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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ July 8, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 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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White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Photography by Bill Nicholson
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Photography by Bill Nicholson

[ July 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Exhibition of photography by Bill NicholsonMore Information: Lucy Chadburn, 01433 670368, PeakDistrict@nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWhite Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair

[ July 8, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 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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Corfe Castle:The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Rural Fayre
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle:The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Rural Fayre

[ July 8, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Corfe Castle holds a celebration of traditional skills with craftspeople in the area, from wood turners to stone carvers, alongside countryside displays and activities.More Information: Corfe Castle, 01929 481294, corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.ukCorfe Castle:The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCorfe Castle:The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England
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Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales – WWII in Blaenavon
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales – WWII in Blaenavon

[ July 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Its time for gasmasks and tin hats in 1940s Stack Square.Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6055198/?lang=enBlaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales
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White Castle, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales – Weapons and Warfare: Medieval Military Life
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
White Castle, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales – Weapons and Warfare: Medieval Military Life

[ July 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Experience the lives of medieval warriors as the Freemen of Gwent recreate the camp of the soldiers of Ralph of Grosmont while they defend the castle during twelfth-century building work.White Castle, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5903176/?lang=enWhite Castle, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Mantell
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Mantell

[ July 8, 2012; 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm. ] One legendary golden cape. Thousands of golden memories. Mantell tells a mesmerising story inspired by the prehistoric riches of north-east Wales and the wider British Isles. The story of this wondrous cape will be told at a series of events. In the castle, audiences will be entranced by a packed programme of storytelling, puppetry, animation, [...]

Laugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales – The Tudor Castle
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Laugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales – The Tudor Castle

[ July 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join Lady Perrott, wife of Sir John Perrott, for a fascinating tour of their beautiful Tudor mansion.Laugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5991559/?lang=enLaugharne Castle, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Dorset – Dorset Seafood Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Dorset – Dorset Seafood Festival

[ July 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dorsethttp://www.dorsetseafood.co.uk/Dorset
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Pontefract, Wakefield – Pontefract Liquorice Festival
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Pontefract, Wakefield – Pontefract Liquorice Festival

[ July 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In its seventeenth year, the Pontefract Liquorice Festival celebrate this unusual plant, the many wonderful products created from it and its historic association with the town. With areas of the town themed around famous liquorice sweets visitors had all sorts of fun and surprises! Planned as a great family day out, the main stage showcased [...]

Edinburgh – Edinburgh Taste Festivals
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Edinburgh – Edinburgh Taste Festivals

[ July 8, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] World-class chefs, 15 of Scotlands top restaurants and over 100 hand-picked foodie exhibitors to shop from.Edinburghhttp://www.tastefestivals.com/Edinburgh

RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire – Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:07 am | No Comment
RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire – Royal International Air Tattoo 2012

[ July 8, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The worlds biggest military airshow attracting participants from all corners of the globe for over eight hours of flying and extensive static displays GL7 4DG- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. RAF Fairford, Gloucestershirehttp://www.airtattoo.com/RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire

Cheshire – The Mere’s Summer Party – ‘all about the Jazz’
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – The Mere’s Summer Party – ‘all about the Jazz’

[ July 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing…its jazz at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa with a fantastic Michael Buble tribute evening. nice!Tickets cost 30.00 per person and can be bought directly from The Mere events office.Mere Golf Resort & SpaMereKnutsfordWA14 6SNTel:01565 830155Email:sales@mere-golf.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Races – Ladies’ and Gents’ Evening
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Races – Ladies’ and Gents’ Evening

[ July 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Hit the weekend in style and dress to impress at Chester Races.Chester RacecourseChesterCheshireCH1 2LYTel:01244 304600Email:enquiries@chester-races.comCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Jack Liebeck, violin with Katya Apekisheva, piano: 8 July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Jack Liebeck, violin with Katya Apekisheva, piano: 8 July 2011

[ July 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Great Romantic violin pieces.VENUE:Town Hall, Assembly RoomsChester, CH1 2HJDATE: 8 July 11TIME: 7.30pmTel:0845 241 7868Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Kiryl Keduk, piano – (lunchtime concert): 8 July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Kiryl Keduk, piano – (lunchtime concert): 8 July 2011

[ July 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] International pianist Keduk performs a programme of Great British music.VENUE:St Marys CentreChester, CH1 2DWDATE: 8 July 11TIME: 1.00pmTel:0845 241 7868Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Lewes, East Sussex – Rock In The Bog
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Lewes, East Sussex – Rock In The Bog

[ July 8, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Following a hugely successful event last year, with record numbers of people attending, Rock In The Bog will return to Lewes for its 8th consecutive year in 2011.This years festival will take place onFriday 8th and Saturday 9th Julywith headline sets from Jellyhead and Dirty DCTickets are now available for online purchase.Lewes, East Sussexhttp://www.rockinthebog.com/Lewes, East [...]

Chesterfield Farmers’ Market
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Farmers’ Market

[ July 8, 2010; ] Buy local produce at Chesterfield Farmers’ Market on the 2nd Thursday of every month and the last Sunday of every month except December. The Farmers’ Markets are held on Central Pavement adjacent to Market Place. For further information contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre on tel: 01246 345777/8, email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit www.visitchesterfield.info

Steamboat Rally
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:13 am | No Comment
Steamboat Rally

[ July 8, 2010 to July 11, 2010. ] Poole Harbour (Royal Motor Yacht Club), Bournemouth