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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridgeshire, England – Snowdrop Season
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridgeshire, England – Snowdrop Season

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to February 24, 2013 4:30 pm. ] Stroll through drifts of delicate snowdrops as they cheer up wintry days. Join a special weekday tour at 2pm to uncover our fascinating snowdrop story and gain expert advice. Booking advisable on 01223 810080. Mingle with our Garden Guides as they share their knowledge or start your own collection with the many varieties available in [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Holiday Trails
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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Holiday Trails

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to February 24, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Theres a different family trail every holiday to lead you around the grounds and keep your little ones entertained. Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukAttingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Snowdrop Season
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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Snowdrop Season

[ February 19, 2013 9:00 am to February 24, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Watch the woodland floor transform into a beautiful carpet of snowdrops as you walk around the park.Please note dates are approximate as depending on the winter temperatures the Snowdrop Season may be early or delayed. Spot the snowdrops as they start to emerge!As of 22 January the snowdrops are starting to emerge, however, due [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club
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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club

[ February 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join in our family activities every Tuesday of the school holidays. From art and craft workshops to outdoor adventures there is something for everyone. Get messy in the Walled Garden this half term and plant your own bulb to take home. Design your own colourful flowerpot, and enjoy watching the bulb grow into a beautiful [...]

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Berrington Hall, Herefordshire, England – Mud and mess trails.
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Berrington Hall, Herefordshire, England – Mud and mess trails.

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to February 24, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Time to get back to nature on one of our garden trails.Berrington Hall, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBerrington Hall, Herefordshire, 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 [...]

Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire, England – Bird Box Making
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Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire, England – Bird Box Making

[ February 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Build your own bird box with the Trust Rangers using timber from our woodland at Brockhampton. Suitable for children 5 years and above. 11:00 and 14:00Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBrockhampton Estate, Herefordshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. [...]

Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon, England – Feed the birds
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Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon, England – Feed the birds

[ February 19, 2013 2:00 pm to February 21, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Join us in cooking up a New Year feast for our feathered friends and make your own bird feeder to take home.Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBuckland Abbey, Garden and Estate, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. [...]

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Shropshire, England – Kite Chaos!
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Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Shropshire, England – Kite Chaos!

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to February 22, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Come along and make a kite to fly in the valley.Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCarding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills, Shropshire, England
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Clandon Park, West Clandon,, Surrey, England – Upstairs, Downstairs for February Half Term
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Clandon Park, West Clandon,, Surrey, England – Upstairs, Downstairs for February Half Term

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to February 21, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Experience what it would have been like for members of the family and servants at Clandon Park when the house was owned by the Onslow family. With re-enactment, activities, dressing up and short talks.Members free. Adult 4.85, Child 2.40 Clandon Park, West Clandon,, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClandon Park, West Clandon,, Surrey, England
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Clent Hills, Romsley, , Worcestershire, England – Messy Monsters Play Day
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Clent Hills, Romsley, , Worcestershire, England – Messy Monsters Play Day

[ February 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come and enjoy some messy play in our Natural Play Area at Clent. Clent Hills, Romsley, , Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClent Hills, Romsley, , Worcestershire, England
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Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Fresh Start
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Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Fresh Start

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to March 20, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Exhibition in Cotehele Gallery A new collection of exquisite work from our permanent exhibitors.Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England
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Croft Castle and Parkland, Herefordshire, England – Muddy Paws
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Croft Castle and Parkland, Herefordshire, England – Muddy Paws

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to February 24, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Get muddy and messy with our Spring half term trail. – Solve all the clues to the muddy paw prints trail and find out where they live to collect your prize.Croft Castle and Parkland, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroft Castle and Parkland, Herefordshire, England
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Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Half Term Fun
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Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Half Term Fun

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to February 22, 2013 3:30 pm. ] Fun activities for half term – Join us this half term for some fun and creative activities. Make willow bird feeders on Monday, bushcraft for kids on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and on Friday make a miniature garden.Cotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCotehele, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, England
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Cragside, Northumberland, England – Dream Flags
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Cragside, Northumberland, England – Dream Flags

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Take part in the 150th anniversary of Cragside and mark the occasion by making your own dream flag. Prayer flags can be found strung along the mountain ridges of the Himalayas today and are used to bless the countryside. Lord and Lady Armstrong created a Himalayan landscape at Cragside so we want to [...]

