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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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – The Eighteenth Century Surgeon
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – The Eighteenth Century Surgeon

[ April 13, 2013 1:00 pm to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Join our 18c surgeon and discover more about General Wolfes sounds and the skills that helped keep people alive in the 18c.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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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

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 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 [...]

The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England – The Great Big Tree Climb comes to The Vyne
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England – The Great Big Tree Climb comes to The Vyne

[ April 13, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Tick off one of those 50 things and scale the dizzy heights of our grand old Oak and Cedar to see The Vyne from a whole new perspective!The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Vyne, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
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Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – The Wonders of the Woodland Guided Walk
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Runnymede, near Old Windsor, Berkshire, England – The Wonders of the Woodland Guided Walk

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] One of the most beautiful sights in Spring is the swathe of bluebells highlighted by the dappled sunlight flickering through the trees in our native woodlands. Come and discover them at Coopers Hill. Join us on a guided tour of Coopers Hill Woods and discover the places where bluebells carpet the undergrowth. Learn [...]

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Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland – Tours to the Top 2013

[ April 13, 2013 10:00 am to April 14, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Come and climb the secret staircase to the rooftop walkway. Spectacular views across Wearside and County Durham. Open weekends and bank holidays, 30 March – 29 September. Tours last approx. 20 mins. Last entry 4.40pm.Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Penshaw Monument, Penshaw, County Durham, Northern Ireland
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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ April 13, 2013 12:00 pm to April 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] You can carry on ticking things off your list without our help on the weekends! Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. [...]

Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:50 pm | No Comment
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Natural Inspiration Exhibition

[ April 13, 2013 11:00 am to April 18, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Up-cycled textiles in a Georgian garden The garden that inspired Wordsworth continues to be a source of creativity. We are delighted to host an exhibition by Maryport textile artist Dianne Standen. Taking her themes from the natural forms and colours of the Lake District and Solway coast landscape, she has fashioned a unique installation [...]

The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Nature crafts weekend
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:50 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Nature crafts weekend

[ April 13, 2013 12:00 pm to April 14, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty building a bug hotel, designing a dream catcher or planting seeds in your custom-made pot on these family-focused craft days.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles

[ April 13, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Learn more about 18c needlework and the decorative skills that bought 18c fabrics and cloths to life.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Oscar Wilde – His Story
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Oscar Wilde – His Story

[ April 13, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Learn about the life and work of Oscar Wilde in this fascinating talk Learn about the life and work of Oscar Wilde in this fascinating talk exploring Wildes life and career and his relationships with Ellen Terry, E W Godwin and the London stage in the 1890sSmallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, [...]

Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun

[ April 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] A free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards. A timed fun run offering an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. For full details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/sheringham Sheringham Park, [...]

Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Pools and Paws Pursuit
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Pools and Paws Pursuit

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Beginning at Heath Farm join us with your four legged friends and take part in our persuit through the beautiful woodlands and around the pools on the Dudmaston Estate. Run or walk its up to you, the main thing is to have some winter fun in this glorious setting.Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, [...]

Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Quiz Night
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Quiz Night

[ April 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 10:30 pm. ] Quiz and fish and chips Test your general knoeldge in our fun quiz night.Teams of up to 8 people. Samll groups will be able to shareIncludes fish and chip supper (alternative choices available)Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England
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Melford Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, England – Railway Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, England – Railway Walk

[ April 13, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk. At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall [...]

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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Rare and Unusual Spring plant Fair at Waddesdon Plant Centre
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Rare and Unusual Spring plant Fair at Waddesdon Plant Centre

[ April 13, 2013 10:30 am to April 14, 2013 4:30 pm. ] See rare and unusual spring plants from a selection of specialist nurseries, held in the courtyard at Waddesdon Plant Centre. Homemade refreshments available in the Plant Centre Cafe. Admission FREE.A full list of stall holders will be available on our website www.waddesdon.org.ukWaddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Seasonal Larder Days
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Seasonal Larder Days

[ April 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Local and seasonal produce available for purchasing every second Saturday of the month in the Stable BlockWimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Spring archaeology walk

[ April 13, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site with a guide and discover hidden histories, ancient mysteries, and downland wildlife. Welcome in the spring with an afternoon walk up on the downs with the ancient archaeology and varied wildlife of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. On this three mile walk with views of the stone circle, [...]

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Stirring up the Past

[ April 13, 2013 11:00 am to April 14, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join our costumed interpreters in the Servants Quarters to discover more about life below stairs. Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ April 13, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] An enchanting half hour of storytelling which will keep your little ones – and you – enthralled. Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. 5 per lesson and free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England – The big den build
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England – The big den build

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate 50 years of the National Trust on Brownsea Island with our outdoor festival season Come and join our ranger team as they show you the best way to build a shelter for outdoors, using only natures materials. Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England
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Polzeath to Port Quin, Polzeath, Cornwall, England – Hedges of stone on Pentire Point
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Polzeath to Port Quin, Polzeath, Cornwall, England – Hedges of stone on Pentire Point

[ April 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Want to meet new people? Spend a day out in the fresh air and play a part in the National Trusts important conversation work? Join the rangers for a day repairing 200 year old Cornish hedges and learn a traditional rural skill. No experience is necessary and all tools and gloves provided. Enjoy a [...]

Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Heritage Days
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Heritage Days

[ April 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Explore Eastbury On the second Saturday of the mnth – come and explore Eastbury with our knowledgeable National Trust guides. Enjoy our permanent exhibition and audio visual presentation about the historyof the house.Sample Tudor foods in our newly refurbished tearoom.Self-led activities.Tudor games and dressing up sessions.Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Eastbury Manor House, Barking, [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ April 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Every Saturday of the year 9.00am start. 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. Every Saturday throughout the yearKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England – Live music from T.G. Elias at Sticklebarn
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England – Live music from T.G. Elias at Sticklebarn

[ April 13, 2013; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Gospel, Country and Blues, served up as candid tales and life stories.Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Great Langdale, Langdale, Cumbria, England
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Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Meet the artist
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Meet the artist

[ April 13, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Meet textiles artist Claire Buckley and explore her tapestries in the Orangery at KnoleKnole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Music in the Chapel
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:12 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Music in the Chapel

[ April 13, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Come along and hear the chapel come to life with local singing groups performing every second Saturday in the month. Drop in and hear a different local choir or musicians performing in our glorious chapel. Donations will go to the performers. Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking  in the Park

[ April 13, 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, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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