In the footsteps of Jean Cocteau
By: Frederic de Poligny | June 18, 2013 – 5:52 am | No Comment

One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work

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Article Archive for November 2011

Wigton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Wigton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteWigton, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukWigton, Cumbria

Rochester, Kent – Dickens Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Rochester, Kent – Dickens Christmas Market

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the beautiful grounds of Kents Rochester Castle, overlooking the River Medway and just a few steps from Rochesters picture-postcard Victorian High Street, home to Medways Dickensian Christmas Festival, the opening dates for this years market are Wednesday 30th November to Sunday 18th December. Unlike 2010, the market will open on Wednesdays to Sundays [...]

Rochester, Kent – Dickens Christmas Market At Rochester Castle
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Rochester, Kent – Dickens Christmas Market At Rochester Castle

[ December 18, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Christmas is coming, and theres no better place to get in the seasonal spirit than The Dickens Christmas Market and Festive Food Fayre at Rochester Castle. The fun starts on 30th November at 3.45pm with our Big Christmas Lights Switch-On starring the legendary American rapper Vanilla Ice. The celebrations begin with a magical Lantern Procession [...]

Brampton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Brampton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto

[ December 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteBrampton, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukBrampton, Cumbria

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Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Erddig, Wrexham www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddigErddig, Wrexham

Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market

[ December 3, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Famous Victorian Christmas Village with Market. Fifty wooden cabins and stalls selling all variety of gifts, food, drink and decorations. Plus meet Father Christmas in the ice palace winter wonderland. See the elves working in the toy workshop making and wrapping presents warmed by a roaring log fire. One of the best Christmas Markets in [...]

Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Erddig, Wrexham www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddigErddig, Wrexham

Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Erddig, Wrexham – Erddig Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Erddig, Wrexham www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddigErddig, Wrexham

Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings

[ December 17, 2011; 6:15 pm; ] This exclusive evening begins with a champagne reception at 6.15pm in the the house decorated for Christmas. A glass of mulled wine will then be served before dinner, followed by dinner at 8pm with carefully selected wines to suit each course.Bakewell, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=38&GroupId=1&venue=6024183&easi=trueBakewell, Derbyshire

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Shipley – Shipley Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Shipley – Shipley Christmas Market

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas MarketShipleyhttp://www.bradfordmarkets.com/markets/event_detail.php?ID=112Shipley

Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings

[ December 3, 2011; 6:15 pm; ] This exclusive evening begins with a champagne reception at 6.15pm in the the house decorated for Christmas. A glass of mulled wine will then be served before dinner, followed by dinner at 8pm with carefully selected wines to suit each course.Bakewell, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=38&GroupId=1&venue=6024183&easi=trueBakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings

[ December 10, 2011; 6:15 pm; ] This exclusive evening begins with a champagne reception at 6.15pm in the the house decorated for Christmas. A glass of mulled wine will then be served before dinner, followed by dinner at 8pm with carefully selected wines to suit each course.Bakewell, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=38&GroupId=1&venue=6024183&easi=trueBakewell, Derbyshire

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCrosby-on-Eden, Carlislehttp://www.golakes.co.ukCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCrosby-on-Eden, Carlislehttp://www.golakes.co.ukCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

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Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCrosby-on-Eden, Carlislehttp://www.golakes.co.ukCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

Norwich – Festival of Christmas at Norwich Cathedral
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Norwich – Festival of Christmas at Norwich Cathedral

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Embark on a traditional Christmas Festival with our Victorian Christmas on the Upper Close Green. In the Cathedral you will be greeted with the very best in shopping, with gifts to suit all ages and all tastes in shopping avenues around the Cloisters and be introduced to a wonderful array of food and drink [...]

Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle – Live Nativity

[ December 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteCrosby-on-Eden, Carlislehttp://www.golakes.co.ukCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

Oxford Castle, Oxford – Oxford Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Oxford Castle, Oxford – Oxford Christmas Market

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Oxford Castle, Oxfordwww.oxfordchristmas market.co.ukOxford Castle, Oxford

Greenhithe, Kent – Festive Food Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Greenhithe, Kent – Festive Food Fair

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Greenhithe, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1002&GroupId=1&venue=3094157&easi=trueGreenhithe, Kent

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Caerphilly – Festive Fun
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Festive Fun

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Venue: The Winding HouseContact: The Winding House on (01443) 822 666Get into the festive spirit with a day of crafts, activities and Christmas cheer!Caerphillyhttp://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas/Caerphilly

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Victoria Square, Birmingham – Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Victoria Square, Birmingham – Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham

[ December 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Victoria Square, Birminghamwww.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtmarketVictoria Square, Birmingham

Wisbech – Fenland Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Wisbech – Fenland Christmas Market,

[ December 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Wisbech Christmas Market is held throughout Wisbech Town Centre and last years event was staged on Monday 20 December 2010. Park and Ride was available – free of charge – and 500 people used the service. This year it will be staged just before the Christmas Holiday – [...]

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

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Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 3, 2011; 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire – Gunthorpe Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire – Gunthorpe Christmas Market

[ December 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshirehttp://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/gunthorpe-christmas-market-p482311#productlist=/whats-on/gunthorpe-christmas-market-p482311&proxprodtype=cateGunthorpe, Nottinghamshire

Haslemere, Surrey – Haslemere Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Haslemere, Surrey – Haslemere Christmas Market,

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A great day out for young & old,With tasty food both hot & cold.Entertainments through the streets,Among the stalls of gifts & treats.Christmas cheer for one & all,So come along & have a ball!Haslemere, Surreyhttp://www.haslemere.com/christmasmarket/Haslemere, Surrey

Middlesbrough – Grand Christmas Gifts & Crafts Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Middlesbrough – Grand Christmas Gifts & Crafts Fair

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Christmas gifts and crafts fair in aid of Zoes Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough.Middlesbroughhttp://www.visitteesvalley.co.uk/shopping/markets/grand-christmas-gifts-crafts-fair-p599661Middlesbrough