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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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Twighlight Tours to the Top
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Twighlight Tours to the Top

[ March 13, 2013; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Enjoy the magnificent views from Penshaw Monuments rooftop walkway by night. Tour lasts approximately 20 mins. Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ March 13, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through the door.On Wednesdays between 1 and 4pm our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Each week there will be a different recipe. Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, [...]

Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life

[ March 13, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Whose house is it? See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group ghosting.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , England
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Borrowdale, Cumbria, England – Photograph Red Deer with our Deer Stalker
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Borrowdale, Cumbria, England – Photograph Red Deer with our Deer Stalker

[ March 13, 2013; 6:00 am to 8:30 am. ] Come on a dawn walk with Thomas, our deer stalker, who will take you to the hidden places where wild Red and Roe deer like to gather in Borrowdales dramatic scenery, and take photographs to your hearts content. Includes tea/coffee and a hot venison snack.Borrowdale, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBorrowdale, Cumbria, England
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wednesday winter warmers
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wednesday winter warmers

[ March 13, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Warm up and relax with a 2-course lunch in our cafe. If you are meeting up with friends or family away from the bustle of towns look no further. Castle Drogo caf has it all. Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCastle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition

[ March 13, 2013 1:00 pm to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Gift to the Nation. Our collection of contemporary photographs and images explores how and why Quebec House was saved for the nation.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ March 13, 2013 11:00 am to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Local artist Rob Collins brings his exhibition back from London to be showcased at Newark Park. This exhibition shows a series of landscapes, one painted for each week of a year, all of the same view of the Coombe Valley. The series by renowned artist Rob Collins, a local of Wotton-under-Edge, expresses the changing seasons [...]

Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Bletchley Park Code Breakers
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Bletchley Park Code Breakers

[ March 13, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] John Davis worked at Bletchley Park from 1964 to 1993 and from his admiration of the war time staff he met there during this time and his interest in their work he has developed this fascinating talk on the extremely important work that they did. Coffee from 10.30am. Lunch will commence at approx [...]

Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ March 13, 2013 10:30 am to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] 2012 was officially a new start and re-launch for Becky. Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway with an explosion of colour, many of the pieces will be based around Greenway and of the local area. Becky will be also joining the Greenway property as resident [...]

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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Fresh Views: Springtime Ramble
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Fresh Views: Springtime Ramble

[ March 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Watch spring burst into life on this guided ramble Join us for a fresh look across the Clent Hills as nature wakes up. The ramble will be around 6 miles long and is a great way to discover new walking routes.Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition

[ March 13, 2013 12:00 pm to March 17, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Launching on International Womens Day this fascinating exhibition charts the significant contribution made by women during The Workhouses recent past. Testimonies of a former matron, nurse, seamstress, hairdresser and inmates provide an insight in to the changing nature of workhouse life.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered

[ March 13, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] With a different subject every week these talks, tours, displays and discussions take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, each bite-sized event lasting 30 minutes. Talks and activities for curious minds. Every Wednesday between March and October you can join us to enjoy the little known and unusual aspects of Clandon Park.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ March 13, 2013; 10:45 am to 1:45 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Belsay Hall Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Belsay Hall Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBelsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Belsay Hall Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Belsay Hall Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tours for English Heritage members. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBelsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, 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 [...]

Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England – Kirby Hall Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England – Kirby Hall Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tour for English Heritage Members. Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKirby Hall, Northamptonshire, 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 be found [...]

Kelham Island, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England – Sheffield’s Historic Metal Trade
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Kelham Island, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England – Sheffield’s Historic Metal Trade

[ March 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Craig Broadwith, Historic Buildings and Area Advisor for a walking tour taking in the surviving historic watercourse which created the island and the sites of Sheffields 19th century industrial apogee. Kelham Island, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKelham Island, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Bolsover Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Bolsover Castle Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England
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Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Bolsover Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Bolsover Castle Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England
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Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – Sculpture Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – Sculpture Walk

[ March 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join Collections Curator Esme Whittaker for a tour of the sculpture collection in the gardens at Wrest Park. The tour includes a close look at the newly opened sculpture display in the former dairy. Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukWrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
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Osborne, Isle of Wight, England – Historic Tree Walk with the Head Gardener
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Osborne, Isle of Wight, England – Historic Tree Walk with the Head Gardener

[ March 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join Toby Beasley, Head Gardener at Osborne for a wander through the grounds and wider estate admiring the wealth of beautiful trees. Osborne, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukOsborne, Isle of Wight, England
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Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England – Kirby Hall Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England – Kirby Hall Guided Tour

[ March 13, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff-led tour for English Heritage Members. Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England
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Barnsdale Gardens, OAKHAM – Watercolour Painting – Cottage Door With Wisteria
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Barnsdale Gardens, OAKHAM – Watercolour Painting – Cottage Door With Wisteria

[ March 13, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join resident Artist, Sandra Peck for a demonstration and practical session in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A buffet lunch and afternoon tea are included. A similar event focusing on painting clematis in the garden is available on the 10th May 2012. Barnsdale Gardens, OAKHAMhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/Search.aspxBarnsdale Gardens, OAKHAM

Pershore College, Worcestershire – How to Plant a Successful Pond
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Pershore College, Worcestershire – How to Plant a Successful Pond

[ March 13, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] RHS Gold Medal winner, Linda Smith, will look at the plant combinations for submerged, surface and shelf areas of a pond, to give healthy water and to help achieve an attractive garden feature. For a full listing of Pershores 2012 RHS Regional Centre events log onto: http://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/subject_areas/horticulture/rhs_courses/rhs_regional_centre.aspx or email Jill Pearson on JPEARSON@warkscol.ac.uk.Pershore College, Worcestershirehttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/Search.aspxPershore [...]

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RHS Garden Rosemoor, TORRINGTON, Devon – Invasive Plants and Gardening – Science Week Talk
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Rosemoor, TORRINGTON, Devon – Invasive Plants and Gardening – Science Week Talk

[ March 13, 2012; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Invasive plants can be a nuisance in our gardens, and cause serious problems in our environment if they escape into the wild. While only a tiny percentage of our garden plants cause problems in natural habitats, invasive plants are an increasing problem with real impacts on our natural environment. The RHS is keen to improve [...]

Snap Frame Purse Workshop
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Snap Frame Purse Workshop

[ March 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Use funky fabric for a 50s style purse with a beautiful traditional clasp. On this workshop you will learn how to give a professional finish to a purse by attaching a secure metal clasp.Beetlefelt23 Chatburn RoadChorltonManchesterM21 0XPUnited KingdomTel: 0161 881 6309Fax: Email: beetlefelt@googlemail.com

Tatton Garden Society Luncheon & Lecture
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:24 pm | No Comment
Tatton Garden Society Luncheon & Lecture

[ March 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Vanessa Cook. Foliage is better than flowers 12pm Luncheon 2.30pm Lecture. Call TGS 01477 537 698 or e mail: tattongardensociety@hotmail.comTatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNUnited KingdomTel: 01477 537698Fax: Email: tattongardensociety@hotmail.com

The Monks Trod Hillwalk
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:17 pm | No Comment
The Monks Trod Hillwalk

[ March 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] A 6 mile high-level hillwalk with only a 150m ascent, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian Monks. ?Numbers are very limited so please book early on 01597 810898. Meet at the Visitor Centre (Grid Reference SN928646) at 10am, back about 2.30pm.?For our walks please bring suitable clothing and boots. The weather can turn quickly [...]