Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
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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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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ March 15, 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 [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – The Garden Shed – Willow Weaving Workshop
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – The Garden Shed – Willow Weaving Workshop

[ March 15, 2013 1:00 pm to March 16, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Work with Serena Hodgson, an artist from The Garden Shed and learn a new creative skill; create a beautiful plant support out of willow in the stunning surroundings of Gibside Stables. Booking Essential – 25 per person, includes all materials and light refreshments. Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, [...]

Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Trerice by Night
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Trerice by Night

[ March 15, 2013; 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] The chiming of clocks, the coo of an owl, and the sun going down on 576 panes of glass. Absorb the atmosphere of Trerice by Night Soak up the atmosphere of the house lit by candlelight and enjoy the music of the Hammer dulcimer in the Great Chamber. See volunteers in Tudor costume in the [...]

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Waddesdon Cookery School – Cookery demonstrations
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Waddesdon Cookery School – Cookery demonstrations

[ March 15, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Dinner Party Discover a mouth-watering selection of recipes that will dazzle your dinner guests. The session will also include techniques for garnishing desserts. These sessions include a two course lunch with wine, a chance to meet the team behind the scenes and a goody bag to take home including a recipe folder.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, [...]

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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ March 15, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for a nature walk around our magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or one of our wildlife volunteers. Meet the group in the stableyard.Basildon Park, Berkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBasildon Park, Berkshire, England
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ March 15, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Spring Flowers in Watercolour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Spring Flowers in Watercolour

[ March 15, 2013 9:30 am to March 17, 2013 4:30 pm. ] This weekend is suitable for beginners or those who would like to learn further techniques to improve their work. Individual attention will be given, with consideration of personal style. Working inside the studio, you choose and bring your subject of flowers or fruit, and you may prefer to borrow photos for a botanical painting. [...]

Peak District: Dark Peak, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England – Tales and Tunes at the Penny Pot
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Peak District: Dark Peak, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England – Tales and Tunes at the Penny Pot

[ March 15, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] A cosy night of fun and feasting with storytelling and folk music in the heart of the Dark Peak, with seasonal food included in the ticket price. Bring your own bottle.Peak District: Dark Peak, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: Dark Peak, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Hawfinches at Sizergh Fridays and Saturdays in March 2013
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Hawfinches at Sizergh Fridays and Saturdays in March 2013

[ March 15, 2013 8:00 am to March 16, 2013 10:00 am. ] Watch these rare visitors to Sizerghs Hornbeam trees with expert help from our ranger team. Caf open from 9amSizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England
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Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Japanese National Trust artist exhibition and sale
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Japanese National Trust artist exhibition and sale

[ March 15, 2013 1:00 pm to April 9, 2013 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition and sale of art by Takumasa Ono, an official artist of the National Trust in Japan. The exhibition and sale will include silk screen prints, traditional Japanese paintings, sumi-e ink drawings and watercolours inspired by National Trust places.Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ March 15, 2013 11:00 am to March 19, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam

[ March 15, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks to take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park and in the surround area in the Peak District. Find out more about the history and local points on interest. The walk will last for approximately 2 – 2.5 hour.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, [...]

Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ March 15, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks around Ilam Park The walk will last for approximately 1 hour, Take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park in the Peak Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Father’s day lunch
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Father’s day lunch

[ March 15, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Treat your dad this Fathers Day, with lunch in the heart of Greenway; the House Kitchen. As well as two courses of delicious food, your dad will get a free bottle of beer.Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: dawn chorus
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: dawn chorus

[ March 15, 2013; 6:00 am to 7:45 am. ] Rise and shine for a bright and early walk! Ed Drewitt, bird specialist and wildlife detective, will guide you around Tyntesfield at dawn and tune your ears to all the different bird songs. Finish the morning with a hot drink and a delicious bacon or mushroom buttie in the Cow Barn kitchen. After such [...]

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: the Tyntesfield run
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Feel Good Friday: the Tyntesfield run

[ March 15, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities – no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards.Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, [...]

