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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Hadrians Wall and Housesteads Fort, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Underground Adventure
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Hadrians Wall and Housesteads Fort, Hexham, Northumberland, England – Underground Adventure

[ April 1, 2013; 9:45 am to 3:00 pm. ] Experience a fantastic day exploring the tunnels of Smallcleugh Mine, Nenthead, including the spectacular underground Ballroom.Hadrians Wall and Housesteads Fort, Hexham, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hadrians Wall and Housesteads Fort, Hexham, Northumberland, England
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Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Where in the world?
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Where in the world?

[ April 1, 2013 11:00 am to April 4, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Have fun exploring the house and garden with our quiz trail for children and collect your prize at the end. Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ April 1, 2013 12:00 pm to April 2, 2013 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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Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Marathon – fun training runs
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Marathon – fun training runs

[ April 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Taking part in the North Devon marathon, or do you just love a good run in the great outdoors? Join us on our fun training runs, a great way to get together as a group and enjoy the fantastic coastal scenery whilst getting fit. Varied terrain including beach and dunes. Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, [...]

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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – North Easter!
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – North Easter!

[ April 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Get outdoors and take part in a fun Easter Trail with a tasty Cadburys prize at the end. Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Pendower
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Pendower

[ April 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. We meet in the afternoon on the first Monday each month.Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, [...]

South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Porthcurnick
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Roseland community beach cleans at Porthcurnick

[ April 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/South Cornwall Coast, Sunderland, Tyne & [...]

Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – ‘Shiver me timbers’
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – ‘Shiver me timbers’

[ April 1, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Swing on a rope, walk the plank, build a den and try orienteering at Studland during the Easter holidays.Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England
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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Souter’s Easter Shindig
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Souter’s Easter Shindig

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Easter fun and games including our Easter Trail with a chocolate reward. Have an eggcelent Easter at Souter. Theres lots of fun to be had – facepainting, outdoor games, egg and spoon races, bouncy castle and our Easter Egg Trail with a chocolate reward.Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Souter Lighthouse and [...]

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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Spot the oddity trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Spot the oddity trail

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See if you can uncover the oddities around the house as part of our April Fools Day fun! The house is full of all sorts of strange and wonderful objects and stories. But on April Fools Day, not everything will be quite as it seems…so come along and filter out the fiction from the [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Take a tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. 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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Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England – The Big Egg and Spoon Race
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England – The Big Egg and Spoon Race

[ April 1, 2013; 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm. ] Are you up for the challenge? Join us as we join in the National Egg and Spoon Race on Easter Monday! Line up at the start and see if you can go the complete assault course without dropping your egg!Dont forget to bring your spoon! Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England
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Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Kids Outdoor Climbing Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Kids Outdoor Climbing Day

[ April 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Try climbing in the great outdoors with Harrogate Climbing Centre Do you want to try climbing in the great outdoors? Then why not join Harrogate Climbing Centre on this fully supervised day. No previous climbing experience is necessary, just come along and have fun.Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, England – Easter activity week
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, England – Easter activity week

[ April 1, 2013 10:00 am to April 5, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Holiday fun and games Fun and excitement for everyone these school holidays with a series of activities at Box Hill and Headley Heath.Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Easter Egg Eggsploits
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Easter Egg Eggsploits

[ April 1, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Get your coloured paints and glitter out and bring along your hardboiled eggs for an egg and spoon race, best decorated egg and egg rolling competitions. 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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Crom, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Cot Cruise
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
Crom, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Cot Cruise

[ April 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Take this unique opportunity to see Crom from a different perspective, as we take you on a cruise around the lough in Croms 100 year old traditional craft. Weather dependant. Crom, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Crom, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – Easter egg and spoon race
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – Easter egg and spoon race

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and be part of the National Trusts nationwide Easter egg and spoon race. Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England
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A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Easter Egg and Spoon Race
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Easter Egg and Spoon Race

[ April 1, 2013; 11:15 am to 3:15 pm. ] Take part in the National Trusts first nationwide Easter Egg and Spoon Race! Races every hour from 11.15am. Last race starts at 3.15pm. Bring your own spoon and plenty of luck!A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England
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Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – Easter Egg Activity Trail and Competition on Easter Monday
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – Easter Egg Activity Trail and Competition on Easter Monday

[ April 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Fun for all the family in the beautiful riverside meadows and woodlands of Runnymede. Activities include an Easter Egg Activity Trail and aDesign Your Own Egghead competition.Cadburys chocolate Egghead for every child Hunt for hidden clues across the meadows and slopes of Runnymede on Easter Monday. Can you solve the puzzles to win a delicious [...]

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The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Egg- stravaganza
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Egg- stravaganza

[ April 1, 2013 12:00 pm to April 2, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come along to the Argory for 2 fantastic days of easter fun! Face painting, craft activities and a chance to find the Cadburys Chocolate treasure with our fantastic egg trail.The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Argory, Dungannon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England – Easter Egg Trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:05 pm | No Comment
Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England – Easter Egg Trail

[ April 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Follow the trail and see if our black Hebridean lambs have been born yet. Then when youve completed the trail collect your chocolate egg!Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Newtown National Nature Reserve, Newtown, Isle of Wight, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Easter Holiday Fun at Gibside
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:03 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Easter Holiday Fun at Gibside

[ April 1, 2013 11:00 am to April 5, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Free family activities and outdoor escapades every day of the holidays. Join us for Explorer Monday, Foodie Tuesday, Wildlife Wednesday, Adventure Thursday and Fab Friday. Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Monday Fun Day
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Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland – Easter Monday Fun Day

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Easter fun for all the family, with egg trails, music and much more. Egg trail 1 per child. Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
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Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England – Easter Trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England – Easter Trail

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Can you find the clues and solve the Easter puzzle? A real family fun day. Bring the kids (small and big!) to have a go at our Easter trail. Youll need to follow the clues through woodland and grassland, find the letters and piece together the puzzle. If you get it right youll win a [...]

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Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England – Easter Trails and egg and spoon tournament
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Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England – Easter Trails and egg and spoon tournament

[ April 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for some Easter fun! Follow the hidden clues to claim your chocolate egg and take part in our egg and spoon tournament at 2pm.Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England
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Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England – Easter Trails for all the family
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England – Easter Trails for all the family

[ April 1, 2013; 10:15 am to 5:00 pm. ] Bring the family and join us for Easter fun in Blicklings garden. 2.00 per trail. Find the clues and claim your chocolate treat.Join us for egg and spoon races on Easter Monday.Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England
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Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Egg and Spoon Eggstravaganza
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Egg and Spoon Eggstravaganza

[ April 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and join us for the National Trust nationwide Egg and Spoon race. An egg and spoon race with a difference. How about carrying your egg and spoon over an obstacle course, or combine it with a 3-legged race… For the National Trust nationwide Egg and Spoon race were planning an Easter-inspired Eggstravaganza!Races, crafts, and [...]

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales – Egg and Spoon Races
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales – Egg and Spoon Races

[ April 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join us for fun and frolics as we transport our special egg across the Menai Strait and around the island. Well be following the whole 125 miles of the Anglesey coastline and attempting to cross the Menai Strait by lots of means of transport. Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, [...]