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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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ March 6, 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 6, 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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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 6, 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 6, 2013 1:00 pm to March 10, 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 6, 2013 11:00 am to March 10, 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 [...]

Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Lady Churchill’s Roses
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Lady Churchill’s Roses

[ March 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Enjoy a talk by our garden team on rose care and their significance to the Churchill family, with hands-on advice available. Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Tudor Royal Palaces
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Lecture Lunch: Tudor Royal Palaces

[ March 6, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] When Henry VIII died in 1547 he owned over 60 houses. This illustrated talk, by Judy Hill, will look at photographs and plans of some of the houses. It will look at how the Tudor Court operated and how the palaces were used. Coffee from 10.30am. Lunch will be after the lecture [...]

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Mucky Pups… Signs of Spring
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Mucky Pups… Signs of Spring

[ March 6, 2013 10:15 am to March 7, 2013 11:45 am. ] Pre-school fun, craft and adventure. Come and explore the signs of spring at Wicken Fen. Activities, craft, adventure, and some muddy puddles to splash in.Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Dine out for 10
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Dine out for 10

[ March 6, 2013; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Have a two course meal in the Killerton Kitchen restaurant for 10. Enjoy a delicious midweek supper served in the Killerton Kitchen restaurant. Try a different home-cooked set menu every month made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.First Wednesday of every monthKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Stackpole, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Early morning Otter walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Stackpole, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Early morning Otter walk

[ March 6, 2013; 6:45 am to 9:15 am. ] Join our Volunteer Rangers Jim and Marilyn who know our Otters only too well! Explore the lakes and find the Otters playground. Stackpole, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stackpole, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ March 6, 2013 10:30 am to March 10, 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 [...]

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Conservation Close Up: Spring Secrets
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Conservation Close Up: Spring Secrets

[ March 6, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Get close up with our conservation work as we demonstrate how we care for the collections and how we carried out the big spring clean to get Sudbury Hall ready to open after winter.Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , [...]

Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Winkworths Wednesday Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England – Winkworths Wednesday Walk

[ March 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Meet at the kiosk for a seasonal guided walk around the ArboretumWinkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, Surrey, England
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Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Winter walks at Knole
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Winter walks at Knole

[ March 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Enjoy the time of year when Knole is at its quietest for a walk through the park with our volunteer guides.Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Horse Clinic
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Horse Clinic

[ March 6, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join our Stables Manager, Rebecca Holland, at Audley End this winter for one of our dedicated horse clinics dealing with a variety of subjects. For more information see websiteAudley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukAudley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

[ March 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukEltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England
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Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England – Duke of Wellington Specialist Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England – Duke of Wellington Specialist Tour

[ March 6, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Come along to Walmer Castle and hear interesting tales of the Duke of Wellington. See up-close some artefacts that are not normally on view to the public. Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukWalmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, Kent, England
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Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

[ March 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukEltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ March 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group four times a month. Free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Pershore College, Worcestershire – Around your Garden in March
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Pershore College, Worcestershire – Around your Garden in March

[ March 6, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Seasonal plants and gardening tasks with Bob Hares. 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 College, Worcestershire

RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey – Making the most of it – Propagation in Spring
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey – Making the most of it – Propagation in Spring

[ March 6, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Learn how to increase your stock of plants for free. This full day course will show you what you can propagate in the spring and the best techniques to produce the most successful results. It will include a demonstration of taking cuttings and sowing seed including those for summer bedding, with opportunities to try all [...]

Edinburgh, Scotland – Jesper Carlsen
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Jesper Carlsen

[ March 6, 2011 12:00 pm to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A solo exhibition of work by Jesper Carlsen.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.sierrametro.comEdinburgh, Scotland