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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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Basement Tour
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Basement Tour

[ June 27, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Join us on a guided tour of the servant areas below stairs, including lots of areas not on the normal visitor route.Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, 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 [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 27, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
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Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group

[ June 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A crafty fun club for toddlers at Dunstable Downs Enjoy a chat with other mums as the kids enjoy creative play! They will get to make all sorts of crafty fun with us as you relax and watch. The children can try creative craft activities every week and imaginative play!In term time only.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House Conservation Team
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Meet the House Conservation Team

[ June 27, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. ] House Come inside the house and see how the National Trust cares for its historic collections.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, 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 use to find out [...]

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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House

[ June 27, 2013; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Free guided tours every Thursday from 7 March 2013 to 31 October 2013. Guided tour taking a closer look at Wolfes achievement in winning the war for North America.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ June 27, 2013; 1:15 pm to 4:15 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – The Watchman’s Rounds
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – The Watchman’s Rounds

[ June 27, 2012; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Fancy a look at Denbigh Castle when the crowds have gone home? Join the castles night watchman as he does his rounds of the castle and town walls.Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5889059/?lang=enDenbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to [...]

A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Exhibition – Exmouth Art Group
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
A la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, England – Exhibition – Exmouth Art Group

[ June 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Exmouth Art Group return to A la Ronde with a display of members work in a variety of mediums. Free entry to the exhibition in Stable and Tea-room. Please note the property is closed on Thursdays and Fridays during this period.More Information: A la Ronde, 01395 265514, alaronde@nationaltrust.org.ukA la Ronde:Summer Lane, Exmouth, Exmouth, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukA la [...]

St Davids Peninsula , Pembrokeshire, England – A Solva stroll
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
St Davids Peninsula , Pembrokeshire, England – A Solva stroll

[ June 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Escape into the hidden wilderness of the Gwadn valley with Stephen Merrill, National Trust Assistant Ranger. A one mile circular walk from Solva Harbour and around the Gribin. Great views, colouful heathland and historic remains. Some steep gradients.More Information: National Trust North Pembrokeshire Estate Office, 01348 837 860, stdavids@nationaltrust.org.ukSt Davids Peninsula , Pembrokeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSt Davids [...]

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Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Historic Plockton Village Tour
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Historic Plockton Village Tour

[ June 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Explore the historic planned village of Plockton, dating from 1801 with the Trust ranger. The tour visits the main areas of the village, the old pier and pontoons, the Brae with its crofts and ancient trees, the Open Air Church and the War Memorial. Learn about the history of crofting and planned villages in the [...]

Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland – East Neuk Festival – Fairytales in Enchanted Woods
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland – East Neuk Festival – Fairytales in Enchanted Woods

[ June 27, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] This promises to be a spellbinding start to the 2012 festival as renowned author Sara Maitland, author of the beautiful A Book of Silence among many others, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the first Brothers Grimm fairy tales and the magical influence of forests with a fresh retelling of a tale and a guided outdoor [...]

Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – Whistler Week
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – Whistler Week

[ June 27, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] A celebration of Whistlers birthday.Plas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd/things-to-see-and-do/events/#iframeEventsPlas Newydd Historic House, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
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 be found at [...]

Fowey Estuary to Pencarrow Head, Cornwall – Creeks by Canoe
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Fowey Estuary to Pencarrow Head, Cornwall – Creeks by Canoe

[ June 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Kayaking down the river Fowey is a great way to soak in the beauty and tranquility of the estuary. The National Trust and Encounter Cornwall offer you the unique experience of exploring National Trust property on the beautiful Fowey estuary. Travelling in double kayaks you will have plenty of space. Full instruction and equipment provided. [...]

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Sudeley Castle Rose Week
By: | June 14, 2011 – 6:00 pm | No Comment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Sudeley Castle Rose Week

[ June 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Our annual celebration of the glorious roses in Sudeleys gardens.The Queens Garden at Sudeley is a truly wonderful and rare example of an English Rose Garden entirely managed using organic methods and principles and has been described as the Most Romantic garden in the UK by the Times.Throughout the summer months the garden is a [...]

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Kingsbridge, Devon – Kingsbridge Music Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
Kingsbridge, Devon – Kingsbridge Music Festival

[ June 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Kingsbridge Music Festival – a mixture of jazz, rock, pop, blues, folk and classical artists playing every day. The main concerts are by the quay which are all FREE. Every year the festival has grown in popularity with bigger and better stars who are willing to play almost for the privilege of being in such [...]

Worcestershire – Worcestershire Literary Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Worcestershire – Worcestershire Literary Festival

[ June 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The first ever Worcestershire Literary Festival will encompass everything from spoken word, book signings, readings, seminars, workshops, theatre performances, outdoor street theatre, the search for the Countys first ever Poet Laureate and much more. Our aim and mission is to raise awareness of the written word, literature and the spoken word in all forms [...]

Paxton House, 10th Vintage Rally
By: The Editor | June 18, 2010 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Paxton House, 10th Vintage Rally

[ June 27, 2010; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Adults – £5
Children – £2.50
Family – £12
Berwick-upon-Tweed

Chesterfield Farmers’ Market
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Farmers’ Market

[ June 27, 2010; ] Buy local produce at Chesterfield Farmers’ Market on the 2nd Thursday of every month and the last Sunday of every month except December. The Farmers’ Markets are held on Central Pavement adjacent to Market Place. For further information contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre on tel: 01246 345777/8, email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit www.visitchesterfield.info

NGS Gardens Open for Charity:
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
NGS Gardens Open for Charity:

[ June 27, 2010; ] NGS Gardens Open for Charity: High Bank. Cleobury Road, Bewdley. DY12 2PG. 11am ‘ 5pm. £3. Tel: 01299 401342

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Open Garden – 16 Wood Lane, Cotton End
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Open Garden  – 16 Wood Lane, Cotton End

[ June 27, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] 16 Wood Lane, Cotton End (MK45 3AJ)150ft garden consisting of cottage style garden, containers and bygones. Formal garden with large koi pond with beautiful fish, borders and lawns. Japanese garden with bonsai trees, wooded area with stream. Vegetable garden based on an allotment. Wildlife area with folly and chickens, also facade of old water mill. [...]

Porsche Club Rally
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:12 am | No Comment
Porsche Club Rally

[ June 27, 2010; ] Highcliffe Castle, Bournemouth

Pier to Pier Swim
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:12 am | No Comment
Pier to Pier Swim

[ June 27, 2010; ] Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Armed Forces Day
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:12 am | No Comment
Armed Forces Day

[ June 27, 2010; ] Poole Quay, Bournemouth

Race for Life
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:12 am | No Comment
Race for Life

[ June 27, 2010; ] Poole Park, Bournemouth

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Derbyshire County Show
By: The Editor | April 1, 2010 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Derbyshire County Show

[ June 27, 2010; 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Elvaston, Derbyshire
free parking.
Adult: £6.50; on the day £9
Seniors/children: £4.50; on the day £5
Payment on the day is cash only