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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Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ September 2, 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
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Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ September 2, 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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Roche Abbey, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England – MAGICAL FAIRY FUN TRAIL
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Roche Abbey, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England – MAGICAL FAIRY FUN TRAIL

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find eight fairies hidden amongst the ruins to win a small prize.Roche Abbey, Rotherham, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/134

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – BANDS AT BELSAY
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – BANDS AT BELSAY

[ September 2, 2012; 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] One of the regions best traditional bands – The Ellington Colliery Band – plays outside the front of Belsay Hall. An ideal way to enjoy some superb music. Please feel free to bring your own deck chairs or rugs.Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Morpeth,

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Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – BRINGING AUDLEY END TO LIFE!
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – BRINGING AUDLEY END TO LIFE!

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This weekend, visitors will get an insight into what it would have been like to work and live as a servant in the Victorian era at Audley End House.Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England – SUNDAY AFTERNOON BAND CONCERT
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England – SUNDAY AFTERNOON BAND CONCERT

[ September 2, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Hear one of the best local bands, Rotherham Town Brass Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music.Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England

Cranham, Essex, England – Uproar MEGA Festival
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Cranham, Essex, England – Uproar MEGA Festival

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This is a family music festival across 4 stages plus a dance tent. Taking place in Essex in an outdoor pursuit centre you will also have the option to use all othe facilities as well as featuring some of the very best music that Essex has to offer.The eve

Castle Donington Nr Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England – Off The Tracks
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Castle Donington Nr Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England – Off The Tracks

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Off the tracks brings 2 events to the UK Festival Calendar based at the legendary Castle Donnington Park, Nr Derby.Onsite Camping facilities are available for the all weekend event and entertainment in addition to the 2 stages of engaging live music inclu

Lode nr Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England – LodeStar Festival
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Lode nr Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England – LodeStar Festival

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] LodeStar 2012 is shaping up to be another great Summer success!3 days and 3 nights to enjoy the most exciting line up of hot new artists and this year a bigger mix of genres, late night DJs playing euphoric tracks, fun comedians, drama of theatre, trickie

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Myrtle Park, Bingley , Yorkshire, England – Bingley Music Live
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Myrtle Park, Bingley , Yorkshire, England – Bingley Music Live

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Now in its 6th year Bingley Music Live has firmly established itself on the festival circuit; impressing audiences and performers alike with its intimate, friendly atmosphere, professional organisation and outstanding line up of musical talent. The chance

Lake Naseby, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England – The Pig & Applestock (Charity Music Festival)
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Lake Naseby, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England – The Pig & Applestock (Charity Music Festival)

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 3 DAYS OF FOOD AND MUSIC… This years festval will have a focus on good quality local produce and music. We are creating a family friendly event which celebrates our local musical talent with all profits going to the MS Society. The festival will be set

Hertford/Stevenage, Herfordshire, England – Wilkestock
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Hertford/Stevenage, Herfordshire, England – Wilkestock

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The best intimate charity around!5 stages, amazing artists from around the UK including Bastille, Chas and his band, New Groove Formation, Danny Bryants RedEyeBand, Beans on Toast. Big name Djs including Slipmatt, Billy Daniel Bunter, 2 Bad Mice, Uncle Du

St Marys Park Prestwich Manchester, Manchester, England – Festwich
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
St Marys Park Prestwich Manchester, Manchester, England – Festwich

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Free two Day Festival dedicated to the Legends of all things Rock and Roll !!St Marys park, Manchester provides the perfect backdrop for what is going to be an amazing 2 day festival for you and all the family. Throughout the 2 days there will be live

Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
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Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Spanish Water Dog Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Spanish Water Dog Club Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
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Canine Academy, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England – Association of Bloodhound Breeders Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Canine Academy, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England – Association of Bloodhound Breeders Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowCanine Academy, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukCanine Academy, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire, England
There are ma

Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Bracco Italiano Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Bracco Italiano Society Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
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Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England – Northern Counties Dachshund Assoc Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England – Northern Counties Dachshund Assoc Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBoroughbridge Coronation Hall, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBoroughbridge Coronation Hall, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
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Baginton Village Hall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England – The Otterhound Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Baginton Village Hall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England – The Otterhound Club Dog Show

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBaginton Village Hall, West Midlands, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBaginton Village Hall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
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Alex James Farm, nr Kingham, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England – The Big Feastival
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:42 am | No Comment
Alex James Farm, nr Kingham, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England – The Big Feastival

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy music from Paloma Faith, Texas, Razorlight, The Guillemots and many more big names including The Producers, who have scored a combined total of over 200 hit singles over the past 40 years and feature music royalty Trevor Horn and Lol Crme to name

London: King’s Cross Ice Cream Festival
By: The Editor | August 6, 2012 – 9:16 am | No Comment
London: King’s Cross Ice Cream Festival

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] >a href=”http://www.kingscrossevents.co.uk/events/kings-cross-ice-cream-festival/”>
Granary Square, London (see wbsite for a map of the exact location)
Free

10th World Bellyboard Championships
By: The Editor | August 2, 2012 – 7:31 am | No Comment
10th World Bellyboard Championships

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Chapel Porth, St Agnes, Cornwall

Saltram, Devon, England – Exhibition – Cornish Artists
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Saltram, Devon, England – Exhibition – Cornish Artists

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Display of works by Cornish artists in the Chapel Gallery.More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram, Devon, England
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Baddesley Clinton:Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Bristol, England – HENRO 2012 Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Baddesley Clinton:Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Bristol, England – HENRO 2012 Exhibition

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition in the house of the work of Japanese artist Takumasa Ono – official artist of the National Trust in Japan.More Information: Baddesley Clinton, 01564 783294, Baddesleyclinton@nationaltrust.org.ukBaddesley Clinton:Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Bristol, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBaddesley Clinton:Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Bristol, England
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire, England – The Mickleover Art Group Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire, England – The Mickleover Art Group Exhibition

[ September 2, 2012; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition in the Billiard Room in the Hall of water colours and pastels by local artists available for sale.More Information: Property Secretary, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.ukSudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire, England
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White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Paintings by Roger Allen
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Paintings by Roger Allen

[ September 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Exhibition by Roger Allen of art inspired by countryside and urban landscapes.More Information: Lucy Chadburn, 01433 670368, PeakDistrict@nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness, Lochaber, Scotland – Living History Clansmen Displays by Alba Adventure

[ September 2, 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 [...]

Blandford Forum, Dorset – The Great Dorset Steam Fair
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Blandford Forum, Dorset – The Great Dorset Steam Fair

[ September 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, youll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside. Further directions are superfluous. Just find the village [...]