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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Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Bat Patrol
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Bat Patrol

[ June 7, 2013; 9:30 pm to 10:45 pm. ] Evening walk with the ranger team to discover some of the rare bat species that live in Lanhydrocks parklandLanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes: The Waddesdon Archive at Windmill Hill Shedding Light on Life at Waddesdon
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes: The Waddesdon Archive at Windmill Hill Shedding Light on Life at Waddesdon

[ June 7, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join our Archivist, Catherine Taylor, to learn more about the lives of those who lived and worked on the Waddesdon estate or at the Manor. We will use staff and tenants records from the archive to explore life behind the scenes at Waddesdon.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
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Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: A Cut Above the Rest – Steeking
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: A Cut Above the Rest – Steeking

[ June 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] Cutting your knitting!?! Yes, you can – and once learned, this technique makes for speedier knitting of garments. This is a fun and exciting workshop – students always leave enthused and actually keen to cut their knitting! Developed in traditional Shetland knitting, but also used in the Nordic countries, this can be used with colourwork [...]

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 7, 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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Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Friday Plant Sale
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England – Friday Plant Sale

[ June 7, 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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Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – Feel Good Friday: The art of architecture
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – Feel Good Friday: The art of architecture

[ June 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A fantastic opportunity to sketch and learn more about Tyntesfields exteriors, from the Gothic House to the Classical Orangery. Sketch outside in the field before returning to the Lantern room of our converted Sawmill to produce colour sketches from these studies. The class is open to all abilities. Learn something new, whether its mastering a [...]

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Embellished Book Covers
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Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Embellished Book Covers

[ June 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Join Sue and Annie for this fun look at creating decorative book covers. Learn how to make a textile cover for a sketch book and add embellishments by machining, hand sewing and foiling. The covers make great presents and can be made any size.Price to include – sketch book, and a basic kit including foil [...]

Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Garden tour and cream tea
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Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Garden tour and cream tea

[ June 7, 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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Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England – Horticultural Masterclass: Propagation
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Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England – Horticultural Masterclass: Propagation

[ June 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] An exciting opportunity to get hands-on in Nymans garden. Learn practical skills for propagation and gain expert advice from members of our garden team, whilst exploring behind the scenes in our glass house. Spend a day in our Nursery and Potting Shed with members of our propagation team as they demonstrate and discuss their practise [...]

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Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Smallhythe Rocks
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Smallhythe Rocks

[ June 7, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Win the opening slot at our Kent famous music and beer festival 2013 Come and witness great talent on this selection evening. Check out the website for ways to enterSmallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England
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Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Lunchtime Lecture – Colourful Threads
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Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Lunchtime Lecture – Colourful Threads

[ June 7, 2013; 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm. ] Bringing Ormesby stories to life through textile exploration. Optional light lunch in the tearoom afterwards.Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Murder Mystery Dinner – June
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Murder Mystery Dinner – June

[ June 7, 2013; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Enjoy a delicious three course meal while solving the clues to figure out whodunnit?Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England
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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 7, 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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Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England – Summer Garden Party and BBQ
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Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England – Summer Garden Party and BBQ

[ June 7, 2013; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Bring your friends and family and relax in the summer sunshine in the beautiful setting of Hidcote.Toe-tapping entertainment will be provided by our resident musicians as you enjoy a mouth-watering BBQ Buffet.Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England
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Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland – Wild about Nature – Bats
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland – Wild about Nature – Bats

[ June 7, 2013; 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] A rare chance to be out amongst the creatures of the night. Discover the secret, fascinating world of bats and realise once and for all they definitely will not get in your hair!Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Ward, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Whole House Guided Tours
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Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Whole House Guided Tours

[ June 7, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join our team of Natinal Trust trained tour guides for a fascinating insight in to the house, collection and the people that lived here across the centuries, and how they influenced Saltram.Tour includes ground floor and first floor, and lasts approximately one hour.Please book your tour at Reception on the day.Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Saltram, Plymouth, [...]

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Woodlands and Heights
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Woodlands and Heights

[ June 7, 2013; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along for one of Sizerghs Estate walks. A summer walk taking in the panoramic views, from Sizergh Fell, Church Fell and Helsington Barrows. Walk is approximately 5 miles, remember to bring some lunch or buy some yummy food from our cafe! Suitable footwear required. Leave from Ashbank veranda at 11.30am.Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sizergh, [...]

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Upstairs, Downstairs Tour
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Upstairs, Downstairs Tour

[ June 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Discover more about Sudbury Hall and explore the areas usually off limits in the basements and the attics and imagine how the Hall worked as a family homeSudbury 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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Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ June 7, 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 7, 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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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 7, 2013 11:00 am to June 11, 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 7, 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
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ June 7, 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 7, 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, [...]

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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes Tours
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Behind the Scenes Tours

[ June 7, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Once a month, you can join the Waddesdon guides to learn about life at the Manor, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run. Explore rooms where the servants lived and worked and find out how we use these areas of the House today.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, [...]

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon, England – Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club

[ June 7, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Join us on the first Friday of every month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoying a delicious two course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. The classic tunes and elegant performance is in perfect keeping with the Art Deco elegance of Coleton Fishacre, where the Jazz era is still swinging!Coleton [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v Pakistan
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ICC Champions Trophy: West Indies v Pakistan

[ June 7, 2013; ]
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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

[ June 7, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:30 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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