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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market

[ May 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come along and stroll around Home Farm, enjoy the atmosphere and pick up some seasonal treats. From freshly baked bread and fine cheeses to hand made jewellery and ceramics youre sure to find something to tempt you!Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wild Tribe
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wild Tribe

[ May 5, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join the Wild Tribe at Fingle Bridge Meadows. Activities for families with children of all ages from 5-18. Activities will vary with the time of year to cover fire lighting, tracking, den building, traditional woodland skills, bush craft, river dipping, willow weaving, forest school and much more.Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCastle Drogo, Drewsteignton, [...]

Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Photography Workshop (half day)
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Photography Workshop (half day)

[ May 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Take pictures with a wow factor at Charlecote by concentrating on composition and framing. Make your photographs works of art, not just snaps! Take pictures with a wow factor at Charlecote by concentrating on composition and framing. Make your photographs works of art, not just snaps! All abilities welcome – [...]

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic

[ May 5, 2013 11:00 am to May 6, 2013 4:00 pm. ] A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Pony rides for children. A 3-5 minute ride suitable for 2-11 year old children.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Ramble with the Ranger
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Ramble with the Ranger

[ May 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] A chance to follow the seasons with our monthly walks at Hardcastle Crags alongside a member of our Countryside Team. Join one of our Rangers to explore the seasonal sights and sounds of Hardcastle Crags. Well share our expert knowledge of the area, pointing out natures highlights and explaining how we look after this wonderful [...]

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Rockpool Ramble
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Rockpool Ramble

[ May 5, 2013; 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Join the rangers in a hunt through the rockpools at Birling Gap to see what you can discover We have rockpooling kits but you can bring your own too. children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital Photography Workshop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital  Photography Workshop

[ May 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills in this one day workshop.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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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

[ May 5, 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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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

[ May 5, 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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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons

[ May 5, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Meet a member of the Vernon family in the houseHanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel

[ May 5, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Enjoy the fantastic acoustics of Gibside Chapel with live music from local performers and choirs followed by a traditional Anglican service. Music from 1.30pm, with the service starting at 3pm. Free entry.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk – An introduction to birdsong
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk – An introduction to birdsong

[ May 5, 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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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Beautiful barrows of the Bronze Age
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Beautiful barrows of the Bronze Age

[ May 5, 2013; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Explore the Bronze Age monuments of the Stonehenge landscape with Sonia Heywood youll soon discover that they are much more than simple burial mounds. Investigated by curious antiquarians in the last 300 years, they have a 4,000 year history that tells us much about our past. On our four mile walk well be [...]

Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket

[ May 5, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Enjoy cricket on our historic pitch. Watch our resident team the Armadillos play other local cricket teams.There are normally cricket matches most weekends between April and September but please check back nearer the time for specific details on each match. Details will be available from 1 March – or on the Armadillos website: www.armadilloscc.co.ukSheffield [...]

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Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ May 5, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities

[ May 5, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Bring the kids and join us on the first Sunday of the month get involve with National Trusts 50 thing to do before your 11 and . Each Sunday youll get to cross another fantastic activity off you list and get outdoors and discover something new! Well be taking the kids to explore outdoors so [...]

Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England – ABINGDON AIR & COUNTRY SHOW
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England – ABINGDON AIR & COUNTRY SHOW

[ May 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Modern and vintage aeroplanes and associated air and ground displays.Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, Englandhttp://www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk/Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ May 5, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England – Abingdon Air & Country Show
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England – Abingdon Air & Country Show

[ May 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Always one of the first displays of the year, Abingdon attracts a variety of civilian, warbirds and military displays alongside a country fayre. Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, Englandhttp://www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk/Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, England
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Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset – A Celebration of Time: Robyn Hitchcock & John Hegley
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset – A Celebration of Time: Robyn Hitchcock & John Hegley

[ May 5, 2012; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] 5th May 8.00pm Lyme Regis Tickets: 15 (concessions apply)Robyn Hitchcock and John Hegley – John and Robyn have both spent a lot of time in time: now its time to Rhyme in Lyme. Silhouetted like tiny hieroglyphs against the flaming horizon, they will unpack their music, humour, and philosophy in the Marine Theatre as chilly [...]

Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire – British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting

[ May 5, 2012; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Come along and watch.Fountain Court. For further information please call 0844 4932149, ticket price included in admission cost.Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshirehttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/British-Longbow-Society-Zingari-Meeting/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Ayrshire
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Trelissick Book Fair
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Trelissick Book Fair

[ May 5, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Browse and find just what you are looking for in a collection of rare and collectable books at the Trelissick Book Fair with a variety of booksellers on hand to find you just the book you wantTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=b0444b1a-05d8-4603-a841-52e7e8bba9d7Trelissick Garden, Cornwall
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Forage and Feast Walk
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Forage and Feast Walk

[ May 5, 2012; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Experience the Lizard coast and its finest with this Springtime walk exploring whats edible (and whats not!) around the stunning Predannack Wollas.The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c6d2d5ab-1a78-4c8d-a4be-7a8b9f9f4a42The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Nymans, near Haywards Heath – Spinners & Weavers demonstration
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Nymans, near Haywards Heath – Spinners & Weavers demonstration

[ May 5, 2012; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] The Sussex Guild of Spinners and Weavers will be in residence for the Bank holiday demonstrating their craft. Watch them work and browse their beautiful collection of handmade creations…Nymans, near Haywards Heathhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=11a8ca7e-4997-4858-995b-9b60f4549c9eNymans, near Haywards Heath
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Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Forage and Feast Walk
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Forage and Feast Walk

[ May 5, 2012; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Experience the Lizard coast and its finest with this Springtime walk exploring whats edible (and whats not!) around the stunning Predannack Wollas.Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c6d2d5ab-1a78-4c8d-a4be-7a8b9f9f4a42Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars

[ May 5, 2012; 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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Greenway, Galmpton, near Brixham – Shoal Art Brixham
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Greenway, Galmpton, near Brixham – Shoal Art Brixham

[ May 5, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Featuring the work of Nicky Stevenson, Emma Carter, John Gillo, Julia Finzel, Kevin Wright, John Stevenson and Elisabeth Hadley. These award winning professional artists produce a visual feast for all.Greenway, Galmpton, near Brixhamhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7a9ca0e4-5839-48b6-a66c-ddb83668060bGreenway, Galmpton, near Brixham
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 5, 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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