What’s on in Italy this summer
By: The Editor | June 20, 2013 – 8:14 am | No Comment

With the help of the Italian Tourist Board, we list some of the events happening in Italy this summer.

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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ May 7, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ May 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Vita at Knole
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:33 am | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Vita at Knole

[ May 7, 2013 10:30 am to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Free exhibition celebrating the centenary of Vita Sackville-Wests wedding to Harold Nicolson in Knoles chapel. Complements year-long exhibition at SissinghurstKnole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener

[ May 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy a walk around the Winter Garden and, weather permitting, the wider Garden in the company of one of our knowledgeable gardeners. Find out more about our wonderful plants, and get answers to questions you may have.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Open Drawers Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Open Drawers Day

[ May 7, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Come and find out about some of the secrets revealed within our furniture. The House team will be revealing secret letters discovered in a hidden drawer. A chance to discover more about the collection at TrericeTrerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England
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Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours

[ May 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year, go on a tour with one of our experienced garden stewards. Enjoy the spring colours which look stunning at this time of year and hear about the history of the garden, just meet at reception at 11am.Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffield Park and [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ May 7, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
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Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013

[ May 7, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Brian and Sin Barton continue their ever-popular informal strolls at Ashridge. These provide a chance to discover the wildlife in different parts of the Estate and to look for animal tracks, deer sightings, birds and other items of interest. The strolls may take up to 2 hours, are open to all and do not [...]

Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Garden Matters – garden talks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Garden Matters – garden talks

[ May 7, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join our Gardener in charge for talks about the seasonal activities that go on in the garden each month.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ May 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ May 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 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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Brighton, Sussex, England – Foodies Festival 2013 -
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Brighton, Sussex, England – Foodies Festival 2013 -

[ May 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us at a Foodies Festival near you this summer for the chance to meet top chefs and experience the most exciting mix of food, drink and culinary talent.Brighton, Sussex, Englandhttp://www.foodiesfestival.com/Brighton, Sussex, England
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Chesters Roman Fort & Musuem, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland – The Imperial Roman Army
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Chesters Roman Fort & Musuem, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland – The Imperial Roman Army

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join the armoured ranks of the world famous Ermine Street Guard in their 40th year of Roman re-enactment. Their soldiers will be depicting the Imperial Roman Army being put through their training. Watch the colourful and well-armed Roman soldiers as they practice their combat skills, battle tactics and artillery firepower that made the Roman army [...]

Framlingham Castle, Suffolk – Siege of Framlingham
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Framlingham Castle, Suffolk – Siege of Framlingham

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] It is March 1216 and King John of England has arrived at Framlingham, demanding surrender of the Castle .What will the outcome be? Meet the garrison of mounted knights , foot soldiers and archers as they prepare to defy the King. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket [...]

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Portland Castle, Dorset – Portland Castle: Through the Ages
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Portland Castle, Dorset – Portland Castle: Through the Ages

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and join us this bank holiday weekend and watch the castle be brought to life as we take you through the ages with fun, games and activities for all the family. Learn about life as it was during different periods through history and the role that Portland Castle played during times of war and [...]

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden – Medieval Melee
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden – Medieval Melee

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England as we bring Kenilworth Castle to life in with a spectacular medieval melee! Watch armoured knights fight in dramatic arena shows and support your favourite as he battles for victory. Enjoy our medieval encampment and meet some merry folk from the past to learn about their [...]

Ashby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire – Clash of the Knights
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Ashby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire – Clash of the Knights

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See the medieval knights fighting for their honour in awesome combat displays! Learn all about the weapons of the time and explore the Living History encampmentsAshby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershirehttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/clash-of-the-knights-az-6-may/Ashby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire
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Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire – Time Travellers Go Victorian
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire – Time Travellers Go Victorian

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join the Time travellers to find out what Victorian life was really like. Meet a variety of Victorian costumed characters and find out how Victorian children would have lived. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day Ticket price includes entry to event plus entry to the grounds.Wrest Park, Luton, [...]

Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire – Roman Family Fun Trail
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire – Roman Family Fun Trail

[ May 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Our Roman soldiers have taken leave of their post and gone missing! Can you hunt down the clues and find them all? Theres a special prize for those who can!Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Ticket price includes entry to event & Wroxeter Roman City.Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshirehttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/roman-family-fun-trail-wrc-5-may/Wroxeter [...]

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Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Yorkshire – Preparing for Royalty
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Yorkshire – Preparing for Royalty

[ May 7, 2012; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Take a step back to the Edwardian era, the year is 1912 and the gentleman of the house has responsibility for a forthcoming royal visit. Meet the household and servants of Brodsworth as they prepare the master and mistress for this royal occasion, from fashion, to etiquette, food and drink and a healthy mix of [...]

Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster – Meet the Executioner
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster – Meet the Executioner

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Meet Gilbert Savage, medieval executioner, fearsome and imposing with his heavy axe and block. Hear his grisly tales of crimes and punishment – medieval style.Conisbrough Castle, Doncasterhttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/meet-the-executioner-coca-5-may/Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster
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Bolsolver Castle, Derbyshire – Medieval Month of May: Choose Your Champion
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Bolsolver Castle, Derbyshire – Medieval Month of May: Choose Your Champion

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Meet the red knight from the south and green knight from the west on their trusty chargers, as they and their squires prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust, taking place at the end of the month. Watch as we arm the knights for the tournament, see them practises manoeuvres on horseback and children will [...]

Audley End House and Gardens, Essex – May Day at Audley End
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex – May Day at Audley End

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Roll up, roll up and see May Day fun as it used to be! Enjoy our Victorian side shows and brass band, and marvel at our traditional Victorian gymkhana. Then watch as your little ones learn circus skills or take part in a play. All of which, coupled with the spectacular house and grounds at [...]

Beeston Castle & Woodland Park, Cheshire – Knight School
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Beeston Castle & Woodland Park, Cheshire – Knight School

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Meet the medieval castle knight, splendid in his armour and hear his tales of chivalry and practice your sword skills.Beeston Castle & Woodland Park, Cheshirehttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/knight-school-bcwp-5-may/Beeston Castle & Woodland Park, Cheshire
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Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland – Fashion From The Past: Costume Presentations
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland – Fashion From The Past: Costume Presentations

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] A weekend of fashion from the past, see a variety of sumptuous Tudor costume displayed in fashion presentations revealing the secrets of Tudor courtly costumes. Then enjoy presentations on dressing the gorgeous Georgians, for the fashion conscious gentleman and lady.Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberlandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/fashion-from-the-past-costume-presentations-bh-5-may/Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland
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Tudor Merchants House, Tenby – History mystery day
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Tudor Merchants House, Tenby – History mystery day

[ May 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Learn more about Tenbys oldest house and daily life in Tudor times with our special quiz trail suitable for all ages. Staff will be on hand, dressed in Tudor costume, to reveal the answersTudor Merchants House, Tenbyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=196ebe68-bf4f-4ba1-8e40-2a4eb253e145Tudor Merchants House, Tenby
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 7, 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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Nymans, near Haywards Heath – Spinners & Weavers demonstration
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Nymans, near Haywards Heath – Spinners & Weavers demonstration

[ May 7, 2012; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] The Sussex Guild of Spinners and Weavers will be in residence for the Bank holiday demonstrating their craft. Watch them work and browse their beautiful collection of handmade creations…Nymans, near Haywards Heathhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=11a8ca7e-4997-4858-995b-9b60f4549c9eNymans, near Haywards Heath
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