Afternoon events, Days out

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Ardchattan Priory, North Connel

Sun 28 Jul

01796 481355

  • 12:00 – 16:00

The Art of Herbs III

The last of the Art of Herbs courses takes its inspiration from the themes and styles of the artists who have exhibited at Inverleith House.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Lecture Room 2

£160 (Members £144) / 0131 248 2937

  • 13:30 – 17:00

Wed 29 May

Lecture Room 2

£160 (Members £144) / 0131 248 2937

  • 13:30 – 17:00

Wed 5 Jun

Lecture Room 2

£160 (Members £144) / 0131 248 2937

  • 13:30 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun

Royal Bath And West Showground, Shepton Mallet

Fri 5 Jul

The Showground

Phone for prices / 01749 822222

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Fri 20 Sep

The Showground

Phone for prices / 01749 822222

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Anton's Hill and Walled Garden, Coldstream

Sun 21 Jul

01890 840203/468

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Anyone For Tennis?

Play tennis on the lawn. Equipment provided.

National Trust: Antony, Plymouth

Sun 30 Jun

Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 7 Jul

Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191

  • 12:00 – 16:00
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Apple Day

A celebration of the humble apple, with tastings, demonstrations and a variety of activities.

National Trust: Chastleton House, Moreton-in-Marsh

Sat 28 Sep

Free, plus admission £8.50, child £4, family £21.60 / 01494 755560

  • 12:30 – 17:00

National Trust: The Greyfriars, Worcester

Fri 9 Aug

Free, plus admission £4.60, child £2.30, family £11.50 / 01905 23571

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Archaeology Week: Guided Tour

Learn about the house and gardens from being a medieval settlement to modern day gardens and pathways. Tours depart from the front hall.

Burton Constable Hall, Hull

Sat 13 Jul

Free, plus admission £3, child £1.50, family £8 / 01964 562400

  • 14:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free, plus admission £3, child £1.50, family £8 / 01964 562400

  • 14:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free, plus admission £3, child £1.50, family £8 / 01964 562400

  • 14:00
…and 5 more dates until 21 Jul

Archeaology Up Close

An object handling session with members of the Museum's Archaeological Collections department.

Museum Of London, EC2Y

Fri 21 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7001 9844

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Fri 19 Jul

Phone for prices / 020 7001 9844

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote

Mon 27 May

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Fri 31 May

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Fri 26 Jul

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Mon 29 Jul

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00
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Archive Show and Tell Sessions

A closer look at a section of the Glasgow Women's Library archive.

Glasgow Women's Library

Fri 28 Jun

Free (donations welcome) / 0141 248 9969

Suffragette Collection: uncover an inspirational woman amongst the suffragette postcards and pamphlets as part of the Illuminated Letters project.

  • 14:00 – 15:00

The Archivists' Garden, Edinburgh

Sat 14 Sep

0131 535 1313

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 15 Sep

0131 535 1313

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Ardverikie, Kinlochlaggan

Sun 2 Jun

01528 544300

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Ark Adventures

Explore the natural history collections and learn about the animals contained in them. Suitable for under 5s.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9300

  • 14:00 – 15:00

Armed Forces Day

A salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans with musical and military celebrations.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat 29 Jun

£3.50–£7.50 / 0844 871 7607

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Art And Poster Tours: Guided Tour

Explore some of the 7000 rarely seen transport posters and artworks in the collection and learn about their history.

London Transport Museum Depot, W3

Fri 24 May

£10 adv booking required (£8.50 adv booking required) / 020 7379 6344

  • 13:30

Sat 25 May

£10 adv booking required (£8.50 adv booking required) / 020 7379 6344

  • 13:30

Fri 30 Aug

£10 adv booking required (£8.50 adv booking required) / 020 7379 6344

  • 13:30
…and 3 more dates until 30 Nov

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Sat 25 May

Free / 01926 742700

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Art in the Park

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.

Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 01505 842803

  • 13:30 – 15:00

Art Of Defence: Make A Shield

Join us to find out about Iron Age shields, and design your own.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Fri 26 Jul

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 14:00 – 16:00

The Art Of Embroidery: Nicola Jarvis And May Morris: Guided Tour

Led by one of the Gallery's curators, meet the artist and then have the opportunity to watch an embroidery demonstration. The exhibition features work by May Morris and contemporary embroiderer Nicola Jarvis.

William Morris Gallery, London E17

Fri 12 Jul

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 15:00 – 15:30
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Art Opinions

Bring in your own picture or art object for opinions by the Art Department.

National Museum Cardiff

Fri 7 Jun

Free, ticketed / 029 2039 7951

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Art Opinions Service

Pieces of art and objects can be taken to be viewed by the art department for feedback. Please be aware this is a referral service and valuations are not available.

National Museum Cardiff

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Fri 6 Sep

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Art-rageous Adventure: Workshop (Over 5s)

Seek out spring time wildlife and create giant pieces of art in the woods.

National Trust: Brimham Rocks, Harrogate

Thu 8 Aug

Free / 01423 780688

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Codsall Village Hall, Wolverhampton

Wed 22 May

£2.50 / 01902 843412

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Wed 29 May

£2.50 / 01902 843412

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Wed 5 Jun

£2.50 / 01902 843412

  • 13:00 – 16:00
…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Arthur's Adventure

This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
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