Wimbledon – tennis and the other 50 weeks of the year

Spend a day learning outdoor skills with the Hare Hill RangersTry your hand at outdoor cooking, learn about ropework and knot tying, have a go at tree climbing, and take a look at the range of kit the Rangers use.

Gather round to hear your favourite Beatrix Potter tales, told by one of our friendly volunteers. Listen to Beatrix Potter classic tales told each month, in a quirky setting, surrounded by original Beatrix Potter artwork.

Experience the frantic activity in the kitchen while the servants prepare for a birthday tea party for Alexandrina, age 10, and engage in a bit of gossip.

Come and see a selection of Steam Boats all fired up at Dapdune Wharf, provided with the kind help of the Steam Boat Association of Great Britain.
Members of the popular Steam Boat Association return to share their enthusiasm for their magnificent steam powered craft. You might be able to take a short boat trip with one of the members. We\’ll also have a few mini traction engines for children to enjoy a ride. There\’ll be children\’s activities themed around the power of steam.

Join Philip Smith – founder of International Garden photographer of the year competition. The workshop welcomes photographers of all levels. The aim of the course is to provide you with a set of skills and techniques that you can use to improve your photography of plants and gardens no matter what type of equipment you use. �45.00 to include a light lunch. Booking from the end of March.

Join Borough Green Bowls club as they play bowls on the north lawn. Find out how to the play the game and have a go yourself.

Local artist & tutor John Thompson returns with more of his popular painting workshops. John takes inspiration from the seasonal changes on the landscape and gardens of Nymans.
This month\’s theme is a floral border.Join us for a full day of relaxed and informal art making in our Potting shed. Learn easy techniques working with acrylic paints on board (be prepared to get messy), making various marks and building textures. All painting materials provided.
This event will be available for you to book online from Monday 3 April.

Our Walk Leaders will take you to some fantastic Peak District locations so you can get that perfect shot. Be inspired by the beautiful Derbyshire scenery, and share ideas and tips with other passionate photographers

Come and test the waters at Osterley with Canoeing,Kayaking and Paddleboarding on Middle Lake. Our partners from The Sharks Canoe club will guide you on the techniques required to get on the water and enjoy an alternative experience of Osterley.

National Trust Croome and the Worcestershire Libraries and Learning Service are delighted to announce the return of the Summer Reading Challenge. The Challenge will be held on Saturday 24 June, Wednesday 26 July and Wednesday 23 August 2017.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, relax at Gibside with family and friends, enjoying your favourite tipple and snacks.There\’s delicious pizza, made to order and freshly baked in a wood-fired oven. Local ales are on tap from Wylam Brewery and there\’s lager and wine on offer too. Opt for the great outdoors and keep warm by the fires, or head inside for cover. All the while, the kids can enjoy the mini play area close by and your four-legged friends are more than welcome too. It\’s free entry and free parking. Sound good?

Join us on a warm early summer evening for some classic theatre with a twist! Please note- This event will be available for you to book from the middle of March.Equity-compliant Illyria have been touring for 24 years. Join them this evening as they put their unique spin on this Jane Austen classic. Bring a picnic and settle in for the evening as the sun sets at Uppark.

Gates will open 1 hour before the performance to allow you time to set up and start your picnic.

The letters of pastoral painter, Thomas Gainsborough, to his artistic contemporaries are animated on stage with this witty, glamorous and musical dramatization. The Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place will become Gainsborough\’s studio, from which he captured the beauty of the British landscape. His letters and friendships will be explored through this captivating performance, accompanied by a rustic live soundscape.

The theatre tea-room will be open from 6pm serving a full menu of hot and cold refreshments. Picnics in the garden are also welcome.

Watch as a mystery unfolds in the Great Hall, before solving the crime over a 2-course dinner in the Mote Caf�.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr will host its second flower show from Friday 23 � Sunday 25 June 2017. This three-day floral extravaganza is set in the stunning surroundings of RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate, the most northerly of the RHS gardens.

Enjoy a free timed run around the front lawn area of Osterley as part of the national Junior parkrun series for 4-14 year olds.

A great way to become more active with walking for health. Designated health walks are available from 10 minutes to 90 minutes long.The time taken varies depending on the walk length which are 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 mile walks.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.
Join our tours by local expert Lawrence Holmes and find out the stories behind what went on in a nuclear bunker as well as the nearby, strangely named, starfish bunker.
The nuclear bunker is the only preserved ROC nuclear bunker in the south west open to the public on a regular basis and the decoy command bunker is the only known preserved one of its type in the UK.
Together they make Veryan Bunkers a unique site to visit.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.
Join our tours by local expert Lawrence Holmes and find out the stories behind what went on in a nuclear bunker as well as the nearby, strangely named, starfish bunker.
The nuclear bunker is the only preserved ROC nuclear bunker in the south west open to the public on a regular basis and the decoy command bunker is the only known preserved one of its type in the UK.
Together they make Veryan Bunkers a unique site to visit.

Experience a grand day out by sailing in style to the start of a fabulous Lakeland walk from one of Gondola\’s jetties.Take the 11am cruise to the tranquil far southern end of Coniston Water – the most impressive way to arrive at the start of a rewarding walk route back to Coniston.
Three disembarkation points – Lake Bank, Parkamoor or Monk Coniston – all offer easy to moderate walking. Download a trail from our website and book your tickets at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gondola

Woodlands in the height of summer! Join us so we can point out some of Scotney\’s best trees, evidence of historic woodland practices and current management. Birds, butterflies and maybe even snakes and lizards may be seen.

Join a Ranger to search the rockpools along Souter\’s rocky shore.Discover salty sea creatures galore. Learn how to tell your winkles from your whelks and lots more watery wildlife facts.

Come and enjoy one of our delicious Sunday roasts in the Ox Yard Restaurant. It\’s the perfect way to warm up and treat yourself after exploring the Buckland Abbey estate.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.
Join our tours by local expert Lawrence Holmes and find out the stories behind what went on in a nuclear bunker as well as the nearby, strangely named, starfish bunker.
The nuclear bunker is the only preserved ROC nuclear bunker in the south west open to the public on a regular basis and the decoy command bunker is the only known preserved one of its type in the UK.
Together they make Veryan Bunkers a unique site to visit.

A new game around the gardens of Cliveden.Band together with your family and friends to solve the murder of Lord Mucke, found murdered on the estate. Seek out clues, solve puzzles and unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again…
Suitable for ages 8+

We\’ll be there every Sunday, and Bank Holidays too, to welcome you for seaside fun all through the summer months.From rockpooling, mini raft building and wild art, there are plenty of \’50 Things\’ activities to look forward to on Branscombe beach.

Against the backdrop of the incredible Jurassic Coast, take to the waves with local partners Exmouth Watersports.Offering paddleboarding, surfing, canoeing and more, Exmouth Watersports are a great team of experts who will guide you through your watersports experience.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.
Join our tours by local expert Lawrence Holmes and find out the stories behind what went on in a nuclear bunker as well as the nearby, strangely named, starfish bunker.
The nuclear bunker is the only preserved ROC nuclear bunker in the south west open to the public on a regular basis and the decoy command bunker is the only known preserved one of its type in the UK.
Together they make Veryan Bunkers a unique site to visit.

Unlock the secrets of Speke, including the truth behind Liverpool\’s most famous ghost story, with talks and tours about the Beauclerk family and their scandalous past.

Join our cooks in the 1930s kitchen, and if you\’re lucky you may get a morsel to try.Whether Kath and Mrs Forsythe are baking scones, pigeon pie, venison, gingerbread or a good old apple crumble, there will always be some delicious smells wafting through the house.

Please note that times may vary, however cooking in the kitchen usually starts from 12pm

Would you love to discover more about the collection? This is the perfect chance to learn about some of our favourite pieces here at East Riddlesden Hall.15 minutes of fame! This is your chance to get a closer look at a specially chosen object in the collection- from intimate crewel and stump work to a strong box with its secret lock and beautiful lid inlay.

Learn more, ask questions and satisfy your curiosity in 15 minutes!

Simple rock up to Cherryburn to hear live music on the lawns at Cherryburn.Be entertained by a live band and enjoy views over the Tyne Valley. The group will set up on the lawn so that you can simply down your blanket and chill.

Woodlands in the height of summer! Join us so we can point out some of Scotney\’s best trees, evidence of historic woodland practices and current management. Birds, butterflies and maybe even snakes and lizards may be seen.

