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Willow Weaving Workshop : Garden Trug

Classes & workshops

££

Come and weave a garden trug, in beautiful surroundings. Perfect for collecting your veggies/blackberries etc.

Wales

PamelaHunt
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The legacy of the De La Roche Dynasty : a day tour at the church of St Jerome, Llangwm

History & culture

££

Travel back to 1096 and learn the story of how the son of a Flemish Mercenary fathered a dynasty which included two American presidents, Sir Winston Churchill and Princess Diana.

Wales

GuidedPilgrimage
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A pilgrimage walk to Strata Florida

History & culture | Outdoors & adventure | Nature & wildlife

££

A 5 mile circular route along a mixture of logging roads, farmlands and through ancient forest to reach the 12th century Cistercian Abbey.

Wales

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Discover Dr John Davies & the Red Bandits of Mawddwy

History & culture

£

An adventure into the superstitious world of the Mallwyd community where Dr John Davies upheld the faith against a background of the Red Bandits of Mawddwy and the coming of the English Civil War!

Wales

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Secret histories, an insiders guide to Plough Chapel Brecon

History & culture | Food & drink

£

Discover one of the most beautiful nonconformist chapels in Wales in this experience led by Chapel members.

England

JeanChristopheBenoist
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Churches or colleges : which came first?

History & culture

£

A walking tour of six medieval churches in Cambridge city to find out more about their history and links with the development of the University of Cambridge

England

RichardCroft
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden & the 'Cathedral of the Broads'

History & culture | Food & drink

££

A half day walking tour exploring Fairhaven Garden, the village of Ranworth and surrounding countryside, including St Helen's church, known as 'the Cathedral of the Broads' and ending with tea/coffee and cake back at Fairhaven.

Wales

AlisonSwanson
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Walk, talk and tea in Eglwysfach

History & culture | Nature & wildlife

£

Experience the landscape that inspired vicar and poet RS Thomas

Wales

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Ride out to sea, with tidal churches and a proper Welsh Tea

Outdoors & adventure | Food & drink

£££

A truly spectacular ride across land which was once sea, to visit a church surrounded by sea and other historic churches in this corner of Anglesey.

England

AndyBeecroft
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Explore the King of Holderness and his Town

History & culture | Food & drink

££

Enjoy a tour of our ancient church and charming market town with a lovely local lunch

Wales

JackPeasePhotography
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Discover ancient churches in the beautiful Usk Valley

History & culture

£

An expert guided day of discovery, visiting four outstanding historic churches in the company of one of the country’s leading ecclesiastical historians.

England

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Jewels of the City : Choral music and coffee in city churches of Sir Christopher Wren

History & culture

££

One mile guided walk of the history and architecture city of London churches of Sir Christopher Wren with a choral music concert and coffee and cake along the way

inspiration, for planning your adventures

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Trails

If feeling the earth beneath your boots or bike is your thing, you are in for a treat!

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Pedals & Pipes

by John Norman
Mozart called it ‘the King of Instruments’. Discover fascinating church organs, with an intro by Huw Edwards.

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