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Pærecider By cyclonebill from Copenhagen, Denmark

Take a summer cider cycle in Wales

Make the most of the summer with an alternative cycle ride through the Welsh hills and valleys this weekend…

Chap Olympiad 2014 - London

Dandy chaps compete in fancy games at vintage fair

The Chap Olympiad is one of Britain’s most eccentric sporting events, where smartly dressed ladies and gentlemen compete in games such as Umbrella Jousting…

World Championship Coracle Race 2016 - Shrewsbury

Messing about on the river in quirky boats

This summer, there will be an array of events taking place on our rivers, celebrating the traditional yet quirky Coracle…

World Pea Throwing Championships 2019 - Lewes

An easy pea-sy throwing contest

Every summer, a pub in the East Sussex town of Lewes hosts the quirky World Pea Throwing Championship…

Red Bull Cut It Lawn Mower Racing Somerset 2018

Watch a 12 hour lawn mower race in Sussex

Watch 12 hours of intense sporting action in West Sussex as teams get ready to race… on lawn mowers.

Race the Train 2016 – Tywyn – Mid Wales

Feel the pain as you Race the Train

Competitors will be trying not to run out of steam as they take on the challenge to Race the Train in Wales this Summer…

World Championship Hen Racing 2016 - Derbyshire

Egg on the World Championship Hen Racing competitors

The summer of sport continues this August, as Derbyshire plays host to the one of their most popular quirky races…

Brompton World Championship

Watch the folding bike final in London

Watch competitors, dressed in their best city style, compete on folding bikes around Central London as the finals of the 2019 Brompton World Championship take place…

Shaldon Water Carnival 2014 - Devon

Head to the coast for quirky water themed fun

This summer, head to the UK coast for a host of quirky contests and family-friendly nautical-themed entertainment…

Big Cheese festival - Caerphilly

Cheese racing, markets and quirky performances at festival

The Big Cheese festival will take place in Caerphilly with medieval entertainment, Vikings, a cheese market, quirky walkabout performers and a Great Cheese Race…

Ambleside Sports 2017 - Cumbria - Contrary Life

Traditional Lakeland sports in Ambleside

Ambleside Sports is a unique event featuring traditional Lakeland sports, including quirky Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling matches…

British Firefighter Challenge 2018, Suffolk (Photo: Kay Zieba Photography)

Firefighters take on a tough challenge in Watford

The British Firefighter Challenge 2019 will take place this month on Watford High Street, with firefighters competing in full protective gear…

Bristol Harbour Festival (Photo: Paul Box)

Hula hooping, circus and baby racing at Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival returns this weekend with a hula hooping street show, baby racing and stilt walking mer-people…

Rat Race Adventure Race 2018 - Man vs Lakes

Leap into The Lakes with a marathon challenge

Man vs Lakes is a marathon challenge with a difference, taking in Morecambe Bay’s notorious sands and some of the Lake District’s most iconic lakes…

Unstfest Carnival

Gin tours, games and Vikings at the UK’s most northerly festival

Enjoy nine days of eclectic events on the UK’s most northerly island, including bicycle obstacle courses and gin tours, as Unstfest gets under way…

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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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Lip-sync challenges and live street art at Another Fine Fest
Another Fine Fest 2017 - Ulverston - Cumbria - Contrary Life

Today and tomorrow, Ulverston will come alive with everything from live street art to lip sync challenges as Another Fine Fest returns to the Cumbrian town…

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