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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Cilgerran Castle, near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Turning a Norman castle Welsh!
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Cilgerran Castle, near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Turning a Norman castle Welsh!

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A week of activities and trails for all ages celebrating the National Urdd Eisteddfod held nearby.Cilgerran Castle, near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cilgerran Castle, near Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Wild About Bats
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Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Wild About Bats

[ June 1, 2013; 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Discover some of the many bat species found at Wimpole on this guided walk into the parkWimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – A Royal Celebration
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – A Royal Celebration

[ June 1, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] The evening will begin with a glass of champagne and canapes follwoed by a three course dinner inspired by the Queens visit to Waddesdon in 1995.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
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Bideford Bay and Hartland, Bideford Bay and Hartland, Devon, England – Bucks Mills Cabin open day with the Burton Art Gallery
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Bideford Bay and Hartland, Bideford Bay and Hartland, Devon, England – Bucks Mills Cabin open day with the Burton Art Gallery

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Join us for a unique open day at the Bucks Mills Cabin to explore the Cabin and meet with the Burton Art Gallerys Collection and Exhibition Officer Warren Collum. This is a rare opportunity to see inside The Cabin. In addition to National Trust staff on site to answer questions, the Burtons Collection and Exhibition [...]

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Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales – Botanical Art Course
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales – Botanical Art Course

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Debbie Devauden is a botanical artist inspired by the countryside around her and her own garden. Join Debbie for a one day course and learn how to draw a botanical subject from the beautiful gardens. All botanical and artist materials are provided.Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Gwynedd, Wales
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Build a den – 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Build a den – 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy an outdoor adventure and learn to build your own woodland den. As part of the National Trusts 50 things to do before youre 11 3/4 campaign we are having a weekend of fun, learning how to build your own woodland hideaway. Our expert den builders will be on hand to help you learn the [...]

Coggeshall Grange Barn, Colchester, Essex, England – D.O.T. productions present Finding Alice
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Coggeshall Grange Barn, Colchester, Essex, England – D.O.T. productions present Finding Alice

[ June 1, 2013; 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] A magical reworking of Lewis Carrolls best loved fairytale Finding Alice follows a young girl as she drifts off to sleep and into a dreamland where she meets the Mad Hatter, the Dormouse and the White Rabbit on a surreal journey through WonderlandCoggeshall Grange Barn, Colchester, Essex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Coggeshall Grange Barn, Colchester, Essex, England
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Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland – Chapel Island Walk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland – Chapel Island Walk

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] A fascinating walk with a Strangford Lough warden – from Mount Stewart, across the sand flats, to nearby Chapel Island. You will discover some of the areas remarkable archaeological features and an abundance of wildlife which makes Strangford Lough so special.Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Newtownards, County Down, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Mount Stewart [...]

Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire, England – Elgar Chorale Concert
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire, England – Elgar Chorale Concert

[ June 1, 2013; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Donald Hunt OBE will lead the critically acclaimed Elgar Chorale in this special concert marking the 155th anniversary of Elgars birth. Performing in Coughtons stunning double height Saloon and will include Choral songs such as O happy eyes and My love dweltin a northern land, Piano solso Chanson de Martin and songs from the Bavarian [...]

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Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Dream Flags
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Dream Flags

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Take part in the 150th anniversary of Cragside and mark the occasion by making your own dream flag. Prayer flags can be found strung along the mountain ridges of the Himalayas today and are used to bless the countryside. Lord and Lady Armstrong created a Himalayan landscape at Cragside so we want to collect your [...]

Packwood House, Lapworth, Warwickshire, England – Family Fun Days – May Half Term
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Packwood House, Lapworth, Warwickshire, England – Family Fun Days – May Half Term

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Get outside and explore Packwood how many of the 50 things can you tick off today?Packwood House, Lapworth, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Packwood House, Lapworth, Warwickshire, England
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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk – Habitats
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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk – Habitats

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Find out about the variety of habitats in the park and the species that make Dunham their home.Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital Photography Workshop
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital  Photography Workshop

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills in this one day workshop. 75.00. Booking essential. Tel: 07545 962572 or visit www.goingdigital.co.ukFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Family Nature Walk Deer me!
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Family Nature Walk  Deer me!

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join our monthly family nature walk to uncover the wildlife of the deer park. Well go at the childrens pace as we use all our senses to learn more about the three different types of deer here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and [...]

