Every November, a rural pub in Cumbria is taken over by tall tales and silly stories as the World’s Biggest Liar competition takes place…
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Ditch the ice rink this winter and go to the roller disco instead
Head to Bristol this festive season for an alternative winter skating experience, as well as an Apres Bar, music and family activities…
Beer and biking with the Real Ale Wobble
The Real Ale Wobble is an annual event in Wales, where beer, mountain biking and beautiful scenery combine…
Street theatre, torch bearers and Balkan melodies at Winter Droving
The Winter Droving is an annual cultural event in Cumbria, celebrating the changing of the seasons with music, masked fire processions and quirky entertainment…
The best quirky Halloween events for families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…
Fancy dress battles at the World Conker Championships
This weekend, head to Northamptonshire for the 2019 World Conker Championships and watch fancy dress competitors in an autumnal battle…
Vintage ploughing at British National Championships
This weekend, the 69th British National Ploughing Championships will take place in Lincolnshire, with more than 250 top ploughmen and women expected to compete…
Hot chef and oyster shucking competitions at Falmouth festival
This weekend, there will be hot chef and oyster shucking competitions, along with master classes, demonstrations, live music and food stalls in Falmouth…
A Rubik’s Cube pop-up in Covent Garden
Fans of the Rubik’s Cube will be pleased to hear that a new pop up experience will be appearing in London this week…
Head to Scotland for the World Stone Skimming Championships
This weekend, keen competitors will be making their way to Easdale Island in Argyll for the World Stone Skimming Championships…
Book town hosts monster slayers, suppers and tours
Scotland’s National Book Town is gearing up for a friendly invasion of book lovers when the annual Wigtown Book Festival gets underway this week…
Creative creatures and pyrotechnics at Arts by the Sea
There will be three days of free vibrant theatre, dance and music performances in Bournemouth this weekend for their annual arts festival…
Brake for the Border with Brockweir’s Soapbox Derby
Competitors in the Forest of Dean will be racing over jumps and negotiating chicanes… all with the power of gravity alone…
A crab fair and competitive gurning in Cumbria
This weekend, Cumbria will host some competitive face pulling, alongside one of the oldest fairs in the world and a quirky apple tradition…
Fine fromage and delicious dairy in the Dales
This month, the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns for a week of themed events, including a cheesy run, wine and cheese tasting, cheese making courses, and a Truckle Trail…