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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Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Picture Perfect
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Picture Perfect

[ June 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] A series of exhibitions, talks, tours and activities throughout the season exploring Saltrams pictures. Rediscover the internationally significant oil paintings that the Parker Family collected, and gain a more intimate insight into their lifestyle through the personal drawings and photographs of family members that have been brought out of storage.Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Dustbusters how we care for Ham
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Dustbusters  how we care for Ham

[ June 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Find out how we care for our house and collection. Join us for regular demonstrations by our house team.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Stone Carving Exhibition by sculptor Simon Keeley
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Stone Carving Exhibition by sculptor Simon Keeley

[ June 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See the unique pieces created by local sculptor Simon Keeley MA.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Library Open Week
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England – Library Open Week

[ June 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Get up close and see some of the books in Kedlestons collection not normally on viewKedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Sudbury Servants Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Sudbury Servants Day

[ June 6, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Discover what the Butler saw and how the maid ran the kitchen when the Hall was a family homeSudbury 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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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling

[ June 6, 2013; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Bring along Teddy and a picnic followed by storytelling in the Thatched Cottage at 1.30pmClaremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – D Day talk and tea
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – D Day talk and tea

[ June 6, 2013; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Join local expert Alan Forster for tea and biscuits in the heart of Greenway, the House Kitchen, as he discusses Greenways D Day connections and the library frieze.Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England
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Plym Valley, Plymbridge Road, Devon, England – Nightjar walk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Plym Valley, Plymbridge Road, Devon, England – Nightjar walk

[ June 6, 2013; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Join the rangers on a walk in the woods to hear and see this shy but amazing bird.Plym Valley, Plymbridge Road, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Plym Valley, Plymbridge Road, Devon, England
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Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Improvers Painting Classes
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Improvers Painting Classes

[ June 6, 2013; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] Bring your paints and materials for a tutored painting session by a local art instructor, Carole Aston, in our intimate hilltop garden. The day will include a short demo by our artist to provide inspiration, then guidance and feedback.Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Ramble with the Ranger
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Ramble with the Ranger

[ June 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join us for a guided walk through the parkland. Join us for a guided walk through the parkland. This walk looks at the history of the estate, the animals who live on the estate and how the NT manage the parkland.Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Charlecote Park, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England – Evening Tour with the Head Gardener
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England – Evening Tour with the Head Gardener

[ June 6, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] All you ever wanted to know about Westbury but never asked. A relaxing stroll around the garden where its history, plants, planting style and stories will be revealed. Each tour is different as the seasons change. A delicious cream tea is included.Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Westbury Court Garden, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England
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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Making a meal of it: setting the table for afternoon tea
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Making a meal of it: setting the table for afternoon tea

[ June 6, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Meet our House Engagement Manager, Michelle, as she dresses the Dining Room table for afternoon tea and discover more about the family silver. Meet our House Engagement Manager, Michelle, as she dresses the Dining Room table for afternoon tea and discover more about the family silver.Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and [...]

Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Magwitch Film screening with Great Expectations
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Magwitch Film screening with Great Expectations

[ June 6, 2013; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Magwitch – what happened before Great Expectations. Shot entirely in Kent, this new work is a fresh look at a story that is now over 150 years old Shortlisted for the Toronto film festival. Enjoy the film and a QandA with the producers and cast followed by David Leans version of Great Expectations Smallhythe Place, [...]

Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales – Guided Tours
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales – Guided Tours

[ June 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Share the volunteers knowledge of the place on a wonderful guided tour. Take a stroll around the grounds with one of our knowledgeable volunteers and discover more about the history of the buildings and estate, the family and the beautiful Aeron Valley.Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Llanerchaeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales
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Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – The Life, loves and losses of Dante Rossetti
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – The Life, loves and losses of Dante Rossetti

[ June 6, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Rossetti is easily the most charismatic of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his wild emotions visible in every brush stroke and audible in every stranza. Join us on this walking tour, a chance to see early sketches that are not normally on display. The tour explores the life of a very complex man.Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, West [...]

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Sir John Soane – Master of Space and Light and Doing Things Differently
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:07 am | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Sir John Soane – Master of Space and Light and Doing Things Differently

[ June 6, 2013; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] A talk and walk around the father of the architectural profession and his work at Wimpole, with architectural historian Hugh Dixon and the House and Collections Manager Includes two course lunch and tea/coffee in the Old Rectory RestaurantWimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Volunteer Open Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Volunteer Open Day

[ June 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Have you got time on your hands? Would you like to become a volunteer at Bodnant Garden? Come along to meet our team – we have lots of lovely volunteers who help us reach out to audiences and bring new skills and talents to help us in our work. From gardening to guided tours; weddings [...]

Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Themed Guided Tours
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Themed Guided Tours

[ June 6, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. ] Join our National Trust trained tour guides for a themed half hour taster tour. Be enthralled as our guides bring to life the stories of the people that lived and worked here, upstairs and downstairs, and how they changed and influenced Saltram.Themes include:Where are the toilets?, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Servant Life at Saltram.There are [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Volunteer Recruitment Day
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Volunteer Recruitment Day

[ June 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Have you got time on your hands? Would you like to become a volunteer at Bodnant Garden? Come along to meet our team – we have lots of lovely volunteers who help connect us to our local communities, reach out to audiences and bring new skills and talents to help us achieve more. From [...]

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Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Button Bucks (Toddler Group)
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England – Belton Button Bucks (Toddler Group)

[ June 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] On the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month, 11am – 12 noon. Activities and stories for children of 18 months to 4 years old.Belton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBelton House, Grantham, Nottinghamshire, England
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 6, 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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Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Glendurgan Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Glendurgan Garden Tours

[ June 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Want to find out more about this beautiful valley garden? Join a guided tour of the garden with one of our enthusiastic garden team and learn more about the amazing trees, plants and flowers that grow here. Discover the inspiration behind some of the planting schemes and see this wonderful garden in a different light.Glendurgan [...]

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 6, 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 [...]

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 6, 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
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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Caring for carriages
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Caring for carriages

[ June 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] See how we care for our collection of notable carriages, from the humble dog cart to the grand state coaches. A member of our team will be on hand to answer any questions and demostrate the techniques we use to look after our unique assembly of carriages.Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: India v South Africa
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:36 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: India v South Africa

[ June 6, 2013; ]
Cardiff Wales Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 9LN

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ June 6, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 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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Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland, England – Krafty Kidz

[ June 6, 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.More Information: Krafty Kidz , 0191 4911240, events@krafty-kidz.co.ukWallington, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWallington, Northumberland, England
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