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Ardchattan Priory Open Day
Garden opening.
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
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 Open Day
Garden opening.
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
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
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
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 Open Day
Garden opening.
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 (Joint opening with Aberarder) Open Day
Garden opening.
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
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
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
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
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


