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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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ May 28, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ May 28, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Poem Open Day
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Poem Open Day

[ May 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Dont miss this once-a-month opportunity to see inside the Poem. Perched on a steep bank overlooking the mill pond, this beautiful building was built by Henry Davis Pochin as a last resting place for his family. Today youll be able to go inside to see the impressive interior with its marble columns [...]

Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Raft Building
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England – Raft Building

[ May 28, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Build and float your very own raft down in the creek at low tide in Brancaster Harbour. Be prepared to get wet!Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

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Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:45 pm | No Comment
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, England – Siege and surrender tours

[ May 28, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Find out about life as a soldier during the siege of Dunster Castle in 1646Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunster Castle, near Minehead, Somerset, 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 [...]

Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:41 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Spring Garden Tours

[ May 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year, go on a tour with one of our experienced garden stewards. Enjoy the spring colours which look stunning at this time of year and hear about the history of the garden, just meet at reception at 11am.Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffield Park and [...]

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

[ May 28, 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
There are many organisations in the UK [...]

Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ May 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, 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 [...]

Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Family nature trails
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Family nature trails

[ May 28, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Explore the park through exciting activities on one of our popular guided nature trails. From pond-dipping or bug-hunting to spotting the deer, get outdoors and closer to nature.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, [...]

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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – City to garden walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England – City to garden walk

[ May 28, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join one of our free guided walks from Bath city centre, through Widcombe and up to Prior Park Landscape Garden. The walk takes in local history and fantastic views. Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ May 28, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

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

[ May 28, 2013; 12:45 pm to 3:45 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall – Bluebells at Glendurgan

[ May 28, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Take a spring walk around this wonderful valley garden and enjoy the sight of the beautiful bluebells. The best time to see these lovely spring flowers is from mid April to May.Glendurgan Garden, Cornwallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=5ffd5d3a-ab0c-40c8-90d3-75b49a708f4bGlendurgan Garden, Cornwall
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to [...]

Lanhydrock – Food Tasting
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock – Food Tasting

[ May 28, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Sample some locally produced treats in the gift shop on the last weekend of the month. Telephone for details of whats on offer.Lanhydrockhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Lanhydrock

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Heathfield, East Sussex – Heathfield Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Heathfield, East Sussex – Heathfield Show

[ May 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Heathfield ShowHeathfield, East Sussexhttp://www.heathfieldshow.org/Heathfield, East Sussex

Dunbartonshire – Drymen Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Dunbartonshire – Drymen Show

[ May 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Drymen ShowDunbartonshirehttp://www.drymenshow.com/Dunbartonshire

Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours

[ May 28, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join a member of the team to see behind the scenes, in the roof and down the tunnel! Booking advisedBuckland Abbeyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Buckland Abbey

Bristol – Dot To Dot Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:30 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Dot To Dot Festival

[ May 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Dot To Dot takes place in Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester over the May bank holiday weekend. Over 100 artists in each citys best venues!Bristolhttp://www.dottodotfestival.co.uk/Bristol

Blackford, Stirling – 137th BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:30 pm | No Comment
Blackford, Stirling – 137th BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES

[ May 28, 2011; 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing. Blackford, Stirlinghttp://www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk/Blackford, Stirling

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Bathgate – BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Bathgate – BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES

[ May 28, 2011; 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe BandsBathgatehttp://www.westlothianhighlandgames.com/Bathgate

Heathfield, East Sussex – Heathfield Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Heathfield, East Sussex – Heathfield Show

[ May 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Heathfield ShowHeathfield, East Sussexhttp://www.heathfieldshow.org/Heathfield, East Sussex

Dunbartonshire – Drymen Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Dunbartonshire – Drymen Show

[ May 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Drymen ShowDunbartonshirehttp://www.drymenshow.com/Dunbartonshire

Spalding, Lincs – Me and My Girl,SADOS,Music by Noel Gay at the South Holland Centre
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Me and My Girl,SADOS,Music by Noel Gay at the South Holland Centre

[ May 28, 2011; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Bill Snibson, a Lambeth costermonger, is revealed as the new Earl of Hareford and is newly found aristocratic cousins are horrified. At Hareford Hall they try to educate ill into gentrified ways and separate him from Sally, his cockney girlfriend. The result is comic chaos. With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and several [...]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show
By: The Editor | March 8, 2011 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
RHS Chelsea Flower Show

[ May 28, 2011; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ]
Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London
entry prices vary depending on day and time: see website for details

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Stratford Ghost Cruise
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Stratford Ghost Cruise

[ May 28, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] n entertaining evening cruise on the beautiful River Avon with ghost stories, magic and mind-reading with the Man in Black or Vincent – professional magical entertainers and members of Equity. Stratford Ghost Cruise is a unique experience in Stratford upon Avon. The gently flowing River Avon with its abundance of wildlife provides a [...]

Bournemouth Sevens Festival
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:09 am | No Comment
Bournemouth Sevens Festival

[ May 28, 2010 to May 30, 2010. ] Bournemouth Sports Club, Bournemouth

St Davids Cathedral Festival
By: The Editor | April 1, 2010 – 1:51 pm | No Comment
St Davids Cathedral Festival

[ May 28, 2010 to June 6, 2010. May 28, 2010 to June 6, 2010. ] www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/index.php?id=693
classic and contemporary musical concerts in the Cathedral and other venues

The South East Garden Show
By: The Editor | April 1, 2010 – 1:24 pm | No Comment
The South East Garden Show

[ May 28, 2010 11:00 am to May 30, 2010 6:00 pm. ]
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