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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013

[ June 8, 2013 10:00 am to June 9, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and climb the secret staircase to the rooftop walkway. Spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham. Open weekends and bank holidays, 30 March – 29 September. Tours last approx. 20 mins. Last entry 4.40pm.Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ June 8, 2013 12:00 pm to June 9, 2013 4:00 pm. ] You can carry on ticking things off your list without our help on the weekends! Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. [...]

Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] A free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards. A timed fun run offering an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. For full details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/sheringham Sheringham Park, [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ June 8, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] An enchanting half hour of storytelling which will keep your little ones – and you – enthralled. Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Seasonal Larder Days
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Seasonal Larder Days

[ June 8, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Local and seasonal produce available for purchasing every second Saturday of the month in the Stable BlockWimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England
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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

[ June 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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Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past

[ June 8, 2013 11:00 am to June 9, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join our costumed interpreters in the Servants Quarters to discover more about life below stairs. Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park

[ June 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. 5 per lesson and free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees

[ June 8, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Weather permitting. Ever wondered what goes on in a bee hive, interested in having a look? If so, then accompany the ranger and help inspect the beehives here in Kingston Lacy car park. All safety kit provided.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Every Saturday of the year 9.00am start. A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry. Every Saturday throughout the yearKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Monk-y Business
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:14 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Monk-y Business

[ June 8, 2013 11:00 am to June 9, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Pick up a trail and step into the role of laybrother, choir monk or abbot to discover what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey.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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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Music in the Chapel
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Music in the Chapel

[ June 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Come along and hear the chapel come to life with local singing groups performing every second Saturday in the month. Drop in and hear a different local choir or musicians performing in our glorious chapel. Donations will go to the performers. Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking  in the Park

[ June 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ June 8, 2013 12:00 pm to June 9, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Looking for something to do for free, at your own pace this weekend? Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need [...]

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – World Heritage Site Tour
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – World Heritage Site Tour

[ June 8, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site.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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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – beginners Watercolour Workshops
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – beginners Watercolour Workshops

[ June 8, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills. Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also [...]

Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Broadwood square piano live playing
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Broadwood square piano live playing

[ June 8, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Drop in to our informal recitals played on a 1788 Broadwood square piano. Do you play?Youre welcome to try the piano during normal opening hours throughout the year.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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ICC Champions Trophy: England v Australia
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:24 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: England v Australia

[ June 8, 2013; ] Edgbaston, Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7QU

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ June 8, 2013 11:00 am to June 9, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ June 8, 2013 12:00 pm to June 9, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ June 8, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, 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

[ June 8, 2013; 10:15 am to 1:15 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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Folkestone, Kent, England – Folkestone Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Folkestone, Kent, England – Folkestone Airshow

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The highly popular Folkestone airshow returns. Expect a good mix of military and civilian displays CT20 2EBFolkestone, Kent, Englandhttp://www.folkestoneairshow.com/Folkestone, Kent, England
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Throckmorton Airfield , Worcestershire, England – Throckmorton Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Throckmorton Airfield , Worcestershire, England – Throckmorton Airshow

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Throckmorton Air Show is the premier police and military aviation show in the UK. WR10 2LWThrockmorton Airfield , Worcestershire, Englandhttp://throckmortonairshow.webs.com/Throckmorton Airfield , Worcestershire, England
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Honley Show, West Yorkshire, England – Honley Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Honley Show, West Yorkshire, England – Honley Show

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Honley Show, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.honleyshow.co.uk/Honley Show, West Yorkshire, England
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Stirling, Stirling, Scotland – Stirling Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Stirling, Stirling, Scotland – Stirling Show

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Stirling, Stirling, Scotlandhttp://www.stirlingshow.co.uk/Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
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Caerwys, Flintshire, Wales – Caerwys Agricultural Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Caerwys, Flintshire, Wales – Caerwys Agricultural Show

[ June 8, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Caerwys, Flintshire, Waleshttp://www.caerwysshow.co.uk/Caerwys, Flintshire, Wales
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