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Bideford Bay and Hartland, Bideford Bay and Hartland, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Westward Ho! to Clovelly
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Bideford Bay and Hartland, Bideford Bay and Hartland, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Westward Ho! to Clovelly

[ April 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Great South West Walk is being organised by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA). Were leading the 11.2 mile stretch from Westward Ho! to Clovelly. Join us and help to raise essential funds for the South West Coast Path. With its 40th anniversary in 2013, the SWCPA is celebrating this milestone by organising [...]

Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Transitions Exhibition
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Transitions Exhibition

[ April 23, 2013 10:30 am to April 28, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Free exhibition features work of textile artist Claire Buckley, a look at the Knole tapestries and their care and the new History of Knole wall-hanging created by the Textile Group Sevenoaks, in the Great Hall.Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ April 23, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

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

[ April 23, 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 [...]

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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Exhibition

[ April 23, 2013 11:00 am to April 25, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Volunteers from the Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers demonstrate how they work and see some of their pieces displayed. 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 [...]

Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – St Georges Day lunch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – St Georges Day lunch

[ April 23, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Join us and celebrate St Georges Day at Castle Drogos caf. Enjoy a hearty lunch with a traditional English theme before or after a stroll in the beautiful English countryside.Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England
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Canons Ashby, Near Daventry, Northamptonshire, England – St Georges Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Canons Ashby, Near Daventry, Northamptonshire, England – St Georges Day

[ April 23, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Visit Canons Ashby, see the house and gardens and build up an appetite for Dragon Pie.Canons Ashby, Near Daventry, Northamptonshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Canons Ashby, Near Daventry, Northamptonshire, England
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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

[ April 23, 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 [...]

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Spring Season – Tuesday Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:40 pm | No Comment
Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Spring Season – Tuesday Garden Tours

[ April 23, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Explore the unfolding delights of our magnificent gardens in Spring. Enjoy a free guided tour, and find out about the latest goings-on in the Gardens. Led by our enthusiastic staff and volunteers. These walks are very popular, so arrive early to ensure you secure a place. On a first come, first served basis. Cliveden, [...]

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Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Tea and Talk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Tea and Talk

[ April 23, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Authors talk Come for tea and authors talk.Writers for this year include Maggie Freeman, Tracy Borman and Sarah Gristwood.Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England
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Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Talk Time: Playing Rounders With Hitler The Extraordinary Life of Molly Trevelyan
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Wallington, near Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Talk Time: Playing Rounders With Hitler  The Extraordinary Life of Molly Trevelyan

[ April 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join Lloyd Langley as he traces the life of Molly Trevelyan, the wife of Wallingtons donor, Charles Philips Trevelyan. Molly was a modern superwoman, travelling the country as a leading light of the WI (dodging Hitlers bombs!), supporting Charles political life, being a mother to six precocious children and playing hostess to 119 [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Grow Gourmet Vegetables
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Grow Gourmet Vegetables

[ April 23, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join the Clumber Gardening team for this workshop looking at how to grow gourmet crops such as asparagus, Mayan potatoes, globe artichokes, seakale, salsify, scorzonera and Witloof chicoryClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Gunpowder trail boat trip
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Gunpowder trail boat trip

[ April 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Boat to Stonebridge, walk the Wey and Arun canal, stop at the Parrot for refreshments (or bring a packed lunch), boat back to Dapdune WharfShalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Inspired by Osterley – Sewing workshops
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Inspired by Osterley – Sewing workshops

[ April 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy a full day sewing workshop run by our volunteers and inspired by the designs in Osterley House. Suitable for beginners. Enjoy a full day sewing workshop run by our volunteers and inspired by the designs in Osterley House. Suitable for beginners. Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, [...]

