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Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – The search for the Glendurgan Giant
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – The search for the Glendurgan Giant

[ April 9, 2013 10:30 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Its not just gigantic tulip trees and enormous rhododendrons that we have at Glendurgan, we have a new visitor to the garden this year in the form of the elusive Glendurgan giant! Come and visit us over the Easter holidays and see what our giant has left behind for you to discover in the garden. [...]

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

[ April 9, 2013 10:30 am to April 14, 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 9, 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 9, 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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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club

[ April 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join in our family activities every Tuesday of the school holidays. From art and craft workshops to outdoor adventures there is something for everyone. Get messy in the Walled Garden this half term and plant your own bulb to take home. Design your own colourful flowerpot, and enjoy watching the bulb grow into a beautiful [...]

Upper Wharfedale, near Buckden, North Yorkshire, England – Nature Detectives at Hudswell Woods
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:50 pm | No Comment
Upper Wharfedale, near Buckden, North Yorkshire, England – Nature Detectives at Hudswell Woods

[ April 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Family fun at Hudswell Woods. Join us for a short walk, discovering the natural world around you. Learn to identify trees, hunt for minibeasts, watch birds and much more! This event is part of the Flowers of the Dales FestivalUpper Wharfedale, near Buckden, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Upper Wharfedale, near Buckden, North Yorkshire, England
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Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Nests and Eggs
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Nests and Eggs

[ April 9, 2013; 10:15 am to 11:15 am. ] Join us at the Natural History Museum Tring for a creative craft session using the Museums collection of nests and eggs for inspiration. Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links [...]

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Pond dipping and Minibeast hunt
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Pond dipping and Minibeast hunt

[ April 9, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:15 pm. ] Come and discover the minibeasts that live at Wicken Fen 30 minute pond dipping session, followed by minibeast huntWicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
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Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Quentin Blake and Friends; the Great Generation of Children’s Book Illustration
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – Quentin Blake and Friends; the Great Generation of Children’s Book Illustration

[ April 9, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] This Spring, enter a world of pure imagination at Nunnington Halls exhibition of the Great Generation of Childrens Book Illustration. Featuring new works from the great Quentin Blake and many other wonderful, world-renowned illustrators. This Spring, a world of fun and fantasy awaits you in the attic at Nunnington Hall. Discover work by a generation [...]

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Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours

[ April 9, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, 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 use to find out [...]

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 9, 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 9, 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, [...]

Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Studland Pirate Academy
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Studland Pirate Academy

[ April 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Shiver me timbers! Come and learn the ropes at Studland. Talk like a pirate, design your own pirate flag, tie knots and find buried treasure.Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Gentleman only guided bike ride

[ April 9, 2013; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join our Gentlemans evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Get Messy Growing in the Garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Get Messy Growing in the Garden

[ April 9, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Visit the garden to make your very own plant pot, sow a seed and then take it home to grow.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 use [...]

Leith Hill, Dorking, Surrey, England – Hike, bike, kayak the Surrey Hills (3 day)
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Leith Hill, Dorking, Surrey, England – Hike, bike, kayak the Surrey Hills (3 day)

[ April 9, 2013 9:00 am to April 11, 2013 7:00 pm. ] Exhilarating challenges for all as you hike, bike and kayak through some of Surreys most magnificent landscapes over 3 days On this 3-day, 2-night holiday adventure, well show you the best places to experience the thrill and beauty of this wonderful county. Throughout the tour youll be accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable National Trust Rangers. [...]

Hatfield Forest, Hawford, Essex, England – Introduction to Survival
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Hatfield Forest, Hawford, Essex, England – Introduction to Survival

[ April 9, 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership [...]

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Den building
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Den building

[ April 9, 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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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Duck racing and Den building.
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Duck racing and Den building.

[ April 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Take a stroll down to Mill Copse (10 minute walk signed from Montacute House) and join in duck racing and den building. Ducks cost 1-00 each. Win spot prizes. Youll to be quackers to miss out all the fun. Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England
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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Dunham Detectives in the garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Dunham Detectives in the garden

[ April 9, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Come and do some detective work in the outdoors.Garden ticket required.Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, 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 use to find out what programs are available, [...]

Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Easter Geocaching
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:04 pm | No Comment
Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England – Easter Geocaching

[ April 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get geocaching on the Clent Hills. Search for our hidden boxes using family friendly gps units, each box has an Easter themed activitiy inside for you to do.Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clent Hills, Clent, Worcestershire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Embroiderers Guild Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

[ April 9, 2013 11:00 am to April 11, 2013 4:00 pm. ] The Embroiderers Guild present an exhibition of historical pieces from their collection, complementing retrospective work by Woking Evening Branch members to celebrate their 15th anniversary.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. [...]

Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Family Bushcraft Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Family Bushcraft Day

[ April 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Put your bushcraft skills to the test with den building and survival skills in the woods. Bring a picnic to eat it in your new shelter and reward yourself with roasted marshmallows on the fire. Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England
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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Family Activity Days – ‘Down to Earth’
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Family Activity Days – ‘Down to Earth’

[ April 9, 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 [...]

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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 9, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 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 9, 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 9, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 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=9995&r=trueHillview Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth, Shropshire , England
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Essex, England – Children’s Easter Activities
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Essex, England – Children’s Easter Activities

[ April 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A great range of art and craft activities based on the colours of the rainbow, including rainbow biscuits, kite making, paper flowers and frogs. This event is based indoors. Normal garden admission applies, plus additional cash payment of 2 per child. Booking not required.RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Essex, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10140&r=trueRHS Garden [...]