The English seaside
By: Kaye | May 23, 2013 – 6:08 am | No Comment

Photographer Peter Williams celebrates the peculiar eccentricities and quintessential charms – from helter-skelters to lighthouses, pirates, palmists and Punch and Judy – of this cherished and rapidly changing English landscape

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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Beyond the screen tour
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Beyond the screen tour

[ June 3, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Stand beyond the rood screen and discover more about Clumbers Cathedrial in miniatureClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – A Day in the Life – Artist in Residence
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – A Day in the Life – Artist in Residence

[ June 3, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] This season Dudmaston has its own Artist in Residence. Why not come and find out about her work. Every Monday and the last Sunday of each month our Artist in Residence will be working in the Hall. Find out all about Dudmastons own art collections; discover the ways that Dudmaston is inspirting her while she [...]

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Going Underground
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Going Underground

[ June 3, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Step down from the Servants Quarters and discover what lies beneath, as you experience the atmospheric service tunnels and Ice House.Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland – Book4Tea Week
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland – Book4Tea Week

[ June 3, 2013 10:00 am to June 9, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Bring a quality hardback book or books during your visit to Castle Ward this week in exchange for property discounts and offers. Contact Castle War fo a full list of Book4Tea offers. Books may be second-hand and offers also available on Bank Holiday Monday.Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern [...]

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Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Dustbusters how we care for Ham
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Dustbusters  how we care for Ham

[ June 3, 2013 12:00 pm to June 6, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Find out how we care for our house and collection. Join us for regular demonstrations by our house team.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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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Meet the Experts: Close up on Textiles
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Meet the Experts: Close up on Textiles

[ June 3, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join NT conservation specialist, Sandra Howe, on a room to room tour, for a closer look at some of Beltons 300 year old textiles and discover the conservation challenges we face in caring for them.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Library Open Week
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Library Open Week

[ June 3, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Get up close and see some of the books in Kedlestons collection not normally on viewKedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England – Wildlife walk and workshop: insects in meadows
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England – Wildlife walk and workshop: insects in meadows

[ June 3, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Have you ever fancied learning more about the amazing wildlife around us? Join one of our local experts who will guarantee to fire your enthusiasm and start you off on a new passion.Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Meet the Team
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Meet the Team

[ June 3, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Meet a member of the Clumber Park team who will take you on their own personal tour of the park showing you their special places or behind the scenes of some of the projects at Clumber Park. This tour will last approixmately one hour.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ June 3, 2013 12:00 pm to June 4, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
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South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Pendower
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Pendower

[ June 3, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. We meet in the afternoon on the first Monday each month.Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, [...]

South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Porthcurnick
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Porthcurnick

[ June 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & [...]

Godolphin, Helston, Cornwall, England – High Tea Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Godolphin, Helston, Cornwall, England – High Tea Tours

[ June 3, 2013; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Enjoy a guided tour of Godolphin House followed by high tea in the 15th century dining room. After a guided tour of Godolphin House, retire to the 15th century dining room and enjoy a cream tea, sandwiches and cakes baked in Godolphins own kitchen.Godolphin, Helston, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Godolphin, Helston, Cornwall, England
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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

[ June 3, 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
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Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ June 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so.Pendower, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPendower, Cornwall, England
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Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ June 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so.Porthcurnick, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPorthcurnick, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing [...]

Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Carrick 800 – Historical Enactment
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Carrick 800 – Historical Enactment

[ June 3, 2012; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] An renactment of a local legend in the Fountain Court at 2.30pm until 3.30pm.KENNEDY JUSTICE AT THE RED MOSS INN. The Kennedys are having a meeting at the inn. An old feud will be resolved. Observe as Kennedy against Kennedy resolve their woes by powder and blade. Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, [...]

Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure

[ June 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Jacobite history comes to life at Glencoe!Alba Adventure will bring history to life at Glencoe with several presentations throughout the day demonstrating the dress and weaponry of the Jacobite era. Find out how to wear the belted plaid and get a close up view of the fierce weaponry of the period! This is a free [...]

Newtown Old Town Hall, Isle of Wight, England – Birds and Animals
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Newtown Old Town Hall, Isle of Wight, England – Birds and Animals

[ June 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition by local artist Angela Hewitt featuring birds and animals.More Information: The Custodian, 01983 531785, isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.ukNewtown Old Town Hall, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukNewtown Old Town Hall, Isle of Wight, England
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – The Night Hunters
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – The Night Hunters

[ June 3, 2012; 10:30 pm; ] Come and explore the nocturnal sights and sounds at Culzean Castle. The Night Hunters Nocturnal sights and sounds 10.30pm 12.00am. Places limited bookings accepted only on day.Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/The-Night-Hunters/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Pebbles on the Beach
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Pebbles on the Beach

[ June 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Ranger-led walk looking at the geology of Culzean.Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/Pebbles-on-the-Beach-/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Poetry Picnic – with the Makar Press Poets in the Walled Garden
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Poetry Picnic – with the Makar Press Poets in the Walled Garden

[ June 3, 2012; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Following in the tradition of Robert Burns, three Ayrshire poets read their own inspiring and highly accessible work Rowena Love, Michael Malone and Sheila Templeton. Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/Poetry-Picnic-with-the-Makar-Press-Poets-in-the-Walled-Garden/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Carrick 800 – Historical Enactment
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Carrick 800 – Historical Enactment

[ June 3, 2012; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] An renactment of a local legend in the Fountain Court at 2.30pm until 3.30pm.KENNEDY JUSTICE AT THE RED MOSS INN. The Kennedys are having a meeting at the inn. An old feud will be resolved. Observe as Kennedy against Kennedy resolve their woes by powder and blade. Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, [...]

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland – Robert Fergusson and the Periodical Press
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland – Robert Fergusson and the Periodical Press

[ June 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Talk – Join Dr Rhona Brown from the University of Glasgow for an entertaining insight into the life and times of the man who inspired Burns more than any other Scottish writer, Robert Fergusson.Part of our free Sunday lecture series. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Robert-Burns-Birthplace-Museum/Robert-Fergusson-and-the-Periodical-Press/Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Elvaston Castle: The Bushcraft Show
By: The Editor | June 1, 2012 – 2:16 pm | One Comment
Elvaston Castle: The Bushcraft Show

[ June 3, 2012 to June 4, 2012. ]
Elvaston Castle and Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derbyshire, DE72 3EP
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Family Fun Gala
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Family Fun Gala

[ June 3, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Family Fun Weekend Gala – fun for all the familyWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadoghttp://www.whr.co.uk/timetableWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Herbs and Spices in the Victorian Household
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Herbs and Spices in the Victorian Household

[ June 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Discover what home grown herbs and exotic spices the Victorians used to liven up their dishes. Maybe you will take away some inspiration and rustle up your very own historic feast at home!Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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Y Faenol, Bangor – Gwyl Kaya Festival
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Y Faenol, Bangor – Gwyl Kaya Festival

[ June 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Kaya Festival is a global World Music festival celebrating diversity, music and arts set overlooking the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Kicking off the festival season, the inaugural Kaya Festival will be on Friday the 1st, Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of June 2012.Y Faenol, Bangorhttp://kayafestival.co.uk/Y Faenol, Bangor
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