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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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Vintage Interiors and Textile Art Sale in Fountains Hall
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Vintage Interiors and Textile Art Sale in Fountains Hall

[ May 20, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A collection of decorative furnishings, textile art and artefacts for the individual home for sale in Fountains Hall.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, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Free hourly house guided tours of the state rooms
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Free hourly house guided tours of the state rooms

[ May 20, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] House First come, first served.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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London , London , England – London International Wine Fair
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
London , London , England – London International Wine Fair

[ May 20, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Discover taste from an incredible selection of over 20,000 wines including over 10,000 niche and smaller producers.London , London , Englandhttp://www.londonwinefair.com/contentLondon , London , England
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Pepperbox Hill, Salisbury – Butterfly Walk
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Pepperbox Hill, Salisbury – Butterfly Walk

[ May 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Discover the spring butterflies and wildflowers of Pepperbox Hill and Grimstead Down on this Ranger led walk. More Information: Ben Cooke, 07792 034532, ben.cooke@nationaltrust.org.ukPepperbox Hill, Salisburyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPepperbox Hill, Salisbury
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Spring Flowers at Kynance
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Spring Flowers at Kynance

[ May 20, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A guided botanical walk along the cliffs at Kynance in all thier Spring glory. More Information: Rachel Holder, 01326 291174, rachel.holder@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Hawksmoor – Woods and Wildflowers – Off the Beaten Track.
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Hawksmoor – Woods and Wildflowers – Off the Beaten Track.

[ May 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Enjoy a walk through the beautiful woods and visit areas normally closed to the public. A two and a half hour walk through beautiful woods nestled on the side of the Churnet Valley, we shall be making special detours to visit the best wildflowers in the woodland.Hawksmoorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukHawksmoor
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See the Cornwall Bonsai Societys Annual Show with exhibition plants, handy hints and expert knowledge of how to grow your own. Demonstrations: Saturday, 12pm and 2pm Japanese Flower arranging Ikebana, 3pm starting Bonsai. Sunday 11am Root over Rock Bonsai, 12pm Accent plants, 2pm Kimono, 3pm Starting Bonsai.Trelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall – Wet Nose Day
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall – Wet Nose Day

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Bring your pooch for a mooch! With demonstrations, stalls, animal charities and a local vet on hand to offer help and advice, youll be in doggy heaven. More Information: Trengwainton, 01736 363148, trengwainton@nationaltrust.org.ukTrengwainton Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrengwainton Garden, Cornwall
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Cotehele, Cornwall – Wild in the Woods
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Cotehele, Cornwall – Wild in the Woods

[ May 20, 2012; 12:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A full weekend of countryside living. Bring your tents and pitch up on the Cotehele Estate. Nightwalks, trails, workshops, treeclimbing, bush craft and much much more. This is a 3 day event.Cotehele, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCotehele, Cornwall
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Studland Beach, Swanage, Dorset – Seashore Scavengers
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Studland Beach, Swanage, Dorset – Seashore Scavengers

[ May 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join us on a walk as you discover more about Studland Beach and the Nature Reserve whilst keeping them free from litter.Studland Beach, Swanage, Dorsethttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Swanage, Dorset
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Corfe Castle, Dorset – Jester Days
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Dorset – Jester Days

[ May 20, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Come and make a fool of yourself at Corfe Castle with Jigsaw the Jester. Stilt Walking Jester, Juggling Jester Show and Fools School (juggling & circus skills workshop). 1pm-1.30pm Stilt Walking Jester, 2pm-2.30pm Juggling Jester Show, 3pm-4pm Fools School. Fools School is designed for children age 5+ (and fun-loving adults) to try their hand at [...]

Studland Beach, Swanage, Dorset – Ready steady Studland chef
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Studland Beach, Swanage, Dorset – Ready steady Studland chef

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join our chef and discover how to prepare seasonal dishes for May. Tasters to try and dishes to buy. This months ingredients include spring lamb, salmon, asparagus, gooseberries and elderflowers. More Information: Studland Office, 01929 450500, studlandbeach@nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Swanage, Dorsethttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Swanage, Dorset
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Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight – Guided walk: Discover Culver Downs
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight – Guided walk: Discover Culver Downs

[ May 20, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for an interesting circular walk exploring local history and Island heritage, with some stunning views along the way. Part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. More Information: The Administrator, 01983 741020, isleofwight@nationaltrust.org.ukBembridge Windmill, Isle of Wighthttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight
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West Dorset Coast – Spring Tide 2012- Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
By: | May 16, 2012 – 9:34 am | No Comment
West Dorset Coast – Spring Tide 2012- Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock

[ May 20, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This spectacular West Dorset outdoor food event offers you the chance to meet and buy from West Dorsets hugely talented local producers who will once be on hand to show off Dorset produce at its very best, so expect to find everything on the shopping list from spring veg, fresh fish & local meat, artisan [...]

