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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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – The Drogo tool kit trail
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England – The Drogo tool kit trail

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Follow the trail around the garden and grounds to collect the tool kit of a Castle Drogo builder. Includes a prize at the end. Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, England
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The Weir, Hereford, Herefordshire, England – The Messy Nest
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
The Weir, Hereford, Herefordshire, England – The Messy Nest

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Visit us during the school holidays for a trail in and around the gardens. There is a messy nest left in the garden. Can you follow all the clues to find the nest and collect your prize at the end.The Weir, Hereford, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Weir, Hereford, Herefordshire, England
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Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – The search for the Glendurgan Giant
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – The search for the Glendurgan Giant

[ April 2, 2013 10:30 am to April 7, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Its not just gigantic tulip trees and enormous rhododendrons that we have at Glendurgan, we have a new visitor to the garden this year in the form of the elusive Glendurgan giant! Come and visit us over the Easter holidays and see what our giant has left behind for you to discover in the garden. [...]

Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Transitions Exhibition
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:35 am | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Transitions Exhibition

[ April 2, 2013 10:30 am to April 7, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Free exhibition features work of textile artist Claire Buckley, a look at the Knole tapestries and their care and the new History of Knole wall-hanging created by the Textile Group Sevenoaks, in the Great Hall.Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – TYNTE: Conservation in Action
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – TYNTE: Conservation in Action

[ April 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Want to find out more about conservation? Conservation in action demonstrated by our young volunteers. This event is organised by our TYNTE youth panel. Book a place to demonstrate conservation in action. You must have attended the conservation in action training on Thursday 28th March to take part in demonstrations for the public.Tyntesfield, Bristol, North [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ April 2, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener

[ April 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy a walk around the Winter Garden and, weather permitting, the wider Garden in the company of one of our knowledgeable gardeners. Find out more about our wonderful plants, and get answers to questions you may have.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales – Wild in the Woods Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:30 am | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales – Wild in the Woods Club

[ April 2, 2013 10:00 am to April 4, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Let your little monkeys explore the great outdoors, safe in the hands of our experienced leaders. Come rain or shine, our woodland play scheme will provide a fun, safe environment where children can escape the virtual world of screens and reconnect with the wonders of the natural world. Well be exploring the [...]

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Trusty’s Tuesday Club

[ April 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join in our family activities every Tuesday of the school holidays. From art and craft workshops to outdoor adventures there is something for everyone. Get messy in the Walled Garden this half term and plant your own bulb to take home. Design your own colourful flowerpot, and enjoy watching the bulb grow into a beautiful [...]

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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Wild Learning
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Wild Learning

[ April 2, 2013 10:15 am to April 5, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Half term adventure holiday club for children – Have fun and explore the woods with Wild Learning Forset School. Book at place at www.wild-learning.netClaremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClaremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Pond dipping and Minibeast hunt
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England – Pond dipping and Minibeast hunt

[ April 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:15 pm. ] Come and discover the minibeasts that live at Wicken Fen 30 minute pond dipping session, followed by minibeast huntWicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Sailing Taster Sessions
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Sailing Taster Sessions

[ April 2, 2013 9:45 am to April 5, 2013 4:30 pm. ] Come and join us for an hour sailing session in our Drascombe Longboat around the beautiful Brancaster Harbour.Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – School Holiday Fun – Animal Tracks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – School Holiday Fun – Animal Tracks

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Tick off one of your 50 things by picking up a trail and tracking the wild animals that can be found in the estate. There will also be some wild craft activities in Swanley Grange.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, [...]

Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Servant Stories
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Servant Stories

[ April 2, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Find out more about the Lanhydrock servants in this fun trail around the gardens Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
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Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours

[ April 2, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Spring Craft Activities for the School Holidays
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Spring Craft Activities for the School Holidays

[ April 2, 2013 12:00 pm to April 4, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Spring into Spring with a variety of activities and crafts for families.Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England
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Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours

[ April 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year, go on a tour with one of our experienced garden stewards. Enjoy the spring colours which look stunning at this time of year and hear about the history of the garden, just meet at reception at 11am.Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffield Park and [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Spring lamb talks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:40 pm | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Spring lamb talks

[ April 2, 2013 3:00 pm to April 14, 2013 3:30 pm. ] Meet our new flock of spring lambs and enjoy a talk by an Arlington Ranger; find out more about rearing sheep and how they help our estate thrive.Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England
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Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Spring Season – Tuesday Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:40 pm | No Comment
Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Spring Season – Tuesday Garden Tours

[ April 2, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Explore the unfolding delights of our magnificent gardens in Spring. Enjoy a free guided tour, and find out about the latest goings-on in the Gardens. Led by our enthusiastic staff and volunteers. These walks are very popular, so arrive early to ensure you secure a place. On a first come, first served basis. Cliveden, [...]

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Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England – Spring trails
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Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England – Spring trails

[ April 2, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Discover the gardens with one of our outdoor trails and pick up your prize at the end.Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Berrington Hall, Berrington, Herefordshire, England
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Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – The alternative Easter trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – The alternative Easter trail

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] A trail around the Cotehele estate finishing at Cotehele Mill with a prize for all children.Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England
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Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England – Get Outdoors in Springtime!
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England – Get Outdoors in Springtime!

[ April 2, 2013 12:00 pm to April 6, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Try our springtime trail or join our hands on activity to make a nature memo-holder. You could also explore the estate by finding a geocache! 50p per trail.Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
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Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England – Here be Dragons
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England – Here be Dragons

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] A herd of dragons have crashed through Croft and left an awful mess can you see where they went? Follow the dragon trail to collect your prize at the end.Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, England
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Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – International Childrens’ Book Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – International Childrens’ Book Day

[ April 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join us for story telling in the study, dress as your favourite character from a book for the chance to win a prize. Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Kayaking Taster Sessions
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Kayaking Taster Sessions

[ April 2, 2013 9:15 am to April 5, 2013 4:30 pm. ] Come and join us for an hour long fun kayaking session. Explore the creeks of Brancaster Harbour, play some games or just enjoy a gentle paddle.Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Lambing Fortnight at the Farm
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Lambing Fortnight at the Farm

[ April 2, 2013 12:00 pm to April 12, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Will you be lucky enough to see our lambs being born? This year we have synchronised our ewes to lamb within a 10 day period. Informative talks and live viewing via our webcam. Sheepy quiz and collage. Closed Mon. Normal entry charges and prices apply. Car entry 5Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, [...]

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Archery: The Grand Muster
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Archery: The Grand Muster

[ April 2, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] The Wolfshead Bowmen come to Corfe Castle and bring the past to life. A medieval encampment, demonstrations of combat with swords, skilled archery displays, talks on the longbow and have-a-go sessions.Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England
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Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Dirty dwellings trail
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England – Dirty dwellings trail

[ April 2, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Animals and bugs can live in grubby, smelly places. Find the clues to uncover who lives where and vote for the worst place to live.Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, England
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