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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Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England – Tyntesfield’s food and craft market

[ April 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come along and stroll around Home Farm, enjoy the atmosphere and pick up some seasonal treats. From freshly baked bread and fine cheeses to hand made jewellery and ceramics youre sure to find something to tempt you!Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset, England
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East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Vintage Wedding Fayre
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Vintage Wedding Fayre

[ April 7, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A wedding fayre with a difference A wedding fair with a vintage theme. See our beautiful venue dressed in all its glory, our Wedding Supervisor, Emma, will also be on hand to answer any questions.Includes stalls from our own and other local wedding suppliers.Free event/activityEast Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West [...]

Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Where in the world?
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England – Where in the world?

[ April 7, 2013 11:00 am to April 11, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Have fun exploring the house and garden with our quiz trail for children and collect your prize at the end. Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, West Sussex, England
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wild Tribe
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wild Tribe

[ April 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join the Wild Tribe at Fingle Bridge Meadows. Activities for families with children of all ages from 5-18. Activities will vary with the time of year to cover fire lighting, tracking, den building, traditional woodland skills, bush craft, river dipping, willow weaving, forest school and much more.Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCastle Drogo, Drewsteignton, [...]

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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Walkabout Clumber
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Walkabout Clumber

[ April 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 mile walks. All walks are lead by a trained walk leaderWalk can take up to 2 hours depending of walk length.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukClumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Ramble with the Ranger
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Ramble with the Ranger

[ April 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] A chance to follow the seasons with our monthly walks at Hardcastle Crags alongside a member of our Countryside Team. Join one of our Rangers to explore the seasonal sights and sounds of Hardcastle Crags. Well share our expert knowledge of the area, pointing out natures highlights and explaining how we look after this wonderful [...]

Yorkshire Coast, near Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, England – Robert Parkin exhibition, Old Coastguard Station, Robin Hood’s Bay
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Yorkshire Coast, near Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, England – Robert Parkin exhibition, Old Coastguard Station, Robin Hood’s Bay

[ April 7, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Based within the North York Moors, Rob is an experienced wildlife and nature artist with a long history in conservation. Yorkshire Coast, near Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Yorkshire Coast, near Ravenscar, North Yorkshire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Roe Deer Safari
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Roe Deer Safari

[ April 7, 2013; 6:30 am to 9:00 am. ] Join Gibsides resident Roe Deer expert for a unique early morning safari into the woods to track these beautiful and elusive creatures, followed by a hot breakfast in the Potting Shed Caf. Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Snowdrop Planting
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Snowdrop Planting

[ April 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Meet our Gardening Team to pick up your free bulbs and start planting in our informal gardens. Your help will guarantee next years beautiful display!Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Spring Challenge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Spring Challenge

[ April 7, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Map read your way round our family Spring Challenge course and discover what wildlife is doing on the Eastern Moors in Spring. Tots, teens and in betweens and their families. Two routes to choose from.Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, [...]

Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Studland Pirate Academy
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England – Studland Pirate Academy

[ April 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Shiver me timbers! Come and learn the ropes at Studland. Talk like a pirate, design your own pirate flag, tie knots and find buried treasure.Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Studland Beach, near Swanage, Dorset, England
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Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, England – Get out in your park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, England – Get out in your park

[ April 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Meet some resident artists in the park and try your skills at painting the park.Get on your bike or hire one on site to explore the Wandle Trail or purchase an I Spy guide or family trail.Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Morden Hall Park, Morden, London, Surrey, England
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Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Guided Parkland Walk – 7 April
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Guided Parkland Walk – 7 April

[ April 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] A fascinating walk with Ickworth guides Take a journey through the history of Ickworth park with one of our expert guides. A fascinating walk taking in the Rotunda, church, medieval village, walled garden and canal lake with a fun history of the park, modern park management and a look at the eccentric Hervey family. [...]

Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England – Guided Walk Around the Wider Delaval Estate – 7 April 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England – Guided Walk Around the Wider Delaval Estate – 7 April 2013

[ April 7, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and learn how the Delavals made their fortune from salt, coal and glass. The walk is a flat, gentle 4 mile walk with views of the Hall, Holywell Dene and the Harbour, and will last between 2 – 2.5 hours.Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England
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Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk Sunday 7 April 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk Sunday 7 April 2013

[ April 7, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Would you like to learn more about strange bumps, humps and hollows, or is it the mines and legends which you are interested in? Either way, why not come along on one of our guided walks. You will learn lots of interesting information and enjoy the beautiful woodland too!Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Cheshire, [...]

Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Happy birthday William
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Happy birthday William

[ April 7, 2013; 11:30 am to 2:45 pm. ] 243 today. Celebrate Williams 243rd birthday by listening to a 10 minute talk about his childhood antics.Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Have a go at geocaching

[ April 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find the hidden caches around the Mill We have a few GPS handsets available for you to try your hand at geocaching – the digital treasure hunt! Why not come and see if its for you?Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England
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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons

[ April 7, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Meet a member of the Vernon family in the houseHanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Music and Evensong in Gibside Chapel

[ April 7, 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 & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ April 7, 2013; 6:30 am to 9:00 am. ] Join RSPB expert Garth Lowe for an early morning walk around Hanburys stunning garden and discover the many songbirds that make it their home. Then enjoy breakfast in the tea-room.Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Embroiderers Guild Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

[ April 7, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Embroiderers Guild present an exhibition of historical pieces from their collection, complementing retrospective work by Woking Evening Branch members to celebrate their 15th anniversary.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Flour and powder walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, England – Flour and powder walk

[ April 7, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] A look at milling on the Tillingbourne A 6 mile circular guided walk with a tour of Shalford Mill, then on across country to the site of the gunpowder mills at Chilworth. Build up stamina for your walk with coffee and a croissant during your tour of Shalford Mill!Shalford Mill, Shalford, near Guildford, Surrey, [...]

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England – Winchelsea Easter Spring Walk : Sunday 7th April 2013
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Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England – Winchelsea Easter Spring Walk : Sunday 7th April 2013

[ April 7, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Put the spring back into your step with a free guided walk around the stunning Winchelsea countryside and see some of the natural beauty that Spring has to offer.Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Boathouse Open

[ April 7, 2013; 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Stroll down to the lakeshore to look inside our beautifully restored boathouse and discover more about this fascinating building.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – 50 things Activities

[ April 7, 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 [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ April 7, 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
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:56 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ April 7, 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 [...]

National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | One Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Dr Livingstone, I Presume?

[ April 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Discover the story of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone through new research, the Museums African collections and Livingstones personal possessions. Learn of Livingstones early home life in Blantyre, Scotland; his studies in medicine and divinity; how he became the first European to cross the African continent; and his efforts to abolish the slave trade, [...]