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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Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – 20th Century Watercolour landscapes Exhibition
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York, North Yorkshire, England – 20th Century Watercolour landscapes Exhibition

[ June 4, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] For twentieth century watercolour landscapes at their finest, visit the top floor gallery at Nunnington Hall. Theyll be plenty of striking scenery to admire inside the walls here at Nunnington Hall towards the end of April and throughout the month of June. In association with Chris Beetles Gallery, London, Nunnington Hall presents a wonderful exhibition [...]

Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Conservation in Action
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Conservation in Action

[ June 4, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] See staff and volunteers carrying out conservation with a different theme each week. See conservation work being carried out during the day. This work used to happen behind closed doors. Different theme each week and they vary with topics such as books, ceramics, fabric and stone being coveredHinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, [...]

Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Cellar Tours
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Cellar Tours

[ June 4, 2013; 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. ] Have you ever wondered what is underneath Hatchlands house? Put on your hard hat, pick up a lantern and come down with us into the cellars to discover previously unseen places.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England – Drawing course led by Guy Scott
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England – Drawing course led by Guy Scott

[ June 4, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Be inspired by the history and atmosphere of the New Inn. Guy Scott will be leading a drawing workshop and talking about the techniques he has used in his line drawings, as part of the art exhibition at New Inn. Then have a go at creating your own drawing of New Inn and the surrounding [...]

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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Gardener
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Day in the Life of a Gardener

[ June 4, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join our gardener for a short tour around Greyfriars garden and discover what he and the team do around the place.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Inspiration for Garden Design Workshop
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Inspiration for Garden Design Workshop

[ June 4, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:45 pm. ] A look at planting for impact, harnessing size and scale; shapes, textures, contrasts and harmonies, soils and surfaces, structures, containers, climbers and challenges!Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Gardener’s Tuesdays
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England – Gardener’s Tuesdays

[ June 4, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Questions for our Gardeners? Talk to them on Tuesdays. Join us on a Tuesday and take a trip through the gardens where our Gardeners can be found. Always wanted to know the name of a plant or how the gardens were created? Get the inside information by talking to our Gardeners as they work in [...]

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Tour of the Tijou Gates
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England – Tour of the Tijou Gates

[ June 4, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Were currently restoring our historic Tijou Gates. Find out more about the project from the head blacksmith then join a guided tour across the park to see the progress for yourself.Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex, England
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Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England – Lecture by Guy Scott
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England – Lecture by Guy Scott

[ June 4, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] At this lecture, Guy Scott will be giving a talk about the artworks in his exhibitions, inspirations for his work and New Inn as a subject matter for art.The ticket cost for the talk is 10 per person The combination ticket for the drawing workshop and talk is 20.Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Head Gardener Rhododendron Walk
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Head Gardener Rhododendron Walk

[ June 4, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join head gardener Graham for a tour of the wild garden when the flowering rhododendrons should be at their best. Stroll with Graham amongst the spectacular display of flowering plants and discover how 80 species of rhododendron and azalea came to be present at Sheringham ParkSheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, [...]

Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Nordic Walking
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk, England – Nordic Walking

[ June 4, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] What is Nordic Walking? Have you ever wondered what Nordic Walking is? Come and find out at Oxburgh Hall. We are offering taster sessions with a fully qualified instructor. Each session lasts about an hour, covering the basic technique and giving an insight into how the poles can propel you along and work the whole [...]

Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Open Drawers Day
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Open Drawers Day

[ June 4, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Come and discover the secret revealed by one of our pieces of furniture. Key items of furniture will be opened around the house for you to view – we also have a talk about our Escritoire which will reveal a hidden story and secrets found within.Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trerice, Kestle Mill, near [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener

[ June 4, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Enjoy a walk around the Garden in the company of one of our knowledgeable gardeners. Find out more about our wonderful plants, and pick up some great ideas for your own garden.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – Tyntesfield house ‘unpacked’
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – Tyntesfield house ‘unpacked’

[ June 4, 2013; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Join a member of our Inventory team for a tour that goes behind the scenes to see some of the often missed treasures around the house and discover what new items are being unpacked in 2013. Never seen before items from the National Trusts largest recorded collection! 10 per personTyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, [...]

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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ June 4, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

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

[ June 4, 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 [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk with a Gardener

[ June 4, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy a walk around the Winter Garden and, weather permitting, the wider Garden in the company of one of our knowledgeable gardeners. Find out more about our wonderful plants, and get answers to questions you may have.Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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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

[ June 4, 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
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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 4, 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
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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

[ June 4, 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
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Garden Matters – garden talks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Garden Matters – garden talks

[ June 4, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join our Gardener in charge for talks about the seasonal activities that go on in the garden each month.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – World War II Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England – World War II Walk

[ June 4, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm. ] Join our National Trust Guide on a visit to Coleshills WWII past. Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries – Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary [...]

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

[ June 4, 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
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Wallington, Northumberland, England – Wallace and Gromit Model Making Workshop
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Wallington, Northumberland, England – Wallace and Gromit Model Making Workshop

[ June 4, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Join an Aardman animator at this special model making workshop and get the chance to make your very own plasticine Gromit!More Information: Estate Office, 01670 773600, wallington@nationaltrust.org.ukWallington, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWallington, Northumberland, England
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Falkland Palace & Garden, Cupar, Fife, Scotland – Teddy Bears’ Jubilee Picnic and Puppet Show
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Falkland Palace & Garden, Cupar, Fife, Scotland – Teddy Bears’ Jubilee Picnic and Puppet Show

[ June 4, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join in for a teddy bears picnic and puppet show in the Palace orchard.Bring your teddy and sandwiches to the Palace orchard at 12 noon for a jubilee picnic! Have fun watching The 3 Bears puppet show (show starts at 1pm) and get your face painted. There will be a fancy dress competition for best [...]

Kintail & Morvich, Kyle, Northwest Highlands, Scotland – Intermediate Sea Kayaking Courses
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Kintail & Morvich, Kyle, Northwest Highlands, Scotland – Intermediate Sea Kayaking Courses

[ June 4, 2012 9:00 am to June 7, 2012 5:00 pm. ] A 4 day course aimed at paddlers who have some experience but want to broaden their skills and techniques to cope with more challenging conditions, this course will involve a one or two night camping expedition should conditions be suitable.Course cost includes self catering accommodation at the Kintail Outdoor Centre, instruction, paddling equipment and clothing, [...]

Greenbank Garden, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland – Jubilee Tea and Concert
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Greenbank Garden, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland – Jubilee Tea and Concert

[ June 4, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Williamwood Pipe band will be playing on the lawn at Greenbank House and will be accompanied by highland dancers from the Myra Miller dance school. Cream teas will be available on the lawn whist the concert is on. Between 2pm and 4pm on Monday 4th June on the lawns of Greenbank House enjoy traditional Scottish [...]

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland – 1950s Jubilee Party
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland – 1950s Jubilee Party

[ June 4, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The beautiful museum gardens will be transformed for a 1950s party to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Come in costume and enter our competition for the best-dressed King and Queen! Therell be activities for all the family at this 1950s-themed Jubilee Party. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Robert-Burns-Birthplace-Museum/1950s-Jubilee-Party/Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland
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