Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ March 19, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Volunteer Opportunities Morning
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Volunteer Opportunities Morning

[ March 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Join us for a coffee and a chat whilst finding out about the many and varied opportunities for volunteering at Winkworth Arboretum and Oakhurst Cottage An opportunity to meet staff, learn more about the variety of volunteering opportunities and how you can help.Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England
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Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Photography Workshop (half day)
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Photography Workshop (half day)

[ March 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Take pictures with a wow factor at Charlecote by concentrating on composition and framing. Make your photographs works of art, not just snaps! Take pictures with a wow factor at Charlecote by concentrating on composition and framing. Make your photographs works of art, not just snaps! All abilities welcome – [...]

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 19, 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 19, 2013 11:00 am to March 24, 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 [...]

Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England – Secrets of Hardwick – two
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England – Secrets of Hardwick – two

[ March 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Delve beneath the layers of Hardwick to discover the decadent house that lies underneath. Step into a world of colour and opulance as your guide takes you behind closed doors to the Hardwick no one else sees! This event will beginning with tea and coffee, and seasonal cakes in the Great Barn restaurants Loft.The event [...]

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 19, 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 [...]

Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Talk Time: The Illogical Englishman, Charles Phillips Trevelyan
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Talk Time: The Illogical Englishman, Charles Phillips Trevelyan

[ March 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join Lloyd Langley to discover the life of Charles Phillips Trevelyan, the radical reformer who gifted Wallington to the National Trust in 1941.Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wallington, near 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 [...]

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 19, 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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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme Walking to Health – Reservoir Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme Walking to Health – Reservoir Walk

[ March 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] 3.6 mile walk. Taking in Bollinghurst Reservoir, the Red Deer Sanctuary and Hawthorn Drive. Vehicle charge applies, NT members free. 3.6 mile walk. Taking in Bollinghurst Reservoir, the Red Deer Sanctuary and Hawthorn Drive. Vehicle charge applies, NT members free. Keep active and improve your health by joining an experienced Lyme Park volunteer on a [...]

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 19, 2013 10:30 am to March 24, 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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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Moors of Ages Walk and Wonder
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Moors of Ages Walk and Wonder

[ March 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join our warden and archaeology expert for a moorland walk and discover the fascinating history of the Eastern Moors.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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to [...]

Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons

[ March 19, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Meet a member of the Vernon family in the houseHanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, 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 [...]

Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Fields of Daffodils
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Fields of Daffodils

[ March 19, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Come and meet our head gardener and see the beautiful daffodil field. Free flow talks.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, 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 [...]

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Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Garden Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Garden Tour

[ March 19, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Dont miss this special opportunity to learn about our garden.Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, 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 [...]

Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Willow Weaving Workshop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Willow Weaving Workshop

[ March 19, 2013; 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Build a wigwam for your plants! Come and learn how to make your own wigwam plant support for next season, using willow, dogwood, hazel and other foliage. Coffee on arrival.Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Treasurers House, York, York, North Yorkshire, England – York Glaziers Studio Tour and Lunch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
Treasurers House, York, York, North Yorkshire, England – York Glaziers Studio Tour and Lunch

[ March 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] See the Great East Window of York Minster up close followed by lunch at Treasurers House. See the great East Window of York Minster up close at Bedern Glaziers Studio. The tour organised by the York Glaziers Trust will be led by a conservation expert and followed by a two course lunch with wine at [...]

Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk

[ March 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks of the 6 mile Bath Skyline; the most downloaded walk in the National Trust. Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Conservation in action – light and textiles – 19 March
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Conservation in action – light and textiles – 19 March

[ March 19, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The conservation team will be taking light readings throughout the Rotunda. Light is one of the main factors of deterioration for historic properties and caring for items to last for ever for everyone is a constant challenge. Come and speak to the House team and find out how they tackle the problem [...]

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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 19, 2013 11:00 am to March 21, 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 [...]

National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Scottish Soldiers in the Crimean War
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Scottish Soldiers in the Crimean War

[ March 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Discover what life was like for the soldier during Queen Victorias reign.National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
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 [...]

Dover Castle, Kent, England – Ditches, Towers and Bastions
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Dover Castle, Kent, England – Ditches, Towers and Bastions

[ March 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join English Heritage Curators Joanne Gray and Roy Porter as they reveal how the castles defences evolved over the centuries. This exclusive tour takes you into parts of the castles defences normally closed to visitors. Dover Castle, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukDover Castle, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Blackpool Town Centre, Lancashire, England – Hidden History of Blackpool – Walking Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Town Centre, Lancashire, England – Hidden History of Blackpool – Walking Tour

[ March 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Join Senior Investigator Allan Brodie and Blackpool Councils Built Heritage Manager, Carl Carrington for a walking tour of Blackpool to discover the history from 1750 to the present day. The day will end with a behind the scenes look at the iconic Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Town Centre, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBlackpool Town Centre, Lancashire, England
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Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, England – Marble Hill House Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, England – Marble Hill House Guided Tour

[ March 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukMarble Hill House, Twickenham, 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 benefits [...]

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Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, England – Marble Hill House Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, England – Marble Hill House Guided Tour

[ March 19, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Marble Hill House, Twickenham, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukMarble Hill House, Twickenham, 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 benefits [...]

Edinburgh, Scotland – Mixed Media Sculpture
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Mixed Media Sculpture

[ March 19, 2011 10:00 am to March 26, 2011 4:00 pm. ] Exploring the ways in which artists work today this course gives an insight into contemporary practice and methods. Using a range of materials which will be defined by the participants Mixed Media Sculpture offers a practical introduction to contemporary sculpture. Over the two days explore ways of developing ideas towards producing a finished piece or [...]

Holmes Chapel Singers – Spring Concert
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Holmes Chapel Singers – Spring Concert

[ March 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Holmes Chapel Singers and Orchestra will be performing Alexanders Feast by George Fredrik Handel. Leisure CentreSelkirk DriveHolmes ChapelCheshireCW4 7DZUnited KingdomTel: 01477 537769Fax: Email: mikesueoliver@talktalk.net

The Literary Treasure Hunt
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
The Literary Treasure Hunt

[ March 19, 2011; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Literary Treasure Hunt is a fun filled free event for all ages. Crack the clues and conundrums that lie concealed in the many cultural venues around the city.The Literary Treasure Hunt is great opportunity for all to explore or rediscover Dublin. The hunt will lead your around some of the most historic [...]