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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market

[ June 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come along and stroll around Home Farm, enjoy the atmosphere and pick up some seasonal treats. From freshly baked bread and fine cheeses to hand made jewellery and ceramics youre sure to find something to tempt you!Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England
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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography Workshop with Jan Hunter
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography Workshop with Jan Hunter

[ June 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Build photographic skills, knowledge of digital photography and photo editing, make the most of your digital camera (compact or SLR).Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open

[ June 9, 2013; 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Stroll down to the lakeshore to look inside our beautifully restored boathouse and discover more about this fascinating building.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – Coleshill Mill Open Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – Coleshill Mill Open Day

[ June 9, 2013; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Visit the restored working mill at Coleshill Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet providedThe Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 9, 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 [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka v New Zealand
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:31 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka v New Zealand

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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 9, 2013; 10:45 am to 1:45 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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Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool Powys, Wales – Welshpool Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Mid Wales Airport,  Welshpool Powys, Wales – Welshpool Airshow

[ June 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Fun days flying in the heart of Wales with RAF Participation SY21 8SGMid Wales Airport, Welshpool Powys, Waleshttp://www.welshpoolairshow.co.uk/index.htmlMid Wales Airport, Welshpool Powys, Wales
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RAF Cosford, Shropshire, England – RAF Cosford Airshow DCAE Cosford,
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
RAF Cosford, Shropshire, England – RAF Cosford Airshow DCAE Cosford,

[ June 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The first RAF organised show of the year featured a varied mix of modern military, warbirds and civilian displays at this old-fashioned RAF base. WV7 3EYRAF Cosford, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/RAF Cosford, Shropshire, England
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Thetford, Norfolk, England – Rural PasTimes
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Thetford, Norfolk, England – Rural PasTimes

[ June 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Thetford, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.eustonruralpastimes.org.uk/Thetford, Norfolk, England
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Various, Countrywide, UK – Open Farm Sunday
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Various, Countrywide, UK – Open Farm Sunday

[ June 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Open Farm Sunday has become firmly established as the food and farming industrys annual flagship event. Various, Countrywide, UKhttp://www.farmsunday.org/ofs12/home.ebVarious, Countrywide, UK
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Hunter / Hunted workshops
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Hunter / Hunted workshops

[ June 9, 2012 11:00 am to June 10, 2012 4:00 pm. ] Roe deer textile characters. Celebrate the presence of roe deer in Mottisfont and get inspired by the artwork Hunter/Hunted. This session will take you on a journey that includes creating your own roe deer; that can either be taken home or become part of a herd and placed on a mobile that will be exhibited [...]

Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Henry V
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Henry V

[ June 9, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Popular outdoor theatre company Illyria make a triumphant return to Drum with Shakespeares classic Henry V. Doors open at 5pm for a 6.30pm start. Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Drum-Castle-Garden-Estate/Henry-V/Drum Castle Garden & Estate, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Grampian Country Fair
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Grampian Country Fair

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire will host this years spectacular star studded Grampian Country Fair.You are invited to one of Scotlands most stunning historic castles. Join us and ITVs Emmerdale celebrities for a Country Fair set to be a most splendid countryside festival. The only Country Fair of its type in Scotland. Explore, discover, watch, try, meet [...]

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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin, Perth & Kinross, Scotland – Photographing wild plants
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin, Perth & Kinross, Scotland – Photographing wild plants

[ June 9, 2012 9:30 am to June 10, 2012 4:00 pm. ] A weekend learning how to use your camera to photograph plants on this floristically rich nature reserve.The emphasis of this two-day course will be on image capture including both indoor discussion of theory and outdoor photographic sessions. The weekend starts at 9.30am at the Ben Lawers NNR office, Lynedoch, Killin. Booking is essential. Ben Lawers [...]

Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Nick Baker Weird Creatures
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Nick Baker Weird Creatures

[ June 9, 2012; 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] An evening with naturalist Nick Baker and his favourite weird creatures! Come and learn more about some of the lesser inhabitants of our planet, part bizarre, part adventure and part conservation; all served up with a generous dollop of irreverence and humour!Pavilion Theatre Rhylhttp://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/734Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Abseil down the Ice Tower!
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Abseil down the Ice Tower!

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With spectacular views of the mountains and surrounding countryside followed by an adrenalin fuelled descent of our hundred foot tower, it can only be the first of Penrhyn Castles Ice Tower public abseil days.Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd – Wood Turning
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd – Wood Turning

[ June 9, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Watch John create beautiful spinning tops made at the lathe.GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwyneddhttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/what-to-do-in-north-wales/GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd
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Parc Glynllifon, Caernarfon – Urdd National Eisteddfod
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Parc Glynllifon, Caernarfon – Urdd National Eisteddfod

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Urdd National Eisteddfod is one of the largest cultural youth festivals in Europe, and in 2012 it will visit Eryri. It truly is an event for the whole family, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of the Welsh language and culture, as well as an excellent platform to show the wealth of talent we have [...]

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Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, Wales – Meet Master James of St George
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon, Gwynedd,  LL55 2AY,  Wales – Meet Master James of St George

[ June 9, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Master James was the architect of King Edward Is castles which formed the notorious ring of iron. Find out how he went about the huge task of designing impregnable fortresses.Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5954282/?lang=enCaernarfon CastleCaernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, Wales
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Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead – Menai Wind Quintet
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead – Menai Wind Quintet

[ June 9, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Pianists Verena Matschke and Jenny Jones will be joined by the Menai Wind Quintet and Nicholas Hardisty (violin).Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyheadhttp://www.ucheldre.org/allevent.htmCanolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead
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Gatehouse Fields,Holywell, Flintshire – Caerwys Agricultural Show
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Gatehouse Fields,Holywell, Flintshire – Caerwys Agricultural Show

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Rescued birds of prey, poultry, dog show, shire horses, shetland ponies, light horses, private driving, vintage tractors & classic cars. Free childrens entertainment, produce & craft tents and of course livestock.Gatehouse Fields,Holywell, Flintshirehttp://www.caerwysshow.co.uk/Gatehouse Fields,Holywell, Flintshire
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ June 9, 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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Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset – Birdsong Morning Walk with Breakfast
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset – Birdsong Morning Walk with Breakfast

[ June 9, 2012; 7:30 am to 9:00 am. ] Come and experience the island at its most peaceful. This is your opportunity to take a boat over to the island long before the public arrive! A member of the Ranger team will talk you through the sights and sounds of wildlife in this natural habitat. Enjoy a spring morning at Brownsea Island and a [...]

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Rockley Park, Weymouth Bay, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Rockley Park, Weymouth Bay, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema

[ June 9, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Travelling Pliosaur Cinema is a life-size Jurassic sea lizard (Horace) who will be touring the Dorset and Devon Jurassic Coast this summer. Brought to you by performing professors, audiences are invited to explore Horace and prepare him for the day, before venturing into his cavernous belly on a cinematic journey. Here you will experience the [...]

Branscombe, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Branscombe, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk

[ June 9, 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 [...]

nr. Huddersfield – Honley Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
nr. Huddersfield – Honley Show

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family!nr. Huddersfieldhttp://www.honleyshow.co.uk/nr. Huddersfield

Holywell, Flintshire – Caerwys Agricultural Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Holywell, Flintshire – Caerwys Agricultural Show

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The show offers a fantastic day out for all the family with a variety of attractions and entertainment throughout the day.The show gives the general public a chance to watch classes for sheep and cattle in the livestock section. A poultry tent houses one of the biggest poultry shows in North Wales. There are also [...]