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It\’s full speed ahead for cars, bikes and birds of prey at the National Museum of Flight!See amazing bike stunts and enjoy majestic bird of prey displays. Then zoom into our interactive zone and have a go on bikes, zorb balls, segways and more.Don\’t miss our vintage vehicle parade and enjoy talks, crafts and object handling throughout the day. All activities included in admission.

The Stokesley Show features the best of local produce, local farmers and local agriculture. The North\’s largest one day agricultural show

Berkshire Show is now dog friendly… enjoy the new dog zone, along with shows, have-a-go activities and stalls catering for all your needs. For over 100 years, The Royal County of Berkshire Show has been celebrating English country life. As well as showing classes, there is National show jumping in the main arena, the Livestock Grand Parade and the breathtaking Hot Air Balloon flight at the end of each day. All this plus food & cookery, arts & crafts, horse driving & pig showing, gardening, shops and more.

An exceptional exhibition of five recent works centred around landscapes by international contemporary artist Grayson Perry.Includes the epic Battle of Britain Tapestry and the intricate etchings of Map of an Englishman and Map of Days

Discover how today�s fashion industry is challenging perceptions and championing alternative ideals of beauty on the catwalk, in advertising, editorial and behind the camera.

Discover the curious world of Victorian funerary traditions and explore items from Hughenden\’s collection relating to the demise of its most famous resident – Benjamin Disraeli.

From Victoria R – The royal gifts of HughendenBenjamin Disraeli, Hughenden\’s famous resident, was Queen Victoria\’s favourite prime minister. Discover the stories behind the gifts she gave him.

Have a go at orienteering at Ilam Park – our permanent course is available all year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for beginners, families, dog walkers and school groups.No booking needed, just purchase the orienteering map for �1.50 from the shop at Ilam Park and off you go!

Join one of the gardeners and enjoy a seasonal tour of the gardens discovering its short but interesting history and amazing collection of plants.

The Beatrix Potter Gallery\’s exhibition for 2019, which looks at the everlasting popularity of Beatrix\’s \’little white books\’.Featuring original artwork from some of Beatrix Potter�s most popular \’little white books�, �Telling Tales� looks at why, over 100 years after the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, her delightful characters still resonate with so many of us today.

A new artwork for Dudmaston, shaped by visitors, made by artist Faye Claridge.Supported by funding from the Arts Council and part of the National Trust\’s programme for Contemporary Arts, \’If Pairing Were Power\’ takes us on a journey of intrigue and emotion in this most love home, lived in by the same family for almost 900 years.

Wander inside this historic house built with riches made from mining.Soak up the atmosphere and history as you wander through each room in Godolphin House – Find out how generations lived in grandeur with wealth generated from mining on the estate – From royal connections to horse racing, there is much to discover at Godolphin.

Discover the history of Waddesdon ManorA 20 minute talk by one of our House Guides, uncovering an aspect of Waddesdon\’s extraordinary collection and history – A different topic will be covered each day, with guides discussing their areas of interest and expertise.

Want to find out how you can \’burn a candle at both ends\’ and how the crafty chambermaid outwitted the rich merchant? Then join one of our tours, every open day at 11am and 12 noon – Places limited.Our guided tours are very popular and places are limited and on a first-come first-serve basis – When you arrive in the gravelled courtyard, head over to the front door and take a peg with the time on that you\’d like to take your tour at.

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlight Tours, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm – Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Jane\’s red brick house.Guided Highlight Tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning – This tour will share the highlights of Red House and the stories of the 5 years that William and Jane Morris spent here with their family and friends.

Discover the history of Rothschild wineHave the history of the Rothschild wine brought to life in this free 20-minute talk on the Rothschilds and their wines – Talks are conducted by our expert house guides, who will take you on a journey through the history of over 15,000 bottles of historic wines in the cellars, dating back to 1898You can also see the collection of Mouton Rothschild wine labels which have been designed by famous artists including Picasso, Dali, Jeff Koons and even Prince Charles.

Free thirty minute tour of Ham\’s beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.Discover more about the gardens at Ham House and their 17th century design on one of our garden history tours – Tours run at 11.30am and 1:30pm on weekdays and 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30 at weekends

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers on a tour of the Red House garden.The Red House garden was designed by William Morris and Phillip Webb to compliment the house – Join us to find out what it would have been like and what they grew – See what the National Trust is doing now to keep the legacy alive and keep the garden looking beautiful.

Follow the threads of Sizergh�s textile history from the Anthony and Cleopatra Flemish tapestries, to the newly rediscovered bedspread of James II.

Grab an ID sheet , or download the app, and find your favourite spot in the gardens to sit whilst you count the different butterflies and moths that flutter past.It only takes 15 minutes and you\’ll be helping us to measure the number and types of butterflies and moths that live in our garden – Please note – Butterflies do not come out in wet weather so check the forecast before you travel.

You can pre-book any time up to the DAY BEFORE your visit – There is no charge to reserve a mansion key – Entry to Belton is free for members.Non members pay for admission on arrival at Belton – All visitors to the house will require their own key – It isn\’t possible to pre-order mansion keys on the day of your visit, however they\’re available on a first come first served basis at the property – For more information please go to https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house/features/your-key-to-unlock-beltons-treasures or call 01476 566116

An exhibition of new work by Alice Kettle, Jane McKeating, Nigel Hurlstone, Poppy Cartwright, Elnaz Yazdani and local refugees and asylum seekers exploring ideas of cultural heritage and migration in response to world textiles in the collection.Part of the 2019 British Textile Biennial across Pennine Lancashire from 3rd October to 3rd November.

Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!Create a flying rocket to take home and impress your friends and family! �1 per craft payable on the day.

Can you help with The Big Butterfly Count by finding a quiet spot and seeing how many butterflies you can spot in 15 minutes?Visitors will be able to pick up a basic butterfly ID sheet and map with some of the best spots to sit and count butterflies marked on it – Once you\’ve found a good butterfly spotting spot, take 15 minutes and write down all of the butterflies you see in that time – Please return your recording sheets, etc – to reception before you leave.

Can you help with The Big Butterfly Count by finding a quiet spot and seeing how many butterflies you can spot in 15 minutes?Visitors will be able to pick up a basic butterfly ID sheet and map with some of the best spots to sit and count butterflies marked on it – Once you\’ve found a good butterfly spotting spot, take 15 minutes and write down all of the butterflies you see in that time – Please return your recording sheets, etc – to reception before you leave.

Pick up your count sheet and head to a quiet spot either in the garden or around the mill to see how many varieties of butterfly you can see enjoying this special place with you.

Spend 15 minutes in a sunny spot to look for butterflies.Join in this national event by collecting a spotting sheet from the Welcome Centre and looking out for different species of butterfly in the garden (normal admission prices apply, members free) or park (free).

Help Butterfly Conservation take nature\’s pulse by joining the Big Butterfly Count – How many different species will you be able to identify? We\’ll provide recording sheets for your sightings and this will help us assess the health of the environment.

Join the big butterfly count – Visit Mayon lookout to pick up a butterfly identification chart and get counting butterflies along the coast to help us know more about these beautiful insects.Join the big butterfly count – Visit Mayon lookout to pick up a butterfly identification chart and get counting butterflies along the coast to help us know more about these beautiful insects.

In 2019 we will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Museum and the 80th anniversary of it being bequeathed to The National Trust by Edith Craig.Edith Craig had created a shrine in memory of her famous mother the great Victorian Actress Ellen Terry but her artistic temperament and lack of business sense proved something of a disaster – We look at the stories behind the creation of the Museum, the Theatre and its eventful journey to the National Trust.

In 1897, Tatton hosted an extravagant costumed ball in celebration of Wilbraham Egerton\’s Earldom.Discover the guests and the costumes they wore, the music and colour of high society entertaining – Explore the vital role the servants had in preparing to host such an occasion and marvel at the enormous quantities of food required to feed the guests – Two newly acquired portraits of Earl and Countess Egerton wearing their ball finery will also be on display.

Discover more about this unique family home in the latest displays at Goddards.What is it that makes a home �homely�? Join the debate and spend some time discovering this Arts and Crafts house and garden and former home of the Terry family – With new displays exploring this unique Yorkshire home from its conception in 1925 through to the current day, learn more about the Terry family home and their stories of family life whilst making yourself at home in this protected oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the busy chocolate factory.

This major exhibition will explore how Scotland became the subject of international fascination in the 18th and 19th century and how a particular version of the cultural traditions of the Highlands and islands had become fixed as a badge of wider Scottish identity.

0Dramatic highland landscapes, heroic histories, tartan and bagpipes are among the defining images of Scotland for many people around the world today. This exhibition considers the origins of these ideas and explores how they were used to represent Scotland around the world.

An opportunity for the experienced camper who loves nature and the great outdoors, to camp overnight on this magical island.Eco adventure camping is a low impact and environmentally considerate camping offer, meaning that you\’ll need to be self-sufficient, self-cater and leave a minimum footprint behind.Catch a public ferry or sail up to the South Shore and stay on the island by yourself, or with family and friends over selected dates during the year – Bring your own tents or hire from us – Island admission is included in the camp fee but your ferry tickets will be additional.

Free thirty minute tour of Ham\’s beautiful gardens with one of our welcoming and knowledgeable guides.Discover more about the gardens at Ham House and their 17th century design on one of our garden history tours – Tours run at 11.30am and 1:30pm on weekdays and 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30 at weekends

Learn about island life with our daily tours.What\’s it like to live on an island? Join one of our free daily tours and hear about the families that call the Mount home, view the buildings that have played key roles in its history and discover what life here today is really like.

National Meadows day takes place on the first weekend in July – This walk will visit some of our best wildflower meadows – It will cover aspects such as what makes a great wildflower meadow, how we create them and how we manage them.

Artist Kashif Nadim Chaudry�s new installation is inspired by Croome�s history as a residential Boys School.Working with ex-pupils and children in-care to examine the question �what is home�, this stunning, thought provoking installation showcases real-life stories through personal objects.

A new painting by Antony Bridge, Croome�s artist-in-residences, commissioned by Croome makes its debut using the same view as Richard Wilson�s famous landscape painting.Paintings by Wilson and new images by Bridge, promise that this exhibition will be both colourful and enticing

To celebrate the acquisition of the generous gift of a large number of early Rossetti sketches, we are launching our new exhibition on Monday 4 March 2019.With information from Lady Mander\’s seminal biography, \’Portrait of Rossetti\’, see how Rossetti\’s early art and poetry developed into the style we celebrate today.

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland! Tyrannosaurs will explore the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about these ferocious predators.#Tyrannosaurs. While the most famous of the species is the mighty T. rex, tyrannosaurs came in all shapes and sizes, and their history extends over 100 million years.