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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Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – Valentine Dinner
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Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – Valentine Dinner

[ February 16, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Treat your loved one to a 3 course dinner prepared by our head chef in the intimate setting of Lord Lothians Study.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , England
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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Valentine Tree Planting
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Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England – Valentine Tree Planting

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Come and plant a living gift for your loved one in the grounds around Attingham (weather permitting). Please note that as this activity is outdoors, we can only accept cash payments.Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukAttingham Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Black Down, Sussex, England – Star Gazing from Black Down
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Black Down, Sussex, England – Star Gazing from Black Down

[ February 16, 2013; 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ] View the planets and stars from the highest location in Sussex The National Trust and members of Astronomy 4 Everyone invite you to a celestial spectacle. Starting in the afternoon members will be able to show you our nearest star, the sun, safely through telescopes with special solar filters and as the skies start to [...]

Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Bodiam Castle, , East Sussex, England – Valentine Hawking Lunch
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Bodiam Castle, , East Sussex, England – Valentine Hawking Lunch

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Treat your loved one to a delicious 2 course Valentines lunch in the terrace room combined with the amazing opportunity to see and learn about fascinating birds of prey. You will even have the opportunity to fly one of the birds yourself. Birds of prey come from the Hawking Centre at Leeds Castle, and in [...]

Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall, England – Daffodil Walk
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Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall, England – Daffodil Walk

[ February 16, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Why not join us for our third annual Daffodil Walk at Glendurgan in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Join us in raising funds for your local Marie Curie Nurses on this beautiful 6 mile walk starting at the amazing National Trust property of Glendurgan. This sponsored walk will take you from the beautiful gardens [...]

Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 16, 2013; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ February 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks
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Mottisfont, Hampshire, England – Wild Snowdrop walks

[ February 16, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and take a guided walk through our estate to see the splendour of a wild snowdrop woodland.Mottisfont, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMottisfont, Hampshire, England
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Volunteer Open Day
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Volunteer Open Day

[ February 16, 2013; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] One day you could be taking an underground tour at Dolaucothi- the only known Roman goldmine in the UK, the next, you could be caring for our coastal properties. There are so many opportunities with the National Trust Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how to get involved with the National Trust in CarmarthenshireMore [...]

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire , Scotland – Pruning Workshops
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Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Aberdeenshire , Scotland – Pruning Workshops

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A one day pruning workshop about the practicalities of pruning in a garden.Join our expert Head Gardener for a day workshop about the principles and practicalities of pruning a garden, including tea, coffee and a light lunch.The programme will cover practical sessions on roses, renovations and removals as well as trees, shrubs and formative pruning.Crathes [...]

Newhailes, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotland – Newhailes Nature Detectives Club – Young Archaeologists.
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Newhailes, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotland – Newhailes Nature Detectives Club – Young Archaeologists.

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] If your children are into wildlife, the outdoors or environmental themed arts and crafts than this club is for them. We are also looking for new nature detectives children this year. Any young Archaeologists out there ?Get involved investigating what archaeology there is at Newhailes – you will be surprised!! Newhailes, Edinburgh & The Lothians, [...]

House of the Binns, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotland – Snow drop walk
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House of the Binns, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotland – Snow drop walk

[ February 16, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm. ] Come along on this ranger led walk and discover the fantastic Snow drops of the House of the Binns estate.Learn some interesting facts about snow drops as we walk through the marvellous woodland of the estate. House of the Binns, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/House-of-the-Binns/Snow-drop-walk/House of the Binns, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scotland
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Red Rose Supper
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland – Red Rose Supper

[ February 16, 2013; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Enjoy a delicious supper at our romantic evening with music and dancing. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Robert-Burns-Birthplace-Museum/Red-Rose-Supper/Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Thornhayes Nursery, Cullompton, Devon, England – Grafting – Science and Mystery
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
Thornhayes Nursery, Cullompton, Devon, England – Grafting – Science and Mystery

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join award-winning nurseryman, Kevin Croucher to learn about the basic principles of grafting ornamental and fruit trees.Thornhayes Nursery, Cullompton, Devon, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9971&r=trueThornhayes Nursery, Cullompton, Devon, 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 what [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ February 16, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 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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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Children’s Scarecrow Making (NGE)
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Children’s Scarecrow Making (NGE)

[ February 16, 2013; 10:15 am to 2:15 pm. ] This event has multiple sessions.RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10128&r=trueRHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England
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RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Scarecrow Making Workshop
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Scarecrow Making Workshop

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Bring along your old, unwanted clothes and make a life-sized scarecrow to go on display here at Rosemoor until Easter. Main support, head sack and straw for stuffing included. Let your imagination run free and create a character to really give the birds a scare! Please wear old clothes yourselves as well as bringing a [...]

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RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Scarecrow Building Workshop & Competition (NGE)
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Scarecrow Building Workshop & Competition (NGE)

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Take part in Harlow Carrs very first ever scarecrow making competition! Join one of our exclusive scarecrow-building workshops and create your very own life-size creation. All entries will be displayed in the garden for a week between 18-24 Feb and visitors will be able to vote for their favourite, winning one crafty family a fantastic [...]

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Sammy the Scarecrow Children’s Trail
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Sammy the Scarecrow Children’s Trail

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Sammy the scarecrow has had some of his belongings stolen by crows. Follow the trail around the garden to find all of his missing things and make him a happy scarecrow again!RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10289&r=trueRHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England
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Crathes Castle, Banchory, Kincardshire, Scotland – Pruning Workshop
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Banchory, Kincardshire, Scotland – Pruning Workshop

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join Head Gardener Chris Wardle for a day workshop about the principles and practicalities of pruning a garden, including tea, coffee and light lunch. The programme will cover practical sessions on roses, renovations and removals as well as trees, shrubs and formative pruning.Crathes Castle, Banchory, Kincardshire, Scotlandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10298&r=trueCrathes Castle, Banchory, Kincardshire, Scotland
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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Norse Nonsense
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Norse Nonsense

[ February 16, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy Viking-themed make and take activities in our Learning Centre. Dont forget to look out for our Viking Gallery Safaris.National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – So You Want To Be a Viking?
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – So You Want To Be a Viking?

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Meet our resident Vikings in an exciting new family show a funny, fast-paced, musical, myth-busting extravaganza!National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – So You Want To Be a Viking?
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – So You Want To Be a Viking?

[ February 16, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Meet our resident Vikings in an exciting new family show a funny, fast-paced, musical, myth-busting extravaganza!National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
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National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Scottish Soldiers in the Crimean War
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Scottish Soldiers in the Crimean War

[ February 16, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Discover what life was like for the soldier during Queen Victorias reign.National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.ukNational War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dover Castle, Kent, England – Dover Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Dover Castle, Kent, England – Dover Castle Guided Tour

[ February 16, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Dover Castle, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukDover Castle, Kent, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ February 16, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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