Go wild like William and Dorothy on our trailHunt for wild words and wonderful creatures in the house and garden – and get some tips on how to turn your own backyard into a nature haven.

Come and join our ranger team who will introduce you to the art of wild sculpture in various natural materials. All materials and tools provided. Make a piece of wild art to take home.

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild\’s \’Renaissance Museum\’ was full of objects made of precious materials- hardstones, minerals, silver and gold. While the bulk of this collection was bequeathed to the British Museum on his death in 1898, examples of these extraordinary objects are still to be found at Waddesdon, in collections inherited from other members of the Rothschild family, and in the fabric of the building itself. This exhibition explores some of these works of art.

Come into the Manor as a 19th-century house guest would have done. Come into the Manor as a 19th-century house guest would have done. The Red Drawing Room is the central room of the house, connecting the main door with the formal gardens to the south. Baron Ferdinand\’s guests congregated there before going to dinner in the adjoining Dining Room.

Watch the millers mill on Thursdays and Sundays.The millers grind organic wholemeal flour. You can watch the grinding and bagging on Thursdays and Sundays (water dependent) and buy a bag to take home.

From royal weddings to victorious battles, almanacs glorified the king by illustrating these significant events on large single-sheet printed calendars, which spread into the homes, schools and shops of the French people. The exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to learn about and compare these rare almanacs from their golden period, when they were produced as unofficial propaganda for the king Louis VIX, through to the Revolution.

Continuing from 2016 this exhibition will explore stories of people connected with Waddesdon through the display of archive material and images.Continuing from 2016 this exhibition will explore stories of people connected with Waddesdon through the display of archive material and images.

As part of the National Trust\’s 50 things to do before you\’re 11 and 3/4\’s campaign we bring you The Great Big Tree Climbing Company. Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic tree in Greys Court. They will teach you how to enter a tree\’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can\’t be found on the ground and if you\’re feeling brave take a branch walk before being lowered back down!

Step back in time with Taunton Garrison. Join the Taunton Garrison at their Living History Camp and experience what life was like during the Civil War. Battle re-enactments and weapons demonstrations throughout the day!

Be transported back to the \’golden age of falconry\’ with Raphael Historic Falconry. Watch these historically accurate birds swoop and soar and learn all about hawking in Lord Cromwell\’s time. Join Raphael Historic Falconry for a weekend of Birds of Prey flying in the castle grounds. There will be three flying displays throughout each day. Inbetween shows the falconers will be available to talk more about the birds from their static display.

Would you like to learn more about strange bumps, humps and hollows, or is it the mines and legends which you are interested in? Why not come along on one of our guided walks. Find out about our ancient copper mines.

Learn more about the mysterious places such as Devil\’s Grave, Goldenstone and the \’Druids Circle which provided inspiration for the novel the Weirdstone of Brisingamen and of course enjoy the beautiful woodland and fantastic views across the Cheshire Plain.

Join one of our fascinating house tours led by volunteers.

Tours include; Romp through the bedrooms, At home with the 6th Earl, Secrets of the Basement.

Returning for another year, enjoy seeing the winning entries from this prestigious national photographic competition.

With their feathered hats and \’Gable Hood\’ headdresses, walk amongst the Lords and Ladies of Tudor society who followed Henry VIII on his royal progress in 1535.

Visit on a milling day and see our team of volunteer millers in action as they harness the power of the river Itchen to turn waterwheels, gears and millstones to produce Winchester City Mill\’s traditional wholemeal flour.Our milling demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day.

The Mill\’s expert millers will guide you round and answer any questions you have about this working watermill.

An Archery GB qualified instructor will show you how to shoot a \’Recurve Bow\’ with as much time spent shooting arrows as possible. All bows, arrows and safety equipment are supplied.

50 things to do before you\’re 11 3/4 at Aberdulais Tinworks and WaterfallJoin us every weekend for some fun activities.

Make a daisy chain, run round in the rain or pick up a bird watching or bug hunting sheet.

You\’ll be sure to tick a few things off your list.

Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon jazz session.

The equivalent of putting out the Sunday best crockery as we display the type of slipware that would have been used in the hall. Talks and daily activities.

