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  • Bed

    THU 23 FEB

    Sleeping Pretty - Behind the Scences - Specialist Cleaning of Temple Newsam State BedSleeping Pretty - Behind the Scences…

    Temple Newsam House, Leeds

    Run by: Temple Newsam House

    Come and learn all about the process of cleaning historical beds. Witness a behind the scenes specialist demonstration of the cleaning …

  • The Gaskell House

    SUN 26 FEB

    Elizabeth Gaskell's House Open Day

    The Gaskells' House, Manchester

    Run by: Manchester Histories Festival

    An open day at the house where Elizabeth Gaskell, author of Cranford, lived from 1850 until her death in 1865

  • Bird

    SAT 3 MAR

    A Date With Nature

    Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst

    Run by: Wokingham Borough Council, Countryside Service

    Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the RSPB on a monthly walk around Dinton Pastures, suitable for beginners to experienced bir…

  • Knight

    SAT 3 MAR

    Herald of Spring A Medieval Fair

    Bourne Hall Museum, Ewell

    Run by: Bourne Hall Museum

    Bourne Hall's Herald of Spring will mingle the sound of clashing steel and the merriment of a Medieval Fair as history unfolds in a pag…

  • Volunteering

    SUN 4 MAR

    FREE

    East Mendip Conservation Volunteers

    East Mendip, Nettlebridge

    Run by: Somerset Wildlife Trust

    Join us at Harridge Woods where we will carry out coppicing work and possibly some step/footpath maintenance works. Bowsaws, loppers, …

  • Farm Track

    THU 8 MAR

    Organic farming and Wildlife in 2012

    Cockermouth United Reform Church, Cockermouth

    Run by: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

    Professor David Bellamy will introduce a talk by Susan Aglionby from Gosling Sike Farm near Carlisle to help the Trust mark its 50th an…

  • Cityscape of Aberdeen

    SAT 17 MAR

    FREE

    Digital Photo Sharing Taster Sessions

    Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen

    Run by: Aberdeen Library and Information Services

    Have you ever wanted to share your photos with friends, family and the world? Come along to one of our sessions on digital photo sharin…

  • Temple Nesam bed

    WED 28 MAR

    Stumped and Stately: The Temple Nesam Beds. Special TourStumped and Stately: The Temple Nesam…

    Temple Newsam House, Leeds

    Run by: Temple Newsam House

    From stump beds for servants to state beds for queens - there's beds for everyone. Join us on a special tour of the Temple Newsam beds …

  • Hove Museum and Art Gallery

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Picture and Story Time

    Hove Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton & Hove

    Run by: Hove Museum & Art Gallery

    Explore the galleries at Hove Museum, make a picture and listen to a story.

  • Make your mark event

    THU 23 FEB

    Make your Mark

    Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton

    Run by: Wolverhampton Art Gallery

    Join our regular creative sessions for under 5s, parents and carers, discover our fantastic collection and meet other budding young art…

  • watercloour and pencil portrait of man

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Lunchtime Talk: Ruskin on Education

    Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

    Run by: Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery

    A talk, with Q&A about Ruskin and the theme of education.

  • Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Thursday Lunchtime Talks

    Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich

    Run by: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

    Get a different perspective into the collections and exhibitions.

  • Crescent Moon and Jupiter

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Stargazing

    Heaton Park, Manchester

    Run by: Heaton Park Astronomy Group

    An evening under the stars. Learn about the Solar System and beyond. Amateur telescopes for viewing the night sky available on clear ni…

  • Two children completing a craft activity

    SAT 25 FEB

    FREE

    Young Rangers

    The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham

    Run by: The Nature Discovery Centre

    Young Rangers is a wildlife club for 8-14 year olds. Join the team for a morning of fun filled wildlife themed games and activities.

  • One type of myriapod - Millipede

    SAT 25 FEB

    FREE

    Invertebrate Workshop - Myriapods

    Plymouth University, Plymouth

    Run by: Devon Wildlife Trust

    Bring in your invertebrate samples for identification.

  • The BIG Dinosaur Show

    SAT 25 FEB

    The BIG Dinosaur Show

    The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell

    Run by: The Look Out Discovery Centre

    Visitors to the hands-on science and nature centre can enjoy learning more about dinosaurs in this fun interative show.

  • Family birdwatching at the reserve.

    SAT 25 FEB

    FREE

    Wildlife Watch

    Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire

    Run by: RSPB

    Volunteers will be in one of the hides to point out wildlife and answer your questions.

  • A family making a tree decoration outside

    SAT 25 FEB

    Family Wildlife Fun

    The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham

    Run by: The Nature Discovery Centre

    Get close to the wildlife on your doorstep and find out more about it through fun filled games and activities.

  • North Lincolnshire Museum

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Reminiscence Session

    North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe

    Run by: North Lincolnshire Museum

    For anyone over 60 interested in sharing memories, and being involved in an informal friendly group.

  • a photo of a red brick building

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Museum Surgery

    Reading Museum, Reading

    Run by: Reading Museum

    Find out more about our collections with our helpful staff!

  • Harris Museum

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Curator Talk: A Private Affair Exhibition TalkCurator Talk: A Private Affair…

    Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston

    Run by: Harris Museum and Art Gallery

    A Private Affair tells the personal stories behind private collections of contemporary art.

  • Apsley House at night

    THU 23 FEB

    Twilight Tours

    Apsley House (English Heritage), London

    Run by: Apsley House (English Heritage)

    Guided by torchlight, discover the fascinating history and beautiful collection of art at Apsley House.

  • Havering Museum

    THU 23 FEB

    To Catch a Smuggler

    Havering Museum, Romford

    Run by: Havering Museum

    Steve Bridle, of HM Revenue and Customs provides an entertaining evening covering the history of smuggling to current day stories of sm…

  • Smithills Halloween

    THU 23 FEB

    Ghost and History Tours

    Smithills Hall, Bolton

    Run by: Smithills Hall

    Find out about the fascinating history of this great hall and some of the unexplained spooky goings-on.

  • Peacock butterfly

    TUE 14 AUG

    Bug Box Making

    Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool

    Run by: Wild Green Spaces in Hartlepool/Hartlepool Borough Council Parks and Countryside Section

    You've heard of bird boxes - well here's your chance to make a home for insects so you can attract more wildlife to your garden.

  • A girl orienteering outside

    THU 23 FEB

    Orienteering

    Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Sewerby

    Run by: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

    Come join us on this permanently available Oienteering course for active fun for all the family.

  • Wetland management

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Phyllis Currie Work Parties

    Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Colchester

    Run by: Essex Wildlife Trust

    Working parties are held every Thursday during the winter (usually the beginning of October to the end of March) and on alternate Thurs…

  • Volunteering

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Abberton Reservoir Work Party

    Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Colchester

    Run by: Essex Wildlife Trust

    We are running a new conservation work party on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm.

  • Birdwatchers

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Belhus Woods Country Park Part of Thames ChaseBelhus Woods Country Park Part of Thames…

    Belhus Woods Country Park, Essex

    Run by: Essex Wildlife Trust

    Half-Day Wildlife Walk. This area offers a diverse landscape of woodlands, grasslands & lakes.

  • View of Bridnorth with Hay

    THU 23 FEB

    FREE

    Severn Strollers in Ditton Priors

    Ditton Priors Church, Ditton Priors

    Run by: Shropshire Council

    Joining a health walk is a great way to stay active, meet new people an explore new walks in your local area.

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