From wacky races to local customs, here’s the quirkiest Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) events taking place…
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The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…
Worm Charming teams go to ground
An unusual sporting event is about to take place in Cheshire. It involves worms and a whole heap of sporting tactics…
Teams face up to the World Custard Pie Championships
The World Custard Pie Championships take place every year in Kent and the 2022 contest is happening this weekend and will see around 2,000 ‘pies’ being thrown…
It’s Man v Horse as a gruelling race gallops through the scenic Welsh countryside
If you’ve ever wondered whether man or horse is better at racing over mountainous terrain, then head to the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells this weekend to find out…
Players tee off at the World Crazy Golf Championships
This weekend, sporting fans are vying for glory as the World Crazy Golf Championships tee off on the seafront in Hastings…
The Cotswold Olimpick Games kick off
The quirky event that is the Cotswold Olimpick Games, returns to Dover’s Hill in Gloucestershire for an evening of unusual sporting challenges…
A scarecrow celebration in Wray
For ten days each spring, the village of Wray in Lancashire is overrun with colourful characters as they host their fun and quirky scarecrow festival…
Mucky stuff at Maldon Mud Race
If you fancy watching something a bit different this weekend, then how about cheering on the brave competitors at the Maldon Mud Race?
Quirky Easter events to enjoy in 2022
Easter is nearly here again, yippee! And if you’re looking for inspiration on where and how to spend your long Easter weekend, read on…
Three fun places to try curling
After Team GB’s recent triumph at the Olympics, you might be tempted give curling a try this winter. So, here’s three fun places to seek out…
Don’t knock the World Conker Championships
Autumn has arrived with leaves turning and Horse Chestnut trees dispatching their bounty, so it must be time for the 2021 World Conker Championships!
A summer festival of new ideas and relaxation
If you’re keen to get back out to a festival this summer, after a difficult year, then ALSO 2021 may be just what you’re looking for…
Celebrate the Thames with an uplifting festival
Join in with mudlarks, environmentalists, historians and artists to celebrate the river at this year’s Totally Thames festival…
Could you be the World Watercress Eating Champion?
How good are you at eating your greens? This month, the reigning World Watercress Eating Champion is challenging everyone to contest his title…