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Calling on Stourhead\’s visitors to submit their own contemporary works of Stourhead. Take inspiration from the house and garden to create your own masterpiece. Entries will be judged by artist in residence Anouk Mercier and others.

Lochaber\’s annual agricultural show is held beneath the spectacular backdrop of Ben Nevis at Inverlochy Castle Farm in Happy Valley.

The Wensleydale show celebrates its 102nd Show with record entries in the Hunter Classes and the Sheep Section plus amazing displays in the arena.

An exhibition of paintings featuring Isle of Wight themes by local artist Mary Golding. Set against the backdrop of the historic Old Town Hall is an exhibition of works by talented local artist Mary Golding featuring scenes of Island places.

The Leicestershire County Livestock Show showcases the best of the region\’s agricultural & rural life.

In the heart of the Brecon Beacons – the Llangynidr Show is a great day out for everyone. We pack a lot into this one day event. From agricultural, horticultural and craft competitions, to cookery demonstrations, sheep sheering and family activities, we are sure you\’ll be kept busy just deciding what to do next!

Join the award winning Seadog Foods at Kipscombe Farm for a very special dining experience.For 3 weeks only the award winning Seadog Foods will be offering a very special foodie experience at the beautiful Kipscombe Farm on Exmoor. The menu will be inspired by local, seasonal produce including local Kipscombe lamb and Lundy lobster cooked in front of you. If you\’d like to stay longer and enjoy this dark sky reserve there will also be the chance to camp with stunning views over the Bristol Channel. www.seadogfoods.co.uk

Running since 1837, The Edenbridge & Oxted show is a traditional 2 day Agricultural show in Surrey in the south east of England.

An evocative special exhibition commemorating the end of the First World WarWhere Poppies Blow tells the story of a doomed generation, including poet Edward Thomas, author of Adelstrop, who fought to protect the fields, flowers and birds of Britain. Curated by award-winning author John Lewis-Stempel, it reveals the importance of the British countryside and sense of place as an incentive to join up, and the solace nature afforded to men in the trenches. A first set of evocative exhibits will be on display until 8 July with a second set from 16 July. Closed 9-15 July.

Summer\’s the perfect time to get outdoors and play, so we\’ve made it super-easy for you to have fun together as a family with our top 10 ways to play at Trengwainton, including garden games, den building and ticking off some of your 50 things.Weather permitting, the den building woods will be open from 22 July to 3 September (stout shoes recommended). We\’ll also have a selection of games in the Orchard that will change weekly, including hoopla, giant versions of Jenga and dominoes, junior archery and horseless show jumping.

Take a walking tour of Dudmaston\’s eclectic mix of Modern Art.Sir George Labouchere once said that seeing a collection of abstract art made him feel as if he\’d had \’a number of very good cocktails.\’ Meet our art volunteer and immerse yourself in the stories behind the paintings in our Modern Art collection. Cocktails sadly not included. This is a free activity and spaces are limited.

Cook a delicious 3 course meal in our homemade mud ovens With our campfire chef Alan on hand we provide everything you need to cook you and your family a delicious 3 course meal on our basic mud oven. Suitable for ages 8+

There\’s plenty to do in the garden this summer.If you\’re visiting us during the summer why not challenge your family and friends to a game of croquet on the Great Lawn or have a go on our tennis court with wooden racquets – just how Lawrence Johnston would have played. With a summer trail to help you explore the garden, there is plenty to do for all the family.

Hunt for the clues around the garden and grounds to help you answer the questions and claim your prize.(�1 per trail, normal admission applies).

Are you brave enough to embark on a daring adventure around the grounds of Berrington this holiday?Inspired by the popular eighteenth century children\’s book written by Daniel Defoe, you too can step into the shoes of Robinson Crusoe. Whilst there may not be stormy seas to contend with, you too can follow the wanderers trail around Berrington to see what you can find during your intrepid exploration.�2.50 per trail, includes a prize. Normal admission applies.

It\’s beach time at The Weir Garden are you ready to follow our fun trail? Join us for a day of sunshine and sand as we bring the beach to you. Enjoy a fun family trail inspired by our 1920\’s beach and win a prize at the end.Trails �2.50 per child.

