Identity: Eight Rooms, nine lives
London 11 Dec 2009 - 6 Apr 2010
A Wellcome Collection Special Exhibition. What influences or determines our sense of who we are? What makes one person distinct from another? This major new exhibition explores the tension between the way we view ourselves and how others see us. |
Broughty Stories Free Guided Tours 2010
Broughty Castle Museum 7 Apr 2010
If Broughty Castle could talk, what stories it could tell! Join us for 'Broughty Stories', a relaxed and informal guided tour exploring the galleries of Broughty Castle Museum. |
THE THORNFLOWER sculpture
Salisbury Cathedral 21 Oct 2009 - 10 Apr 2010
Charlotte Mayer's beautiful and thought-provoking bronze and steel sculpture 'The Thornflower' is now on display in the Morning Chapel at Salisbury Cathedral for six months. |
'Identity: 8 rooms, 9 lives'
London 26 Nov 2009 - 11 Apr 2010
As part of its ambitious season of activities focused on the endlessly fascinating topic of human identity, Wellcome Collection in London announces details of its next major temporary exhibition: 'Identity: 8 rooms, 9 lives'. |
RHS Growing For Success Lecture
Scone Palace 15 Apr 2010
Horticulturist Stephen Lacey presents The RHS 'Growing For Success' talk, entitled 'Real Gardening'. |
Predators
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth 2 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010
From stingrays to sharks, deadly stone fish to piranhas the aquatic world is divided into the hunters and the hunted. Discover the amazing techniques different species have evolved to catch their prey. |
BBC Blast in Mansfield
Mansfield 22 Apr 2010 - 24 Apr 2010
FREE multi-media workshops and showcase events for teenagers. Participants can use the latest technology, share ideas and creative skills and learn from media-industry professionals in the mobile creative village. |
International Horse Trials
Scone Palace 24 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010
This popular two-day event, Central Scotland International Horse Trials, includes dressage, cross-country and show jumping. |
BBC Blast in Stafford
Stafford 29 Apr 2010 - 1 May 2010
FREE multi-media workshops and showcase events for teenagers. Participants can use the latest technology, share ideas and creative skills and learn from media-industry professionals in the mobile creative village. |
Drawing a Shadow: No object
Henry Moore Institute 18 Feb 2010 - 2 May 2010
Alan Johnston's drawings both reflect and subtly reconfigure the architectural spaces they inhabit. 'Drawing A Shadow: No Object' is his largest UK exhibition to date |
History With Puppets
Scone Palace 2 May 2010
Meet Hamish the Highlander and learn about the Jacobites and other famous Scottish stories. |
Nightingale Festival
RSPB Pulborough Brooks 30 Apr 2010 - 2 May 2010
Ever wanted to hear a nightingale sing for real? As daylight fades and other birds go quiet our nightingales get going, but only for a few weeks each spring. |
Claws Weekend
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth 1 May 2010 - 3 May 2010
Despite their reputation as man-eaters, sharks worldwide are under increasing threat from us. Learn all about the secret world of these amazing creatures and what we can do to help protect them in the wild. |
FIREPOWER!