This new exhibition explores the work and relationships of Edy Craig and her circle of friends in the LGBTQ community. From groundbreaking plays to intimate friendships, Playwrights, Pioneers and Provocateurs celebrates their important stories.Between 1 April – 29 October, this free exhibition will be on display in Chris St. John\’s writing hut in the garden. There will also be a variety of other displays and events connected to the unique LGBTQ history of Smallhythe Place happening throughout the year.

Enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside in our Silent Space. Explore the opportunities to reflect without interruptions of daily life!The Island Pavilion is an ideal place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of our lakeside. Make sure you switch off your mobile phone!

Head to the Visiting Portraits Gallery – \’Director\’s Choice\’ to see four outstanding portraits including the striking David Beckham by Nadav Kander. Selected by the National Portrait Gallery Director, Nicholas Cullinan, the portraits show influential figures from British history and culture. Come face to face with original artwork showing The Nine Living Muses of Great Britain, Ted Hughes and Beatrix Potter

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Come and see our many visiting nurseries. Ask advice and buy some plants to add magic to your own garden. View the garden diaries of Edith, Lady Londonderry and enjoy special tours of our fabulous formal gardens and pleasure grounds.

A popular two-day festival packed full of activities, you and your family can look forward to a host of activities on sea and shore. South Milton Sands makes the perfect backdrop to have a go at paddle boarding, open canoeing, kayaking, wild swimming and more.

As well as the Have-a-Go sessions, there will be rockpooling, snorkelling, beach games, stands to browse and more, in a local event that everyone can enjoy.

Let our knowledgeable guides lead you into the famous Cliveden House and the remarkable Octagon Temple chapel.

Digital Photography Workshop at Ilam Park, delivered by Going Digital.

Booking essential via Going Digital-
www.goingdigital.co.uk

Enjoy displays of the 40+ rose varieties found in the Gunby gardens as well as trade and craft stalls with lovely wares. Three floors of the house will be open with lots of flower arrangements containing roses in the rooms too.This time of year our many roses in the gardens are at their best. Funds raised on the day will be donated to St Peter\’s Church, just outside the Gunby gardens.
Bring the family for a fun day out and come and smell the Gunby roses!

Come to the Dovecote to have a go at some country craftsDemonstrations, displays and sales by country people, including embroiderers and lacemakers. Tudor costumes for children to try on, light refreshments and toilet facilities in the church, with organ music there from 3 pm to 3.45 pm.

New displays on show throughout the house chart the highs and lows of the Terry\’s of York chocolate business. From its origins as a small shop in the city started in 1767, Terry\’s went on to move and change and then create one of the world\’s most iconic chocolates which still survives today – the chocolate orange.

Janet French and Emma Buckmaster make etchings of British Trees and print them onto paper made from that tree\’s own leaves. They have made a willow print especially for Flatford. There will be a printmaking demonstration on the 29 May.

A rare chance to see an exquisite collection of ceramicsThe personal collection of Sir Ralph Wedgwood returns to Leith Hill Place to once again be on public display.

Over 250 years ago Scottish industry began producing a wide range of pottery, from everyday ware to exotic decorative pieces. Potteries established by Scottish entrepreneurs sprung up around the Forth and Clyde regions, as well as further afield. Scottish Pottery: Art and Innovation is a small display that brings together key objects from National Museums Scotland�s collection from this important time in Scottish industrial history, and tells the story of some of the people who embarked on this journey of industrialisation.

The changing fortunes of a grand country house and garden are told throughout the year in further chapters of the Beningbrough story.With a diverse history of prosperity, loss and reinvention, ranging from the dreams of a wealthy teenager, to tenants paying just �1 a week, this is a great chance to find out what made Beningbrough what it is today. Uncover the stories through special displays and portraits around the garden and hall.

A quirky collection of quilts from Victorian bedspreads to modern masterpieces will be on display throughout the house.

Get your thinking caps on at our weekly quiz night, it\’s �1 per person to enter and the winning team takes home the kitty.

Discover the story behind the Marquess\’s choice for the rich silk curtains in our state rooms.Join us as we begin to unfold the story of the 1st Marquess and Marchioness. Looking at the choices they made when completing the house started by the Earl Bishop. The focus for the start of the season will be on textiles, specifically the rich silk curtains. The fabric for the curtains was made locally and we will be looking in depth at how they came into being.

