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Unearth how this historic house would have looked over 600 years ago and find out how the house has evolved over the years – Explore a little further to see other archaeological sites of interest looked after by National Trust in North Cornwall.

A short, guided walk across Mottistone Downs looking at the butterflies you can see in early summer.As well as the colourful butterflies, our Ranger will help you discover the delicate flowers that they use for nectar, and which the caterpillars use for food.

Stop by the Boosbeck Furniture Showroom in the exhibition space to learn about one of the ways Jim and Ruth Pennyman helped the local communities.The Pennymans helped local unemployed miners learn carpentry skills when the local mines closed inthe 1930s – They built �Boosbeck� furniture, named after where it was made; we�ll be recreating a Boosbeck furniture showroom and displaying new parts of the collection in the exhibition room in the house.

Planning to explore the house on your visit? Please pre-book your free timed entry ticket here – There�s plenty to see in this lavish home built to resemble an Italian Palace, from beautifully detailed carvings to intimate family souvenirs.Timed house entry tickets are free – Both members and non-members must have a ticket to visit the house – Normal property admission applies for non-members.

The Golden Aerialist is a sculpture trail, installation and photographic exhibition – Especially created for Hebden Bridge Arts Festival 2019 in partnership with the National Trust.The Golden Aerialist continues in Gibson Mill with a photographic and film exhibition as part of this exciting collaboration between Hannah and photographer Andrew Sharp.

In 2019 the house at Tyntesfield will be open in some way, every day (except Christmas day) – Tickets can be pre-booked or picked up from the Ticket Office on the day.Afternoon tickets to visit the house can be pre-booked up to 24 hours in advance (you can\’t pre-book a ticket on the morning of your visit).Tickets are also available from the Ticket Office on the day on a first come, first served basis.Last entry to the house is at 4pm – Last ticket release is 10 minutes before last entry – You then have an hour to explore before the house closes.

An exhibition by BA fine Art students and graduates of UCA Farnham, responding to the history, traditions, architecture and landscape of the wharf.Sponsored by Guildford Borough Council

Temporal Echoes\’ is a vibrant exhibition by local artist Gudrun St�hl Sharpley – Visit it in Orchard Gallery from 1 to 31 July.Gudrun is a figurative artist who revels in working with figures and faces, shapes and colours, focusing on movement within her work as her main theme.Over the years, Gudrun has studied old masters and new and influences in her work reflect admiration for the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci and the photographic and graphic realism of Dutch renaissance painters, as well as much 19th to 21st century work.

Join us this summer holiday for themed weekly activities at the National Museum of Scotland. Be transported to ancient Egypt and East Asia and all the way back to the moon and back!0

Help us keep Hemmick beach beautifulCan you spare half an hour or so to help us keep Hemmick beach looking beautiful, and safer for wildlife?

Join ranger Tom for a two-mile guided walk around Gupton Farm and learn more about our land management and conservation aims for this special place – Bring along your binoculars for a spot of wildlife watching!

Let the outdoors move you with our weekly Nordic walking sessions on the Erddig estate.Nordic walking is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the UK, offering a full body workout with specially designed walking poles – Enjoy the beauty of the Erddig estate by joining our weekly Nordic walking sessions, led by a qualified instructor – Beginners welcome on the first Saturday of the month – Please email katie.rees-jones@nationaltrust.org.uk to register your place.

Join one of our expert gardeners for a stroll in the historic Pleasure Grounds.Enjoy the guided walks around the Pleasure Grounds, to explore this historic Ducal Landscape and learn about the developments and future plans which are a part of the Clumber Park Revitalised Project.

Attingham Mansion has lots of secret and unused spaces – especially around the outer courtyard – Join our lively story teller as he takes you for an adventure around some of these special places and weaves the stories of Attingham past and present.This hour of story fun will include a nature based take home craft – Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults listen for free.

Learn more about the arable land farmed at Wimpole on this guided walk.Starting from the Stable Block, this one hour walk takes you out into the arable landscape at Wimpole – Discover past histories, buildings, archaeology, wildlife and nature as well as our current farming practices and crops we\’re growing today.

