Barcelona: where history and culture meets the Nou
By: Robin | May 17, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment

Robin Nowacki combines culture and cuisine with football on a visit to Barcelona – the capital of the Catalonian region of Spain

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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

[ June 2, 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, [...]

Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Learn more about 18c needlework and the decorative skills that bought 18c fabrics and cloths to life.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic

[ June 2, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 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

[ June 2, 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 [...]

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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Rockpool Ramble
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England – Rockpool Ramble

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 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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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

[ June 2, 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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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

[ June 2, 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 [...]

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

[ June 2, 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 [...]

Henham Park , Suffolk, England – Wings & Wheels
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Henham Park , Suffolk, England – Wings & Wheels

[ June 2, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Large fly-in and small flying display in the spectacular grounds of Henham Park NR34 8ANHenham Park , Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.wingsandwheels-online.co.uk/Henham Park , Suffolk, England
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Various, Countrywide, UK – The Big Lunch
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Various, Countrywide, UK – The Big Lunch

[ June 2, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun.Various, Countrywide, UKwww.thebiglunch.com Various, Countrywide, UK
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Pwllheli , Llyn Peninsula, Wales. – Llyn Land & Seafood Festival
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Pwllheli , Llyn Peninsula, Wales. – Llyn Land & Seafood Festival

[ June 2, 2013 9:00 am to June 3, 2013 6:00 pm. ] On offer will be a terrific array and selection of meats, drinks, cheeses, wines, fish, olives, breads, confectionery, shellfish, fruit, vegetables and much more.Pwllheli , Llyn Peninsula, Wales.http://llynlandandseafoodfestival.co.uk/Pwllheli , Llyn Peninsula, Wales.
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Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, England – Centingas Living History Camp
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, England – Centingas Living History Camp

[ June 2, 2012 10:30 am to June 3, 2012 4:30 pm. ] Come and see the re-enactment group Centingas, as they portray Anglo Saxon life in their living history camp at Old Lodge in the park.More Information: Property Office, 0117 9372501, dyrhampark@nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, Gloucestershire, England
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Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – The Stourhead Summer Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – The Stourhead Summer Exhibition

[ June 2, 2012 11:00 am to June 17, 2012 5:00 pm. ] The annual exhibition of visual arts, organised by First-View Gallery. Open to all media including painting, ceramic, bronze and wood. Over 500 selected works will be available for sale, prices from 20 to 8,000. Demonstrations will take place in the courtyard.More Information: Jane Parfitt, 01747 840747, jane@first-view.co.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, England
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A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Exhibition – Yvonne Taylor
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Exhibition – Yvonne Taylor

[ June 2, 2012 11:00 am to June 13, 2012 5:30 pm. ] Shades of Devon – an exhibition of paintings by Yvonne Taylor Bold colours and images feature in this stunning display of paintings by local artist Yvonne Taylor. Free entry to the exhibition in Stable and Tea-room. Please note the property is closed on Thursdays and Fridays during this period.More Information: A la Ronde, 01395 265514, [...]

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Trelissick Garden , Cornwall, England – John Dyer Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden , Cornwall, England – John Dyer Exhibition

[ June 2, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] On Saturdays and Sundays the Barn at Trelissick will be hung with a spectacular collection of Johns paintings from his residencies with Alan Titchmarsh, Kim Wilde, Eden Porject and BBC Gardeners Wold Live and from his residences around the world during the last ten years painting the worlds major food harvests.More Information: Property Office, 01872 [...]

Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire, England – Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire, England – Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists Exhibition

[ June 2, 2012 11:00 am to June 7, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Members of The Sutton Coldfield Society of Artists will exhibit their work in the Long Gallery at Hanbury Hall.More Information: Kathryn Lovell, 01527 821214, kathryn.lovell@nationaltrust.org.ukHanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukHanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire, England
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David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Jubilee Weekend
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Jubilee Weekend

[ June 2, 2012 10:00 am to June 5, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Come along this Jubilee weekend for a scavenger hunt, nature events, and our Jubilee-themed Art Attack! Do you think you can follow the trail of our lost explorer, and earn yourself a chocolatey treat? Hes been sending back lots of pictures from his travels, so see if you can find your way around our grounds! [...]

Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair

[ June 2, 2012 11:00 am to June 4, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Join the Acorn Craft Fair – a great range of bespoke products to choose from!The Craft Fair will take place at the Stone Barn of the Visitor Centre. Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Culzean-Castle-Country-Park/Acorn-Craft-Fair/Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Alloa Tower, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland – The Coronation Robes Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Alloa Tower, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland – The Coronation Robes Exhibition

[ June 2, 2012 1:00 pm to June 4, 2012 5:00 pm. ] At 1pm on Thursday 31st May a special new exhibition opens in Alloa Tower, Alloa to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Alloa Tower, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Alloa-Tower/The-Coronation-Robes-Exhibition/Alloa Tower, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
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Tenement House, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland – Jubilee Crown Hunt
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Tenement House, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland – Jubilee Crown Hunt

[ June 2, 2012 1:00 pm to June 5, 2012 5:00 pm. ] The Queen has lost six crowns in The Tenement House! See if you can find them all and take home a Jubilee bug! Tenement House, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Tenement-House/Jubilee-Crown-Hunt/Tenement House, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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Brodie Castle, Forres, Inverness, Scotland – Diamond Jubilee Garden Party Strawberry Teas
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Brodie Castle, Forres, Inverness, Scotland – Diamond Jubilee Garden Party Strawberry Teas

[ June 2, 2012; 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee join us for a delicious strawberry tea with entertainment by The Truly Terrible Orchestra and Tony Baxter. Our younger visitors can enjoy making their own crowns and masks at the craft table. No tickets necessary, entry is by donation. Brodie Castle, Forres, Inverness, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Brodie-Castle/Diamond-Jubilee-Garden-Party-Strawberry-Teas/Brodie Castle, Forres, Inverness, Scotland
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Culross Palace & Garden, Fife, Scotland – Plant Sale
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Culross Palace & Garden, Fife, Scotland – Plant Sale

[ June 2, 2012 12:00 pm to June 5, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Join Culross Palace and Garden for a plant sale in the Palace courtyard. Culross Palace & Garden, Fife, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Royal-Burgh-of-Culross/Plant-Sale/Culross Palace & Garden, Fife, Scotland
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Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland – Sculpture Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland – Sculpture Day

[ June 2, 2012; 9:45 am to 4:00 pm. ] Where better than having an introduction into sculpture than the wonderful surroundings of Kellie Castle? With the work of Hew Lorimer to inspire you why not come along and have a go making your own clay sculpture? Come and join us for an introduction to working with clay and take whatever you make back home [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ June 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come and join Dave in the Bodgers Club in the woods to have a go at carving your own bowl from wood grown on the estate, a great chance to make something special for your home. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ June 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Sidmouth, Branscombe, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Sidmouth, Branscombe, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk

[ June 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] and take a walk through time! Explore the unique geology, spectacular landforms, diverse wildlife and rich history of Englands only Natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. This series of walks offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about the Jurassic Coast and the people that work to preserve and promote this amazing World Heritage [...]

Maidenhead Carnival
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Maidenhead Carnival

[ June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012. ]

Ballymoney – Ballymoney Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Ballymoney – Ballymoney Show

[ June 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Originating in 1902, Ballymoney Show, which is organised by the North Antrim Agricultural Association Ltd, is one of the oldest agricultural shows in Northern Ireland. Although Ballymoney Show is steeped in tradition we have continually reviewed and adapted our annual show to truly reflect and celebrate the diversity which the local countryside has to offer.This [...]