Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – The Gang’s Room
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – The Gang’s Room

[ May 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Peep into the secret hideaway of the Fergusons Gang, the anonymous benefactors to the National Trust who met at Shalford Mill. Their room is not usually open to the public.Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ May 8, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through the door.On Wednesdays between 1 and 4pm our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Each week there will be a different recipe. Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, [...]

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Wild Garlic Season
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Wild Garlic Season

[ May 8, 2013 11:00 am to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Pick some to take home and cook. Well have some recipes ready for you to take with you too. Enjoy our spectacular countryside. You can walk one of our three way marked walks, or just admire the views from our garden. Either way, with acres of wild garlic, the scene is truly wonderful.Newark Park, [...]

Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life

[ May 8, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Whose house is it? See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group ghosting.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , England
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Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk

[ May 8, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Our volunteer will take you on a walk of discovery as you learn fascinating facts about what is living in the garden and surrounding woodland The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles long and is suitable for walkers of different abilities. Hills and stiles maybe encountered. Bring walking shoes, outdoor clothing and drinks.Emmetts Garden, [...]

Hardy Country, Dorchester, Dorset, England – Poetry Group at Max Gate
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Hardy Country, Dorchester, Dorset, England – Poetry Group at Max Gate

[ May 8, 2013; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Love poetry? Want to share, discover and enjoy Thomas Hardys poetry in the atmospheric setting of his home, Max Gate? Join us for a series of special evenings at Max Gate in Dorchester and be part of our new poetry group. The monthly sessions, led by Helen Gibson of the Thomas Hardy Society, will explore [...]

Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?

[ May 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover something new about something old with our Conservation and Engagement team. Find out how we look after our objects and the story behind a different piece each week.Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition

[ May 8, 2013 1:00 pm to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Gift to the Nation. Our collection of contemporary photographs and images explores how and why Quebec House was saved for the nation.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Spring Cleaning the National Trust style
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Spring Cleaning the National Trust style

[ May 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Everyone needs a good cleanout! See conservation cleaning in action in the house. A different room or object will be cleaned or a cabinet will be opened and the contents made available for closer inspection. This is your chance to speak directly to the conservation staff involved in looking after this historic property.Oxburgh [...]

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – St Mary’s Church Tour

[ May 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Take a tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. 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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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden

[ May 8, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Tai Chi in a tranquil setting Experience the Chinese art of Tai Chi with instructor Derek Kent in the peaceful setting of an 18th century landscape garden. Suitable for beginners and experienced Tai Chi practioners alike.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Glorious garden tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Glorious garden tours

[ May 8, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join our gardener for a tour of Williams childhood playground and find out what is in bloom.Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Heads Together an Exhibition by Trish Claridge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Heads Together an Exhibition by Trish Claridge

[ May 8, 2013 11:00 am to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and see this brillaint collection of close up portraits. Painted by local artist Trish Claridge, the exhibition of portraits showcases local residents, including the well loved and well known poets U. A. Fanthorpe and Rosie Bailey. Previously seen at Wotton Arts centre in 2009 this is an exciting chance to see the collection [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House Steward
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House Steward

[ May 8, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] House Meet the House Steward and learn more about Kingston Lacy.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ May 8, 2013 10:30 am to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] 2012 was officially a new start and re-launch for Becky. Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway with an explosion of colour, many of the pieces will be based around Greenway and of the local area. Becky will be also joining the Greenway property as resident [...]

The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition

[ May 8, 2013 12:00 pm to May 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Launching on International Womens Day this fascinating exhibition charts the significant contribution made by women during The Workhouses recent past. Testimonies of a former matron, nurse, seamstress, hairdresser and inmates provide an insight in to the changing nature of workhouse life.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered

[ May 8, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] With a different subject every week these talks, tours, displays and discussions take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, each bite-sized event lasting 30 minutes. Talks and activities for curious minds. Every Wednesday between March and October you can join us to enjoy the little known and unusual aspects of Clandon Park.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Cooking in the Kitchen Garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Cooking in the Kitchen Garden

[ May 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Kitchen Garden Home made jams, chutneys and soups.Visit the Kitchen Garden and see our cook making them with the seasonal produce you can grow or buy now. Quick, easy and economical, with all the goodness of fresh vegetables.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 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

[ May 8, 2013; 9:15 am to 12:15 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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Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Tours

[ May 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join an expert guide to tour the 1930s house and view its stunning interiors and furnishings, reflecting the high fashion of the 1930s. You will learn more about Art Deco as well as Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who built the house. Tours last approx. 1 hour. Call 0208 2942548 to book a placeEltham Palace, Londonhttp://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/1003357/Eltham [...]

Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 8, 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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Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland – Ullapool Book Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland – Ullapool Book Festival

[ May 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Ullapool Book Festival, an intimate and welcoming literary festival now entering its seventh year on the shores of Loch Broom in the Highlands of Scotland. Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotlandhttp://www.ullapoolbookfestival.co.uk/Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland

The Brentwood Centre, Brentwood – Essex Robin Hood Game & Country Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
The Brentwood Centre, Brentwood – Essex Robin Hood Game & Country Show

[ May 8, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Brentwood Centre, Brentwoodwww.robinhoodcountryshow.co.ukThe Brentwood Centre, Brentwood

Royal Norfolk Showground Norwich – Norfolk Spring Garden Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Royal Norfolk Showground Norwich – Norfolk Spring Garden Show

[ May 8, 2011; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Garden shows that keep growing.Bigger and better than ever before with a new show venue and more features containing a greater range of products, the Aztec Garden Shows are a celebration of the great outdoors. Stroll through the stunning and artistic show gardens designed by local nurseries and landscapers for inspiration and ideas. Whether you [...]

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ExCel, London – Grand Designs Live
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
ExCel, London – Grand Designs Live

[ May 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Grand Designs Live is based on the hugely popular TV series presented by Kevin McCloud. The event has established itself as the UKs Number One consumer show for design and innovation in the home. ExCel, Londonwww.granddesignslive.comExCel, London

Earls Court, London – Real Food Festival 2011
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Earls Court, London – Real Food Festival 2011

[ May 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Following on from the success of 2010, The Real Food Festival returns to Earls Court for 2011. Britains top food and drink producers will be back, as well as chef demonstrations, tastings, talks and debates. Come along and meet the FoodLovers team at our dedicated stand and buy direct from our FoodLovers Approved producers.Earls Court, [...]

Tulip Festival
By: The Editor | March 22, 2011 – 4:53 pm | No Comment
Tulip Festival

[ May 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1
Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire
Garden only: adult £8.10, child £4.40 family £19.20

Sherborne Railway Celebrations
By: | May 11, 2010 – 9:45 am | No Comment
Sherborne Railway Celebrations

[ May 8, 2010; ] Station and Pageant Gardens