Mount Stewart and surrounds is an ornithologist\’s delight with a wide range of feathered friends calling it home throughout the year.Join our resident bird-enthusiast Gemma Sandford on a monthly bird watching tour around the gardens and wider Demesne – Suitable for beginners or experienced birders.

Take a leisurely guided tour of the Ness in our 24 seat passenger trailer, including access to the Cold War weapons testing area.A trailer based tour of the Ness, stopping around key points on the main Red Route for approx – 3 hours with access to the AWRE Cold War weapons testing area – Cost includes ferry and admission.Currently internal access to the AWRE testing labs is not available for safety reasons – The tour will pass through the area normally off limits to visitors and as close to the buildings as possible.No drone photography allowed.

Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland!On the first Saturday of the month through the summer come and drop in and meet the ranger team and have fun exploring some of the tools and machinery they use – Climb on board their tractor and even help with some fun child-friendly jobs.

Bring along you camera and explore the park as our Park Guides reveal some of the best spots to take great scenic photographs.Limited availability, pick up a token from visitor reception on the day.

A popular guided walk taking in some railway and village history as well as both some modern archaeology and the natural beauty of the Suffolk countryside.Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford – Meet at Lavenham Guildhall tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk – At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall and listen to a brief history of the house – Refreshments and admission included.

Join our butterfly expert, Ranger Pete Mills, for a walk around Cotehele gardens looking at and discovering information on the variety of butterflies we have here.

Delve into the store for a peek of the delicate and lavish costumes once worn by Ellen Terry and her actor friends – With fascinating stories attached to each garment, costume tours are an opportunity to discover a rich theatrical history.Costume tours take place on the first Saturday on the month in the afternoons at 1.15pm – Timings may vary, so please make sure you call the property before your visit for further details and to book a place.

Discover fantastic scenery and help carry out much needed repair work on Y Garn footpaths.We\’re teaming up with Snowdonia Society to offer a series of monthly \’pitching in days\’ on the first Saturday of each month – This session combines a walk up Y Garn with footpath maintenance.

Step back in time to the 1940s, and join the land girls and home guard for a good old-fashioned tea dance.It\’s 1940 and you must take shelter from the air raid in Calke\’s Riding School – you\’ll find the land girls jiving away with the Home Guard and you can join in with the conga and the hokey cokey.

Explore underground and overground on a fully guided tour of the copper mine in the Peak District that made a fortune for the Duke of Devonshire.

Join us for some good, old fashioned family sports fun at Crow Park this summer!We\’ll be at Crow Park throughout the summer with our sports equipment for you to come along and have a go at egg and spoons races, balance bike slalom, javelin throwing, sack races and much, much more – There\’s no charge and no need to book, just bring the family and get active in the great outdoors.

Make your own mini raft with the help of the ranger team then launch it on the river Lyd to see how well it sails.

Hire a canoe and have a tranquil afternoon on Tumbleton lakeCanoes are 16\’ three seaters, suitable for two adults, one adult and two children or two adults and one child (under 12) – Buoyancy aids and paddles included – Price is per canoe, not per person.

The Wessex Folk Orchestra will be playing in the garden throughout the afternoon (with a break for tea).The Wessex Folk Orchestra will be playing English country dance tunes, many from the 17th or 18th century.

Essential camera skills in a day! Get Off Auto – learn how to take control of your camera and improve your images.Join Going Digital North West tutor Graham Nobles, who will show you how to get the best from your digital camera – A range of sessions are available throughout 2019, so enroll now to discover the essential skills of good photography.

Get the whole family exploring Brimham from a dramatic new angle in an exciting adventure with Harrogate Climbing Centre.Join Harrogate Climbing Centre for a full day weaseling, climbing and abseiling – Children must be accompanied by an adult (max 2 per adult) – No previous experience required and all equipment will be provided.

We�re raising funds for the Garden Project, which aims to revive and restore \’Capability\’ Brown\’s final landscape masterpiece – Show your support by joining our fundraiser day which includes live music, games and so much more.Join us in the walled garden and pleasure grounds as we celebrate the Berrington Garden Project – Come and show your support by getting into the Georgian swing of things – We will be holding a party throughout the grounds with live music, games, Lego Builders and so much more – Come and get an idea of Georgian extravagance.

