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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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ March 27, 2013 11:00 am to March 31, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Local artist Rob Collins brings his exhibition back from London to be showcased at Newark Park. This exhibition shows a series of landscapes, one painted for each week of a year, all of the same view of the Coombe Valley. The series by renowned artist Rob Collins, a local of Wotton-under-Edge, expresses the changing seasons [...]

Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ March 27, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through the door.On Wednesdays between 1 and 4pm our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Each week there will be a different recipe. Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, [...]

Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Walking For Health
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:31 am | No Comment
Osterley Park and House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England – Walking For Health

[ March 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Join a member of our outdoor team for a monthly brisk 60 minwalk around the Osterley Park Estate. As part of the Walking for Health scheme, youlldiscover new areas of the park and meet newpeople – all whilst improving your health.The walk will leave the Stableyard at 10am and takes in a large circuit [...]

Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life

[ March 27, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Whose house is it? See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group ghosting.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , 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 programs are available, and what [...]

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Borrowdale, Cumbria, England – Photograph Red Deer with our Deer Stalker
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Borrowdale, Cumbria, England – Photograph Red Deer with our Deer Stalker

[ March 27, 2013; 6:00 am to 8:30 am. ] Come on a dawn walk with Thomas, our deer stalker, who will take you to the hidden places where wild Red and Roe deer like to gather in Borrowdales dramatic scenery, and take photographs to your hearts content. Includes tea/coffee and a hot venison snack.Borrowdale, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBorrowdale, Cumbria, England
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Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wednesday winter warmers
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England – Wednesday winter warmers

[ March 27, 2013; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Warm up and relax with a 2-course lunch in our cafe. If you are meeting up with friends or family away from the bustle of towns look no further. Castle Drogo caf has it all. Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukCastle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Pushabout Clumber
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Pushabout Clumber

[ March 27, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] About 2 miles over terrain suitable for buggies. Normal admission charges apply for your first Pushabout.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Painting Exhibition by Kara Strachan
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, , Derbyshire, England – Painting Exhibition by Kara Strachan

[ March 27, 2013 1:00 pm to April 28, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Kara is a local artist who draws her inspiration from local landscapes and historic gardens, including National Trust places. Her love of flowers is captured beautifully with acrylic paint on canvasSudbury 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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Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Ramble with the warden – monthly walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Chirk Castle, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Ramble with the warden – monthly walk

[ March 27, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the Chirk Castle estate team for a series of monthly walks through the castles historic parkland. Enjoy a different walk on the last Wednesday of each month. Explore the stunning countryside of Chirk and the surrounding area.Walks are of differing lengths and difficulties – please ring the castle beforehand for each months walk.Chirk Castle, [...]

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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition

[ March 27, 2013 1:00 pm to March 31, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Gift to the Nation. Our collection of contemporary photographs and images explores how and why Quebec House was saved for the nation.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England – Eeles Family Pottery
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:02 pm | No Comment
Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England – Eeles Family Pottery

[ March 27, 2013 11:00 am to April 21, 2013 5:00 pm. ] The famous family pottery with a new selection of their unique handmade work.Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ March 27, 2013 10:30 am to March 31, 2013 5:00 pm. ] 2012 was officially a new start and re-launch for Becky. Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway with an explosion of colour, many of the pieces will be based around Greenway and of the local area. Becky will be also joining the Greenway property as resident [...]

The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition

[ March 27, 2013 12:00 pm to March 31, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Launching on International Womens Day this fascinating exhibition charts the significant contribution made by women during The Workhouses recent past. Testimonies of a former matron, nurse, seamstress, hairdresser and inmates provide an insight in to the changing nature of workhouse life.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England – Bug Hunt
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England – Bug Hunt

[ March 27, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Explore the parkland with our rangers hunting for bugs and minibeasts.Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered

[ March 27, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] With a different subject every week these talks, tours, displays and discussions take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, each bite-sized event lasting 30 minutes. Talks and activities for curious minds. Every Wednesday between March and October you can join us to enjoy the little known and unusual aspects of Clandon Park.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon [...]

