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Grantchester Barrel Race - Photo: cmglee

Roll out the barrel this Boxing Day

Every year, on Boxing Day, the village of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire comes alive with the eccentric sport of Barrel Rolling…

Fishermen & Firemen's Comic Football Match 2016 - Scarborough

A Boxing Day match with a difference

Scarborough boasts one of the quirkiest Boxing Day celebrations in the UK, featuring a comic football match, a crazy raft race and a mile of pennies…

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race 2017 - Derbyshire

A raft of teams compete in quirky Boxing Day race

Expect to see some unusual looking rafts rowing their way down the River Derwent this festive season, as Matlock’s quirky race takes place…

The Ba' game, Kirkwall, Orkney (Photo: Charles Tait)

Ball game takes over the Kirkwall streets

The Ba’ is a traditional game played every Christmas Day and New Year’s Day on the streets of Kirkwall, Orkney’s largest town…

Pagham Pram Race 2016 - West Sussex - Boxing Day

Pints and prams in Pagham

This Boxing Day, people in West Sussex will be donning their fancy dress and climbing aboard a pram for a drinking session with a difference…

Tenby Boxing Day Swim 2017

‘Tis the season for chilly dips into icy waters

This festive season, brave souls will be donning their trunks, swimming costumes, and fancy dress outfits as they prepare to take a quick dip in the waters…

London Pantomime Horse Race 2014

Trot on over to the London Pantomime Horse Race

This weekend, watch (possibly) the most quirky festive race in the capital, as the London Pantomime Horse Race takes place…

Great Christmas Pudding Race 2013 - Covent Garden - London

Festive teams compete in pudding race

This weekend, festive teams will be taking on a Christmas themed obstacle course in Covent Garden, London…

World's Biggest Liar Competition - Cumbria

Forget fake news, watch the World’s Biggest Liar

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…

BUMP Roller Disco, Bristol

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…

Mountain biking - Llanwrtyd Wells - Wales

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…

Winter Droving Penrith - Performers join the procession

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…

Halloween at Go Ape

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…

World Conker Championships 2018 - Northamptonshire - Photo: Peter Bower

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…

British National Ploughing Championships 2019

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…

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Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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