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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud & Mess – Den Building
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud & Mess – Den Building

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Check out our exciting natural play area with loads of materials to build your own den.Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud & Mess – Outdoor Family Look & Find
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud & Mess – Outdoor Family Look & Find

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Get out in the park and discover mess, mud and rot! Find out where to find wriggly creatures, decaying trees and much more.Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Go Wild! Half-term trail
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Go Wild! Half-term trail

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to February 24, 2013 4:30 pm. ] Adventure round Croome on a trail full of nature, discovery and going wild over the holidays.Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud is Fun!
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud is Fun!

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Tweet or send us a photo of your muddy adventures at Croome to create a messy display in our Restaurant. Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud Cookies
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud Cookies

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Let your taste buds go wild for a special Mud Cookie in our Restaurant. Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud Pie Recipe Book
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Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England – Mud Pie Recipe Book

[ February 19, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Invent a recipe to put in our Mud Pie Recipe Book. What would you put in your delicious Mud Pie? Can you draw it? If you tell us, enter into our prize draw to win something messy!Croome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCroome, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, England
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Half Term Crafty Fun
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Half Term Crafty Fun

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to February 22, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join us this half term and get making! Well be having a different activity happening every day from Kite to mask making and plenty of other creative craft fun. Monday will be Kite MakingTuesday is Mask MakingWednesday is Cake DecoratingThursday is Clay MakingFriday is Green Sculpture Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade [...]

East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Rd, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Half Term Family Trail and Crafts
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East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Rd, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Half Term Family Trail and Crafts

[ February 19, 2013 10:30 am to February 20, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Want something the whole family can do at half term? Dust of the winter cobwebs and join us during half term for some springtime fun. Follow our family trail then get crafty and help us bring the outside, inside! An entire room will be turned into a giant white canvas for you [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, England – School Holiday Fun – Outdoors and Nature – Bird Brains
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, England – School Holiday Fun – Outdoors and Nature – Bird Brains

[ February 19, 2013 11:00 am to February 24, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Were going wild about birds this February half term. Challenge yourself with our Bird Brains trail and have feathery fun in Swanley Grange, where well be running some craft activities. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, England
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking, London, England – Be My Valentine?
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Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking, London, England – Be My Valentine?

[ February 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Make something special Demonstration and hands-on activities suitable for all ages. When all attempts to lure a reluctant lover have failed why not try a homemade love potion? Using 16th centure herbs, plants and fruits. Come and brew your own love potion and make some gingerbread weddign favours.Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, Barking, [...]

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RCAHMS, Edinburgh , Edinburgh, Scotland – Garden History – Informing Conservation and Management Charters, Listing, Legislation & Planning ~ Part 1
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RCAHMS, Edinburgh , Edinburgh, Scotland – Garden History – Informing Conservation and Management Charters, Listing, Legislation & Planning ~ Part 1

[ February 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] VENUE: NTS HQ Hermiston Quay, EdinburghThe day will start with a consideration of international charters which underpin heritage conservation, and of the national policy framework relating to Britains garden heritage. The day will conclude with a practical session.Would you like to learn more about Garden History? If so, then why not join us on a [...]

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Plant Pot ‘Scare-Grow’ with Rebecca Lucraft
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RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Plant Pot ‘Scare-Grow’ with Rebecca Lucraft

[ February 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Craft workshop for families. As well as protecting your plants, this Scare-grow will change day by day. Watch as his hair grows and decide how to cut it to make him the scariest scarecrow of them all !RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10204&r=trueRHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England
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Pershore College, Worcestershire, England – Keeping Chickens in Your Back Yard
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Pershore College, Worcestershire, England – Keeping Chickens in Your Back Yard

[ February 19, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] This lecture, given by chicken business owner Jenna Jack, is suitable for the fi rst time chicken keeper or those who want to know more about this fast growing hobby. She will cover how to care for and handle your chickens, an essential guide to a sensible husbandry regime, as well as basic First Aid [...]

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Children’s Scarecrow Story and Art
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Children’s Scarecrow Story and Art

[ February 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Make your very own scarecrow finger puppet and crow to take home and enjoy. There are also stories and a range of art and craft activities all themed on scarecrows.RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10132&r=trueRHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England
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