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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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse & Brunch
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse & Brunch

[ February 24, 2013; 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. ] Blow the cobwebs away with a walk to the Boathouse with our Gardener, Helen Farmer, followed by Lincolnshire breakfast brunch in the Stables Restaurant. Booking essential.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Discover Clandon
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Discover Clandon

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Short talks and tours about Clandon house; see us open for the new season with games and dressing up for children. Members free. Adult 4.85, Child 2.40. Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Hidden Secrets of the Clent Hills
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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Hidden Secrets of the Clent Hills

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Think you know the Clent Hills? Think again. Find out hidden histories and secret stories on this guided ramble. Join us for a guided 6 mile ramble around the Clent Hills and surrounding countryside. Discover old stories and forgotten places along the way.Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England
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Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Free Family Day – Mothers Day
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Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Free Family Day – Mothers Day

[ February 24, 2013; 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate the women in your life with arts, crafts, singing and drama. Sutton House, Hackney, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sutton House, Hackney, London, England
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Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – Gross gazunda’s & putrid privies.
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Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – Gross gazunda’s & putrid privies.

[ February 24, 2013; 10:15 am to 3:30 pm. ] Have a go at our toilet themed trail around the back to backs. Learn about toilet trends through time in Back to Backs, from gross gazundas to the fabulous flushing toilet that we know and love today!Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Family Muck In Day
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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Family Muck In Day

[ February 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Help us tidy up the Millennium Oak Plantation with some small tree felling and scrub clearing. Keep warm with a mini fire and toasted marshmallows.Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Red Kite Ramble with a Ranger
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Red Kite Ramble with a Ranger

[ February 24, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join a local red kite expert to discover the secrets of Gatesheads favourite bird of prey and how they were reintroduced to the Derwent Valley.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Nordic Walking Taster Session
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Nordic Walking Taster Session

[ February 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join qualified British Nordic Walking instructor Mandy Coar for an hour long Nordic walking taster session. Nordic walking is based on the natural movement patterns of walking; is fun whatever your fitness level; is the perfect way to feel good and discover the delights of the Wimpole Estate.Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, [...]

Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Ramble & Roast
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Ramble & Roast

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Enjoy a ramble around Montacute estate ideal for building up your appetite for a delicious roast dinner and choice of pudding vegetarian option available.Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England
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St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, Cornwall, England – Seaside scrub bash at Porthcothan
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St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, Cornwall, England – Seaside scrub bash at Porthcothan

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Help play a valuable part in managing our cliff top habitats and enjoy a complimentary jacket spud cooked on the bonfire. We need to clear scrub and open up areas which will then benefit the diverse maritime grasslands. Well have a bonfire going to cook jacket spuds for lunch.St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, Cornwall, [...]

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Wedding Fayre
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Wedding Fayre

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along to The Riding School at Calke Abbey where you will be able to meet a selection of local wedding suppliers. Discuss your special day with experts Honeysuckle and Castle.Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Sunday jazz lunch
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:30 am | No Comment
Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Sunday jazz lunch

[ February 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join us for a delicious and traditional Sunday lunch with jazz provided by the ever popular Cool Jazz TrioChartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – Volunteer recruitment open day
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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – Volunteer recruitment open day

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] A new date for our volunteer open day has been set..Ever considered volunteering for the National Trust? Prior Park Landscape Garden in Bath will be throwing open its gates and welcoming potential volunteers who are intrigued to find out more about becoming part of the team. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand [...]

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Sharpenhoe Clappers Walk
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Sharpenhoe Clappers Walk

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Fancy a breath of fresh air An opportunity to learn more about this important landscape with this stroll through the Clappers and surrounding area. Led by a member of the National Trust Countryside Team.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
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Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – The Archaeology of Coopers Hill Woods
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:30 am | No Comment
Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – The Archaeology of Coopers Hill Woods

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Explore the lumps and bumps in Coopers Hill Woods that tell an interesting and enlightening story about a varied past. Follow old field boundaries and uncover the remains of old buildings that existed in the heart of the woodlands. Join one of our National Trust Rangers for a woodland walk with a difference. [...]

Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – Volunteer recruitment open day (Cloned)
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:30 am | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – Volunteer recruitment open day (Cloned)

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] A new date for our volunteer open day has been set..Ever considered volunteering for the National Trust? Prior Park Landscape Garden in Bath will be throwing open its gates and welcoming potential volunteers who are intrigued to find out more about becoming part of the team. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Winter Tours: Berwicks’ Legacy
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Winter Tours: Berwicks’ Legacy

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A specialist guided tour around the house to give an insight into the Re-discovered interiors restoration project. Thomas, 8th Lord Berwick and his wife Teresa worked to maintain and improve Attingham Hall on a limited budget before leaving it to the National Trust; the Attingham Re-discovered project continues this legacy.Find out what we have achieved [...]

Dudmaston Estate, Shropshire, England – Snowdrop Walks
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, Shropshire, England – Snowdrop Walks

[ February 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy a walk through Dudmastons glorious Dingle, spotting the multitude of snowdrops which make their appearance each spring. Warm up in the Tea-room and buy some snowdrops of your own to take home. There will also be childrens activities on the day.Dudmaston Estate, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDudmaston Estate, Shropshire, England
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Standen, East Grinstead, Sussex, England – February Family Fun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Standen, East Grinstead, Sussex, England – February Family Fun

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Fun-packed trails, quizzes and activities for the half-term holidays. Some activities may incur a small additional charge.Standen, East Grinstead, Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStanden, East Grinstead, Sussex, England
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Norfolk, England – The Sea & Sky in Oils & Acrylics
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Norfolk, England – The Sea & Sky in Oils & Acrylics

[ February 24, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] This weekend is suitable for beginners or those who would like to develop techniques to improve their work and individual style. We will be exploring brush techniques, paint application, colour mixing, subject selection, composition, colour and tone. Working inside the studio, you choose your subjects from your own photos and sketches. These will then be [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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Devils Dyke, Sussex, England – Three thousand years in three hours
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Devils Dyke, Sussex, England – Three thousand years in three hours

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] A rare opportunity to discover an ancient downland farm and its surroundings. Saddlescombe Farm has seen over 1000 years of history and still retains many of its old buildings, including the donkey well and 17th century barn. The surrounding downland holds even greater allure with over 3000 years of stories to tellDevils Dyke, Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDevils [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Seaside scrub bash at Porthcothan
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Seaside scrub bash at Porthcothan

[ February 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Help play a valuable part in managing our cliff top habitats and enjoy a complimentary jacket spud cooked on the bonfire. We need to clear scrub and open up areas which will then benefit the diverse maritime grasslands. Well have a bonfire going to cook jacket spuds for lunch.St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Agnes [...]

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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge, Seaton, Devon, England – Winter Tree Identification for Beginners
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Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge, Seaton, Devon, England – Winter Tree Identification for Beginners

[ February 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Have you ever looked up at a tree in winter and thought how can I tell what type of tree this is when there are no leaves to help? If so, join in our free afternoon course in Branscombe. We will have a short session undercover discussing key features to look out for to help [...]

A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Exhibition – While there’s tea there’s hope. Photographs by David Garner
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A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Exhibition – While there’s tea there’s hope. Photographs by David Garner

[ February 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Tea overflows with themes of Britishness. Class, ritual, empire, all components of our national character that make us who we are today. Immediately there is a perception of the past tense, of history when Britain was a powerful Empire, an industrial powerhouse, a society that upheld an hereditary class structure. How times change.A la Ronde, [...]

Washington Old Hall, Tyne and Wear, England – EXHIBITION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S WRITINGS
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Washington Old Hall, Tyne and Wear, England – EXHIBITION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S WRITINGS

[ February 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] We have a wonderful opportunity to exhibit the writings of George Washington in the form of George Washington Bicentennial Commission printed January, 1931 – 36 John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor Congress from the Original Manuscript Sources 1745-1799 We will display selected journals on loan to us from the 39 journals in total, in the George Washington [...]