Corporation, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England – Y-Prog Festival 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Corporation, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England – Y-Prog Festival 2013

[ March 15, 2013 9:00 am to March 17, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Three day progressive rock festival with 17 bands over MULTIPLE stages and a REAL ALE BAR!Corporation, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Englandhttp://thenears.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/y-prog-festival-line-up-almost-complete.htmlCorporation, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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Warner Norton Grange Classic Resort, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England – Boogaloo Promotions’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza
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Warner Norton Grange Classic Resort, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England – Boogaloo Promotions’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza

[ March 15, 2013 9:00 am to March 18, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A new rock n roll weekender in a fabulous venue with a HUGE dancefloor with live bands, dance classes and late night DJs. Massive fun for a great price. Day tickets available at 25 per person (subject to availability) as well as Group discounts. – See more at: http://www.britevents.com/whats-on/norfolk/kessingland/boogaloo-promotions-rock-n-roll-extravaganza/477281/#sthash.E1BzOSbY.dpufWarner Norton Grange Classic Resort, Yarmouth, Isle [...]

Trevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall, England – Global Energy Drum and Bass Weekender 2013
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Trevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall, England – Global Energy Drum and Bass Weekender 2013

[ March 15, 2013 9:00 am to March 18, 2013 6:00 pm. ] A drum and bass weekenderTrevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.globalenergyweekender.com/Trevelgue Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall, England
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening

[ March 15, 2013; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, as we join forces with Test Valley wines, who will be bringing 6 of their finest wines for you to sample. Test Valley Wines was founded in 1990, their philosophy is simply to deliver good quality, inexpensively priced wines, which you will get the opportunity to purchase at the [...]

East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Beer Festival
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East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Beer Festival

[ March 15, 2013 12:00 pm to March 16, 2013 11:00 pm. ] Join us in our beautiful Airedale Barn for our first ever Beer Festival! Come and enjoy 30 real ales and ciders as well as a delicious hog roast and celebrate our first ever beer festival.Tickets 5 in advance, 6 on the doorEast Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
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Peak District: Dark Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire , England – Tales and Tunes at the Penny Pot
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Peak District: Dark Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire , England – Tales and Tunes at the Penny Pot

[ March 15, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] A cosy night of fun and feasting with storytelling and folk music in the heart of the Dark Peak, with seasonal food included in the ticket price. Bring your own bottle.Peak District: Dark Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPeak District: Dark Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire , England
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St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Chapel Porth beach clean
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Chapel Porth beach clean

[ March 15, 2013; 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Enjoy some fresh air and help keep Chapel Porth clean and beautiful. Join us at our monthly beach cleans and see what weird and wonderful things wash up on the beach. We supply gloves, bags and litter pickers. Free drink for beach cleaners afterwards at Chapel Porth Caf.St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Agnes to [...]

House Of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, Angus, Scotland – Snowdrops at Dun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
House Of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, Angus, Scotland – Snowdrops at Dun

[ March 15, 2013; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The National Trust for Scotland at Dun invite you to experience the breathtaking beauty of our snowdrops at the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.Take a tour through carpets of enchanting snowdrops, these beautiful flowers herald the arrival of spring and what better way to celebrate than to take a walk through the enchanting Den of Dun [...]

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Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – The Wind in the Willows
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – The Wind in the Willows

[ March 15, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Haddo Childrens Theatre presents the much loved childrens story.Join Haddo Childrens Theatre for a trip into the wonderful world of the Wind in the Willows. Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Haddo-House/The-Wind-in-the-Willows/Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ March 15, 2013; 11:45 am to 2:45 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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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – David Livingstone: Prophet or Patron Saint of Empire in Africa
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – David Livingstone: Prophet or Patron Saint of Empire in Africa

[ March 15, 2013; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Cost: 6/5 concessions and MembersBooking: Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789.Public Lecture by Professor John M. MacKenzie, MA, PhD, FRHistS, FRSE, Professor Emeritus of Imperial History, University of Lancaster. This lecture by Scotlands leading historian of empire will explore the roots of Livingstones fame and examine the ways in which Livingstones reputation was [...]

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Castle Sleepovers for Adults
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Castle Sleepovers for Adults

[ March 15, 2013 7:00 pm to March 16, 2013 10:00 am. ] Enjoy an exclusive overnight stay at one of English Heritages historic properties, especially for adults. Sit down to supper, enjoy a twilight tour and spooky stories before bedding down for the night. Includes supper and breakfast. Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukPendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England
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