Pendennis Castle 2 May 2010 - 3 May 2010
Enjoy 700 years of firepower and the largest event of its kind in the UK! Watch in fascination as the castle's gun crew and Stargun Company fire guns and cannons dating from the 13th to 20th century. Earplugs not included! |
MAY DAY FUN
Old Wardour Castle 1 May 2010 - 3 May 2010
Join us for children's games and May Day fun from Saturday to Monday. See the castle decorated with flowers, watch Morris dancing and take part in hands-on activities and games. |
TIME TRAVELLERS GO... CELTIC
Old Sarum 1 May 2010 - 3 May 2010
Join us on a journey back to the Iron Age and learn about all things Celtic! Help recreate Boudicca's last battle, try your hand at Celtic arts and crafts and learn about how the Celts built their houses. |
Broughty Stories Free Guided Tours 2010
Broughty Castle Museum 5 May 2010
If Broughty Castle could talk, what stories it could tell! Join us for 'Broughty Stories', a relaxed and informal guided tour exploring the galleries of Broughty Castle Museum. |
Gory Story Free Guided Tours 2010
Broughty Castle Museum 6 May 2010
Join a free guided tour and discover the gory story of Broughty Castle's military past. |
MODEL AND COLLECTORS EXHIBITION
Oxford Bus Museum 8 May 2010 - 9 May 2010
Presented by WITNEY MODEL AND COLLECTORS' CLUB with OXFORD BUS MUSEUM with MORRIS MOTORS EXPERIENCE. |
Breast Cancer Care - Pink Ribbonwalk
Scone Palace 15 May 2010
Fundraising walk on behalf of Breast Cancer Care. |
Get into Art
Leeds Art Gallery 3 Mar 2010 - 16 May 2010
Our innovative interactive space for families and others this time invites you to use your creativity and imagination in surprising ways to find out more about the artworks in the Gallery’s collections. |
Clocking In
Bedford Museum 27 Feb 2010 - 23 May 2010
The exhibition will be an exploration into the past, present and future working lives of the people of Bedford |
Jacobites Alive
Scone Palace 23 May 2010
Come along and learn about the Jacobites, their fight to restore the Stuart Kings to the throne and the infamous rebellions of 1715 and 1745. |
TEDDY BEAR DAY
Oxford Bus Museum 30 May 2010
Children carrying a teddy bear will have free entry when accompanied by a paying adult. |
MUSKETS AT THE READY!
Dartmouth Castle 30 May 2010 - 31 May 2010
Join soldiers from the Queen's Rangers and learn about the British Army in the 18th century, including information on the Dartmouth Volunteers. |
TIME TRAVELLERS GO...NORMANS and SAXONS
Old Sarum 29 May 2010 - 31 May 2010
Join the Time Travellers as we journey back to the Norman Conquest in 1066! Take part in a mini Battle of Hastings, try archery and jousting (with pretend horses) and design and make your own shield. |
Broughty Stories Free Guided Tours 2010
Broughty Castle Museum 2 Jun 2010
If Broughty Castle could talk, what stories it could tell! Join us for 'Broughty Stories', a relaxed and informal guided tour exploring the galleries of Broughty Castle Museum. |
Gory Story Free Guided Tours 2010
Broughty Castle Museum 3 Jun 2010
Join a free guided tour and discover the gory story of Broughty Castle's military past. |
TIME TRAVELLERS GO...SECRETS AND SPIES
Pendennis Castle 31 May 2010 - 4 Jun 2010
Ever wanted to become a spy? Now is the chance for the kids to give it a try as they have fun cracking the codes, learning about disguises and getting some tips on becoming the ultimate spy in this hands-on training academy. |
World Ocean Day
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth 8 Jun 2010
World Ocean Day is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the marine environment. Come and join Blue Reef's own day of activities. |
1940s DAY
Portland Castle 12 Jun 2010
Join us for games and a look around the military vehicles as they end their parade from Weymouth at around 1.30pm. Approximately 50 vehicles will make their way from Weymouth Pavilion. |
Fathers Day
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth 20 Jun 2010
Blue Reef is showcasing some real fishy father figures including clownfish, banggai cardinal fish and the famous seahorse |
FATHERS' DAY
Oxford Bus Museum 20 Jun 2010
Fathers will have free entry when accompanied by his paying child (no age limit) |
REBELLION 1685!
