Manchester – FutureEverything
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Manchester – FutureEverything

[ May 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] FutureEverything is an award-winning global festival of Art, Music and Ideas – originally known as Futuresonic.Expect world premieres of astonishing artworks, an explosive citywide music programme, visionary thinkers from around the world, and awards for outstanding innovations.Manchesterhttp://www.futureeverything.org/Manchester

Belfast – Balmoral Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Belfast – Balmoral Show

[ May 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Balmoral Show. The Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Irelands largest Agricultural and Food Show that entertains the whole family. The 143rd Show offers its usual extravaganza of colour, competition and showmanship along with daily displays of pedigree horses, ponies, cattle, [...]

Southport Food and Drink Festival
By: | May 5, 2010 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Southport Food and Drink Festival

[ May 13, 2010 to May 16, 2010. ] www.visitsouthport.com/foodanddrink
Free entrance*
Arouse your senses with the BEST food and drink from the region & the BEST chefs and restaurants in Southport. A taste sensation at the heart of the Town Centre! The festival runs along Lord Street and Chapel Street, with the main ‘hub’ on the Town Hall Gardens. With chef demonstrations, including a demonstration [...]

Daphne du Maurier Festival
By: The Editor | March 14, 2010 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Daphne du Maurier Festival

[ May 13, 2010 to May 22, 2010. ] www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk,Fowey, Cornwall.
there will be paid and free events during the festival celebrating the author of Jamaica Inn, Rebecca and Frenchman’s Creek.