The English seaside
By: Kaye | May 23, 2013 – 6:08 am | No Comment

Photographer Peter Williams celebrates the peculiar eccentricities and quintessential charms – from helter-skelters to lighthouses, pirates, palmists and Punch and Judy – of this cherished and rapidly changing English landscape

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Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – The Cottage Uncovered
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – The Cottage Uncovered

[ May 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:15 pm. ] 1940s tanks, petrol pumps and phantom dogs What do these have to do with Coleridge Cottage? Join our expert guides on this tour of the forgotten history of the cottage and find out. Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Welcome Talks
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Welcome Talks

[ May 24, 2013; 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Make more of your visit to the Needles Old Battery with a short welcome talk. Each Friday in May a member of the Battery team will be on the Parade Ground to talk about the sites history and to answer your questions.The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The [...]

Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ May 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for a nature walk around our magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or one of our wildlife volunteers. Meet the group in the stableyard.Basildon Park, Berkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBasildon Park, Berkshire, 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

[ May 24, 2013; 12:00 pm to 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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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ May 24, 2013 11:00 am to May 28, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ May 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks around Ilam Park The walk will last for approximately 1 hour, Take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park in the Peak Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam

[ May 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks to take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park and in the surround area in the Peak District. Find out more about the history and local points on interest. The walk will last for approximately 2 – 2.5 hour.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, [...]

Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England – Conservation Clinic
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England – Conservation Clinic

[ May 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and discuss conservation care with one of our team. Bring along a small piece from your own collection if youd like help and advice.Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Blickling Estate, Blickling, Norfolk, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop

[ May 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The new Archive and Reading room at Windmill Hill is a new space to enjoy contemporary art. A unique opportunity to view the inside of this magnificent building, designed by Stephen Marshall architects. The archive is ten minutes from the Manor by car or you can reach it on foot.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, [...]

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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

[ May 24, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:30 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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Ballymena , County Antrim, Northern Ireland – Ballymena Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Ballymena , County Antrim, Northern Ireland – Ballymena Show

[ May 24, 2013 9:00 am to May 25, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Ballymena , County Antrim, Northern Irelandhttp://www.ballymenashow.co.uk/Ballymena , County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Islay , Hebrides, Scotland – The Islay Festival of Malt and Music
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Islay , Hebrides, Scotland – The Islay Festival of Malt and Music

[ May 24, 2013 9:00 am to June 1, 2013 6:00 pm. ] The Festival is held in the last week of May every year, with ceilidhs, dances, recitals, childrens workshops; there is something for everyone.Islay , Hebrides, Scotlandhttp://www.theislayfestival.co.uk/index.phpIslay , Hebrides, Scotland
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Pasties on the Quay
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Pasties on the Quay

[ May 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join the National Trust Ranger on a guided walk through Tremayne Woods on the Helford River looking at the history and wildlife. Pasty lunch on Tremayne Quay. More Information: Justin Whitehouse, 01326 291174, justin.whitehouse@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – A Week of Walking
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – A Week of Walking

[ May 24, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for a week of walking on The Lizard and enjoy some of the finest spring flowers, fresh air and spectacular views.More Information: Property Office, 01326 561407, southwestcornwall@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e00a5413-9e78-4e5d-9350-5e743b0993b9The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours

[ May 24, 2012; 11:15 am to 11:45 am. ] Join our National Trust trained tour guides for a themed half hour taster tour. Be enthralled as our guides bring to life the stories of the people that lived and worked here, upstairs and downstairs, and how they changed and influenced Saltram. Themes include: Where are the toilets?, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Servant Life at [...]

Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars

[ May 24, 2012; 4:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Local artist, Grace de Berker, is holding her first Gloucestershire exhibition at Newark Park.Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edgehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e83cd503-8e11-4fc5-a7db-3d19777c1bdfNewark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston – A Week of Walking
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston – A Week of Walking

[ May 24, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for a week of walking at Penrose and enjoy some of the finest spring flowers, fresh air and spectacular views.Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helstonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Take a spring walk around this wonderful valley garden and enjoy the sight of the beautiful bluebells. The best time to see these lovely spring flowers is from mid April to May.Glendurgan Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5ffd5d3a-ab0c-40c8-90d3-75b49a708f4bGlendurgan Garden, Cornwall
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Greenway, Galmpton, near Brixham – Twilight Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Greenway, Galmpton, near Brixham – Twilight Tours

[ May 24, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Take the chance to see Greenway House after hours, in a twilight glow. Enjoy canaps in the House Kitchen followed by a fascinating guided tour of the House accompanied by some of our extraordinarily knowledgeable volunteers. Discover the secrets of the Greenway that Agatha Christie knew and loved, and get a feel for yourself of [...]

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Linlithgow – Party at the Palace 1503
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Linlithgow – Party at the Palace 1503

[ May 24, 2012; 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Supported by Homecoming Scotland 2009 this event will open with a parade along Linlithgow High Street, through the impressive archway to the palace, then assembling for a grand procession down into the magnificent backdrop of Linlithgow Palace, Loch and Peel.A colourful medieval encampment depicting the powerful Douglas, Hamilton, Lindsay and Campbell families will be a [...]

Roger Waters
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Roger Waters

[ May 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Roger WatersFrom 23/5/2011 to 24/5/2011 Roger Waters, the creative genius behind musical pioneers Pink Floyd, is set to bring his groundbreaking mast

Singles Together
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Singles Together

[ May 24, 2010; 12:00 am; ] AMF Bowling, Holwell Road/Oslo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull