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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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd , Wales – Spring garden
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd , Wales – Spring garden

[ February 17, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] An opportunity to enjoy the early spring flowers in all their splendour. Take a walk around our glorious grounds and spot the first signs of spring. Enjoy our snowdrops and other spring flowers in bloom. After exploring the garden why not warm up with some tasty refreshments in our tea room.Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd , [...]

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Snowdrop week
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Snowdrop week

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] During this half term week come and have fun as a family. With real Snowdrops and other flowers carpeting our woodland glade there will also be a Snowdrop Trail for children. The estate has three way marked trails to explore too. The house will be open too so come inside to warm up and enjoy [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, 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 out what programs are available, [...]

Peak District: White Peak, Peak District, England – Valentine’s Picnic
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, Peak District, England – Valentine’s Picnic

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Spend the day with the one you love at Ilam Park and enjoy one of our romantic picnic hampers of food and drink for two.Peak District: White Peak, Peak District, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPeak District: White Peak, Peak District, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

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Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers

[ February 17, 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 [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 17, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, 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 out what programs are available, [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 17, 2013; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, 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 out what programs are available, [...]

Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – The Wind in the Willows
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – The Wind in the Willows

[ February 17, 2013; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Haddo Childrens Theatre presents the much loved childrens story.Join Haddo Childrens Theatre for a trip into the wonderful world of the Wind in the Willows. Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Haddo-House/The-Wind-in-the-Willows/Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links [...]

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Red Rose Weekend: Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Red Rose Weekend: Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for a weekend of craft, romance & entertainment.Join us for a weekend of craft, romance & entertainment. Enjoy a range of produce from our market stalls and explore the site with a rose-themed family fun trail. Farmers Market – Sunday only. Craft Fair – Sat & Sun Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, [...]

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RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Scarecrow Building Workshop & Competition (NGE)
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Scarecrow Building Workshop & Competition (NGE)

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Take part in Harlow Carrs very first ever scarecrow making competition! Join one of our exclusive scarecrow-building workshops and create your very own life-size creation. All entries will be displayed in the garden for a week between 18-24 Feb and visitors will be able to vote for their favourite, winning one crafty family a fantastic [...]

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Scarecrow Making Workshop
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Scarecrow Making Workshop

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Bring along your old, unwanted clothes and make a life-sized scarecrow to go on display here at Rosemoor until Easter. Main support, head sack and straw for stuffing included. Let your imagination run free and create a character to really give the birds a scare! Please wear old clothes yourselves as well as bringing a [...]

Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk

[ February 17, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Superb Value Fossil Hunting Walks on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset5 per person, Child under 4 years old free (equates to 20 for a family of 4 if all over the age of 4 years)Charmouth, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.fossilwalks.com/events.htmCharmouth, West Dorset, England
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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Living History: The Glasgow Vikings!
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Living History: The Glasgow Vikings!

[ February 17, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join this dynamic group in their encampment for displays of how Vikings lived and fought.National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
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 out what [...]

National Museum Of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Scotland – Things to Know
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Scotland – Things to Know

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Cost: Included in museum admission2013 marks the 110th anniversary of the famous first flight by the Wright Brothers, but people have been experimenting with methods of flying for hundreds of years, from early Chinese kites and flying lanterns, to gliders, balloons and airships, to powered aircraft and rockets. This February half-term the National Museum [...]

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Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England – Family Fun Trail
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England – Family Fun Trail

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join us this February half term for our Family Fun Trail, find the hidden clues to solve the puzzle and win a yummy prize. Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukAshby de la Zouch Castle, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England
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Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent, England – Lullingstone Roman Villa Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent, England – Lullingstone Roman Villa Guided Tour

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukLullingstone Roman Villa, Kent, 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 out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can [...]

Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Snowdrop Planting
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Snowdrop Planting

[ February 17, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] We have 20,000 snowdrops to plant – come along and help us to create a wonderful winter white carpet to enjoy for years to come.Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Wales
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links [...]

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Snowdrop week
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Snowdrop week

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] With real Snowdrops and other flowers carpeting our woodland glade there will also be a Snowdrop Trail for children. The estate has three way marked trails to explore too. The house will be open too so come inside to warm up and enjoy our quirky interiors and spectacular views. For the romantic in you this [...]

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – February half-term trail
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – February half-term trail

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Join us for our fun-filled February half-term trail and see how many fairy houses you can spot hidden in the garden.Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPrior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England
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Tredegar House, Newport, Newport, Wales – Spring half term fun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Tredegar House, Newport, Newport, Wales – Spring half term fun

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Well be celebrating spring and half term at Tredegar House with fun family activities. Enjoy a treasure hunt trail in the garden, spring crafts in the Orangery, and storytelling in the house.Tredegar House, Newport, Newport, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTredegar House, Newport, Newport, Wales
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Erddig, Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales – Wear Your Wellies Week
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Erddig, Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales – Wear Your Wellies Week

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Welcome to the great outdoors, with crazy creatures, awsome antics and hidden treasures. We have worked out 50 of the best things you can do before you are 11 3/4, or any age ! We are making it as easy as mudpie to do them. Daily activities den building, using microscopes, welly design competition, minibeasting [...]

Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, England – Half term trail
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, England – Half term trail

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy the gardens of Tyntesfield with our special half term family trail. 2.50 per trail, normal garden admission applies.Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, England
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Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, England – Half term trail
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, England – Half term trail

[ February 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy the gardens of Tyntesfield with our special half term family trail. 2.50 per trail, normal garden admission applies.Tyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTyntesfield, Wraxall , Bristol, 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 [...]

Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Here be Dragons
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Here be Dragons

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The mystical land of Wales is packed with all kinds of wonderful creatures, but Bodnant Garden is special – here be Dragons! We have six little dragons hiding in the Garden – can you find them? Pick up your free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception and learn all about Caradog and his dragon friends, then [...]

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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ February 17, 2013; 12:00 pm to 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 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 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 [...]

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Roast and Ramble
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Roast and Ramble

[ February 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Build up an appetite with a midday walk around the estate and surrounding countryside, then return to the Mote Restaurant for a 2-course roast.Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent, 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 [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Deer Feeding
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Deer Feeding

[ February 17, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] An opportunity for families to get in touch with their wild side! Experience Attinghams deer herd first hand as you watch the wardens feed the fallow deer over the winter months. Deer Feeding takes place every weekend from 17 November to March 2013, and everyday in the school holidays (except Christmas Day) at 2pm in [...]