It\’s time to dig out the bucket and spades, come along to our 1920\’s themed beach.It\’s time to dig out the bucket and spades, come along to our 1920\’s themed beach. With our sock puppet making at the tea tent to perform your own shows at our puppet theatre.

Families dream big this summer and see where your imagination takes you with a trail every day and changing activities. From storytelling and dressing up, to creating a giant picnic for midnight animals…the Midnight Garden awaits. House & Garden ticket required.

An audio experience round the gardens. Hear another side of our four Cliveden Women, as interpreted by world renowned writers.Linked with the National Public Programme \’Women and Power\’, \’A Room Of One\’s Own\’ celebrates Cliveden\’s proud history of powerful females and highlights their achievements. Internationally renowned theatre company Paines Plough bring the stories of Cliveden\’s women to life with an immersive audio experience around the estate. Writers involved are Sabrina Mahfouz, Zodwa Nyoni,April De Angelis and Alexandra Wood.

An exhibition exploring the lives of three women who influenced the garden\’s design. Focussing on their creative legacy and the social circles within which they moved, the exhibition will highlight each of their unique contributions to the development of this well-known garden.

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at some medieval skills.Join the archers and falconers from The Hawking Centre and test your skill with a bow and arrow or try your hand at flying a bird of prey. Payment for these activities is made directly to The Hawking Centre staff.Please note that these activities will be dependent on the weather.

Join Winston and Clementine on a tour of the world in this family fun trail at Chartwell.0

Join a guided tour up to our store rooms on the second floor, normally closed to the public. See the many items owned by the women of Croome through the centuries. Guided tours only. Ask at the Front doors to the Court for more details.

Meet Amet the ant\’s family of friendly ants and discover their favorite trees on this self-led family trail, around the gardens at Emmetts.0

As part of the National Trust\’s Women in Power national programme, we will be exploring the lives of Emlin and Rebecca Finch – two women who ran the forge and whose reform and hard work created a sustainable and successful business.

Bring your noses to the hall this summer with different smell-themed activities. 0

The Straw Family kept bees in the orchard, helping provide produce for the house, a tradition, we believe started by Florence Straw and continued by her Sons. They have left the equipment needed around the orchard, can you help us find it all?0

Keep your eyes peeled this summer at the gorge and see how many things you can tick off on your walk. There might even be some of the gorge\’s more mystical residents to spot.Whether you opt for the full gorge walk or a shorter one there will be things to tick off, how many can you get? Check sheets will be available for a donation from visitor reception.

Take a step back in time this summer holidays to the English Civil War (1642 – 1651), where a journey of discovery and intrigue awaits.Discover the secrets of musketry and gunpowder and maybe even test your skills on our musket range. Try your hand at 17th Century surgery techniques with the \’kill or cure\’ game or perhaps visit our textiles display and try your hand at drop spindling.

It\’s a great time to see Stowe\’s fluttery friends. Pick up a free spotter guide to help your family identify the bright array of species at Stowe.

Everyone\’s a art critic: come along to Fenton this August and tell us what you think of our pictures. Follow an I-Spy art trail around the house, choose your favourites and then have a go yourself! Art activities will be on the lawn in Fenton\’s magical and relaxing walled garden, or in our pop-up art studio. Outdoor games too if the weather is fine.Art inspiration, trail and materials for all ages.

In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery an exhibition supporting the celebration of 100 years since women got the right to vote comes to Killerton.0

Pick up a play kit and venture through the wildflower meadow to our streams and ponds. See what lies beneath with pond dipping in our underwater worlds and battle it out with duck racing.

Have fun and get active with your family and friends down on the beach this summerYou can borrow some play equipment from the Fish Cellar in Durgan village and have fun on the beach this summer. These activities are tide dependent so please check the tide times or call ahead for availability.

Join us at Avebury for a fun summer of play. With plenty of areas to explore and lots of family activities and events, there\’s always something to do.Collect one of the family packs from the Visitor Reception areas and discover each area of the site with fun trails and spotter sheets. Visit Avebury Manor and immerse yourself in the lives of the people who lived here or play with the family games in the Farmyard and Garden. Check the summer programme for all of the other events and activities.