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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Learn Longbow
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Learn Longbow

[ April 23, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Set in the Old Halls medieval grounds, an atmospheric setting to experience the ancient craft and skill of shooting with the English longbow. An ideal introduction for beginners Set in the Old Halls medieval grounds, an atmospheric setting to experience the ancient craft and skill of shooting with the English longbow. An ideal introduction for [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Meet the Experts – Close up on Books
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Meet the Experts – Close up on Books

[ April 23, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] A rare opportunity to meet Mark Purcell, the National Trusts Books Specialist, to discover the inside story behind Beltons rare and unusual book collection and what they reveal about the Brownlow family as collectors.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Fife’s Wedding Celebrations
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Fife’s Wedding Celebrations

[ April 23, 2013 11:00 am to April 28, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Join us to celebrate the 100th wedding anniversary of the couple who bequeathed Nunnington Hall to the National Trust in 1952; the Fifes. Discover the Hall as it would have been on their wedding day with an atmosphere of celebration throughout. In the month of April, 100 years ago, Margaret Rutson and Colonel Ronald [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ April 23, 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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Hillview Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth, Shropshire , England – Guarantee Your Success With Auriculas
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
Hillview Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth, Shropshire , England – Guarantee Your Success With Auriculas

[ April 23, 2013; 2:00 pm; ] Join award-winning nursery owner John Millington to unravel the mysteries of not only growing auriculas, but also keeping these jewels of a Victorian age during a hands-on practical. This event is also available on the 23rd April 2013.Hillview Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth, Shropshire , Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9996&r=trueHillview Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth, Shropshire , England
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RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, England – Tricks of the Professional Garden Designer
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, England – Tricks of the Professional Garden Designer

[ April 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This lecture day will investigate some of the key challenges that face every one of us in our gardens. It aims to show how professional garden designers resolve key issues that regularly occur in their daily working lives. Amongst a whole series of challenges, we will look at how you design effective privacy into a [...]

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, England – Getting to Grips with Leaves with Anna Knights
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey, England – Getting to Grips with Leaves with Anna Knights

[ April 23, 2013 10:15 am to April 24, 2013 4:30 pm. ] Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th April 10.15am to 4.30pm Discover the intricacies of capturing leaves in watercolour with the exceptionally talented Anna Knights. From foliage plants to a foil for your flowers, painting great greenery is an essential skill for any botanical artist. Learn how to accurately represent colour, texture and form through Annas demonstrations [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ April 23, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.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 Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ April 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Helmsley Castle, Yorkshire – HELMSLEY ARCHAEOLOGY STORE TOUR
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Helmsley Castle, Yorkshire – HELMSLEY ARCHAEOLOGY STORE TOUR

[ April 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Free guided tour lead by English Heritage Collections Curators. View the archaeology collection from English Heritage properties and find out the amazing stories behind it.Pre-booking essential. To book please contact Helmsley Tourist Information Centre on 01439 770173Helmsley Castle, Yorkshirehttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/helmsley-archaeology-store-tour-hc-23-apr/Helmsley Castle, Yorkshire
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Warwick Market Square, Warwickshire – St. George’s Day Warwick Tour
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Warwick Market Square, Warwickshire – St. George’s Day Warwick Tour

[ April 23, 2012; 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Various venues from 8.00pm -9.30pm Plum Jerkum Morris Dancers The Coventry Mummers & Earlsdon Morris. www.plumjerkhum.co.ukWarwick Market Square, Warwickshirehttp://www.visitwarwick.co.ukWarwick Market Square, Warwickshire

Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire – Body Beautiful Herbal Workshop
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire – Body Beautiful Herbal Workshop

[ April 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Treating your body, inside and out, ready for a lovely summer. You will learn how to make delicious teas and nourishing body treats. More Information: , 01295 670266, uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Event details Booking Essential 01295 671122Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshirehttp://www.visitwarwick.co.ukUpton House and Gardens, Warwickshire

Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Celebrate St George?s Day at Warwick Castle
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Celebrate St George?s Day at Warwick Castle

[ April 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Help us celebrate St Georges Day with the 1st Birthday of Merlin: The Dragon Tower. Meet the namesake of St George and enjoy a childrens Dragon hunting trail.Warwick Castle, Warwickshirehttp://www.visitwarwick.co.ukWarwick Castle, Warwickshire

Easter Family Arts and Crafts
By: The Editor | April 20, 2011 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Easter Family Arts and Crafts

[ April 23, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
One New Change, Cheapside, London, EC4M 9AF