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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…

Falmouth Oyster Festival 2016 - Cornwall

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…

Rubik's pop up experience in London

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…

World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale Island - Photo: Laura McMahon

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…

Wigtown Book Festival

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…

Shademakers carnival group

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…

Brockweir Soapbox Derby 2017 - Forest of Dean

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…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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