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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club

[ August 3, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join us at the Discovery Centre on the first Saturday of each month for a range of explorations and activities around Clumber Park.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 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 [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ August 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club

[ August 3, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Hands on Wildlife activities, suitable for 7-11 years. This is a joint venture between the National Trust & the RSPB. There will be a small charge. Accompanying adults free.Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBelton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ August 3, 2013 11:00 am to August 4, 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
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 [...]

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

[ August 3, 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 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ August 3, 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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The Chequers, Laddingford, Kent, England – TRAIN & TRANSPORT SOCIAL EVENT
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
The Chequers, Laddingford, Kent, England – TRAIN & TRANSPORT SOCIAL EVENT

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Working train layouts including vintage Hornby 0 Gauge tinplate, classic and vintage road vehicles plus othersThe Chequers, Laddingford, Kent, Englandterry@heaslip.me.ukThe Chequers, Laddingford, Kent, 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 [...]

Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt

[ August 3, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Travel back 100 million years with fossil hunter Roy Shepherd to the Late Cretaceous Epoch, a time when predatory ammonites patrolled the warm seas that covered the area. The fossil hunt begins with an introduction to the local geology and demonstration of the fossils we might encounter, followed by a two hour hunt for fossils [...]

Damyns Hall Aerodrome , Essex, England – Military & Flying Machines
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Damyns Hall Aerodrome , Essex, England – Military & Flying Machines

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Londons premier military vehicle show featuring flying displays. RM14 2TNDamyns Hall Aerodrome , Essex, Englandhttp://www.militaryandflyingmachines.org.uk/Damyns Hall Aerodrome , Essex, 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 [...]

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East Kirkby , Lincolnshire, England – RAFBF Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
East Kirkby , Lincolnshire, England – RAFBF Airshow

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Relaxed and charming flying display held at the home of the Lancaster Just Jane PE23 4DEEast Kirkby , Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/East Kirkby , Lincolnshire, 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 [...]

Garstang Show, Lancashire, England – Garstang Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Garstang Show, Lancashire, England – Garstang Show

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Garstang Show, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.garstangshow.org/Garstang Show, Lancashire, 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 are can [...]

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Cockermouth Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Cockermouth Show

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.cockermouthshow.co.uk/Cockermouth, Cumbria, 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 are can be found [...]

Emley, West Yorkshire, England – Emley Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Emley, West Yorkshire, England – Emley Show

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Emley, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.emleyshow.com/Emley, West Yorkshire, 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 are can [...]

Brecon, Powys, Wales – Brecon County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Brecon, Powys, Wales – Brecon County Show

[ August 3, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Brecon, Powys, Waleshttp://www.breconcountyshow.co.uk/Brecon, Powys, Wales
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 are can be found [...]

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Blackdown Hills Beer & Music Festival, Cherry Hayes Farm, EX14 9RD, Taunton, England – Blackdown Hills Beer Fest
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Blackdown Hills Beer & Music Festival, Cherry Hayes Farm, EX14 9RD, Taunton, England – Blackdown Hills Beer Fest

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Set in the heart of the gorgeous Blackdown Hills on the Somerset/Devon border, we will again have an amazing selection of local beers, ciders, great food and above all, fantastic music for you. We will have lots of entertainment on Saturday afternoon to k

Blisworth, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England – Nutstock
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Blisworth, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England – Nutstock

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 5, 2012 6:00 pm. ] South Northants leading event, a three day affair offering live music including acoustic sessions, street theatre and comedy. A wide range of local beers will be available as well as real cider and perry. The chefs will be preparing hog and lamb roasts,

Holifield Farm, Bonallack Lane, Gweek, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Holifair 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Holifield Farm, Bonallack Lane, Gweek, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Holifair 2012

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 5, 2012 6:00 pm. ] The Holifair is now in its 6th year and gets more popular every year. It is set on the beautiful 32 acre Holifield farm; which is also a day care centre for people with special needs. Holifair is a community fund rasing event for the Special needs day car

The Batts, Richmond, North Yorkshire UK, North Yorkshire, England – Richmond Live 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
The Batts, Richmond, North Yorkshire UK, North Yorkshire, England – Richmond Live 2012

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] The aim of Richmond Live is to bring great quality music to the good people of North Yorkshire for a minimal cost. The event is totally not-for-profit and the entry cost (3 Friday night/5 all day Saturday) all goes back into the show. 2012 will be the 14t

Abermule, Powys, Powys, England – Crash Festival
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Abermule, Powys, Powys, England – Crash Festival

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Crash Festival, Abermule August 3rd & 4th, 2012The organisers of this years Crash Festival are already working hard to make this years event bigger and better! Following on from the success of last years event, Abermule will again play host to one of the

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Broughton Rd, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England – cosbybiglove
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Broughton Rd, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England – cosbybiglove

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] CosbyBigLove – Music in the meadow. Friday 3 Aug 2012 and Saturday 4 Aug 2012Broughton road, Cosby, Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1RDMusic in the meadow. Now in its fourth year. A little Festival with Big sounds on two stages of great music.. Imagine this.

Standon, Hertfordshire, England – Standon Calling
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
Standon, Hertfordshire, England – Standon Calling

[ August 3, 2012 9:00 am to August 5, 2012 6:00 pm. ] Standon Calling invites you to Journey To The Ends Of The Earth, a three-day party with musical icons, breakthrough acts, a swimming pool, themed fancy dress, an on-site nightclub with a 6am licence, bars that never seem to close, roaming interactive thea

Saltram, Plymouth – Whole House Guided Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Whole House Guided Tours

[ August 3, 2012; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Join our team of Natinal Trust trained tour guides for a fascinating insight in to the house, collection and the people that lived here across the centuries, and how they influenced Saltram. Tour includes ground floor and first floor, and lasts approximately one hour. Please book your tour at Reception on the day.More Information: Admin [...]

Ben Lomond – Ben Lomond 4 x 4 Drive
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Ben Lomond – Ben Lomond 4 x 4 Drive

[ August 3, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm. ] This is a chance to see Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond from the high road.As a passenger in the ranger 4X4 vehicle you will travel up a very rough farm track 2 miles up the hill to around 250m altitude, around a quarter of the way up Ben Lomond. There are great vantage points for [...]

Cheshire – Civil War Day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Civil War Day

[ August 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Free, drop-in Meet two war-weary soldiers from the English Civil War and discover the horrors of pain and death in the city under siege.Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033CheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Mid Cheshire Music Train: Summer Jazz in Chester
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Mid Cheshire Music Train: Summer Jazz in Chester

[ August 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Toot toot – all aboard the music train!Join the Mid Cheshire Railway Music Train for some Chester Jazz.Starts from Chester Railway StationChesterCheshireCH1 3NTEmail:musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Pride & Prejudice
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Pride & Prejudice

[ August 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Performance of Jane Austens most popular classic at Walton Hall Gardens.Walton Hall GardensWalton Lea RoadWaltonWarringtonCheshireWA4 6SNTel:01925 601617Email:waltonhall@warrington.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Umberleigh – North Devon Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Umberleigh – North Devon Show

[ August 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years North Devon Show. This is North Devons premier Agricultural spectacle. The annual event is a celebration of North Devons agricultural roots.A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout the day with Alpacas, Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open Dog Show.Attractions, [...]

Cartmel – Cartmell Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:32 pm | No Comment
Cartmel – Cartmell Show

[ August 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Cartmell Show. A Traditional Country Show set in the heart of beautiful South Lakeland.The most comprehensive and picturesque show in the NorthCartmel Show is always a firm favourite with both visitors and locals. The Show, held on the first Wednesday in August, offers [...]