One of the great railway experiences
By: Adrian | May 24, 2012 – 9:10 am | No Comment

Travelling from Kyle of Lochalsh to Iverness by train is Britain’s most scenic rail journey, writes Adrian Lawes

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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Gunwalloe Beach Day
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Gunwalloe Beach Day

[ May 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] oin us for a day on the beach as we celebrate the wonderful marine wildlife at Gunwalloe. More Information: Laura Bailey, 01326 554715, Laura.Bailey@nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Pasties on the Quay
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Pasties on the Quay

[ May 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join the National Trust Ranger on a guided walk through Tremayne Woods on the Helford River looking at the history and wildlife. Pasty lunch on Tremayne Quay. More Information: Justin Whitehouse, 01326 291174, justin.whitehouse@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Picturing Penrose (intermediate photography)
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall – Picturing Penrose (intermediate photography)

[ May 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Build on your skills gained on the beginners course with our professional photographic artist in residence, Olivia Dale. More Information: Olivia Dale, 07966401102, Laura.Bailey@nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPenrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Cornwall
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions

[ June 10, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday morning live music sessions on the village green of St Michaels Mount. From mid-May onwards, St Michaels Mount plays host to an eclectic mix of local talent from brass and concert bands, to male voice choirs and quartets, traditional Cornish dance and local morris dancers.St Michaels Mount, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Michaels Mount, Cornwall
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions

[ June 17, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday morning live music sessions on the village green of St Michaels Mount. From mid-May onwards, St Michaels Mount plays host to an eclectic mix of local talent from brass and concert bands, to male voice choirs and quartets, traditional Cornish dance and local morris dancers.St Michaels Mount, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Michaels Mount, Cornwall
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions

[ June 3, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday morning live music sessions on the village green of St Michaels Mount. From mid-May onwards, St Michaels Mount plays host to an eclectic mix of local talent from brass and concert bands, to male voice choirs and quartets, traditional Cornish dance and local morris dancers.St Michaels Mount, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Michaels Mount, Cornwall
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions
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St Michaels Mount, Cornwall – Sunday Music Sessions

[ May 27, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Sunday morning live music sessions on the village green of St Michaels Mount. From mid-May onwards, St Michaels Mount plays host to an eclectic mix of local talent from brass and concert bands, to male voice choirs and quartets, traditional Cornish dance and local morris dancers.St Michaels Mount, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Michaels Mount, Cornwall
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Mounts Bay, Cornwall – Watercolour Workshop at Lesceave
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Mounts Bay, Cornwall – Watercolour Workshop at Lesceave

[ May 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Paint on the beach amongst rocks and pools large and small. Think mini and majestic as Nicky helps you to produce paintings with vigour and impact. Be prepared to pick up new hints and techniques and enjoy the process of creating a work to be proud of. Also suitable for beginners. More Information: Julie Hanson, [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ May 19, 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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Levant Mine and Beam Engine, Cornwall – The Night Shift at Geevor and Levant Mines
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Levant Mine and Beam Engine, Cornwall – The Night Shift at Geevor and Levant Mines

[ May 18, 2012; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Take a torch-lit walk and imagine Levant and Geevor as they might have been while working through the night. To add to the atmosphere, the 1840 winding engine at Levant Mine will be steaming – the oldest Cornish mine engine in existence and the only one still in steam. More Information: Anthony Power, 01736 786156, [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See the Cornwall Bonsai Societys Annual Show with exhibition plants, handy hints and expert knowledge of how to grow your own. Demonstrations: Saturday, 12pm and 2pm Japanese Flower arranging Ikebana, 3pm starting Bonsai. Sunday 11am Root over Rock Bonsai, 12pm Accent plants, 2pm Kimono, 3pm Starting Bonsai.Trelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall – Wet Nose Day
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Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall – Wet Nose Day

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Bring your pooch for a mooch! With demonstrations, stalls, animal charities and a local vet on hand to offer help and advice, youll be in doggy heaven. More Information: Trengwainton, 01736 363148, trengwainton@nationaltrust.org.ukTrengwainton Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrengwainton Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ June 16, 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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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ June 2, 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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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
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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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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Dave’s Bodgers Club

[ May 26, 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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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ May 26, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Nostalgia Evening – ‘What a Crazy World’
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Nostalgia Evening – ‘What a Crazy World’

[ May 25, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Journey from the 1960s to present day with this fun show. Re-live the music, comedy and songs from days gone by to include refreshments and jacket potatoes. More Information: Alice Watts, 01872 863486, alice.watts@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – You Are Here – Art Display in Carcaddon
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – You Are Here – Art Display in Carcaddon

[ May 24, 2012 10:30 am to June 14, 2012 5:30 pm. ] An exhibition by University College Falmouth Contemporary Crafts Students in Carcaddon with exciting ideas and thought provoking artwork. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ June 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ June 3, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Woodcarver in the Park

[ May 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Watch woodcarver Peter Martin at work as he carves a pig made out of wood from our estate. More Information: Property Office, 01872 862090, trelissick@nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics
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Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics

[ May 18, 2012; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and see Greenways skilled house staff undertake a detailed clean of the collection of ceramics, as the knowledgeable team explain their work, and answer any questions you may have. Learn how different ceramic surfaces are treated, and see wet and dry surface cleaning in action. More Information: Greenway, 01803 842382, greenway@nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devon
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Coleton Fishacre, Devon – New Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club
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Coleton Fishacre, Devon – New Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club

[ May 25, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] New for 2012 is the Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club, set in the elegant surroundings of Cafe Coleton, offering a relaxing evening of delicious food accompanied by local jazz musicians. More Information: Belinda Smith, 01803 842382, belinda.smith1@nationaltrust.org.ukColeton Fishacre, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukColeton Fishacre, Devon
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Coleton Fishacre, Devon – NGS Day
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Coleton Fishacre, Devon – NGS Day

[ May 19, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Support the work of the National Gardens Scheme which pays for some 8 National Trust careership Gardeners every year at selected properties, by visiting Coleton Fishacre gardens! More Information: Coleton Fishacre, 01803 842382, coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.ukColeton Fishacre, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukColeton Fishacre, Devon
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Greenway, Devon – Fairy Day
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Greenway, Devon – Fairy Day

[ May 27, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for another of our hugely popular Fairy Days at Greenway! Queen Camellia is having a birthday party and Fairy Magnolia has made a cake, but its gone missing and she doesnt have enough time to make another one…can you help? More Information: Belinda Smith, 01803 842382, greenway@nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devon
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Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics

[ May 25, 2012; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and see Greenways skilled house staff undertake a detailed clean of the collection of ceramics, as the knowledgeable team explain their work, and answer any questions you may have. Learn how different ceramic surfaces are treated, and see wet and dry surface cleaning in action. More Information: Greenway, 01803 842382, greenway@nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devon
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Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Greenway, Devon – Conservation Insight: Ceramics

[ June 1, 2012; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and see Greenways skilled house staff undertake a detailed clean of the collection of ceramics, as the knowledgeable team explain their work, and answer any questions you may have. Learn how different ceramic surfaces are treated, and see wet and dry surface cleaning in action. More Information: Greenway, 01803 842382, greenway@nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGreenway, Devon
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