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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East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Wedding Fayre
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Wedding Fayre

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Looking for the perfect wedding venue? Pop along to our Airedale Barn and take a look at this beautiful venue. Our WeddingSupervisor, Emma, will be on hand to answer any questions. Includes stalls from our own and other local wedding suppliers.Free event/activityEast Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England – What lies beneath: Woodland archaeology in Maidenhead Thicket
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England – What lies beneath: Woodland archaeology in Maidenhead Thicket

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Learn about the lumps and bumps in this historic woodland Join our Ranger and qualified archaeologist for a insightful stroll into woodland archaeology. Learn how to spot different features that will give clues about the history of the woodland. Also learn about trees as archaeology and discover what they can tell us about the past.Maidenhead [...]

Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England – NGS Cumbria Wordsworth’s Daffodil Legacy
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England – NGS Cumbria  Wordsworth’s Daffodil Legacy

[ March 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Explore the daffodils planted by Acorn Banks Lady of a million daffodils, Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, on guided walks with the Gardener at 12pm and 3pm. 9 gardens the length of Cumbria will open on this day to mark the counties link with Wordsworths golden host.All admission fees on this day go to the [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Palm Sunday Service
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Palm Sunday Service

[ March 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Traditional Sunday ServiceClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England – Ramble and Roast
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England – Ramble and Roast

[ March 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join our Ranger team for a ramble across our beautiful countryside. A Ranger led walk across a fantastic four miles around our estate. Warm up afterwards with a two course roast dinner in our Granary restaurant.Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England
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Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland – Rhododendron Ramble and Roast
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Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland – Rhododendron Ramble and Roast

[ March 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Join our gardeners as they take you on a guided walk through the Rhododendron Wood and the lesser known parts of the gardens. Be inspired by the scents and fascinating history of this beloved plant. After your walk you will then enjoy a 2 course hearty lunch in The Bay Restaurant. Mount Stewart House, [...]

Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Spring flower walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Spring flower walk

[ March 24, 2013; 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Explore the dingle with our ranger to see the array of spring flowers that adorn this shady habitatDudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital Photography Workshop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital  Photography Workshop

[ March 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills on this one day workshop.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Haddo
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Haddo

[ March 24, 2013; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Haddo are husband and wife duo Will and Nicky Pound, joining forces to create a new and unique sound. Combining rich and exotic melodeon harmonies with the dark tone of the viola, Haddo take well known tunes and twist them 180 degrees. From morris to bluegrass, traditional tunes to their own compositions, Haddo are [...]

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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Kite Flying Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Kite Flying Day

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for our annual kite flying day. The Midland Kite Fliers will thrill you with their skills. Bring you own kite, buy one here, or make one in our workshop.Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – Let’s go fly a kite
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – Let’s go fly a kite

[ March 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Enjoy some fresh spring air with an afternoon of kite flying. Bring your favourite kite and lots of enthusiasm. If you dont have your own kite, borrow one of ours, or even build and decorate one with our kite maker. 5 per kite kitSouth Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – National Gardens Scheme: Fields of Daffodils
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – National Gardens Scheme: Fields of Daffodils

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Visit our field of daffodils and support the National Gardens Scheme. All garden admissions go to the National Gardens Scheme.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Mad March Wildlife Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Mad March Wildlife Walk

[ March 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A ranger-led wildlife walk on the downs at Stonehenge to look for spring wildlife such as hares.Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England
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Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – National Garden Scheme Daffodil Day at Dora’s Field
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – National Garden Scheme Daffodil Day at Dora’s Field

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Discover Wordsworths host of golden daffodils with the National Garden Scheme at Doras Field. Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England
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The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ March 24, 2013; 6:00 am to 8:00 am. ] Enjoy the unique dawn chorus and the beautiful sunrise along the White Cliffs. Join our local expert for this walk, which includes a bacon roll and hot drink in our visitor centre.The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent, England
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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ March 24, 2013; 6:00 am to 8:30 am. ] Join RSPB expert Garth Lowe for an early morning walk around Hanburys stunning garden and discover the many songbirds that make it their home. Then enjoy breakfast in the tea-room.Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England
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Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Discover Dunstall Castle Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Discover Dunstall Castle Day

[ March 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Climb the spiral staircase of the romantic Dunstall Castle to discover the views back across Croome. Not for the faint hearted! Please be aware of the following: Only 3 visitors at a time. Only suitable footwear with grip allowed! Access is difficult using ladders, steep, dark spiral staircase (although we have torches). There is no [...]

Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Family Discovery Days
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Family Discovery  Days

[ March 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Creative fun days for families; with a different theme each time. A changing programme of activities throughout the year.Please keep checking the website for further details.Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England
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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Fresh Views: Springtime Ramble
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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Fresh Views: Springtime Ramble

[ March 24, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Watch Spring burst into life on this guided ramble Join us for a 6 mile ramble around the stunning countryside of the Clent Hills and watch as nature wakes up.Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Wildlife Tracks & Signs Ramble with a Ranger
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Wildlife Tracks & Signs Ramble with a Ranger

[ March 24, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Wander with our wildlife expert for tips on tracking down Gibsides more elusive wildlife including roe deer, great crested newts and red kites.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – BBC Radio 3 Baroque spring series
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – BBC Radio 3 Baroque spring series

[ March 24, 2013; 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A Radio 3 live broadcast from the long gallery. The Magdalena Consort, directed by Peter Harvey, perform a programme of sacred music from Germany by J S Bach and others.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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Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Bird hide day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Bird hide day

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Find out which birds are in residence on Little Sea at this time of year.Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England
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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 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 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
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ March 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Easter Egghead Hunt
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Easter Egghead Hunt

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for an exciting egg hunt with our sponsors Cadburys. Complete our trail exploring the Downs and win a yummy Cadburys chocolate egg! There will be lots of family Easter fun happening too, all in the glorious surroundings of Dunstable Downs.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ March 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
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Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – How to be a Lady Part of the Wrest Park Literary Season
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Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – How to be a Lady Part of the Wrest Park Literary Season

[ March 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] This talk focuses on novelist Sara Sheridans fascinating archive research into the lives of women over the last 250 years. Wrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukWrest Park House & Gardens, Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England
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Birmingham Back to Backs, England – Gross gazunda’s & putrid privies
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Birmingham Back to Backs, England – Gross gazunda’s & putrid privies

[ March 24, 2013; 10:15 am to 3:30 pm. ] Have a go at our toilet themed trail around the back to backs. Learn about toilet trends through time in Back to Backs, from gross gazundas to the fabulous flushing toilet that we know and love today!Birmingham Back to Backs, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBirmingham Back to Backs, England
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