Join artist Debbie Devauden on a one day botanical art course and learn how to paint subjects from our beautiful gardens.This day is for total beginners and more experienced artists alike – Debbie will guide you through the techniques of botanical illustration ensuring that everyone can go home with their own painted picture, even if they have never lifted a brush since school days! Debbie is an experienced artist and tutor who has a light hearted approach ensuring that you will have an enjoyable day.Tea and coffee will be provided – Please bring your own lunch.

Join one of our knowledgeable rangers on a walk to learn about the butterflies and other wildlife that inhabit the Downs.Join the Rangers to discover some of the butterflies that make their home on the Downs – Hopefully we\’ll find the rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly along with others such as Green Hairstreak, Brimstone & Orange Tip – Learn about the habitat that the butterflies require, all about the plants they feed on and their life cycles.

Come along to watch this natural wool dyeing process, which has more than a hint of magic and alchemy about it.We will be gathering and using natural materials from the medieval garden at Swanley Grange and woodland to dye wool in amazing colours – The process of dyeing involves little more than water and heat but come along to watch this process which has more than a hint of magic and alchemy about it.

Get up close to a variety of animals, big bugs and creepy crawlies and learn all about the Victorian age of exploration.

Join us at The Kymin in Monmouthshire for a chance to have a go at drop spindling or hand carding with our resident spinner Annie.Have you ever wanted to know how to prepare fibres for spinning or how many years these techniques have been used? If so, don\’t wait any longer, come along, and find out from our expert!

Rosy cheeks and family challenges – come out and play this summer at Plas Newydd.We\’re really excited to be one of only two National Trust properties in Wales to be bringing good old fashioned sports days back every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the summer holidays – Join us for a whole load of led sporting activities suitable for the whole family – It\’s all about getting outdoors and enjoying those long, warmer days and making some great memories together – Why not challenge your family to a sports day of your very own this July and August?

Join Jo on one of her guided walks to discover the natural beauty of Murlough – Spot important plants to Murlough\’s inhabitants, like the devil\’s bit scabious which supports our butterflies.

Experience this extraordinary home and unique work of art – Secure your place on an intimate pre-booked guided tour for up to six people – Every visit helps us to continue our work to protect this exquisite and unique place.Places are limited on these exclusive tours, and can book up months in advance – On arrival, You\’ll be invited to sit around the dining table for an introductory talk before exploring the house in the order the rooms were created – Tours last just over an hour.

Book for this unique experience at Stourhead – See the world famous landscape from up high with the Big Tree Climbing Company – There are 6 sessions per day with 8 bookable slots in each.

Join Cartoonist Malcolm Whittall in the Picture Gallery at Attingham to help create some wild and wacky family portraits inspired by the exhibition Faces of Change – Nature\’s Champions.You are invited to help Malcolm, who plays the character of \’The Marsh Monster From Plastic Pond\’, create a fun reminder of the day at Attingham.Free – any donations towards Attingham\’s glasshouses

With an outstanding panorama across the North Channel to Scotland, the Portmuck clifftop path is an ideal place to have a go at whale watching, bring binoculars and telescopes, in association with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

During these times there will be BSL interpreter at the exhibition.

Promoting local suppliers in Belton\’s gift shop.We�re delighted to include products from a number of local suppliers in Belton�s gift shop – So, we�re hosting a series of Love Local events to showcase the work of our local suppliers, with a chance for you to meet them in person and see a wider range of their work and produce – Each Love Local event will feature a different one of our local suppliers and a promotional discount will be available for their products showcased on the day.

Folksy Theatre present \’Mister Magnolia,\’ based on Quentin Blake�s book, as part of an extensive national UK tour.6.30pm-7.30pmJoin Mr Magnolia on his wacky adventures to find his second boot, with an old rooty-toot trumpet, fat owls learning to hoot, a dinosaur and two sisters who play the flute – Book now – https://span-arts.ticketsolve.com/shows/873604834 5pm-6pmEnjoy a pre-show Theatre Workshop run by actors from the show – Booking essential – https://span-arts.ticketsolve.com/shows/873608575Free entry to the gardens with your theatre ticket after 4.30pm.

