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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 22, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 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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London, London, England – Columbia Road Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
London, London, England – Columbia Road Market

[ December 22, 2012; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Columbia Road Market E2 runs Christmas WednesdaysLondon, London, EnglandLondon, London, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other bene

Norwich, Norwich, England – Modern Country Crafts – Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Norwich, Norwich, England – Modern Country Crafts – Christmas

[ December 22, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Modern Country Crafts offers a selection of bespoke crafts, handmade jewellery, unique ladies clothes, beauty and health products with a Christmas flavour at The Forum in Norwich. Perfect for unique gifts and stocking fillers.Norwich, Norwich, Englan

Birmingham, West Midlands, England – Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market & Craft Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Birmingham, West Midlands, England – Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market & Craft Fair

[ December 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Browse over 180 picturesque stalls at this traditional German Christmas market, enjoy the feel of a small village within the heart of the bustling city centre.Birmingham, West Midlands, England

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Tynedale, Tyne and Wear, England – Kielder Winter Wonderland
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Tynedale, Tyne and Wear, England – Kielder Winter Wonderland

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Once again, Kielders magical forest landscape will transform into an enchanted Winter Wonderland full of surprises and attractions for the whole family.Tynedale, Tyne and Wear, England

Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany – Erfurt Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany – Erfurt Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Erfurts Christmas Market is one of the loveliest in the whole of Germany and is the largest in Thuringia. Erfurts medieval old town centred on Domplatz (Cathedral Square) is the perfect setting for the specially atmospheric time of Advent. You will find t

Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany – Hannover Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany – Hannover Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] In addition to traditional craftsmanship and lots of delicious things to eat and drink, the Christmas Market and its approx. 150 stalls boasts many other attractions. Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany – Koblenz Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:32 am | No Comment
Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany – Koblenz Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Six tranquil places in the old part of Koblenz (Mnzplatz, Plan, Rathausplatz, Liebfrauenkirche, Jesuitenplatz, Zentralplatz) , more than 100 glittering, festive, cottage-style stands and Lebkuchenherzen, traditional gingerbread hearts, a blaze of lights

Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany – Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market 2012
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:32 am | No Comment
Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany – Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market 2012

[ December 22, 2012 11:00 am to December 23, 2012 11:00 am. ] Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market is truly enchanting: theres a golden glow over the marketplace with its bordering arcades and the lovingly decorated stalls. Illuminated arches with thousands of fairy lights span the roofs of the Christmas stands, and

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Osnabrck, Niedersachsen, Germany – Osnabrck Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:32 am | No Comment
Osnabrck, Niedersachsen, Germany – Osnabrck Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set against the historic backdrop of the town hall, Marienkirche and the Cathedral, Osnabrcks Christmas market has been among Northern Germanys most beautiful for years. For nearly 100 years, the Telsemeyer familys old carousel has been lighting up the ey

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany – Rostock Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany – Rostock Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Once a year, the twinkling glitter of the lead-up to Christmas glows along the River Warnow and the Baltic Sea, transfor ming the historic city centre of Rostock into the largest, and one of the most gorgeous, of Christmas Markets in the North of Germany

Weimar, Thuringia , Germany – Weimar Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Weimar, Thuringia , Germany – Weimar Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] When the town centre of Weimar is lit up by fairy lights every evening, the aromas of roasted almonds and fresh Stollen cake waft through the streets, and the strains of carols can be heard, the Christmas Market has clearly opened again!Christmas in Weima

Ulm, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany – Ulm Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Ulm, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany – Ulm Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Christmas Market takes centre stage in Ulm and attracts visitors from all over southern Germany as well as from Switzerland, Austria and Italy.In the atmospheric setting of the Minster Square, directly in front of

Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Guided walk, Conwy – Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk and learn more about our birds and wildlife. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

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Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly, Wales – Christmas Crafts with the Christmas Fairy
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly, Wales – Christmas Crafts with the Christmas Fairy

[ December 22, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft activities and games for children. Suitable for children up to 11 yrs . Children must be accompanying adults. Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly, Waleshttp:/

Middlesbrough – Outdoor Film Festival
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
Middlesbrough – Outdoor Film Festival

[ December 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] watch classic Christmas films as part of the popular, FREE and family-friendly Outdoor Film Festival.Middlesbroughhttp://www.visitteesvalley.co.uk/events/outdoor-film-festival-p529451Middlesbrough

Bristol – Bristol German Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Bristol German Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2011; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Monday 10:00 – 20:00 Tuesday 10:00 – 20:00 Wednesday 10:00 – 20:00 Thursday 10:00 – 20:00 Friday 10:00 – 20:00 Saturday 10:00 – 20:00 Sunday 10:00 – 19:00Bristolhttp://visitbristol.co.uk/events/german-christmas-market-p31891#productlist=/events/german-christmas-market-p31891&proxprodtype=accoBristol

Darlington – Darlington Christingle Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Darlington – Darlington Christingle Market,

[ December 22, 2011; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Once again in support of Town Centre late night shopping we are offering the chance for you to sample our very popular Christingle Market. Stock up for Christmas from the stalls offering unique gifts and crafts. Get into the festive spirit with entertainment and music provided. Visit the indoor Cornmill and Queen Street shopping centres [...]

Liverpool – Liverpool Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Liverpool – Liverpool Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Travel the world this Christmas on just one street! Featuring more than 50 of the finest craft and food stalls from across five continents, Liverpools new and improved Christmas Market is offering treats from as far as China and South America. Plus new for 2011 will be a traditional German glhwein bar in the shadow [...]

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Caerphilly – River of Light Parade
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – River of Light Parade

[ December 22, 2011; 6:30 pm; ] Venue: Caerphilly Town Centre / Caerphilly CastleContact: Visit Caerphilly Centre on (029) 2088 0011Cost: FreeSee the streets come to life as hundreds of lanterns cascade through Caerphilly town centre accompanied by thunderous samba drumming, dancing, costumed performers, giant sculptures and lots more. This spectacular event climaxes with a fire show and fireworks [...]

Bristol – Bristol Christmas Markets
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Bristol Christmas Markets

[ December 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] City centre shopping areaSet in a yuletide backdrop, Bristols Christmas Markets will combine a high quality German theme with a locally inspired market housed in quaint wooden chalet style stalls.Bristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol

Albert Square, Manchester – Manchester Christmas market
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Albert Square, Manchester – Manchester Christmas market

[ December 22, 2011; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Christmas street market. Albert Square, ManchesterAlbert Square, Manchester

Santa Special – Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:29 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/

Santa Special – Nene Valley Railway
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:29 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Nene Valley Railway

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:

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Santa Special – Brecon Mountain Railway
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Brecon Mountain Railway

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk/events.html

Santa Special – Bressingham Railway
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Bressingham Railway

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.bressingham.co.uk/content/eventarticle.aspx?id=24

Santa Special – Buckingham Railway Centre
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Buckingham Railway Centre

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.bucksrailcentre.org/santa_main.php

Santa Special – East Kent Railway
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:27 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – East Kent Railway

[ December 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk/