Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
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Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ August 21, 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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Fonmon Castle, , Vale of Glamorgan, Wales – Vale of Glamorgan Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Fonmon Castle, , Vale of Glamorgan, Wales – Vale of Glamorgan Show

[ August 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Fonmon Castle, , Vale of Glamorgan, Waleshttp://www.valeofglamorganshow.co.uk/Fonmon Castle, , Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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Egton Show, North Yorkshire, England – Egton Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Egton Show, North Yorkshire, England – Egton Show

[ August 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Egton Show, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.egtonshow.co.uk/Egton Show, North Yorkshire, England
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Motcombe Turnpike Showground, , Dorset , England – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Motcombe Turnpike Showground, , Dorset , England – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

[ August 21, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Motcombe Turnpike Showground, , Dorset , Englandhttp://www.gillshaftshow.co.uk/Motcombe Turnpike Showground, , Dorset , England
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Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Wight, England – THE KNIGHTS TOURNAMENT
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Wight, England – THE KNIGHTS TOURNAMENT

[ August 21, 2012 10:00 am to August 23, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, watch the knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?Carisbrooke Castle,

Westenhanger Castle & Medieval Barns, Hythe, Kent, England – THE SMYTHE BARN AT WESTENHANGER CASTLE (Members event)
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Westenhanger Castle & Medieval Barns, Hythe, Kent, England – THE SMYTHE BARN AT WESTENHANGER CASTLE (Members event)

[ August 21, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Join Graham Forge, owner of Westenhanger Castle, and see the award winning craftsmanship which has been used to save The Smythe Barn from ruin. It was the winner of the 2011 English Heritage Angel Award for Best Craftsmanship Employed on a Heritage Rescue

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – A GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – A GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST

[ August 21, 2012 11:00 am to August 22, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight, and perhaps even meet him in person! Choose your champion and watch as they compete in a thrilling test of strength and skill. There will

Wroxeter Roman City, Wroxeter, Shropshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… ROMAN
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Wroxeter Roman City, Wroxeter, Shropshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… ROMAN

[ August 21, 2012 11:00 am to August 22, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Could you hack it in the Roman army? Prepare for action by taking part in Roman themed activities, including a drill to see if youve got what it takes to be a Roman soldier.Wroxeter Roman City, Wroxeter, Shropshire, England

Witley Court & Gardens, Great Witley, Worcestershire, England – WILDLIFE RANGERS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Witley Court & Gardens, Great Witley, Worcestershire, England – WILDLIFE RANGERS

[ August 21, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join in during the summer holidays for some wild fun! Set in the spectacular grounds of Witley Court, get hands-on with nature and learn what it takes to be a wildlife ranger. Perfect for those with an adventurous spirit!Witley Court & Gardens, Great

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Goodrich Castle, Goodrich, Herefordshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… HEROES & VILLAINS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Goodrich Castle, Goodrich, Herefordshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… HEROES & VILLAINS

[ August 21, 2012 11:00 am to August 22, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Could you be a fearsome highwayman? Your training starts here! Take part in a thrilling musket drill, listen to the myths and legends surrounding our favourite rogues and plan your own ambush.Goodrich Castle, Goodrich, Herefordshire, England

Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz

[ August 21, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.More Information: Krafty Kidz , 0191 4911240, events@krafty-kidz.co.ukWallington, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWallington, Northumberland, England
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Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz

[ August 21, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.Wallington, Northumberlandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5d7e7667-9489-4ad9-bd83-791e18f4ae41Wallington, Northumberland
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Glencoe & Dalness – Glencoe Challenge
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Glencoe Challenge

[ August 21, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Come and test your knowledge of the mountains and their wildlife and play the Glencoe Challenge.Come and test your knowledge of the mountains and their wildlife and play the Glencoe Challenge. This is a large scale board game well play outside if its fine and indoors if its wet! Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1692/Glencoe & Dalness

Hawkshead, Ambleside – Hawskhead Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Hawkshead, Ambleside – Hawskhead Show

[ August 21, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family!Hawkshead, Amblesidehttp://www.hawksheadshow.co.uk/Hawkshead, Ambleside

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Cheshire – The 24th Tatton Park Classic, Vintage & Sports car Show
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – The 24th Tatton Park Classic, Vintage & Sports car Show

