The Dashwood Mausoleum
This week’s Curiosity of the Week is the Dashwood Mausoleum in Buckinghamshire. A hexagonal structure found on the hill in West Wycombe…
It’s no yolk, it’s the World Egg Throwing Championships 2013
Every year as part of Swaton’s Vintage Day a challenge takes place between competitors who travel from all over the world. This challenge? It’s none other than the World Egg Throwing Championships!
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Have a wheely good time as folding bikes take to the Goodwood Motor Circuit
The 8th Brompton World Championship takes place at the Goodwood Motor Circuit as part of the Orbital Cycling Festival this July…
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The Dashwood Mausoleum
This week’s Curiosity of the Week is the Dashwood Mausoleum in Buckinghamshire. A hexagonal structure found on the hill in West Wycombe…
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Open Studio and Sculpture Trail in Kent
This June sculptor Juliet Simpson will host an Open Studio in Kent as part of South East Open Studios. There will also be a sculpture trail and owl trail…
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The green fingered head to Gilbert White’s House for the 21st Unusual Plants Fair
Gilbert White’s House & Garden in Selborne, Hampshire is holding its 21st annual Unusual Plants Fair on 15th and 16th June (Father’s Day weekend)…
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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 3
This is Contrary Life’s final foray into the world under our feet. Step down into curious crypts and cellars as we explore what’s under some of our old buildings…
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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our journey underground. Join us as we continue with caves, caverns and mines full of history and intrigue…
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Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 1
There is a world of tunnels, caverns and other underground haunts to explore in the UK. So join us on a journey to the dark side as Contrary Life picks out some subterranean gems and hidden passageways…
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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…
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More than just a leaf at The Watercress Festival
Celebrate the 9th annual Watercress Festival at Alresford, Hampshire on Sunday 19 May. The free festival features a watercress eating contest, a traditional cavalcade and cookery demos…
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Find out what lies beneath the city of London at The Willis Museum, Hampshire
Skeletons: London’s buried bones is an exhibition of six skeletons on display at the Sainsbury’s Gallery in The Willis Museum, Basingstoke until 11th May 2013…
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British & World Marbles Championship 2013
Tinsley Green in West Sussex is known as the home of marbles. On 29th March the British & World Marbles Championship takes place at the Greyhound pub…
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The 30th annual World Pooh Sticks Championships
The 30th annual World Pooh Sticks Championships takes place on 24th March near Little Wittenham in Oxfordshire…