Articles in Events
[ April 11, 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 [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Make a bird scarer. Work with textile artist Dianne Standen to create an attractive bird scarer from recycled materials and yarn.Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Come and explore looking for signs of Spring and have a go at some craft activities. Great fun for the family. Malham Tarn Estate, Settle, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Malham Tarn Estate, Settle, North Yorkshire, England
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[ April 11, 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 [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Geo-caching is the new, hi-tech letterboxing activity – fun for all the family. Hunt for clues and hidden caches out in the countryside using handheld GPS. Give this exciting outdoor pursuit a go by following our cache trail on the dunes and countryside around Holywell. GPS units and instruction provided.St Agnes to Padstow, St Agnes, [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Help keep Godrevy beautiful. Join us to help keep the footpaths and beaches around Godrevy clean and tidy. Gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided at these events so why not come along and join in the gossip and good will. Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Godrevy, near Hayle, Cornwall, England
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[ April 11, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Join us for nursery rhyming fun at Coleridge Cottage this Easter Rediscover your favourite nursery rhymes in this fun trail for all the family, solve clues around the cottage and garden and win a prize.Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Family fun with the Exmoor Rangers: come and spend time with us in the Heddon Valley for some nature and wildlife themed activities helping you to get creative and explore the great outdoors. Each session has a different theme and activity which has been designed to help you and your family have a great time [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Can you survive in the wild with only the bare necessities? Learn the basics for surviving in the wild with just the basics in these identical one day courses. Includes shelter building, lighting fires and foraging for food.Hatfield Forest, Hawford, Essex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatfield Forest, Hawford, Essex, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Bring your best den building team to create a shelter with branches and leaves. A great family activity for a crisp Spring day. 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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[ April 11, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:45 pm. ] Your adventure begins by canoe, a peaceful paddle across this short sheltered stretch of Derwentwater to the intruiging little island. Discover the reality of life on the island past and present, indoors and out. Enjoy the gardens, grounds and amazing views.Borrowdale, near Keswick, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Borrowdale, near Keswick, Cumbria, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] A unique opportunity for the family to dress up in Tudor costumes, Bring your own camera and take photos of the whole family, or just the children in the Great Hall at Knole There will be a chance to discuss Tudor costumes and replica costume-making with our knowledgeable guides, who help with the selection of [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join the hi-tech treasure hunting game and search for hidden treasure boxes, each one filled with an Easter themed activityKinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England
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[ April 11, 2013 10:30 am to April 24, 2013 5:30 pm. ] Large scale textile album celebrating 50 years of life in the nearby village of Lympstone How we were, how we are, Lympstone 1952 – 2012. The textile Lympstone Jubilee Album was created by village residents to celebrate the fifty years of change during the Queens reign. It celebrates village societies, architecture and institutions. Free entry [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Follow our plant themed trail around the garden, and collect your prize, and then enjoy make and take activities. Follow our themed trail around the garden, and collect your prize, and then enjoy make and take activities. Trail only also available from Visitor Reception on Mon 8 and Wed 10 Apr.Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Gather with your family at Sutton House for a fun filled Thursday, full of arts, crafts and costumes!Sutton House, Hackney, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sutton House, Hackney, London, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Plant it – eat it Find out about growing your own fruit and vegetables and make a start by planting some seedsMorden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Join award-winning nursery owner Angela Whiting for a day experiencing what it is like working at an alpine nursery, including potting, propagation, sales and getting ready for shows. This event is available on the 21st March, 11th April and 8th August 2013.DArcy & Everest Ltd, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9907&r=trueDArcy & Everest Ltd, Cambridgeshire, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Craft workshop for families Learn to knit and / or crochet with local knitting superstars Alison and Ann Murray. Already mastered the basics ? Then come along and learn some new techniques and ways to knit using a rainbow of colours. All materials provided. Under 8s welcome but each must be accompanied by a responsible [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] Have fun meeting the sheep and making spring lambs with real wool from National Trust sheep to take home. Suitable for younger childrenNewtown 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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[ April 11, 2013; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A guided walk around the woodland garden taking in the spring flowers, followed by tea and a chance to further explore the garden and nursery. This tour takes place every week in April (Thursday 4th, Thursday 11th, Friday 19th and Saturday 27th April 2013).Spinners Garden, Hampshire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10034&r=trueSpinners Garden, Hampshire, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] RHS Halls – Lawrence Hall, London, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9743&r=trueRHS Halls – Lawrence Hall, London, England
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[ April 11, 2013 7:00 pm to May 2, 2013 9:30 pm. ] Ensuring we have colour in the garden comes with careful planning and hard work. In this four week theory course Nigel will give you lots of tips and advice on how to create colour in your own garden with the careful use of perennials, bulbs, hardy and half hardy annuals, biennials, roses and shrubs. Nigel [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] GROWING FOR SUCCESS TALK Hosted by Woodbridge Horticultural SocietyWoodbridge Community Hall, Suffolk, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10183&r=trueWoodbridge Community Hall, Suffolk, England
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[ April 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join owner Sue Beesley at Bluebell Cottage Gardens for a demonstration of a range of propagation techniques, with tips on timing and aftercare. Guided tour of stock bed and gardens with opportunity to see and practice propagation techniques with stock plants. Morning sessions available on the 11th, 12th 17th and 18th April or 4th and [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] *Talk on principles of propagation (each month a different technique) * Guided Tour with Paul Markwell (HND com. Hort) selecting the best varieties to be propagated on any given month * lunch * Hands on Demo with Paul (undercover) and a chance to keep plants at the end of the day * Tree Trail with [...]
[ April 11, 2013; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Free guided tours every Thursday from 7 March 2013 to 31 October 2013. Guided tour taking a closer look at Wolfes achievement in winning the war for North America.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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