In this 200th anniversary year of the death of Jane Austen, Lyme turns back the clock to the Regency era, where you can uncover the fascinating story of Thomas Legh, Lyme\’s very own Regency Indiana Jones. Throughout 2017, you can step back to the Regency period at Lyme to learn about Regency hero Thomas Legh of Lyme. Dress up in Regency costume and enjoy the sounds of period music and events, including Regency dancing and military re-enactments.

An exhibition curated by best-selling author Robert MacfarlaneOur first exhibition of 2017 celebrates the natural world and the words we once used to describe it. The Word-Hoard is curated by Robert Macfarlane, author of Landmarks, and features breathtaking images by his parents, Cumbrian-based photographers Rosamund and John.

Hear our volunteers share their knowledge of the estate\’s glamorous history and the work we\’re doing today. From gardeners to statue cleaners, each talk offers a new insight into Cliveden estate.

Hear our volunteers share their knowledge of the estate\’s glamorous history and the work we\’re doing today. From gardeners to statue cleaners, each talk offers a new insight into Cliveden estate.

Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail.A trail of tales takes you from the modern day to the Viking invasion. Follow the trail around the site to solve the questions and learn more about Dunster\’s gory past.

Learn more about the rare High Brown Fritillary and where to spot them in this informative trail for adults. Heddon Valley is home to some of the rarest butterflies in the country, including the High Brown Fritillary. If you want to know more, this informative trail will help you discover some of the best spots to see these beautiful butterflies and learn about how we care for the special landscape in which they thrive. Pick up your trail from the National Trust shop.

Cotehele\’s First World War exhibition features photos, trench art and personal items loaned from members of the local community.Not many people are aware that Cotehele House is a war memorial. To commemorate the centenary of the First World War we are holding an exhibition of items loaned from members of the local community, who have generously shared their stories with us. The exhibition will be on until the end of 2018. The 2017 theme is \’Home and Away\’. For 2018 it will be Dulce et Decorum est.

Throughout June, July and August we\’re celebrating summer by the sea.While away the long summer days watching the boats sail by on the glistening Menai Strait,

Try your hand at a spot of croquet on the lawn or take on Mum and Dad in an old fashioned game of p�tanque. Why not spoil yourself with a locally made ice cream from our Sunroom as you sit back and relax in our deckchairs in the sun*

*sun not guaranteed

The Parminters spent a lot of time in Italy and this month you can learn about their love of all things Italian through the souvenirs they brought back.

See the culmination of Matthew Wood\’s artistic residency at Croft as he displays his paintings within the first floor gallery of the castle. From 7 November 2016 to 24 April 2017, artist Matthew Wood will be responding creatively to Croft Castle\’s historic interiors, making a series of paintings which will eventually hang as an exhibition within the castle itself.

See the culmination of his work at Croft in an inspiring exhibition on the first floor gallery, daily from 3 June to 14 July.

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at some medieval skills.Join the archers and falconers from The Hawking Centre and have-a-go at fulfilling your duty as an Englishman by practising your archery or flying a bird of prey for hunting or sport.
Payment for these activities is made directly to The Hawking Centre staff.
Please note that these activities will be dependent on the weather.

Intrepid explorers can download the Geocaching� app from geocaching.com/play before casting themselves back to the sixteenth century with our Tudor-themed geocaches.Hidden across The Vyne estate, Tudor-themed geocaches lie waiting to be discovered.

To get started, all you need is a free account with geocaching.com/play and the official Geocaching� app or a GPS.

Or, if you prefer something a bit less digital, you can pick up a map at Visitor Reception. Normal admission applies.

Deer, horses and falcons are just some of the creatures you may have seen at The Vyne in 1535. See if you can spot the animals that played an important part in Tudor life.Pick up your trail from Visitor Reception and keep an eye out for animals scattered across The Vyne. Normal admission applies.

Be part of history by personalising a tile with a message or drawing to go on our new roof.We\’re rescuing this former Tudor palace once visited by Henry VIII and you can be part of this major project.

For a suggested donation of �5, you can put your own message on the underside of one of 71 000 handmade tiles that will go on our roof for centuries to come. Every tile helps us to save The Vyne.

Jane and Mary spent a lot of time in Italy and this month you can learn about their love of all things Italian through the souvenirs they brought back.

Normal admission applies