Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… UGLY BUG SAFARI
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… UGLY BUG SAFARI

[ August 12, 2012 11:00 am to August 15, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Grab a magnifying glass and join a Victorian explorer for a hunt through the gardens at Audley End House to find a mass of fascinating mini-beasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitats and create your own creepy crawly to take home.Eltham Pala

Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Wight, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… KNIGHTS & PRINCESSES
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Wight, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… KNIGHTS & PRINCESSES

[ August 12, 2012 10:00 am to August 15, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, learn about etiquette and try on armour in the academy for budding knights and pr

Quibell Park, South Humberside, South Humbershire, England – Scunthorpe Canine Association Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Quibell Park, South Humberside, South Humbershire, England – Scunthorpe Canine Association Dog Show

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowQuibell Park, South Humberside, South Humbershire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukQuibell Park, South Humberside, South Humbershire, England
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Thornton Park, Fife, Fife, Scotland – Kirkcaldy & District Canine Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Thornton Park, Fife, Fife, Scotland – Kirkcaldy & District Canine Club Dog Show

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowThornton Park, Fife, Fife, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukThornton Park, Fife, Fife, Scotland
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membe

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Ripley Castle Park, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England – Ripley Agricultural & Horticultural Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Ripley Castle Park, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England – Ripley Agricultural & Horticultural Society Dog Show

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowRipley Castle Park, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukRipley Castle Park, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England
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Tarbrax Village Hall, West Lothian, West Lothian, Scotland – Cocker Spaniel Club of Scotland Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Tarbrax Village Hall, West Lothian, West Lothian, Scotland – Cocker Spaniel Club of Scotland Dog Show

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowTarbrax Village Hall, West Lothian, West Lothian, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukTarbrax Village Hall, West Lothian, West Lothian, Scotland
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Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – Designers Fair (non NT)
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – Designers Fair (non NT)

[ August 12, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Glass, leather, felt and wood. Beautifully crafted gifts.More Information: Jane Parfitt, 01747 840747, jane@first-view.co.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits [...]

Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Acorn Craft Fair

[ August 12, 2012; 12:00 pm to 7:00 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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National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride – Go Wild in Summer
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride – Go Wild in Summer

[ August 12, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Take part in country and outdoor activities including den-making, ranger walks, photography and a visit to the Garden Detectives exhibition. Make a day of it with a picnic and trips on our Farm Explorer. Event included in Museum admission. Booking essential on 0300 123 6789National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbridehttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_rural_life/whats_on/go_wild.aspxNational Museum of Rural Life, [...]

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Weymouth Bayside Festival, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Weymouth Bayside Festival, Dorset – Travelling Pliosaur Cinema

[ August 12, 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 [...]

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh – Foodies Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh – Foodies Festival

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Foodies helps kick off Edinburghs famous festival in style by bringing the best in food and drink to the city on August 10, 11 and 12. Holyrood Park, Edinburghhttp://www.foodiesfestival.com/edinburgh/Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you [...]

Huddersfield – Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Huddersfield – Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Huddersfield Food and Drink festival is Yorkshires largest free food festival which attracted almost 100,000 visitors in 2011. The festival has over 70 exhibitors, 30 cookery demonstrations held over the 4 days and also hosts a childrens cookery workshop.Huddersfieldhttp://www.htcpl.org.uk/foodanddrinkfestival/Huddersfield
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Lancashire – Blackpool Air Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Lancashire – Blackpool Air Show

[ August 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The fabulous FREE event, which takes place over the famous Blackpool promenade. FY1 5JA- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Lancashirehttp://www.visitblackpool.com/site/events/blackpool-s-annual-airshow-red-arrows-p543120Lancashire

Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussex – Airbourne 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussex – Airbourne 2012

[ August 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] One of the Biggest and best seaside airshows. Expect strong RAF support along with the pick of warbirds and civilian displays BN21 3YT- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussexhttp://www.eastbourneairshow.com/Eastbourne Seafront, East Sussex

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

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The show is organised by Trawden & District Agricultural Society and offers a fabulous day for all the family.Trawdenhttp://www.trawdenshow.co.uk/Trawden

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

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Classes for:- Heavy and Light Horses (showing & jumping) Dogs Sheep and Cattle Vintage MachineryYorkshires largest and finest display of Vintage TractorsHorticultural, Produce and Handicrafts Harrogatehttp://www.ripleyshow.co.uk/Harrogate

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

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The only remaining traditional Agricultural Show within the M25!! The Chertsey Show is a fantastic trip out for the whole family with arena events all day, a whole range of different farm and domestic animals, horticultural and floral tents, traditional crafts and many stalls to browse. And that?s not all! Attached to the main show [...]

The Military Show and Vintage Aircraft Weekend – Combined Ops
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
The Military Show and Vintage Aircraft Weekend – Combined Ops

[ August 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Headcorn, Kent – an exciting military weekend with classic aircraft at the historic World War Two Advanced Landing Ground of Lashenden Airfield, now operated as Headcorn Aerodrome, in Kent. TN27 9HX- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. The Military Show and Vintage Aircraft Weekendhttp://www.combinedops.co.uk/The Military Show and Vintage Aircraft [...]

Lancashire – Blackpool Air Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Lancashire – Blackpool Air Show

[ August 12, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The fabulous FREE event, which takes place over the famous Blackpool promenade. FY1 5JA- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Lancashirehttp://www.visitblackpool.com/site/events/blackpool-s-annual-airshow-red-arrows-p543120Lancashire

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UK – British Food Fortnight, Across Britain
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
UK – British Food Fortnight, Across Britain

[ August 12, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops, all-British menus in pubs and restaurants, food and cookery lessons in schools and glorious food festivals. Whether you are shopping in supermarkets or local shops, eating in pubs or restaurants or looking for fun activities [...]

Cheshire – Children’s Craft Club – Seaside Scenes
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Children’s Craft Club – Seaside Scenes

[ August 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Seaside Scenes 3D box scenes. For children aged 6 11 years. 6 per child in the Education Room, Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ. Booking essential on 01625 612045Education RoomSilk MuseumPark LaneMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 6TJTel:01625 612045Email:info@macclesfield.silk.museumCheshireCheshire

Lowestoft, Suffolk – Seafront Air Festival 2011
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Lowestoft, Suffolk – Seafront Air Festival 2011

[ August 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Held along the sea front, along one of East Anglias finest beaches, the coastline provides a natural coastal amphitheatre that is a great venue for watching the thrilling aerial displays! With over four hours of precision and breathtaking flying displays again, our sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival. There is [...]

Bressingham, Norfolk – Mad Science at Bressingham
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:30 pm | No Comment
Bressingham, Norfolk – Mad Science at Bressingham

[ August 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] An action packed, fun filled, science experience with a Mad Scientist Whizz Bang Shows and Workshops consisting of engaging experiments all designed to educate and inspire.Bressingham, Norfolkhttp://www.bressingham.co.ukBressingham, Norfolk

Fun Time Thursdays (Chichester )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Fun Time Thursdays   (Chichester )

[ August 12, 2010; ] Fun Time Thursdays at Fishbourne Roman Palace, 01243 785859 www.sussexpast.co.uk

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Bulmers Live at Leopardstown
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:45 pm | No Comment
Bulmers Live at Leopardstown

[ August 12, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bulmers Live at LeopardstownFrom 12/8/2010 to 12/8/2010 Bulmers Live at Leopardstown returns for eight fantastic summer nights, bringing together all

Chesterfield Farmers’ Market
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Farmers’ Market

[ August 12, 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