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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Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ December 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so.Pendower, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPendower, Cornwall, England
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Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
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Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ December 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beach clean. We meet on the first Monday of every month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so.Porthcurnick, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPorthcurnick, Cornwall, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 2, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Crafts for Christmas offers a unique opportunity to find special presents for special people, the perfect place to work your way enjoyably through your Christmas list.New products and ideas are a feature of every Crafts for Christmas event. Indulge yourse

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Lightwater Shopping Village, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Dickensian Festival
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Lightwater Shopping Village, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Dickensian Festival

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join us for our enchanting Dickensian Christmas Festival. With over 100 stalls selling a huge range of high quality contemporary and traditional merchandise, as well as special Christmas displays from our permanent outlets, why not come along and soak up

Bradford, North Yorkshire, England – Bradford Christmas Markets
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Bradford, North Yorkshire, England – Bradford Christmas Markets

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This bustling market with over 30 stalls on Darley Street, Kirkgate, Bank Street and Tyrell Street has something to offer everyone! As well as lots of festive treats for the family theres lots of lovely Christmas cuisine on offer.Bradford, North York

Orchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England – Didcot Christmas Street Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Orchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England – Didcot Christmas Street Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 19th annual Didcot Christmas Street Fair Vintage Theme celebrating the Best of British Stalls, funfair, parade, live bands refreshments Open Thurs 4-9 pm, Fr, Sat, Sun 9am-5pmOrchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England

Worcester, Warwickshire, England – Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Worcester, Warwickshire, England – Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is the leading themed street market in the West Midlands. Hundreds of stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcesters historic heart with the colours, sounds and smells of Christmas. Explore the wonderful range of me

York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Barley Hall
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Barley Hall

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Includes living history and unique gifts, plus enjoy traditional wine and ale at the bar!York, Yorkshire, England

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York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Parliament Street
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Parliament Street

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK, with thousands of visitors coming to York over the four-day event.The Fayre offers a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce. Outside

Burghley House, Stamford, , Lincolnshire, England – Lincolnshire Crafts for Christmas
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Burghley House, Stamford, , Lincolnshire, England – Lincolnshire Crafts for Christmas

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Crafts for Christmas events source talented makers and designers from all over the UK and bring together these small individual firms producing top quality products under one roof at four venues around the UK.Crafts for Christmas offers a unique oppor

Durham, Co. Durham, England – Durham City Traditional Christmas Festival
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Durham, Co. Durham, England – Durham City Traditional Christmas Festival

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Durhams award-winning, annual Christmas Festival returns in 2012 with a wide range of festive entertainment for all the family in and around the World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and the Castle. The huge, heated Craft and Gift Marquee on Palace Green f

Great Yarmouth , Norfolk, England – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre
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Great Yarmouth , Norfolk, England – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Taking place in St. Nicholas Minster, the Priory Centre and on the Market Place, this annual Christmas craft and gifts event provides ample opportunity to find unique presents and speciality foods whilst enjoying a festive atmosphere in the heart of Great

Chelsea, London, England – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Chelsea, London, England – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This years Christmas Fair at Chelsea Physic Garden is set to be bigger than ever before, with the opportunity to visit Londons oldest Botanic Garden in winter and to taste and buy exclusively selected products and gifts, Chelsea style! Stallholders will p

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Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, Norfolk, England – Holkham Victorian Christmas Fayre
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, Norfolk, England – Holkham Victorian Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas this year at Holkham Hall will be a wonderful sight! See the magnificent state rooms beautifully decorated in traditional Victorian style, complete with handmade decorations, real greenery from the park and candle light. We even have our very ow

Norwich, Norwich, England – Dragon Halls Medieval Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Norwich, Norwich, England – Dragon Halls Medieval Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The annual spectacular, season defining Medieval Christmas Market returns to the magnificent medieval trading hall in the company of costumed stallholders and period musicians at this popular annual event. The building in itself is stunning and is a membe

Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, England – Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, England – Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The villa will be dressed for Christmas and Santa has made room for us in his busy schedule. With pie and soap makers, artists and brewers weve all the ingredients to make your Christmas perfect.Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, England

Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Magherafelt Christmas Food Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Magherafelt Christmas Food Market

[ December 2, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Come along and enjoy browsing and sampling the locally produced artisan food and drink. Or take time to unwind in our heated lounge where you can experience a craft beer, hot mulled wine or even just sit and relax. Complete with a bandstand where musici

Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire, England – Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire, England – Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This years festivities commence on Friday 30th November with the Christmas Light switch on at 6.45pm. This year will see a spectacular fire work finale to celebrate the importance of what a fabulous year 2012 has been. Many local schools take part in this

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Northampton, East Midlands, England – Northampton Christmas Frost Fairs
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Northampton, East Midlands, England – Northampton Christmas Frost Fairs

[ December 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Head outside to the fabulous Frost Fair, opening up the Christmas Quarter on the Market Square for your chance to buy something different from local makers and artists.The Fair features 60 quality arts, crafts & food stalls selling individual presents, in

Norwich, Norwich, England – Deepdale Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Norwich, Norwich, England – Deepdale Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Deepdale Christmas Market takes place from 10am to 4pm on both days located on the beautiful coast of North Norfolk. There will be over 50 stalls offering a range of presents, decorations, food & drink, along with the shops of Dalegate Market and the

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England – Cheltenham Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England – Cheltenham Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] A huge range of designed wooden chalets selling a wide range of festive crafts and gifts situated in the beautiful setting of Cheltenham Promenade. Now in its tenth year, 2012 offers an excellent opportunity for those with an eye for quality to experienc

The Whitstable Castle and Gardens, Kent, England – Tankerton Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
The Whitstable Castle and Gardens, Kent, England – Tankerton Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Come to the beautiful setting of Whitstable Castle & Gardens on Sunday 2 December to do your Christmas shopping for all the family at the Tankerton Christmas Market.Wander round the grounds to the varied stalls & visit the owls on the Many Hoots Owl Rescu

Erddig, Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales – Erddig Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Erddig, Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales – Erddig Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Theres everything you need for the perfect Christmas day out at Erddig this festive season, including the spectacular annual Christmas market. To keep young and old entertained there will also be live music and carol performances, roasted chestnuts and th

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East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire, England – East Riddlesden Hall Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire, England – East Riddlesden Hall Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Pop along to our Christmas fair and pick up some festive gift ideas. Held in the barn at East Riddlesden Hall, the fair will also include refreshments, free craft activities and music. Christmas Fair, 2 December 11am-3pmFree entry to event please note th

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Sudbury Hall Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Sudbury Hall Christmas Market

[ December 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up in the Christmas market in the Stable Yard at Sudbury Hall, where local stallholders will be selling seasonal gifts and food.Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England

Llangathen, Swansea, England – Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Llangathen, Swansea, England – Aberglasney Traditional Winter Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] The Best Traditional Winter Fair in South West WalesChristmas gifts, Crafts, Decorations, *Fine Food and Wine Marquee* and Entertainment.Complimentary Glass of Mulled Wine and Mince Pie for all Visitors.Llangathen, Swansea, England

Portsmouth, Hampshire , England – A Victorian Festival of Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Portsmouth, Hampshire , England – A Victorian Festival of Christmas

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Victorian Festival of Christmas is one of the most popular Christmas markets on the South Coast and attracts thousands of shoppers each year. Portsmouth, Hampshire , Englandhttp:/