Farleigh Hungerford Castle 19 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010
Visit Farleigh Hungerford Castle as we commemorate the anniversary of the 'Pitchfork Rebellion' of 1685 and the last pitched battle on English soil. |
Robert the Bruce and his Courtiers
Scone Palace 20 Jun 2010
Costumed actors will tell the story of Robert the Bruce's road to the Scottish crown and talk about his life, his family, William Wallace and his hopes for Scotland. |
ROMANS AND BARBARIANS
Old Sarum 19 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010
Join us for a weekend of all things Roman as we celebrate the 1600th anniversary of the Romans leaving Britain - with arena shows and displays of living history from the period. |
Illustrated Fashion
Design Museum 23 Jun 2010
Illustrated Fashion presents a remarkable collection of some of the most recognisable fashion drawings from the 20th and 21st Century. |
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Old Wardour Castle 23 Jun 2010
Join Rain or Shine for some classic outdoor theatre, with their take on this Oscar Wilde comedy of manners, morals and morality. Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening. |
Pirates Weekend
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth 4 Jul 2010
Swashbuckling fun for younger visitors - discover all about pirates, privateers and buccaneers. There's storytelling sessions, workshops, flag designing classes and even special talks about some real life pirates |
SWINGING 60s WEEKEND
Pendennis Castle 3 Jul 2010 - 4 Jul 2010
Put on your Elvis costume and join us as we step back into the 1960s. There will be a prize for the best dressed Elvis at the end of each day! Sing-along to the songs of the Fab Four with the Fab Beatles and watch and join in with jive demonstrations. |
The Scottish Game Fair
Scone Palace 2 Jul 2010 - 4 Jul 2010
Set impressively in the grounds of Scone Palace, the Scottish Game Fair is regarded as one of the main countryside events of the year in Scotland, demonstrating the importance of game and other wildlife and their contribution to the Scottish countryside. |
ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKEND
Old Sarum 24 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010
It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Old Sarum's history. |
ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK
Tintagel Castle 24 Jul 2010 - 30 Jul 2010
It's the Festival of Archaeology so join us to take part in fun activities for adults and children and learn more about the history of Tintagel through the artefacts uncovered here. |
THE SECRET GARDEN
Portland Castle 30 Jul 2010
Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre. |
THE SIEGE OF WARDOUR!
Old Wardour Castle 31 Jul 2010 - 1 Aug 2010
Join the Wardour Garrison as we step back to the Civil War and watch displays of life from over 360 years ago. Witness the siege of Old Wardour with Lady Arundel herself, complete with musket firings! |
GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST
Pendennis Castle 4 Aug 2010 - 5 Aug 2010
Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as our competitors break lances in real mounted combat. |
Festival of Orchids
Scone Palace 7 Aug 2010 - 8 Aug 2010
Orchid enthusiasts and keen gardeners head for Scone as the Palace hosts its annual Orchid Festival. |
MEDIEVAL FALCONRY
Farleigh Hungerford Castle 7 Aug 2010 - 8 Aug 2010
Experience the sport of Kings! Discover the fascinating story of falconry and how it was used for hunting in the Middle Ages, enjoy spectacular demonstrations of owls, hawks and falcons in flight! |
ROMEO and JULIET
Pendennis Castle 11 Aug 2010 - 12 Aug 2010
Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening as Miracle Theatre takes on Shakespeare's timeless play for the first time. |
TIME TRAVELLERS GO...SEAFARING
Pendennis Castle 9 Aug 2010 - 13 Aug 2010
To tie in with Falmouth Week, the annual sailing event, the Time Travellers are setting sail on a nautical adventure! Have a whale of a time taking part in hands-on activities, and fun and games including learning about nautical charts. |
Central Scotland Horse Trials
Scone Palace 14 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010
Scottish Open and Novice Eventing Championships. |
TIME TRAVELLERS GO...KNIGHT ACADEMY
Pendennis Castle 16 Aug 2010 - 20 Aug 2010
Budding knights needed! Fearless, daring, brave, does that sound like you? Yes! Then join us to learn about the art of medieval warfare! |
TOMMIES AND TRENCHES
Old Sarum 18 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010
We pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for us in the Great War. Visit the trench, learn about life at home and then join us at the weekend as we are joined by more soldiers from the Great War Society. |
KING ARTHUR'S TALES
Tintagel Castle 4 Aug 2010 - 25 Aug 2010
Back by popular demand, in the legendary castle of Tintagel, meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. |
ROMEO and JULIET
St Mawes Castle 26 Aug 2010
Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening as Miracle Theatre takes on Shakespeare's timeless play for the first time. |
ROGUES AND VILLAINS
Pendennis Castle 23 Aug 2010 - 27 Aug 2010
Stand and Deliver! Learn how to be a highwayman and listen to stories of villains from days gone by. |
A GRAND VICTORIAN FAYRE
Pendennis Castle 29 Aug 2010 - 30 Aug 2010
Experience 19th century entertainment at its finest! Marvel at the breathtaking gymkhana skills, enjoy the silliness of the Victorian side show as we challenge you to count all the fleas in the Victorian flea circus. |
CRAFTY PIRATES and PIRATE TALES
Portland Castle 2 Aug 2010 - 31 Aug 2010
Join us on Mondays in August and have fun making your own pirate accessories, then come back on Tuesdays, bringing your finished pirate attire to listen to pirate tales. |
MAKE DO AND MEND!