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Durlston Country Park, Dorset – Durlston Earth Festival
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Durlston Country Park, Dorset – Durlston Earth Festival

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Durlston Country Park, National Nature Reserveand Castle, situated 1 mile from Swanage in Dorset,is a fabulous 280 acre countryside paradise, consistingof sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, hay meadows,hedgerows and woodland. With stunning views,walking trails, the historic Great Globe, superb geology,fascinating wildlife and the newly renovated DurlstonCastle, there is always something different to see and do.The Durlston [...]

Trengwainton Garden, near Penzance – Wet Nose Day
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Trengwainton Garden, near Penzance – Wet Nose Day

[ May 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Bring your pooch for a mooch! With demonstrations, stalls, animal charities and a local vet on hand to offer help and advice, youll be in doggy heaven.Trengwainton Garden, near Penzancehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f305bd31-42d0-4f97-9fb8-28be8812dba2Trengwainton Garden, near Penzance
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Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland – Krafty Kidz

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Get creative with Krafty Kidz and have a go at making some fantastic craft items. Charge for items made from 2 – 6.Wallington, Northumberlandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5d7e7667-9489-4ad9-bd83-791e18f4ae41Wallington, Northumberland
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Spring Flowers at Kynance
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – Spring Flowers at Kynance

[ May 20, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A guided botanical walk along the cliffs at Kynance in all thier Spring glory.The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – A Week of Walking
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall – A Week of Walking

[ May 20, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for a week of walking on The Lizard and enjoy some of the finest spring flowers, fresh air and spectacular views.More Information: Property Office, 01326 561407, southwestcornwall@nationaltrust.org.ukThe Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e00a5413-9e78-4e5d-9350-5e743b0993b9The Lizard and Kynance Cove, Cornwall
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Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge – Exhibition – Ruffs and Collars

[ May 20, 2012; 2:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Local artist, Grace de Berker, is holding her first Gloucestershire exhibition at Newark Park.Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edgehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e83cd503-8e11-4fc5-a7db-3d19777c1bdfNewark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge
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Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston – A Week of Walking
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston – A Week of Walking

[ May 20, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for a week of walking at Penrose and enjoy some of the finest spring flowers, fresh air and spectacular views.Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helstonhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool, Helston
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 20, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Take a spring walk around this wonderful valley garden and enjoy the sight of the beautiful bluebells. The best time to see these lovely spring flowers is from mid April to May.Glendurgan Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5ffd5d3a-ab0c-40c8-90d3-75b49a708f4bGlendurgan Garden, Cornwall
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall – Bonsai Show

[ May 20, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See the Cornwall Bonsai Societys Annual Show with exhibition plants, handy hints and expert knowledge of how to grow your own.Trelissick Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=12c55b1f-3373-432b-8501-f5cca2fdc730Trelissick Garden, Cornwall
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Alresford – Alresford Watercress Festival
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Alresford – Alresford Watercress Festival

[ May 20, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Celebrate one of Britains greatest culinary delights and the town?s famous crop – watercress! This nationally acclaimed one day food festival draws together the local community and food lovers from far and wide to celebrate this superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop.The entire centre of New Alresford in Hampshire becomes a huge street festival, [...]

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Uttoxeter, Staffordshire – Acoustic Festival of Britain
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire – Acoustic Festival of Britain

[ May 20, 2011 9:00 am to May 22, 2011 5:30 pm. ] Annual unplugged music festival held across 4 Stages, featuring crafts, food stalls, bars, fair trade, childrens activities, and camping.?Line-up for 2011 includes: Cerys Matthews, Hayseed Dixie, Fairport Convention, Quill, Hazel OConnor with the Bluja Project, The Outcast Band, The Peace Artists, Ghost Trains and The Re-entrants.Uttoxeter, Staffordshirehttp://www.acousticfestival.co.ukUttoxeter, Staffordshire

Macclesfield, Cheshire – Friends of Mine Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Macclesfield, Cheshire – Friends of Mine Festival

[ May 20, 2011 9:00 am to May 22, 2011 5:30 pm. ] Friends of Mine began as a club night for new bands and singer-songwriters in Manchester, England, in 2004. FOM rapidly gained a cult following, putting on shows at nearly every venue in the city, and by 2009 there were residencies in Liverpool and London. In 2011 FOM comes out from the underground to stage its [...]

South Devon – Way with Words Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
South Devon – Way with Words Festival

[ May 20, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A 6-day memoir writing course based in the much-loved, idiosyncratic, Fingals Hotel in South Devon. South Devonhttp://www.wayswithwords.co.uk/festivalsSouth Devon

Spalding, Lincs – Beauty and the Beast Ballet Cymru at the South Holland Centre, Spalding
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Beauty and the Beast Ballet Cymru at the South Holland Centre, Spalding

[ May 20, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:50 pm. ] Join us in a world of myth and magic with some of the best creative artists and dancers around when Ballet Cymru (formerly Independent Ballet Wales) present a sparkling and refreshing ballet version of the eternal fairy tale. Based on the creative masterpiece of Jean Cocteaus classic film La Belle et la Bete this [...]