Pick up our game pack for �5, perfect for groups of up to five. You and your family can play this life size version of a classic board game to \’get rich quick\’ around the house and garden, families will have to get silly to earn the money to buy their favourite parts of Stourhead.

During the summer holidays discover our garden play trail which will take you on a journey around our nearly three acre community garden. Inspired by our current exhibition, about the day nursery which operated from Rainham Hall in 1943-1954, our summer trail allows children to follow in the footsteps of the past. Discover how children played in the Rainham Hall gardens in years gone by.

Fly away to the Neverland of Croft and join Peter and Wendy on this classic adventure around the gardens. \’Peter and Wendy\’ by J. M. Barrie was first published as a novel in 1911. Fly away to the Neverland of Croft and meet the Lost Boys, mischievous fairies, magical mermaids and even some villainous pirates.Trail, �2.50, includes a prize. Normal admission applies.

Enjoy 15th century fun and games this summer! Dress up and choose from our collection of costumes, tackle the historic yo-yo and play the popular Tudor board game Nine Men\’s Morris.

Inspired by the characters and stories of local Northamptonshire author \’BB,\’ our summer trail explores the woods, meadows and moats at Lyveden in search of a new adventure.

Test your strength as a Bal Maiden.Dress up as a Bal Maiden and try your hand at being a Bal Maiden for the day. On selected dates meet a Bal Maiden working at Levant. Check the website for more details nearer the date.

Relax and unwind as you row yourself along the Thames in a rowing or motor boat .Fancy a punt on the River Thames? Our selection of boating options offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river.

Join us for an interactive trail all around the grounds at Brockhampton and learn some special skills.Learn some nifty tricks and discover the different ways that people used to \’make do and mend\’ during the war. With plenty of interesting skills to uncover there will be something for everyone.�2.50 per trail, includes a prize. Normal admission applies.

Find the animal houses as you explore around Ridland\’s Grove- don\’t forget your letter to post to bunny in his special post box!0

After a year being cared for behind the scenes while the roof was being repaired the fashion collection is back with a bang and will be showing how women\’s fashion became politicised during the campaign for women\’s suffrage.0

Pack your bags for an adventure as we discover the incredible journeys made by the people ofQuarry Bank. Based on newly written stories by Berlie Doherty with beautiful illustrations by Emma Baldwin.Taking inspiration from the diaries, letters and photographs in the Quarry Bank archive, we\’rerecreating, rewriting and reinventing incredible journeys made to and from Quarry Bank. On aninteractive trail and with a host of exciting events all summer you can go on a journey into the pastand your own imagination.

This year join us for a sensory exploration of Tudor smells. Following on from last year\’s sleep project we delve further into everyday health and wellbeing from a Tudor perspective.How did the Tudors believe air and scent affected them? How did they think their body interacted with the environment around them? Find out more and discover how air and scent can keep you well in the 21st century too. Families can join in the fun with the \’You Smell!\’ trail and lots of hands on smelly activities.

Discover the lives of the women that worked at Levant Mine.As part of the Women on the Tin Coast: The Double Shift programme, visit the temporary exhibition at Levant to find out about the women that worked at the mine. Based on the records for Levant Mine from 1844-1920, discover the stories of the bal maidens and counthouse women who carried out vital work at the mines.

Get closer to nature at Britain\’s most southerly point. The unique geology and maritime climate makes Lizard Point a perfect environment for a variety of flora and fauna. To see and learn more about the abundance of wildlife that lives here visit our Wildlife Watchpoint open daily from 1am – 4pm (weather permitting). Some of the regular highlights are wild Cornish choughs and Atlantic grey seals.

Discover a piece of Berrington\’s past on display for the first time. From May onwards, observe up close the exquisite eighteenth Century Court Mantua dress once belonging to Ann Bangham, future wife of Thomas Harley and the first lady of Berrington Hall. It is to be displayed in a completely new and thought provoking way which incorporates the work of local artist, Lorna Brown. So join us this May to discover a rare piece from Berrington\’s past and learn the story of Ann\’s climb to power as an \’ordinary woman\’.

Pick up a map to explore the follies and let your creativity run wild!There\’s art in the garden but it\’s not paintings, and it\’s not in a gallery…The artworks are in the garden and they\’re just for fun – we call them follies. Use this map to explore! Let your creativity out and decide whether you think the follies are fabulous…or not!

