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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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Building Dreams: Artworks
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Building Dreams: Artworks

[ June 11, 2013 10:00 am to June 16, 2013 5:00 pm. ] To mark the 150th anniversary of Cragside were working with regional artists to produce three new commissions that are inspired by the story of Lord and Lady Armstrong and their pioneering dreams for the house and landscape. When William and Margaret originally came to Rothbury the landscape was nothing but a barren hillside. 150 years [...]

Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Artists Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Artists Day

[ June 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] An opportunity for artists to spend a quiet day in the garden at Chastleton House. Enjoy the peace and tranquility to paint or sketch on a day closed to visitors.Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chastleton House, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – A Mindful Journey
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – A Mindful Journey

[ June 11, 2013 10:30 am to June 16, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Free annual exhibition of art by clients of Sevenoaks area Mind.Works for sale via blind auctionKnole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Conservation in Action – Pests – 11 June
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Conservation in Action – Pests – 11 June

[ June 11, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Today, the conservation assistants will be working in the Rotunda ensuring that Ickworth stays pest-free. Theyll be checking the insect traps and will also be available to talk to you about the conservation work we do here and about the different pest problems we faceIckworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
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Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Cellar Tours
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Cellar Tours

[ June 11, 2013; 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. ] Have you ever wondered what is underneath Hatchlands house? Put on your hard hat, pick up a lantern and come down with us into the cellars to discover previously unseen places.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Spice Chest
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Spice Chest

[ June 11, 2013 1:00 pm to June 15, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Discover our Tudor spice chest. Follow the journey of a medieval spice merchant to see why they were so expensive.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Gardener
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Gardener

[ June 11, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join our gardener for a short tour around Greyfriars garden and discover what he and the team do around the place.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Head Gardener Rhododendron Walk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Head Gardener Rhododendron Walk

[ June 11, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join head gardener Graham for a tour of the wild garden when the flowering rhododendrons should be at their best. Stroll with Graham amongst the spectacular display of flowering plants and discover how 80 species of rhododendron and azalea came to be present at Sheringham ParkSheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, [...]

Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Gardener’s Tuesdays
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Gardener’s Tuesdays

[ June 11, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Questions for our Gardeners? Talk to them on Tuesdays. Join us on a Tuesday and take a trip through the gardens where our Gardeners can be found. Always wanted to know the name of a plant or how the gardens were created? Get the inside information by talking to our Gardeners as they work in [...]

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A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Okay for Croquet
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England – Okay for Croquet

[ June 11, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Free croquet tuition with members of Sidmouth Croquet Club. Drop in sessions, no need to book. All equipment provided. Free entry to grounds.A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/A la Ronde, Exmouth, Devon, England
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The Courts Garden, Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England – National Garden Scheme Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
The Courts Garden, Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England – National Garden Scheme Day

[ June 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A chance to explore an exquisite garden as The Courts Garden opens under the National Gardens Scheme. All entry fees and donations received today will be donated to the NGS to support nursing, caring and gardening charities.The Courts Garden, Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Courts Garden, Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England
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Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England – National Garden Scheme
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England – National Garden Scheme

[ June 11, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Reduced admission price to the gardens at Greys Court, all proceeds to go to the National Garden SchemeGreys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Stone Carving Exhibition by sculptor Simon Keeley
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Stone Carving Exhibition by sculptor Simon Keeley

[ June 11, 2013 11:00 am to June 13, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See the unique pieces created by local sculptor Simon Keeley MA.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Tractor/Trailer Rides for the less mobile History of Badbury
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Tractor/Trailer Rides for the less mobile History of Badbury

[ June 11, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] T/t rides Ride around and through the ramparts of this ancient Iron Age hill fort.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Newtown Old Town Hall, Newtown, near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, England – Wight Woodturners
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Newtown Old Town Hall, Newtown, near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, England – Wight Woodturners

[ June 11, 2013 2:00 pm to June 13, 2013 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition of the work of this local woodturning group with practical demonstrations by them on Sundays.Newtown Old Town Hall, Newtown, near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Newtown Old Town Hall, Newtown, near Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:01 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener

[ June 11, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Enjoy a walk around the Garden in the company of one of our knowledgeable gardeners. Find out more about our wonderful plants, and pick up some great ideas for your own garden.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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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

[ June 11, 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

[ June 11, 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 [...]

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

[ June 11, 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
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 11, 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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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

[ June 11, 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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Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ June 11, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, England
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Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England – City to countryside walk

[ June 11, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks of the 6 mile Bath Skyline; the most downloaded walk in the National Trust. Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bath Skyline, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England
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Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ June 11, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Clumber Park Ladies Breeze Bike Rides

[ June 11, 2013; 6:30 pm; ] Join our Ladies evening cycle event as we take a leisurely ride around the park inconjunction with British CyclingClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Connoisseur Art Tour

[ June 11, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] House Spend an afternoon in the company of Kingston Lacys very own resident expert on paintings.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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ICC Champions Trophy: India v West Indies
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ICC Champions Trophy: India v West Indies

[ June 11, 2013; ]
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Dog Walking Club

[ June 11, 2013; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] Join us on a walk of the estate with your canine friendsPolesden Lacey, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPolesden Lacey, Surrey, England
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