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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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Saturday Discovery Club

[ November 2, 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
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Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Wildlife Explorers Club

[ November 2, 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
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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

[ November 2, 2013 11:00 am to November 3, 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
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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

[ November 2, 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
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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

[ November 2, 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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Brockwell Park, London, London, England – Lambeth fireworks display
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:30 am | No Comment
Brockwell Park, London, London, England – Lambeth fireworks display

[ November 2, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] See the dazzling firework display at Brockwell Park this year as it promises to be one of the biggest and brightest around. There will also be entertainment, a funfair and stalls. Brockwell Park, London, London, England

Tutbury Castle, Castle Street, Tutbury, , Staffordshire, England – Staffordshire fireworks display
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:30 am | No Comment
Tutbury Castle, Castle Street, Tutbury, , Staffordshire, England – Staffordshire fireworks display

[ November 2, 2012 3:00 pm to November 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] This event is so popular they have to spread it over 3 nights! Kids will love to watch the moonlit Viking battle at Tutbury Castle, followed by a spectacular firework display, and what better setting for a firework display than a real castle? Tutbury

St Matthews Field, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – Somerset fireworks display
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:30 am | No Comment
St Matthews Field, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – Somerset fireworks display

[ November 2, 2012 7:00 pm to November 4, 2012 6:00 pm. ] The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is bound to be a weekend to remember and kicks off with a grand firework display on Friday 2nd November 2012, 7pm, at St Matthews Field. The carnival procession will start from Bath Road in Bridgewater Town Centre on Sat

Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, England – Bristol fireworks display
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:30 am | No Comment
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, England – Bristol  fireworks display

[ November 2, 2012 4:30 pm to November 3, 2012 6:00 pm. ] So as not to scare the animals (or little kids), Bristol zoo uses special, low-noise fireworks in their display. Ticket sales are limited, so book yours early if you want to go. Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset, England

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Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Boo at the Zoo – October half term activities (Show/Display)
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Wales – Boo at the Zoo – October half term activities (Show/Display)

[ November 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] During the October half term, theres loads to do at the Anglesey Sea Zoo! Anglesey Sea Zoo, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, , Isle of Anglesey, Waleshttp://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/Angles

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Face Painting with Lisa
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Face Painting with Lisa

[ November 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Fancy being a tiger for the day? Or how about a butterfly? Our resident Face Painter Lisa will be on hand to change you into whatever you want to be! GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales

Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Children’s workshops – Baby and toddler
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
Oriel Plas Glyn-Y-Weddw Arts Centre, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Children’s workshops – Baby and toddler

[ November 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] During the half term holidays the fabric artist Alison Mercer will be holding three days of different workshops. Friday 2nd November – Baby and toddler workshops – A drop in Quilt making workshop with a specalist kit for parent to take home.- 11, 1, 3pm

Machynlleth, Powys, Wales – Things on Wings’ Lantern Festival
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales – Things on Wings’ Lantern Festival

[ November 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 2012 Theme – Things on WingsAn annual celebration of light and fire in the extraordinary landscape of the Dyfi Valley, the Machynlleth Lantern Festival – Gwyl y Golau is a festival of light that transforms the historical town for one of the darkest and co

Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Fighting and Farming
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort, Melin, Nr Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Fighting and Farming

[ November 2, 2012; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Come and find out for yourself how the Celts survived… Daily life in an Iron Age fort was difficult so a helping hand was always welcome. Merrin would be grateful for your assistance with her daily chores. She needs help to prepare the evening meal and

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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a monstrous mask
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a monstrous mask

[ November 2, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] One of the many events at Greenwood Forest Park over the Halloween period.GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood F

Dolaucoth Gold Mines, Pumpsaint, Llandeilo, – Awesome Autumn Half Term
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Dolaucoth Gold Mines, Pumpsaint, Llandeilo, – Awesome Autumn Half Term

