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Festival of Archaeology 2013 in the South East of England
Get hands on with history at the world’s biggest celebration of archaeology this July during the 23rd annual Festival of Archaeology.
FREE Royal Ascot Magazine 2013 when you buy a Grandstand admission ticket for Saturday 22nd June
With the start of Royal Ascot less than one week away, Archant Lifestyle are delighted to bring to you an incredible opportunity to enjoy the final day of this spectacular British summer occasion on Saturday 22nd June 2013.
Royal Ascot Pavilion offer – just £99 with this exclusive Archant code!
World-class racing, style, history and pageantry create a truly unique experience that’ll you’ll never forget. Each day commences with the Royal Procession as The Queen arrives and is concluded with the much-loved tradition of Singing Around The Bandstand.
How Ascot racecourse encourages the racegoers of the future
Jayne McWilliam talks about how Ascot Racecourse is encouraging the racegoers of the future
Wedgwood and Royal Ascot: art imitating life
When the Royal Ascot Racing Club acquired the progeny of celebrated stallion Mastercraftsman, there was just one name that fit the bill.
Why Betfair is racing ahead with British horseracing
In 2012, Betfair signed a landmark five-year commercial deal with British horseracing. Gerald Corbett, Betfair’s Chairman, explains more about the deal and why Betfair is so committed to investing in British racing
Frankel and Royal Ascot: the success story of one of the most famous racecourses
Andrew Longmore of The Sunday Times examines the successes of one of the most talked about racehorses, Frankel
How horseracing’s Champions League developed the British sport
Now in its third year the QIPCO British Champions Series has been an outstanding success. Claire White looks at how the event has developed
A walk through the Buckinghamshire villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley
Steve Davison leads the way on a 5¾ mile walk around the picturesque villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley in south Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe: shopping, sport and stand out shows...
This Buckinghamshire town provides excellent modern shopping facilities and plenty to see and do, says Katy Eachus.
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Festival of Archaeology 2013 in the South East of England
Get hands on with history at the world’s biggest celebration of archaeology this July during the 23rd annual Festival of Archaeology.
How does your garden grow?
A chance to quiz top gardening experts is created by the Bucks Art Fund at a special ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’ to be held in June at Steeple Claydon, Buckingham. The event, on 27 June, from 5.30 pm, will be held in the much-admired garden at Kingsbridge, Steeple Claydon, the home of Serena and Tom Aldous.
Glamorous and exciting… it can only be Ascot
A bit of inside gen: If you haven’t visited Ascot since the huge redevelopment between 2004 and 2006 and marvelled at the stunning new grandstand, well shame on you! Make sure you’re one of the 500,000 who attend this year (that’s a whopping 10 per cent of all UK racegoers). There are two tracks, allowing for both flat and jump meetings.
Wildlife
Homeless neighbours need our help, says RSPB
One of the UK's most iconic birds is being left homeless because of changes to our buildings.
Spotlight on countryside deer
We are all so used to scary stories in the media about vanishing wildlife that it comes as a bit of a surprise to find one group of species which is thriving in today's countryside: deer...
The River & Rowing Museum wins Heritage Lottery grant
Project will bring historic 'Swan Upping' into primary schools
Walks
A walk through the Buckinghamshire villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley
Steve Davison leads the way on a 5¾ mile walk around the picturesque villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley in south Buckinghamshire
Windsor to Datchet
This ‘Royal Route’ is suitable for those with youngsters or people who need a few extra reasons to get out and about. You can spend time in Datchet and then enjoy a leisurely stroll back to Windsor, or simply take the train back. Enjoy great vuews of Windsor Castle on the way.
Common wandering
Steve Davison leads the way on a 5 mile walk through the peaceful Buckinghamshire countryside around Cholesbury and Hawridge
Kick-start 2013... with the National Trust
Emma Ward hopes to lure you from the sofa with invigorating walks in beautiful surroundings
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