Dartmouth Castle 2 Aug 2010 - 31 Aug 2010
Each Monday in August come and prepare yourself as adults and children would have done at the outbreak of WWII. Get your identity card and ration book, learn about rationing, make your own gas mask box... but above all 'Keep Calm'! |
A photographic survey by David Adjaye
Design Museum 31 Mar 2010 - 5 Sep 2010
One of the leading architects of his generation David Adjaye has stepped out of his regular line of work to photograph and document key cities in Africa as part of an ongoing research project to study new patterns of urbanism. |
Can Design Save the World?
Design Museum 31 Mar 2010 - 5 Sep 2010
This exhibition presents key examples of how design can deliver a more sustainable future. This exhibition examines not only the objects themselves but also the infrastructure in which objects are produced and exist. |
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE
Pendennis Castle 5 Sep 2010
Join us for the an afternoon of open air music at the castle, as we launch a series of musical entertainment running throughout September. |
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE
Pendennis Castle 12 Sep 2010
Join us for the an afternoon of open air music at the castle - this weekend the Rosewood String Quartet will entertain playing 2 sets throughout the afternoon. |
Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club
Scone Palace 12 Sep 2010
The Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Extravaganza celebrates 25 years at Scone Palace Parklands this year. |
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE
Pendennis Castle 19 Sep 2010
Join us for the an afternoon of open air music at the castle - this weekend The Other Folk Band will entertain you with Celtic tunes playing 2 sets throughout the afternoon. |
BRITISH TRANSPORT FILMS EVENING
Oxford Bus Museum 21 Sep 2010
All are welcome to see a selection of films from the British Transport Films collection. |
MUSIC AT THE CASTLE
Pendennis Castle 26 Sep 2010
Join us for the last in the series of Sunday afternoons of open air music at the castle. Today, '45th Street Swing' will perform for your entertainment. |
BUS AND CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY
Oxford Bus Museum 17 Oct 2010
Sunday 17th October is our regular gathering of buses and other classic vehicles. |
Hallowe'en Puppet Show
Scone Palace 31 Oct 2010
Come along and join Janette the Witch, Kevin the Friendly Vampire (and his pet rat), Hamish the Highlander, Eddie the Rat Catcher and Pickles the Bear as they tell spooky tales from Scotland’s history! |
HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Old Sarum 23 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
Be spooked this Halloween with our fun trail for children - find all the clues to receive your ghoulish treat. Plus, take part in our pumpkin competition - bring your pre-carved pumpkin with you to go on display. |
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Portland Castle 25 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
Join us for spooky Halloween tales and fun activities at Portland Castle during this half-term week. Enjoy 'fangtastic' Halloween games with devilish prizes to be won! |
HAUNTED TOURS FOR ADULTS
Pendennis Castle 28 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
Come and take part in our spooky special, adults only, Halloween ghost tour. Once you're truly terrified we'll treat you to a piping hot mug of soup! |
HAUNTED TOURS FOR ADULTS
St Mawes Castle 31 Oct 2010
Come and take part in our spooky special, adults only, Halloween ghost tour. (Over 16's only; not suitable for people of limited mobility; please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour start time.) |
SPOOKY TOURS
Old Wardour Castle 30 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
Experience the eerie night-time surroundings of this haunted heritage site. Travel back to a time when gruesome goings-on were commonplace. |
THE HAUNTED CASTLE
Pendennis Castle 25 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
Get spooked this Halloween with our special ghost tours and Halloween fun. Would-be ghost hunters will be treated to tummy-trembling tales of the many ghosts said to roam Pendennis Castle. |