Featuring Beatrix Potter\’s original artwork, handwritten letters and personal items, this new exhibition uncovers a lesser-known side to the well-loved children\’s author.Enjoy a rare chance to see Beatrix\’s sketches and illustrations up close in this new exhibition for 2018. Through a series of themed rooms, explore how Beatrix was involved in the local community, uncover her role in the formation of district nursing in the area and find out more about her position as a businesswoman and landlady.

A new woodland poetry trail rediscovering the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.Lace up your walking boots and follow in the footsteps of the Gibbs family to rediscover the romantic landscape of Bristol poet and bluestocking writer, Hannah More.This brand new woodland poetry trail will guide you through Tyntesfield\’s plantation where you\’ll encounter rustic summerhouses, glorious views and tales of romance, heartbreak, and despair.

Explore a selection of Cliveden\’s world-renowned statuary collection, chosen exclusively by our onsite art curator.Femininity has a strong influence over Cliveden\’s sculpture collection. Discover which aspects of femininity they represent, and see how they relate to our Cliveden\’s women featured in \’Misrepresented?\’

Some sneaky creatures have found their way into the house, find out some facts as you try spot them! (*closed on Saturdays)Some sneaky creatures have found their way into the house, find out some facts as you try spot them! (*closed on Saturdays)

Find out how the National Trust redecorated, furnished and opened Mompesson to visitors in 1977 in our exhibition upstairs. In 1975 the National Trust inherited an empty house following the death of the last resident Denis Martineau. Over the next two years the National Trust refashioned the house as it might have been in its Georgian heyday. This involved choosing appropriate colours to paint the panelling and ornamental plasterwork and acquiring paintings, furniture and objects to fill the empty rooms.

Lost Voices explores the experiences of women whose stories were not heard, and which are often lost to us today because of their age, status or means. Installations across Quarry Bank will bring their voices to life.In 1918 women in Britain were finally given the right to vote, but only if they were over 30 and owned property. This meant that for the majority female workforce in the cotton mill at Quarry Bank, nothing changed. They didn\’t receive the vote for another 10 years.

Our living exhibition in the kitchen garden will enable you to taste flowers, learn about their nutritional value and then eat more as ingredients in our tasty Orangery caf� food.Our living exhibition in the kitchen garden will enable you to taste flowers, learn about their nutritional value and then eat more as ingredients in our tasty Orangery caf� food.

Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me? Our new manor exhibition explores Benjamin Disraeli\’s political career and asks the question: what did Disraeli do for me?

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.

As part of the National Trust\’s Women and Power programme for 218, we are celebrating 1 years of women getting the vote by telling two stories of women from Killerton and their roles at the heart of the fight for votes for women, on opposing sides.

Tin worker, seamstress, home-maker, mother, cook, teacher…the roles of Women behind the workforce at Aberdulais.Within the \’Woman\’s Work\’ exhibition, discover the women behind the workforce and their crucial role to the rise of the tinworks industry. The exhibition will give you a flavour of the daily demands facing women during the tinworks boom and decline, and try your hand at Victorian life. The exhibition will run daily at Aberdulais, in our exhibition room. Normal admissions apply, free for National Trust Members

Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary… See the lost follies of the water garden re-imagined by artists and architects.Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary… These four new works are not something you\’ll see every day; they\’ll bring to life the spirit of the garden as its original designers intended it – playful, extraordinary and exciting.

An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designerThis Spring at Osterley come and meet Robert Adam, the Scottish architect and designer responsible for remodelling Osterley House from 1760-1780. Discover how he was inspired by his travels in Europe on the Grand Tour, and how this is reflected in his designs for Osterley\’s magnificent interiors. See copies of his drawings and learn how he worked with the master craftsmen of the eighteenth century to create some of the most breath-taking Neo classical designs.

Canoe and Kayak is back for 2018 once again we\’ll be working with Cullercoats Bike and Kayak to bring you exciting new ways to see Cragside this seasonYou\’ll have the opportunity to take part in some serious lakeside fun, whether you fancy getting adventurous on a Kayak, or peacefully paddling a canoe with your family around Tumbleton Lake, we have something for everyone

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.

