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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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Volunteer Opportunities Morning
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Volunteer Opportunities Morning

[ March 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for a coffee and a chat whilst finding out about the many and varied opportunities for volunteering at Claremont and The Homewood An opportunity to meet staff, learn more about the variety of volunteering opportunities and how you can help.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Walk with an archaeologist: the Stonehenge landscape
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Walk with an archaeologist: the Stonehenge landscape

[ March 12, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join Neolithic expert and National Trust archaeologist Dr. Nick Snashall on this half day exploration of the Stonehenge landscape and find out about the latest exciting discoveries. Well be walking around four miles.Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Park Check
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Park Check

[ March 12, 2013; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Join our ranger on the daily Park Check. This is a unique opportunity to see the park before we open to the public. Help our ranger check the livestock and enjoy rare access in to the deer sanctuary.Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Photography Workshop: Spring in Focus
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Photography Workshop: Spring in Focus

[ March 12, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:45 pm. ] A look at nature in close up, unusual viewpoints and perspectives: contrasts with architectural structures. Please bring along 6-10 images for discussion. Coffee and a light lunch provided.Outdoor clothing and robust footwear essential. Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

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Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Quentin Blake and Friends; the Great Generation of Children’s Book Illustration
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Quentin Blake and Friends; the Great Generation of Children’s Book Illustration

[ March 12, 2013 11:00 am to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] This Spring, enter a world of pure imagination at Nunnington Halls exhibition of the Great Generation of Childrens Book Illustration. Featuring new works from the great Quentin Blake and many other wonderful, world-renowned illustrators. This Spring, a world of fun and fantasy awaits you in the attic at Nunnington Hall. Discover work by a generation [...]

Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours

[ March 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year, go on a tour with one of our experienced garden stewards. Enjoy the spring colours which look stunning at this time of year and hear about the history of the garden, just meet at reception at 11am.Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffield Park and [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Ghost Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Ghost Tours

[ March 12, 2013; 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain, discover the ghostly tales scattered through the history of Ham House. Drinks and canapes in the Orangery followed by an atmospheric after-hours ghost tour in the house and garden.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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Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: A Little Piece of Cardboard
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: A Little Piece of Cardboard

[ March 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] The postcard is something that most of us have sent from this country and shores from far a field. This talk by Sylvia Endicott is the history of this Little Piece of Cardboard. Coffee from 10.30am. Lunch will commence at approx 12.30 after the lecture. Please note that the house is not [...]

Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Magnificent Magnolias
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Magnificent Magnolias

[ March 12, 2013 10:30 am to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and marvel at Glendurgans magnolias in flower. Take a walk through this beautiful valley garden and enjoy the stunning spring colour. Why not treat yourself to a well earned coffee and cake in our lovely Tea House after your stroll?Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England
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Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ March 12, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, 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 [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] House Spend an afternoon in the company of Kingston Lacys very own resident expert on paintings.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, 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 use to find out [...]

Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Conserving Clandon House Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Conserving Clandon House Exhibition

[ March 12, 2013 11:00 am to March 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition on the conservation challenges at Clandon Park. Discover the environmental controls, fire threat, wear and tear and costly building works; also includes the work carried out in 2012 to restore the beautiful state bed.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership [...]

Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ March 12, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPolesden Lacey, Surrey, 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 [...]

Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Housesteads Roman Fort Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Housesteads Roman Fort Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukHousesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, 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, [...]

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Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Housesteads Roman Fort Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Housesteads Roman Fort Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukHousesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, 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, [...]

Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, England – Apsley House Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner,  London, England – Apsley House Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukApsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, 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, [...]

Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, England – Apsley House Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner,  London, England – Apsley House Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukApsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, 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, [...]

Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, England – Middleham Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, England – Middleham Castle Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukMiddleham Castle, 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 are can [...]

Kenwood House, Hampstead , London, England – Caring for Kenwood
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Kenwood House, Hampstead , London, England – Caring for Kenwood

[ March 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join us for a tour of the rooms at Kenwood House whilst they undergo refurbishment, focussing on the plans for redisplaying the stunning art collection. Kenwood House, Hampstead , London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKenwood House, Hampstead , London, England
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Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, England – Historic Pub Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, England – Historic Pub Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Join Andrew Davison, Co author of the English Heritage book Licensed to Sell: the history and heritage of the public house, on a walking tour through the Manchester pub scene. Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukManchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events [...]

Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, England – Middleham Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, England – Middleham Castle Guided Tour

[ March 12, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukMiddleham Castle, 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 are can [...]

Neil Morrissey – Celebrities Stripped Bare
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Neil Morrissey – Celebrities Stripped Bare

[ March 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For the first time ever, Neil will be touring his show where he will share with his audience stories, anecdotes and answer questions on every aspect of his acting career, right from his first role in the film The Bounty with Mel Gibson.Northwich Memorial HallChester WayNorthwichCW9 5QJUnited KingdomTel: 01606 288666Fax: Email:

Decorative Textile Techniques Workshop
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Decorative Textile Techniques Workshop

[ March 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] You will try out a variety of techniques including – painting and spray dyeing – printing with wood blocks and stencils and learning how to apply metallic foils to create luminous textile surfaces.Beetlefelt23 Chatburn RoadChorltonManchesterM21 0XPUnited KingdomTel: 0161 881 6309Fax: Email: beetlefelt@googlemail.com

Be a Silversmith for the Day
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:17 pm | No Comment
Be a Silversmith for the Day

[ March 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Rings and Things: This course teaches you how to make silver rings using traditional Silversmithing techniques. For a further look at Angelas work visit www.arkcontemporarydesigns.co.ukThe Potters BarnRoughwood LaneHassall GreenSandbachCheshireCW11 4XXUnited KingdomTel: 01270 884080Fax: Email:

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St Patrick’s Festival
By: The Editor | March 8, 2010 – 11:19 am | No Comment
St Patrick’s Festival

[ March 12, 2010 to March 17, 2010. March 12, 2010 to March 17, 2010. ] 6 days of celebration culminating in the annual parade through Dublin on the March 17th.
see www.stpatricksday.ie