Spend an evening with friends and family watching a performance of outdoor theatre.Jerome K – Jerome\’s classic tale of a boating holiday on the Thames with two friends.

Join us throughout August for something truly special, as we open our gardens for those long Saturday summer evenings.Every Saturday evening throughout August Berrington\’s gardens will be open for visitors to explore – We will be holding special events on some of these evenings, such as \’Gardener\’s Question Time\’ – This will be an opportunity for you to see Berrington and it\’s grounds as never before.Some events will require booking, please check the listing for selected event prices.

Spend a glorious summer\’s evening watching The Lord Chamberlain\’s Men enchanting, fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare\’s most popular and best-loved comedies.Bring a chair and a picnic, and spend an evening outdoors watching this enchanting, fast-paced production of oneof Shakespeare\’s finest plays – Performed in the open air, by anall male cast in Elizabethan costume – Thisis undoubtedly one of the hottest tickets of the summer; bookearly to avoid missing out.

See our badgers up close and personal on one of our popular badger watch eveningsJoin one of our rangers as they take you to watch some of our badgers here at Dinefwr – Watch quietly as our badgers come out for an evening snack and to stretch their legs – The closeness of the hide to the set provides fabulous opportunities to see the badgers close-up and offers some wonderful photographic shots.These evenings are very popular and booking is essential – Book early to avoid disappointment.

This gripping tale is now a brand-new musical production created by Illyria – It features a fully orchestrated musical score, a cast of professional actor singers, spectacular stage effects, puppetry.Brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matter with life itself – It is one thing to stitch together an anatomically complete organism, but quite another when it becomes a living, breathing creature – – .Mary Shelley�s seminal novel was published in 1818 when she was just 21 years old, and has never been out of print.

Drum roll, please.. – Heartbreak invites you to join them for this dramatic outdoor theatre performance of the retelling of Gangsta Granny by David Walliams.Join us on Ben�s journey through his Friday nights as every possible manifestation of cabbage is served up by his caring (and unpredictable) Granny – Suitable for 7 � 77 years old, we promise an evening of fun and interaction delivered in the inimitable Heartbreak style.

Join us for an evening of Outdoor Cinema in the beautiful setting of Hanbury Hall.It\’s time to enjoy some well earned down time with your friends and family – Bring the picnic blanket, some snack and maybe even something with bubbles and enjoy our unique experience provided by Sundown Cinema.

Enjoy an evening of live music on the north lawn from Kent based band, \’The Dial\’ as they perform covers of classic rock, soul and dance.Bring along your picnics, blankets and chairs and enjoy the evening summer sun.There will also be a drinks tent available, for hot and cold drinks.

Come to our beautiful countryside and camp out under the stars with family and friends.Big Camp is coming to Runnymede – Camp out under the stars in historic surroundings, where royalty used to roam – Get involved with an evening of special activities run by our wildlife expert Jonnie, exploring the great outdoors – This is an overnight event starting at 4:00pm on Saturday 3 August finishing at 10am on the following day.

Summer Nights Film Festival returns to Calke Abbey this August, offering a unique cinematic experience in the great outdoors.Experience three great nights of open-air cinema in the stunning grounds of Calke Abbey – Visit the Derby Quad website for film details, prices and tickets.

Local craft makers display of work.Members of the Ceredigion Craft Makers are taking over our Carriage House to show a selection of their wonderful local crafts – An opportunity to view and buy.

History talks give you a taste of Gibside\’s past – There are 6 topics to hear about – George Bowes, Mary Eleanor Bowes, the Stables, Coal, the chapel and Gibside\’s timeline.Meet your guide outside the cafe for a 30 minute talk about one of the 6 topics – The guides are very knowledgeable and keen to answer your questions.

There\’s a whole other world that lives beneath the leaves and in the undergrowth on Brownsea.Using all your senses, join this fun family guided adventure that will explore Brownsea\’s minibeasts, the trees that are their home and much more beside – Find out about these intriguing creatures who play such an important part in our entire ecosystem.