[ November 2, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join us at Dolaucothi Gold Mines for a week of Awesome Autumn with a Halloween theme.Visit Dolaucothi this Half Term for a great day out. Pick up a discovery pack, try a halloween spooky mine tour or why not go on a walk through the beautiful estate and w

Big Pit : National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales – Tip Top Recycled Art
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Big Pit : National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales – Tip Top Recycled Art

[ November 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along and make puppets and models of the creatures and creepy crawlies found at Big Pits Coity Tip. Learn more about this special nature area, once the spoil heap for the coal mine.Big Pit : National Coal Museum, Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales

The Winding House, Cross Street, Elliots Town, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, Wales – Horrible History at the Winding House!
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
The Winding House, Cross Street, Elliots Town, New Tredegar, Caerphilly, Wales – Horrible History at the Winding House!

[ November 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Discover creepy creatures, spooky stories and ghastly goings-on in this week of family activities and crafts. Delve into the past this October Half-Term and discover creepy creatures, spooky stories and ghastly goings-on in this week of family activitie

Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly, Wales – Witch Trails in Llancaiach Fawr & Childrens Halloween activities
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Caerphilly, Wales – Witch Trails in Llancaiach Fawr & Childrens Halloween activities

[ November 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Craft activities and games for children. Suitable for children up to 11yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities only ticket 4.25 . Childrens activity 11am to 4pm.Manor house open 10am – 5pmNormal Manor House entry free includes access to

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The Winding HouseCross Street, Elliots TownNew Tredegar, Caerphilly, Wales – Horrible History at the Winding House!
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
The Winding HouseCross Street, Elliots TownNew Tredegar, Caerphilly, Wales – Horrible History at the Winding House!

[ November 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Discover creepy creatures, spooky stories and ghastly goings-on in this week of family activities and crafts. Delve into the past this October Half-Term and discover creepy creatures, spooky stories and ghastly goings-on in this week of family activitie

National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Celtic Week
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport City, Newport, Wales – Celtic Week

[ November 2, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find out more about the Celts who lived in Caerleon before the Romans in our family workshop. Dress like a Celt and have your face or arm painted. Make some Celtic jewellery to wear, train as a warrior and follow our secret Druid trail. National Rom

Penshurst Place: Spooky Halloween Activities
By: The Editor | October 25, 2011 – 7:07 am | No Comment
Penshurst Place: Spooky Halloween Activities

[ November 2, 2011; 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG
Adult £9.80; Child (5-16) £6.20; Family day ticket (2+2) £26.00 for house, garden and grounds
Adult £7.80; Child (5-16) £5.80; Family day ticket (2+2) £23.00 excluding house

Skeletons and Scarecrows: Hop Farm Family Park
By: The Editor | October 25, 2011 – 6:45 am | No Comment
Skeletons and Scarecrows: Hop Farm Family Park

[ November 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6PY
see website for prices

Battle: Spooky Abbey
By: The Editor | October 25, 2011 – 6:18 am | No Comment
Battle: Spooky Abbey

[ November 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ]
Battle, East Sussex. TN33 0AD
English Heritage Members Free: Adult £7.30: Child, 5-15 years £4.40: Concession £6.60: Family £19.00

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Haunted Castle: Dover Castle
By: The Editor | October 25, 2011 – 6:15 am | No Comment
Haunted Castle: Dover Castle

[ November 2, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Dover, Kent – CT16 1HU
English Heritage Members, Free: Adult 16.00: Child, 5-15 years 9.60: Concession £14.40: Family £41.60

Petworth House and Park – Meet the Head Gardener
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Petworth House and Park – Meet the Head Gardener

[ November 2, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Have you ever wanted to meet the head gardener of a country estate? Well here is your chance.Petworth House and Parkhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Petworth House and Park

Gibside – Health Walk
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Gibside – Health Walk

[ November 2, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join their ongoing programme of health walks on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday of each month. Exercise at an easy pace with a friendly group and the support of specially trained volunteers..Gibsidehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Gibside