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Around 2,000 Vintage and Classic cars, up to 70 top car club displays, special events for the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club and Avis Owners Club.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400 / 01565 723 863CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – As You Like It
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – As You Like It

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Shakespeares classic bucolic comedy of errors and mistaken identity.Grosvenor ParkGrosvenor Park RoadChesterCheshireCH1 1QQTel:0843 208 0500Email:info@chesterperforms.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A season of stunning outdoor theatre in the majestic setting of Grosvenor Park.Grosvenor ParkGrosvenor Park RoadChesterCheshireCH1 1QQTel:0843 208 0500Email:info@chesterperforms.comCheshireCheshire

Pitlochry, Perthshire – Blair Castle International Horse Trials
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Pitlochry, Perthshire – Blair Castle International Horse Trials

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventPitlochry, Perthshirehttp://www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk/Pitlochry, Perthshire

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire – Equifest
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Peterborough,Cambridgeshire – Equifest

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventPeterborough,Cambridgeshirehttp://www.equifest.org.uk/Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

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Mull of Kintyre – Mull of Kintyre Music Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Mull of Kintyre – Mull of Kintyre Music Festival

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival which takes place in Campbeltown on the peninsula of Kintyre.This year the committee has once again secured a great line-up of Scottish and international acts whilst also adding a new concert on the Saturday night of the event. The headline acts include The Bootleg Beatles, The [...]

Oxfordshire – Breast Cancer Care’s Bike Blenheim Palace
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Oxfordshire – Breast Cancer Care’s Bike Blenheim Palace

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] On Sunday 21st August the grounds of Britain’s Greatest Palace open for the annual cycling festival which sees thousands take to the oak-line roads of Blenheim Palace?s World Heritage Site Park. Attracting over 5,000 people in 2010 this unique event has established itself as one of the most exciting cycling events in the country; from [...]

Ullswater, Cumbria – Cumbria Classic Car Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Ullswater, Cumbria – Cumbria Classic Car Show

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Wigton Motor Club organise a range of events, catering for both modern and historic competitors. As a member of the association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs (ANECC), the Association of West of Scotland Car Clubs and Association of North West Car Clubs, this allows our members to compete in events from the north [...]

Wells, Somerset – Mid Somerset Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Wells, Somerset – Mid Somerset Show

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Society members are busy preparing to stage the 2011 Mid Somerset Show and accommodate the increased visitor volumes?The popularity of the Food Hall has made it necessary to move to the wider marquee that in previous shows staged the Flower Show and Arts & Crafts.?The Open Dog Show re-introduced last year is expected to [...]

Shoreham, West Sussex – Shoreham Air Show 2011
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:43 pm | No Comment
Shoreham, West Sussex – Shoreham Air Show 2011

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Royal Air Forces Association Airshow at Shoreham is one of the premier family airshows in the UK. The airshow regularly attracts the best UK and European display acts to its unique garden party atmosphere event each summer. The show is held to support the work of the Royal Air Forces Association which provides welfare [...]

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Oxford Airport, Oxon – Fly to the Past
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Oxford Airport, Oxon – Fly to the Past

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Fly to the Past – H I S T O R Y O F F L G H T S H O W Oxford Airport, Oxonhttp://www.flytothepast.com/Oxford Airport, Oxon

Old Warden, Beds – Summer Pop Picnic Party
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Summer Pop Picnic Party

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Event Date: 21-08-2011Further information on this event will be available soon on the website.Old Warden, Bedshttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden, Beds

Mirfield, Yorkshire – Mirfield Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Mirfield, Yorkshire – Mirfield Show

[ August 21, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Mirfield Show. In 2010, Mirfield Show continued to embrace the family as well as its agricultural roots, and 2010 saw a record breaking year, with 12,000 people flocking through the gates throughout the days event.Main ring attractions saw the Royal Artillery Parachute Team [...]

Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Guildford, Surrey – Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day

[ August 21, 2011; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Steam Train Rides for the Whole FamilyAt Guildford Model Engineering SocietyDo you live near Guildford and need to keep your children amused for an hour or two?Whos it for? Mum, dad, the kids, and their friends, in fact the whole family.Where? In the corner of Stoke Park farthest from the town centre. Its the first [...]