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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting

[ June 1, 2013; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] This display is unique to the UK with beautiful horses performing amazing feats while stunning falcons are flown to the lure. The falcons and horses work together accompanied by beautiful music. The show also includes a jousting tournament with knights in shining armour, squires, ladies and even a medieval jester. Tickets only available on the [...]

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Hand Sheep Shearing Course
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Hand Sheep Shearing Course

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] For those people thinking of acquiring sheep or having a small flock of sheep this course will give you the confidence to tackle sheep shearing with traditional blades. The course content includes how to sharpen and use the shears, how to handle the sheep ready for shearing, how to wrap the fleece and grade the [...]

Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Mid Ulster Vintage Rally
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Mid Ulster Vintage Rally

[ June 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Come along and enjoy the largest vintage vehicle rally in Mid-Ulster. Hundreds of vehicles, items of machinery on display and fun for all the family. Hosted by the Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club.Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games

[ June 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Play with 1930 and 1940s garden games and have a day in the life of a Georges Yard child.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England – Northumbrian Pipers
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Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England – Northumbrian Pipers

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Listen to live music from Salisburys Northumbrian Pipers. Free to National Trust members.Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – ‘Murder before Midnight’
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – ‘Murder before Midnight’

[ June 1, 2013; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Join us for a truly unique evening at South Foreland Lighthouse. During the annual party at South Foreland lighthouse, a terrible murder is committed in the tower but who did it? Help the lighthouse keeper solve the mysterybut think quickly.You have to solve the murder before the sun goes downor you might be next!South [...]

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Minchinhampton and Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England – Photography workshop: A fun way to see the Commons with new eyes
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Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Minchinhampton and Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England – Photography  workshop: A fun way to see the Commons with new eyes

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] A photography worskshop kept simple, playful and fun Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are a beautiful place to discover how photography can be used to explore our relationship with the land. We will look at colour, texture, and form, the big picture and the detail, our sense of place and the impact we leave on the [...]

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Red Cross Historic Car Boot
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Red Cross Historic Car Boot

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A prestigious sale: antiques, clothing, bric a brac and furniture. Find a bargain in a beautiful setting. In partnership with the Red Cross. 5 entrance.Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Pottery Workshop
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Pottery Workshop

[ June 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and learn how to create a pot. With the help of Linda you will use the wheel to create your very own pot.3 per pot12 to glaze your pot.Car parking charge appliesTrelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Round the Island Yacht Race Breakfast
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Round the Island Yacht Race Breakfast

[ June 1, 2013; 6:30 am to 11:00 am. ] Enjoy a hearty breakfast whilst watching the yachts go round the Needles rocks or just come along and enjoy the view. The Needles Old Battery will be open early on this race day so as well as enjoying breakfast and watching the yachts you can explore this Victorian fort. Normal admission charges apply and there [...]

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Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Stables Open Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Stables Open Day

[ June 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Tour the working stables of the Cleveland Police Mounted Section and meet its inhabitants. A much sought after opportunity to visit Ormesbys working stables. Open in conjunction with Cleveland Police. You will be able to see areas not normally open to visitors and meet the horses and men who ride them.Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North [...]

Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Sutton House Saturday Writes
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Sutton House Saturday Writes

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Four creative writing workshops with Creative Writes Join Creative Writes to explore this unique, historic house and take inspiration from its many stories. You will be guided through fun, fast paced creative writing exercises and we will create story, character work and poetry. No writing experience needed. The workshops are for adults aged 18 and [...]

Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – The Tyntesfield Affair
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – The Tyntesfield Affair

[ June 1, 2013; 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] A 1940s evening of music, dancing and entertainment during our WW2 weekend. Pin up your victory rolls and dust off your medals and join us for a 1940s evening down on Tyntesfields Croquet Lawn. A programme of surprise acts, forties antics and wartime favourites awaits you in a marquee overlooking the Victorian gothic house and [...]

Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Vita at Knole
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Vita at Knole

[ June 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Free exhibition celebrating the centenary of Vita Sackville-Wests wedding to Harold Nicolson in Knoles chapel. Complements year-long exhibition at Sissinghurst. See vivid snapshots of Vitas early life here at Knole, displayed in the Orangery. Go into the house and discover the rooms that were precious to her, described in her own words.Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Knole, [...]