Join knowledgeable volunteers who will lead you around parts of Trelissick house typically closed to the public – �2 per ticket – All funds raised go towards conservation work on Trelissick house.You will explore the house, cellar and billiard room, learning about the house�s varied history.

Try your hand at archery.Learn a new skill this summer and try your hand at archery – Could you be the next Robin Hood?Normal admission applies to access archery in the garden, with national trust members and under 5s free – Booking not needed, just drop in.

Stop by the Boosbeck Furniture Showroom in the exhibition space to learn about one of the ways Jim and Ruth Pennyman helped the local communities.The Pennymans helped local unemployed miners learn carpentry skills when the local mines closed inthe 1930s – They built �Boosbeck� furniture, named after where it was made; we�ll be recreating a Boosbeck furniture showroom and displaying new parts of the collection in the exhibition room in the house.

Love mud? This is the event for youCome and have some sensory fun in our glorious mud – Games, craft and lots of messy fun in the squelchy stuff.Prepare to get messy

For some outdoor family fun, follow the summer nature spotter to find out more about the gardens and orchard at Compton Castle.To make sure you have loads of fun along the way, take a map and follow the marked trail to point you in the right direction.

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.

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.

Get active in the garden for a summer of sport.Join us for a summer of fun with a variety of sporting activities on offer around the grounds – Challenge one another to a game of tennis, badminton, table tennis or football and more.New for 2019 – a mini golf courseNormal admission applies to access the grounds where the sports activities are – National trust members and under 5s are free.

Every day this school holiday there will be games on the lawn to keep your family entertained – Challenge Granddad to giant jenga or try and beat the babysitter at lawn tennis – The challenge is on.Games on the lawn in spectacular surrounds – Relax and play whilst enjoying the beautiful house at Antony as a backdrop – There could be worse ways to while away an afternoon with the family.

Throughout the summer holidays there�ll sporting fun for all ages in the orchard and we�ll be adding different garden games each week.The den building woods will be open (weather permitting) so you can tick off Den Building, plus other 50 things to do before you�re 11three-quartersincluding �Getting to know a tree� with our tree trail.

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon ManorJoin one of our volunteer garden guides on a 45 minute walk to explore the history of the gardens, the Manor and the Rothschild family – This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths – Hosted daily at 11.30am (also 2pm on Wed & Fri).Please note – this walk will not run from Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June.

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.

Join us daily as we shine a spotlight on Seaton Delaval Hall\’s history and how it\’s influencing the Curtain Rises project.Our knowledgeable guides will share some of the history of the hall and fill you in on the latest on our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project.

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.

Join this free walk to discover the genius of the place, and how one family has cared for and curated Stourhead for over 300 years, leaving a legacy that is enjoyed by thousands today.

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

Discover how Robert Adam was inspired by nature with this self-led family trail.When Robert Adam re-designed the House in the 18th Century he took a look of inspiration from the natural world – This self-led family trail will help your family discover that inspiration as you explore the house.�1 per trail, normal admission to the House and Gardens applies.

Enjoy freshly pressed apple juice made with a traditional pressSeptember is the traditional time of harvest, at Sunnycroft we will be collecting the apples from our orchard to create fresh apple juice – Come a see how we go from apple to juice using a traditional press and have a taste of freshly pressed juice – Small charge per bottle of apple juice.

Learn about the later owners of Red House after Morris and his family had left for London.William Morris left behind a craftsman\’s legacy at Red House in 1865 – Discover what happened next to Red House, the exciting lives of the people who lived here, and how they were inspired by Morris\’ memory.

Discover more about the hidden history of Heddon Valley with this informative self-led walking trail for adults.From Roman forts to Victorian industry, the Heddon Valley has a rich and varied history – Learn more about its intriguing past with this self-led walking trail and discover some secrets spots along the way – Pick up your �1 trail map from the National Trust shop.

Explore Cecilia Strickland\’s life at Sizergh in the eighteenth century, through her own words.Uncover the story of Sizergh�s 18th century lady of the house, Cecilia Strickland, as her experiences of love, loss and hope are brought to life inspired by her surviving letters.

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