Featured activities
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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 …
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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
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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…
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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SAT 25 FEB
FREE
Invertebrate Workshop - Myriapods
Plymouth University, Plymouth
Run by: Devon Wildlife Trust
Bring in your invertebrate samples for identification.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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THU 23 FEB
FREE
Museum Surgery
Reading Museum, Reading
Run by: Reading Museum
Find out more about our collections with our helpful staff!
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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