Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club
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Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club

[ October 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Hands on Wildlife activities, suitable for 7-11 years. This is a joint venture between the National Trust & the RSPB. There will be a small charge. Accompanying adults free.Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBelton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club

[ October 5, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join us at the Discovery Centre on the first Saturday of each month for a range of explorations and activities around Clumber Park.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you [...]

Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ October 5, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
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Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ October 12, 2013 11:00 am to October 13, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find [...]

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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities

[ October 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Bring the kids and join us on the first Sunday of the month get involve with National Trusts 50 thing to do before your 11 and . Each Sunday youll get to cross another fantastic activity off you list and get outdoors and discover something new! Well be taking the kids to explore outdoors so [...]

Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ October 6, 2013 12:00 pm to October 12, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ October 5, 2013 11:00 am to October 6, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
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Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ October 19, 2013 11:00 am to October 20, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find [...]

Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ October 20, 2013 12:00 pm to October 26, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ October 19, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ October 13, 2013 12:00 pm to October 19, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ October 27, 2013 12:00 pm to November 2, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ October 26, 2013 11:00 am to October 27, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ October 5, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ October 12, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer [...]

Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
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Pendower, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ October 7, 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing [...]

Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Porthcurnick, Cornwall, England – National Trust Roseland community beach cleans

[ October 7, 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ October 5, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ October 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer [...]

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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ October 19, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Chapel Porth beach clean
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St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, England – Chapel Porth beach clean

[ October 18, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy some fresh air and help keep Chapel Porth clean and beautiful. Join us at our monthly beach cleans and see what weird and wonderful things wash up on the beach. We supply gloves, bags and litter pickers. Free drink for beach cleaners afterwards at Chapel Porth Caf.St Agnes to Padstow, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Agnes to [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ October 12, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers
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Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers

[ October 20, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Help clear litter from Studland Beach and enjoy a hearty walk along the sand at the same time.Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ October 26, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ October 26, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 3, 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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 4, 2013; 9:45 am to 12:45 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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 8, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:30 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]