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Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Village Lacemakers
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Village Lacemakers

[ April 28, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Discover a beautiful craft, new to you, yet centuries old… Come to Moseley to see a demonstration from the skilful Village lacemakers. Visitors will also have a chance to have a go. Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
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Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Natures Spring Larder
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Natures Spring Larder

[ April 28, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Explore the woodlands and hedgerows on the Cotehele Estate and collect edible plants. With freshly baked bread from Cotehele Mill enjoy a feast using the fruits of your labours.Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England
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Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Walking Festival guided walk: Explore the Torrs
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – North Devon Walking Festival guided walk: Explore the Torrs

[ April 28, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join Ranger Jonathan fairhurst for a guided circular walk from the Lime Kiln Theatre in Ilfracombe to the Torrs to enjoy spectacular coastal views and wildlife and to see how Victorians shaped this landscape This walk includes some climbs and descents good level of fitness required. This walk is part of the North [...]

Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England – Photography Workshop (Cloned)
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England – Photography Workshop (Cloned)

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A chance to pick up some practical tips on photography form David Salmon. Sessions of 45 minutes will run between 11.00 and 16.00 with a maximum of 10 people on each course.Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England
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Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Create – FREE Family Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Create – FREE Family Day

[ April 28, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Crusade with Sutton House and turn your rubbish in to treasure through creative arts and crafts! Sutton House, Hackney, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sutton House, Hackney, London, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Signs of Spring Ramble with a Ranger
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Signs of Spring Ramble with a Ranger

[ April 28, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join a Gibside Ranger on a ramble through the woods and fields in search of those tell tale signs in plants, trees and wildlife that spring is here. Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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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 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 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
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Specialist Tour – The Aislabies Deer Park
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Specialist Tour – The Aislabies Deer Park

[ April 28, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join a guided tour to find out more about this fascinating part of the estate. Visit St Marys church, the Valley of the Seven Bridges, the Ice Houses and see where Studley Hall once stood. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North [...]

Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Sunday jazz lunch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Sunday jazz lunch

[ April 28, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join us for a delicious and traditional Sunday lunch with jazz provided by the ever popular Cool Jazz TrioChartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Gibside Bows Shoot
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Gibside Bows Shoot

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Watch the popular 18th century pursuit of Long Bow Archery brought to life by the Gibside Bows. Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Grebe Watch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Grebe Watch

[ April 28, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join our ranger down by Big Pool and use some great technology to get a close up look at our nesting grebes.Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Guided Walks around Claremont
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Guided Walks around Claremont

[ April 28, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Meet at the kiosk and enjoy a guided walk around Claremont looking at the history of the landscape garden from 1715 to the present.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching

[ April 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find the hidden caches around the Mill We have a few GPS handsets available for you to try your hand at geocaching – the digital treasure hunt! Why not come and see if its for you?Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Ilam Woodland Fair
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Ilam Woodland Fair

[ April 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Go on our woodland trail and discover traditional woodland arts and crafts. Also learn about woodland management techniques used at Ilam and elsewhere in the Peak District. Activities for the whole family from the Stableyard.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Formby, Formby, Merseyside, England – Lancashire Wildlife Trust – Squirrelly Fun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Formby, Formby, Merseyside, England – Lancashire Wildlife Trust – Squirrelly Fun

[ April 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Calling all kids – Our partners Lancashire Wildlife Trust work with us to help conserve red squirrels, so come and enjoy learning all about squirrels with us and them and enjoy some squirrelly activities. There will be a few things to buy too, so ask the grown ups to bring a few pounds and [...]

Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ April 28, 2013; 5:30 am to 7:30 am. ] Start your day with the early birds and experience Emmetts like you have never heard or seen it before. Please wear warm clothes and dont forget your binoculars. Tea, coffee, squash and a pastry included.Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – Dawn Chorus – The Sounds of Spring Guided Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – Dawn Chorus – The Sounds of Spring Guided Walk

[ April 28, 2013; 6:00 am to 7:30 am. ] An early start brings its own rewards at Runnymede – a joyous start to a spring day. Experience the dawn chorus and discover the spring flowers coming to life. Join our Bird Expert and our Senior Ranger on a gentle walk around historic Runnymede. The early start will enable you to experience the [...]

Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk – An introduction to birdsong
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Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk – An introduction to birdsong

[ April 28, 2013; 6:00 am to 8:30 am. ] Spring is the time of the dawn chorus…Always wanted to identify who is singing which song? Pete Carty will teach you how on this early morning walk around the Dudmaston Estate. After a this tuneful stroll its time for breakfast in our tea room.Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
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Whiteford and North Gower, Gower, Swansea, Wales – Dawn Chorus Walk at Cwm Ivy
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Whiteford and North Gower, Gower, Swansea, Wales – Dawn Chorus Walk at Cwm Ivy

[ April 28, 2013; 4:30 am to 7:00 am. ] A magical experience . Listen to the countryside walk up and identify the bird call.Whiteford and North Gower, Gower, Swansea, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Whiteford and North Gower, Gower, Swansea, Wales
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – De Jager Tulip Festival
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – De Jager Tulip Festival

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] In association with de Jager Tulips the paterre will be filled with a dazzling array of tulips. Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, 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

[ April 28, 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

[ April 28, 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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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Family Farm Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Family Farm Day

[ April 28, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] A fun day for all the family with a wide variety of farm animals. These may include sheep, lambs, piglets, ponies, goats, chickens and ducks to name but a few. Children will be able to learn about the animals and have an opportunity to stroke, groom, feed and milk the wide range of animals.Claremont [...]

Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Fine Food Fair
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Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Fine Food Fair

[ April 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate local food thats grown, raised, baked or caught within a 30-mile radius. There will be cooking demonstrations by our Calke chefs with tastings. Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Divis and the Black Mountain, near Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland – Four Peaks Challenge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:58 pm | No Comment
Divis and the Black Mountain, near Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland – Four Peaks Challenge

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] If you enjoy the great outdoor, then dont miss this opportunity to join our warden for a guided walk across the peaks of the Black Hill, Black Mountain, Divis Mountain and Armstrongs Hill.Divis and the Black Mountain, near Belfast, County Down, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Divis and the Black Mountain, near Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains in Spring
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Fountains in Spring

[ April 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Celebrate the arrival of spring on a guided walk around the estate. 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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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Bluebell Walk
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Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Bluebell Walk

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Come and see our spectacular carpet of bluebells at Clent HillsClent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England
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Shaws Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England – Bluebell Walk
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Shaws Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England – Bluebell Walk

[ April 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Bluebell Walk Come and join us on our wonderful Bluebell Walk through Ayot St. Lawrence to Ayot St. Peter and back.. This time of year the Bluebells are in full bloom and bobbing their heads back and forth. See the amazing colours from a distance as we walk in their direction.Walk will be approx 1 [...]