From May Polesden Lacey launches a new programme, Power Play, exploring the social power of inimitable Edwardian socialite Margaret Greville. Power Play is part of the National Trust\’s Women and Power programme, exploring women\’s lives voices and achievements, marking 100 years since the Representation of the People Act granted some women the right to vote. Polesden Lacey\’s new programme will explore how Maggie Greville became so influential, and more importantly, how she took advantage of her influence and power.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.0

Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens from a contemporary take on a Georgian pavilion.Discover an installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison. Taking their inspiration from how the Harley\’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Go on, take a look!

2018 marks 100 years since some women were granted a parliamentary vote. To mark the centenary we are celebrating the women who significantly contributed to the history of Sutton Hoo. Discover about the legacy left by an Anglo-Saxon Queen… In the Exhibition Hall Treasury you will find three hand-crafted wall hangings made by Sutton Hoo\’s closest primary school Melton. The hangings depict the role the Queen may have had in orchestrating the burial in Mound One and what story she was perhaps telling through the objects she buried with her husband.

As part of the National Trust\’s \’Women and Power\’ programme in 2018, we take a look at Lord Curzon\’s anti-suffrage stance.Visit the West Tower in the castle for our exhibition as we explore the reality of the resistance to the suffrage campaign with Lord Curzon\’s leadership of the anti-suffrage movement.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery\’s special exhibition will be \’Elizabeth of Bohemia : the Winter Queen\’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her.

Delve into Gibside\’s past through a new and exciting installation by mixed media artist Fiona Curran and visit her architectural folly by the Orangery. From Saturday 12 May to Sunday 30 September, you can discover Fiona\’s Your sweetest empire is to please, sitting alongside Mary Eleanor\’s original orangery within the gardens. Fiona\’s artwork reflects her interest in historical landscape, ownership and gender politics, and has created a folly that explores Mary Eleanor\’s love for botany during a time when women enjoying hobbies was slightly taboo.

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey\’s red brick house.Guided highlights 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 Janey Morris spent here with their family and friends.

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape.Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees. And of course, humans have had their say over this place, too. Find out about some of the stories of how this land has changed across the centuries.

It\’s not just the Tudors who lived at Little Moreton Hall. For the first time original staff accommodation will be opened to visitors and a set of rooms never seen before will be revealed. Find out more about the modern inhabitants of Little Moreton, their work for the National Trust and what it is like to live in a wonky Tudor mansion house.

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).

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.

These drop-in workshops let you and your family create your own fantasy landscapes using colourful collage. Stourhead was inspired by myth, legend and art when created, so use the materials provided to create your own work of art.

A tale of two parts, revisit the abbey\’s monastic past before experiencing the Georgian splendour of the water garden. 11am Abbey tour Meet at Porter\’s Lodge1pm Abbey tour Meet at Porter\’s Lodge2pm Garden tour Meet at Silver Pond, near Studley entranceThese free tours last about 1 hour. Any questions? If you don\’t have time for a tour but have something you\’d like to ask, visit one of our guides as you stroll the estate. 12-1pm and 2-3pm in the abbey cloister 1-2pm at Silver Pond, near Studley entrance

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.

Leap into action at Tarn Hows. Discover fantastic feathered friends and monstrous mini beasts on our new accessible nature discovery trail. 0

Get hands on with our new nature discovery trail. You\’ll get the chance to try bark rubbing, mini beast hunting and animal tracking. 0

Join one of Stourhead\’s volunteers on a guided introduction to the new Genius story at Stourhead. Discover more about the Hoare family who created this special place on a walk through the garden that was described as \’a living work of art\’.

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a free 45 minute peaceful walk around the beautiful Water Garden located in the grounds of The Dairy. Public access to this garden is limited and these guided walks only take place on Wednesdays.Originally built and planted to be at its most beautiful in the spring time, the Water Garden provides visitors with a chance to see and enjoy a wealth of unusual planting, rock formations and wildlife.

Join our guide and learn more about the hidden archaeology of the 1640s house now encased within Brown\’s stunning 1750s neo classical mansion.Explore the basement of the hidden 1640\’s house.