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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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the scenes in the Textile Stores – Furnishing textiles
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the scenes in the Textile Stores – Furnishing textiles

[ June 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join Curator, Rachel Boak, to learn about the amazing costumes and textiles in store and see where these treasures are kept. Each session features a different group of objects and relates them to the members of the Rothschild family who acquired them, and the sumptuous textiles on display in the house.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, [...]

Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England – Beginners Photography Class at Dusk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England – Beginners Photography Class at Dusk

[ June 14, 2013; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] A summers evening in June is the perfect opportunity to improve your photography skills and capture some beautiful images of Hidcote at dusk. International Garden Photographer of the Year Finalist (2011 and 2012) James Kerr, will be on hand to give expert advice and helpful tips.Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, [...]

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, BlakeneyHol, Norfolk, England – Blakeney Point Sea Birds and Seals Guided Walk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Blakeney National Nature Reserve, BlakeneyHol, Norfolk, England – Blakeney Point Sea Birds and Seals Guided Walk

[ June 14, 2013; 9:45 am to 12:30 pm. ] We first acquired Blakeney Point in 1912 – one of the very first National Trust nature reserves – find out how we have been caring for this special bit of coastline for over 100 years. In the company of our knowledgeable coastal ranger embark on a ferry boat trip out to the tern and seal [...]

Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, England – Castaway on Northey Island
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, England – Castaway on Northey Island

[ June 14, 2013 12:00 pm to June 16, 2013 9:00 pm. ] Join us on the island for a weekend of camping and the Northey Island open day A unique opportunity to visit Northey Island at high tide, and experience this special place as a true Island. Stalls and activities all day on Saturday, with a raft race being run between the teams involved in the event.More [...]

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Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Friday Plant Sale
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Friday Plant Sale

[ June 14, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Brighten up your garden and support our work with a selection of great value, home-grown garden plants. All proceeds go towards moorland conservation work.Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
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Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England – Farmers Market
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England – Farmers Market

[ June 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Local produce, for local people. Come to see and buy great local produce, and dont forget to bring your wallets, you wont want to miss out.Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sissinghurst Castle, near Cranbrook, Kent, England
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Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England – Celebrating the roses: Watercolour Master Class
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Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England – Celebrating the roses: Watercolour Master Class

[ June 14, 2013; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Painting the roses red. A master class in and botanical illustration. Be inspired by our Watercolour exhibition and our beautiful walled garden and have a master class in botanical illustration. Join local artist and have exclusive access to our rose garden.Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, England
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Goatsuckers and Lightning Bugs
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Goatsuckers and Lightning Bugs

[ June 14, 2013; 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Join us for a late one as we go in search of creatures of the night. An evening walk on Weybourne Heath listening for Nightjars and searching for an illuminated insect the glow worm!Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England
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Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Garden tour and cream tea
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Garden tour and cream tea

[ June 14, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join our gardening expert from the team at Chartwell for an informative garden tour to be followed by a delicious cream teaChartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – How to be a collector?
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – How to be a collector?

[ June 14, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] What do you collect? Bring in some of your favourite collections to share with our museum team as we reveal some of our collectable items normally hidden away in storeSudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England
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Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Macmillan Cancer Care’s Picnic
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Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Macmillan Cancer Care’s Picnic

[ June 14, 2013; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Join Macmillan for a charity fundraiser at Croome. To book call 01684 594865.Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Sketching day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Sketching day

[ June 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Enjoy the tranquillity and take artistic inspiration from the gardens at Coleton Fishacre while it is otherwise closed to the public. All abilities are welcome!Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England
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Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England – Open Air Theatre – The Lord Chamberlains Men present As You Like It
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Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England – Open Air Theatre – The Lord Chamberlains Men present As You Like It

[ June 14, 2013; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Lodge Park Summer Arts SeasonThis renowned and popular touring company come to Lodge Park for the first time with their superb production of Shakespeares popular play. A theatrical treat not to be missed. Performance commences 7.30pm Gates will open early at 6.30pm for picnics.Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lodge Park and Sherborne [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Sun down at Gibside Beer Garden and Pub
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Sun down at Gibside Beer Garden and Pub

[ June 14, 2013; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Relax with local ales and snacks in the beer garden or stay cosy indoors while the kids explore our play area – Friday evenings all year round! Free entry.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Watercolour Garden Painting Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Watercolour Garden Painting Day

[ June 14, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] An opportunity for artists to explore the colours and textures of the gardens, with tutor Julie King, author of Flowers in Watercolour.Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ June 14, 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

[ June 14, 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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Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013

[ June 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Brian and Sin Barton continue their ever-popular informal strolls at Ashridge. These provide a chance to discover the wildlife in different parts of the Estate and to look for animal tracks, deer sightings, birds and other items of interest. The strolls may take up to 2 hours, are open to all and do not [...]

Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ June 14, 2013 11:00 am to June 18, 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 around Ilam
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam

[ June 14, 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, [...]

Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ June 14, 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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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

[ June 14, 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, [...]

Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: Photography with Sarah Mason
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: Photography with Sarah Mason

[ June 14, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Take photographs to be proud of and not just holiday snaps. It doesnt matter what type of camera you have. Be inspired by the atmospheric and magical surroundings at Hardcastle Crags and spend a day with professional photographer Sarah Mason. Sarahs beautiful photographs are often taken around our woodland and Mill, and she will share [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v South Africa
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:40 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v South Africa

[ June 14, 2013; ]
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Weston Park , Shropshire, England – Weston Park Model Show
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Weston Park , Shropshire, England – Weston Park Model Show

[ June 14, 2013 9:00 am to June 16, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Model Airshow with full size acts in the grounds of Weston Park. TF11 8LEWeston Park , Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.westonparkmodelairshow.co.uk/Weston Park , Shropshire, England
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Cholmondeley Castle , Cheshire, England – Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Cholmondeley Castle , Cheshire, England – Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

[ June 14, 2013 9:00 am to June 16, 2013 6:00 pm. ] The Cholmondeley Estate will welcome the cream of classic and modern performance and race cars, as well as racing bikes, helicopters, aerobatics, powerboats, explosive military combat displays, hovercrafts, fireworks concert, and much, much more. SY14 8AHCholmondeley Castle , Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.cpop.co.uk/Cholmondeley Castle , Cheshire, England
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Malvern, Worcestershire, England – Three Counties Show
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Malvern, Worcestershire, England – Three Counties Show

[ June 14, 2013 9:00 am to June 16, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Malvern, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.threecounties.co.uk/Malvern, Worcestershire, England
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Loch Fyne , Argyll, Scotland – Fynefest
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Loch Fyne , Argyll, Scotland – Fynefest

[ June 14, 2013 9:00 am to June 16, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Celebrating all things good about Beer, Music and Food.Loch Fyne , Argyll, Scotlandhttp://www.fynefest.com/Loch Fyne , Argyll, Scotland
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