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Crafts for Kids
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England – Crafts for Kids

[ March 27, 2013 11:00 am to March 28, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Self led art and craft activities in our family room. Craft packs available from the front desk.Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ March 27, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:30 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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Banbridge, Down – Rita Duffy-Arctic Circus Exhibition
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Banbridge, Down – Rita Duffy-Arctic Circus Exhibition

[ March 27, 2012 10:00 am to April 28, 2012 5:00 pm. ] This exhibition presents new work inspired by Ritas three month residency in Dalssen, Norway.Banbridge, Downhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Rita-Duffy-Arctic-Circus-Exhibition-Banbridge-P27343Banbridge, Down
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Newry, Co Down – Rostrevor Art Group Spring Exhibition
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:33 am | No Comment
Newry, Co Down – Rostrevor Art Group Spring Exhibition

[ March 27, 2012 9:00 am to April 26, 2012 5:30 pm. ] The exhibition will open on Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 7.30pm in the Bell Gallery. The exhibition will run until 26th April 2012 and can be seen during the Art Centre opening hours. The group work mostly in oils and watercolour and many will depict the local Mourne landscapeNewry, Co Downhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Rostrevor-Art-Group-Spring-Exhibition-Newry-P27048Newry, Co Down
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Dublin – Furniture & Home Accessories Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Dublin – Furniture & Home Accessories Fair

[ March 27, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Furniture & Home Accessories FairDublinhttp://www.irishfurniturefair.com/Dublin

Cheshire – Holmes Chapel Toy Collectors Fair
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Holmes Chapel Toy Collectors Fair

[ March 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Up to 100 stands of collectable toys & models, including diecast cars, model railways and Meccano.Only 1 mile from M6 Junction 18.Holmes Chapel Leisure CentreSelkirk DriveHolmes ChapelCheshireCW4 7DZCheshireCheshire

Edinburgh, Scotland – National War Museum of Scotland
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – National War Museum of Scotland

[ March 27, 2011 9:45 am to March 31, 2011 4:45 am. ] War and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots, leaving their mark on Scotlands history, image and reputation abroad. The museum explores over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/war_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

[ March 27, 2011 9:30 am to March 31, 2011 4:15 pm. ] Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum in EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.scotsdgmuseum.comEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Scott Monument
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Scott Monument

[ March 27, 2011 9:00 am to March 31, 2011 4:00 pm. ] The monument was opened in August 1846 in memory of Sir Walter Scott. The 200 foot structure offers views of the city centre as well as a closer look at the statuettes of characters from Scotts works.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Scott-Monument.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer

[ March 27, 2011 9:30 am to March 31, 2011 4:30 pm. ] An exhibition of over 100 photographs by Marcus Adams (1875-1959), who devoted 50 years to photographing children. Adams overturned the long tradition of formal royal portraiture and between 1926 and 1956 created a unique record of two generations of royal children, presenting a new, relaxed image of royalty. Vintage prints from almost all the royal [...]

Edinburgh, Scotland – Jeff Koons
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Jeff Koons

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 14, 2011 5:00 pm. ] American artist Jeff Koons (b.1955) is one of the most internationally renowned artists working today. This display at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art offers the chance to explore some of the artists most important and iconic series.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/exhibition/5:368/19936/20653Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Claude Cahun and Sue Tompkins
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Claude Cahun and Sue Tompkins

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 12, 2011 5:30 pm. ] The first solo UK museum exhibition of photographs by the celebrated surrealist photographer Claude Cahun (1894-1954), and the first major solo exhibition in Scotland by Sue Tompkins.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.rbge.org.uk/rbge/web/news/ih.jspEdinburgh, Scotland

Leicester, Leicestershire – Afternoon Talk: Famous Villains
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Leicester, Leicestershire – Afternoon Talk: Famous Villains

[ March 27, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Talk by Robert Gregory. Learn about well-known rouges from Leicesters past, including notorious highwayman George Davenport, scurrilous scullery maid Alice Grimbold and the last man to be gibbeted in England, James Cook. 3.00 (including refreshments).Leicester, Leicestershirehttp://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/leicester-city-museums/museums/the-guildhall/Leicester, Leicestershire