Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
By: Robin | May 17, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment

Robin Nowacki combines culture and cuisine with football on a visit to Barcelona – the capital of the Catalonian region of Spain

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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Walkabout Clumber
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Walkabout Clumber

[ June 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 mile walks. All walks are lead by a trained walk leaderWalk can take up to 2 hours depending of walk length.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour

[ June 16, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 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 [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains Hall Tour

[ June 16, 2013; 1:30 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 [...]

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

[ June 16, 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 [...]

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ICC Champions Trophy: England v New Zealand
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:35 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: England v New Zealand

[ June 16, 2013; ] http://www.icc-cricket.com/index.php
Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 9LN,

Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers

[ June 16, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Help clear litter from Studland Beach and enjoy a hearty walk along the sand at the same time.Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, 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 [...]

Wellesbourne , Warwickshire, England – Wellesbourne Wings and Wheels
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Wellesbourne , Warwickshire, England – Wellesbourne Wings and Wheels

[ June 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Classic Cars and a fly-in alongside a taxy run by resident Vulcan XM655 CV35 9EUWellesbourne , Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.xm655.com/events.phpWellesbourne , Warwickshire, 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 [...]

Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England – Informal Air Display & Fathers Day Event
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Old Warden,  Bedfordshire, England – Informal Air Display & Fathers Day Event

[ June 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] What better way to spend Fathers Day than at a Shuttleworth Collection flying displays.Old Warden, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden, Bedfordshire, 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, [...]

South Otterington, North Yorkshire, England – North Yorkshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
South Otterington, North Yorkshire, England – North Yorkshire County Show

[ June 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!South Otterington, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk/South Otterington, North Yorkshire, 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 [...]

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David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Gaborone Trinity Church Choir
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Gaborone Trinity Church Choir

[ June 16, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] A concert by Trinity Church Choir from Gaborone, the capital of Botswana.We are delighted to welcome Trinity Church Choir to Scotland for a very special performance celebrating the links created between Africa and Scotland by the work of David Livingstone. David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/David-Livingstone-Centre/Gaborone-Trinity-Church-Choir/David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
There are many [...]

Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Norman Invasion
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Norman Invasion

[ June 16, 2012 11:00 am to June 17, 2012 4:00 pm. ] The year is 1097 and King William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, is leading his army against the rebellious Welsh led by Princes Cadwgan ap Bleddyn and Gruffudd ap Cynan. The re-enactment group Cwmwd Il brings this dramatic clash to life.Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5967720/?lang=enDenbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
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Castle Fraser Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Castle Fraser Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair

[ June 16, 2012 10:30 am to June 17, 2012 4:30 pm. ] Come along for a fun family day out at this vintage event! This is Scotlands largest steam event and we are expecting 32 Showmans engines, steam wagons and road rollers, and a total of 400 vehicles including commercial vehicles, stationary engines, miniature steam engines, models, classic and vintage cars and motorcyles. There are parades of [...]

Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes 60th anniversary!
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes 60th anniversary!

[ June 16, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] An exciting family fun day in celebration of the anniversary of Crathes becoming a Trust garden- an event benefiting Scotlands Gardens. Come celebrate with Crathes with a day of fun for the whole family! There will be walks led by junior guides from Crathes Primary, a nasturtium growing competition with prizes, crafts with Rangers,forrestry displays, [...]

Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Ranger Guided Adult Walk: Crathes Estate
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Ranger Guided Adult Walk: Crathes Estate

[ June 16, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join the ranger for a walk round Crathes estate, learning about its history and wildlife. Part of a bigger Crathes event – see website for further details. All our events begin and end in the propertys car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Crathes-Castle-Garden-Estate/Ranger-Guided-Adult-Walk-Crathes-Estate/Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, [...]

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Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes Castle, Banchory 60th Anniversary – The Bon Accord Silver Band
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes Castle, Banchory 60th Anniversary – The Bon Accord Silver Band

[ June 16, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join Crathes Castle, Banchory on Saturday 16th of June to hear the stirring sound of the Bon Accord Silver Band in truly stunning surroundings.As part of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations & Scotlands Gardens Day, the Band will be playing in the world famous Walled Garden at 12pm on the Croquet Lawn and 2pm Golden [...]

Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh, Edinburgh & the Lothians, Scotland – Newhailes, Musselburgh Nature Detectives Club
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh, Edinburgh & the Lothians, Scotland – Newhailes, Musselburgh Nature Detectives Club

[ June 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] Search for damselfly and dragonflies before going on to make your very own ceramic damselfly.The nature detectives will be looking for dragonfly and damselfly at Inveresk Garden pond. The Rangers will help everyone to make their very own ceramic damselfly. Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh, Edinburgh & the Lothians, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Inveresk-Lodge-Garden/1631/Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh, Edinburgh & the [...]

Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes Castle, Banchory 60th Anniversary – Falconry Display
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Crathes Castle, Banchory 60th Anniversary – Falconry Display

[ June 16, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us at Crathes Castle, Banchory on Saturday 16th June to see an amazing Falconry Display.As part of our 60th Anniversary celebrations, the Huntly Falconry centre will be here with a display of wonderful birds of prey. The birds will be here from 10.30am to 4.00pm with displays at 11am, 1pm and 3 pm. This [...]

Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Real Ale Trail
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Real Ale Trail

[ June 16, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] An exciting opportunity to travel 30 miles behind a vintage steam engine whilst enjoying a selection of locally brewed ales.Llangollen Railway, Llangollenhttp://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/event.php?id=63Llangollen Railway, Llangollen
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 [...]

Barmouth/Abermaw – Continental Market
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Barmouth/Abermaw – Continental Market

[ June 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Barmouth Town Council has invited a Traditional Continental Market to come to the town on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th June 2012. This is the same weekend as the Annual Three Peaks yacht Race between Barmouth and Fort William and is the first time that such a market will take place in Barmouth. Most of [...]

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Ty Mawr Country Park, Wrexham – Fun Dog show
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Ty Mawr Country Park, Wrexham – Fun Dog show

[ June 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join the Friends of Ty Mawr for this fun dog show. Entries from 11am with judging starting at 1pm.Ty Mawr Country Park, Wrexhamhttp://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/TyMawrCountryPark.htmTy Mawr Country Park, Wrexham
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 [...]

National Musuem of Scotland, Edinburgh – Saturday Showcase: Railway Posters, Past and Present
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
National Musuem of Scotland, Edinburgh – Saturday Showcase: Railway Posters, Past and Present

[ June 16, 2012; 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Railway posters offer their own distinctive view of the changing world of travel over the last 150 years. Ed Bartholomew, Senior Curator of Image and Sound Collections at the National Railway Museum, explores the history of the railway poster, and David Bownes, Head of Collections, and Mike Walton, Retail Director at London Transport Museum, share [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ June 16, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come and join Dave in the Bodgers Club in the woods to have a go at carving your own bowl from wood grown on the estate, a great chance to make something special for your home. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk

[ June 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] and take a walk through time! Explore the unique geology, spectacular landforms, diverse wildlife and rich history of Englands only Natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. This series of walks offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about the Jurassic Coast and the people that work to preserve and promote this amazing World Heritage [...]

Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Yelverton – In Depth Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Yelverton – In Depth Tours

[ June 16, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our volunteer guides to see parts of the Abbey normally closed to the public, and learn more about its fascinating history.Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Yelvertonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=b5eca67e-4d62-4506-8947-a7364d10eb62Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Yelverton
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. [...]

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Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South East – Rockpool Ramble
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, London & South East – Rockpool Ramble

[ June 16, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 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
There [...]

Fuse Medway Festival
By: The Editor | February 13, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Fuse Medway Festival

[ June 16, 2012 to June 17, 2012. ]
see website for details.
Although the festival begins on the 15th, there are events from the 11th

Broadstairs Victorian County Fair
By: The Editor | February 13, 2012 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Broadstairs Victorian County Fair

[ June 16, 2012; ]
Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs, Kent
includes street entertainment, stalls and the Dickensian Bathing Party

Old Warden, Bedfordshire – June Evening Airshow
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Old Warden, Bedfordshire – June Evening Airshow

[ June 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The second evening show at Old Warden of the year. SG18 9EP- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Old Warden, Bedfordshirehttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden, Bedfordshire