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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Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – 50 Things in the Garden
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Chartwell, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – 50 Things in the Garden

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come to Chartwell to tackle some of the 50 things to do before youre 11 3/4. Make your own kite and learn to fly it, make a daisy chain or a grass trumpet, set up a snail race, and more. The first weekend of the months of May through August will showcase the various 50 [...]

The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Asparagus Festival – Ashdown Farm, Badsey, WR11 7PA
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Asparagus Festival – Ashdown Farm, Badsey, WR11 7PA

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Roll up, roll up for a tub-thumping mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm and country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer . and awesome asparagus!Its chilled atmosphere will make it the top choice for families who fancy being funky. Its location, slap in the heart of England, makes it a doddle [...]

Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – A victorian washday
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Birmingham Back to Backs, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – A victorian washday

[ June 2, 2013; 10:15 am to 3:45 pm. ] Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Step back in time and experience all that a wash day entails for a Victorian family living in a Back to Back. Watch our volunteers working hard in the brew house to get [...]

Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England – Behind the Scenes tour
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England – Behind the Scenes tour

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: the tour will involve several flights of stairs. Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: the tour will involve several flights of stairs.Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Classic and Performance Car Spectacular
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Classic and Performance Car Spectacular

[ June 2, 2013; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The 27th year for one of Britains best and most popular classic car events. Around 2,000 classic, vintage and performance cars are on show and around 80 of Britains top club displays The 27th year for one of Britains best and most popular classic car events. Around 2,000 classic, vintage and performance cars are on [...]

Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England – Discovery Tours at Lyveden
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England – Discovery Tours at Lyveden

[ June 2, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] A guided tour around the main features of the Garden and the Garden Lodge. A gentle stroll with a Guide around the main features of Lyveden. Opportunities for questions and we hope to provide the answers! The Tour lasts about 90 minutes.Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, Northamptonshire, England
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Hardy Country, Dorchester, Dorset, England – Dress Up at Hardy’s Birthplace
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Hardy Country, Dorchester, Dorset, England – Dress Up at Hardy’s Birthplace

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and play as we delve into our new dressing up box, full of Victorian clothes and costumes from Hardys stories Our seamstresses have been busy making costumes for kids of all ages – even grown up ones! Try on traditional Victorian costume or dress up as milkmaid like Tess of the DUrbervilles or a [...]

Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England – Family ARTventures 1 and 2 June
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England – Family ARTventures  1 and 2 June

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Our drop-in workshops have plenty of materials and ideas for fun things for families to make and do.Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
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Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Half Term hunt – Smugglers Search
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Half Term hunt – Smugglers Search

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Embark on a fun smugglers search around the garden.Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England
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Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England – Half term holiday fun
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England – Half term holiday fun

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Further details to followRufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Jonathan Marshall presents falcons, eagles and hawks demonstrating their spectacular aerial manoeuvres. Falcons dive from thousands of feet at speeds of over 100mph while eagles and hawks skim the top of your head. 2 different displays, at 11.30am and 3.30pm, as well as a Parade of Hawks at 1.30pmCorfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Corfe Castle, Wareham, [...]

Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Medieval Free Company
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Medieval Free Company

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Explore are tented Medieval Village and see what life would have been like in c. 1471 Discover how a mercenary group of English archers and their families lived during the War of the Roses c 1471. Meet the Taverner, Cook, Fletcher, Scrivener, Herbalist, Patten maker, Spinster and Dyer among others, all brought to life through [...]

Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Learn more about 18c needlework and the decorative skills that bought 18c fabrics and cloths to life.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Playthings and pastimes
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Playthings and pastimes

[ June 2, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] Games, Skittles, Playtime, Learn how the Georgians of all classes amused themselves and then try your hand at a game of cards or skittles – 18th centrury styleWordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Pigling Bland weekend at the Farm
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Pigling Bland weekend at the Farm

[ June 2, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Published the year that Beatrix Potter was married and settled down to farming life for good. Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Beatrix Potter kept pigs and she sketched them for this story, [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killertons garden- trees
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killertons garden- trees

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] The second of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton. Uncover the richness of Killertons tree collection with guided walks showing off the conifers and unusual shrubs. Follow the discovery trails and activities. Get a chance to meet the gardeners and see what makes this garden [...]

Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Live Printing Demonstrations
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Live Printing Demonstrations

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] See the processes used by Thomas Bewick demonstrated using traditional methods on our original hand presses. Normal admission applies.Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel

[ June 2, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Enjoy the fantastic acoustics of Gibside Chapel with live music from local performers and choirs followed by a traditional Anglican service. Music from 1.30pm, with the service starting at 3pm. Free entry.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England – Make and Do – Crowns: 2 June 2013
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England – Make and Do – Crowns: 2 June 2013

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join our creative team for some craft activities for kids Remind your family that youre king or queen of your house by making a regal crownSeaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England
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Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Wightwick Woodland Club
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Wightwick Woodland Club

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Launching on 23 and 24 February 201311am – 3pm, drop in. No Booking requiredFuture Club Dates are:6,7 April, 4, 5 May, 1, 2 June, 6,7 July, 3,4 August, 7,8 September, 26, 27 October If you like messing about in the woods and finding out about nature, then this is the club for you! Were looking [...]

Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Wulfheodenas Living History Camp
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Wulfheodenas Living History Camp

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Come and see the re-enactment group Wulfheodenas, as they portray Anglo Saxon life in their living history camp at Old Lodge in the park.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England
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Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England – World War II Weekend
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England – World War II Weekend

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and experience this very popular annual event. Learn about the part that Berrington played in the Second World War. See vintage vehicles, exhibitions and displays of period equipment.Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – WW2 weekend: Dig for Victory
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – WW2 weekend: Dig for Victory

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Step back in time to the 1940s and soak up the history with military vehicles, costumed re-enactors, music, dancing and an exhibition. You are more than welcome to join us in wearing 1940s outfits too!Family walks and a trail will be available.For our Saturday night 1940s dance, check out The Tyntesfield Affair event.Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Build a den – 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Build a den – 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy an outdoor adventure and learn to build your own woodland den. As part of the National Trusts 50 things to do before youre 11 3/4 campaign we are having a weekend of fun, learning how to build your own woodland hideaway. Our expert den builders will be on hand to help you learn the [...]

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Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Artifice at Hatchlands Park
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Artifice at Hatchlands Park

[ June 2, 2013; 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] The Artifice theatre company perform scenes from classic plays in our beautiful Georgian setting. Free-flow performances taking place throughout the afternoon all around the house.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Buttermere, Ennerdale and Whitehaven Coast, near Cockermouth and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England – A Day of Mini Adventures at Buttermere (50 things to Do Before You’re 11 3/4) Please note new date!
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Buttermere, Ennerdale and Whitehaven Coast, near Cockermouth and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England – A Day of Mini Adventures at Buttermere (50 things to Do Before You’re 11 3/4) Please note new date!

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] Come and join us for a day of family fun in Buttermere; you can go on a family friendly trail and have some mini adventures! Theres no need to book, you can just come along any time between 10.00 and 2.30Buttermere, Ennerdale and Whitehaven Coast, near Cockermouth and Whitehaven, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Buttermere, Ennerdale and Whitehaven Coast, [...]

Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – FOLK IN THE FARMYARD
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – FOLK IN THE FARMYARD

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of traditional Northumbrian folk music in the tranquil atmostphere of Cherryburns farmyard. Normal Admissions ApplyCherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Church Asparagus Events
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcestershire, England – Church Asparagus Events

[ June 2, 2013; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Bretforton Village has long standing ties to Asparagus, not least to mention the annual St Leonards Church Asparagus Auction Beginning the evening with an open air service out in the village cross, followed by an auction of the Vales finest of the green speared vegetable this village tradition speaks volumes about the community spirit still [...]