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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 1

There is a whole world of tunnels, mines, caverns and other underground haunts to explore in the UK. So why not join us on a journey to the dark side as Contrary Life picks out some subterranean gems and hidden passageways?
Contrary Life goes behind enemy lines at the Royal Armouries Museum

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is open daily with free admission. Contrary Life crept behind enemy lines to find out more about WWII spies…
Art and designer craft in E17

The E17 Designers Spring Fair will take place on Friday 17th May at the Asian Centre in Walthamstow Village, offering a cornucopia of art and designer craft…
Go on A Marvellous Adventure at the Old Vic Tunnels

Sublime Boudoir presents A Marvellous Adventure, an evening of burlesque, cabaret, music & fine dining at the Old Vic Tunnels on Saturday May 25th 2013…
It’s Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll as Ascot goes retro this May

Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll is a racing event with a twist as Ascot goes retro with diners, classic Cadillacs and ice cream sundaes on the 10th & 11th May 2013…
March hare madness at Barts this Easter bank holiday

This Easter, speakeasy bar Barts cordially invites you to hop down the rabbit hole for an evening of all things Wonderland at their Mad Hatter’s Tea Party…
An alternative view of London

Contrary Life visits Westminster Cathedral’s Bell Tower and The Monument in London to find an alternative way to see the capital…
Can you survive the zombie apocalypse?

Armed with no more than your wits and a map, you have to navigate your way across a city at dusk to find the Survivor Camp, encountering groups of survivors and bloodthirsty zombies en route…
Castle sleepover for adults in Cornwall

On 15th March enjoy an exclusive overnight stay, especially for adults. The event takes place at English Heritage’s Pendennis Castle in Cornwall…
Bookish in Bedfordshire as Wrest Park hosts a literary season

Throughout March 2013, enjoy a range of literary lectures at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire beginning with the Real Life Downton Abbey on 3rd March…
Political satire at The Pleasance with Coalition

Coming to the Pleasance Islington after a hit Edinburgh run, Coalition charts the final days of Lib Dem Leader Matt Cooper, in this fast-moving comedy satire about modern politics…
This half term go fossil walking with experts from Dinosaur Isle

Take the family on a Fossil Walk this half-term (17th – 23rd February) along a beach on the Isle of Wight led by an expert from the Dinosaur Isle museum…