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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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 14, 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 [...]

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 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 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 [...]

Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, England – Godrevy beach cleans
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, England – Godrevy beach cleans

[ March 14, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Help keep Godrevy beautiful. Join us to help keep the footpaths and beaches around Godrevy clean and tidy. Gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided at these events so why not come along and join in the gossip and good will. Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in [...]

Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Portsmouth Harbour and the Three Ships.
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Portsmouth Harbour and the Three Ships.

[ March 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Why did the Mary Rose sink? What did the men in Nelsons navy have for lunch? How much did a Second Class Boy earn on the Warrior? Find the answers to these and many other questions in this talk by Frances Farrer -Brown who also takes you through the history of the Royal [...]

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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group

[ March 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A crafty fun club for toddlers at Dunstable Downs Enjoy a chat with other mums as the kids enjoy creative play! They will get to make all sorts of crafty fun with us as you relax and watch. The children can try creative craft activities every week and imaginative play!In term time only.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns [...]

Treasurers House, York, York, North Yorkshire, England – Dinner followed by Oliver!
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Treasurers House, York, York, North Yorkshire, England – Dinner followed by Oliver!

[ March 14, 2013; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Dinner followed by Oliver! Join us for much more than gruel with dinner at Treasurers house followed by a performance of the award winning show Oliver! at York Theatre Royal. A two course dinner with a glass of wine will be served at Treasurers House before moving on to York Theatre Royal for a performance [...]

A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Exhibition – Free Range Felt: From Fleece to Finery
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Exhibition – Free Range Felt: From Fleece to Finery

[ March 14, 2013 10:30 am to March 27, 2013 5:30 pm. ] Daphne Currier and her daughters Louisa and Josephine combine their skills for an exhibition of felt pictures, felted hats and craft items, oil painting studies and a variety of printsA la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events [...]

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Folded Patchwork
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Folded Patchwork

[ March 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join Sue and Annie for this 2-day course to introduce you to the art of fabric manipulation. Design and create a cushion using three-dimensional blocks. You will create a number of samples, before choosing your favourite patches to make your cushion.60pp for this two-day workshop that includes refreshments and a light lunch.Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, [...]

Hafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Hammerfest 5 – In Fear Of The Dragon
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Hafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Hammerfest 5 – In Fear Of The Dragon

[ March 14, 2013 9:00 am to March 17, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Indoor metal and rock festivalHafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.hammerfest.co.uk/Hafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales
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 [...]

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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House

[ March 14, 2013; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Free guided tours every Thursday from 7 March 2013 to 31 October 2013. Guided tour taking a closer look at Wolfes achievement in winning the war for North America.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Caring for Calke’s Collections
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Caring for Calke’s Collections

[ March 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Explore our conservators workshop which is usually closed to the public. Talk to our experts and find out how they care for the vast collection at Calke. Get some hands on experience. Afterwards, enjoy a coffee and cookie in the restaurant. Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
There are many organisations in the [...]

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group

[ March 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Enjoy a chat with other mums as the kids enjoy creative play! They will get to make all sorts of crafty fun with us as you relax and watch. The children can try creative craft activities every week and imaginative play! In term time only.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDunstable [...]

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

[ March 14, 2013; 11:15 am to 2:15 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Head Gardener Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Head Gardener Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join our resident Head Gardener and explore the spectacular Grade 1 listed gardens at Belsay Hall. 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 [...]

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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Head Gardener Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Head Gardener Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join our resident Head Gardener and explore the spectacular Grade 1 listed gardens at Belsay Hall. 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 [...]

Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, London, England – Meet the Keeper
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner,  London, England – Meet the Keeper

[ March 14, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Meet Josephine Oxley, Keeper of the Wellington Collection at Apsley House and enjoy a closer look at some items from the collection. 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 [...]

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, England – Tintagel Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, England – Tintagel Castle Guided Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukTintagel Castle, Cornwall, 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 [...]

Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Chiswick House & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Chiswick House & Gardens Guided Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff led tours for English Heritage Members. Chiswick House & Gardens, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukChiswick House & Gardens, 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, and what the [...]

Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Chiswick House & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Chiswick House & Gardens Guided Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff led tours for English Heritage Members. Chiswick House & Gardens, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukChiswick House & Gardens, 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, and what the [...]

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Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England – Flowers: Their Symbolism and Folklore
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England – Flowers: Their Symbolism and Folklore

[ March 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A specialist walk looking at the garden plants which have attracted significant cultural interest over centuries from ancient superstition to Victorian symbolism. Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukWalmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other [...]

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, England – Tintagel Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, England – Tintagel Castle Guided Tour

[ March 14, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukTintagel Castle, Cornwall, 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 [...]

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire – Starting from Scratch: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Veg
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire – Starting from Scratch: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Veg

[ March 14, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A full day workshop covering the essential basics to get you started growing vegetables, including assessing your site and soil; vegetable families and rotation; planning what to grow and how; timing and spacing and where to go from here! Using the wealth of experience gained in RHS Harlow Carrs Kitchen Garden, Amy will aim to [...]

Hillview Hardy Plants, BRIDGNORTH – Seasonal Propagation, with lunch
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Hillview Hardy Plants, BRIDGNORTH – Seasonal Propagation, with lunch

[ March 14, 2012; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Join award-winning nursery owner John Millington for an introduction to propagation, including the different types of cuttings, sowing seeds and equipment needed for best results. This event is repeated on 15th August 2012. Hillview Hardy Plants, BRIDGNORTHhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/Search.aspxHillview Hardy Plants, BRIDGNORTH

Jesus Christ Superstar
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Jesus Christ Superstar

[ March 14, 2011 9:00 am to March 19, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Crewe Amateur Musicals Society present Jesus Christ Superstar.Crewe Amateur Musicals SocietyLyceum TheatreHeath StreetCreweCheshireCW1 2DAUnited KingdomTel: 01270 537333Fax: Email: lyceum.theatre@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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St Patrick’s Day Parade, London
By: The Editor | March 13, 2010 – 12:06 pm | No Comment
St Patrick’s Day Parade, London

[ March 14, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] http://www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday
The parade starts at midday from Green Park and goes to Trafalgar Square. Expect about 100,000 people to join you watching the parade.
events continue in the square for the rest of the day. The annual festival continues for a few days afterwards