Young and old will gather in Sussex this weekend, to make a hullabaloo as a special traditional ceremony, known as Apple Howling, takes place…
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The best alternative ways to bring in the New Year
Why not bring in the New year with one of the many quirky customs that take place in the UK? If you’re stuck for ideas, why not read our pick of events?
Edinburgh brings in the New Year with a festival of magic
MagicFest takes place in Edinburgh between Christmas and New Year, with talent from the world of magic offering entertainment for all ages…
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Burning the Clocks
Annual community event, Burning the Clocks, takes place on the winter solstice with a fantastical procession bringing magic to Brighton’s streets…
Join a parade of giant baubles in Kent
This weekend, join a Carnival of Baubles in Kent, with giant illuminated baubles and a mechanical Jack Frost…
Giant turtle leads Waves of Wonder parade
This weekend, join a wonder and wellbeing themed lantern parade in London, led by a giant turtle…
Krampus returns to Whitby
As Father Christmas visits towns across the UK for the festive season, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…
Join devils and dragons at the Winter Watch Parade
Join a host of characters including the Lord of Misrule, devils, dragons, Romans, and a group of giant skeletons for the Winter Watch Parade…
A taste of Christmas past with Dickens, knights and street urchins
Take a trip to Christmas past, in a more pleasant way than Scrooge did, by visiting one of the many Dickens, Victorian and medieval themed events taking place this winter…
There’s something fishy going on in Devon
November is the time of year when the historic fishing village of Clovelly, in North Devon, celebrates with its own special quirky festival…
Discoveries and secrets at this year’s Being Human festival
From trawling for treasures in archives to discovering secret lives and overlooked histories, the annual Being Human festival is back this month…
Four alternative ways to spend Bonfire Night
Looking for something a little different to the standard bonfire event? Well, read on for some alternative and quirky suggestions!
Voila! An eclectic theatre festival in London
London’s landmark festival of European theatre will return for a seventh year this November to showcase boundary pushing work from across the continent…
Seasonal battles at Edinburgh’s Fire Festival
Head to the top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh on Thursday 31st October for a unique fire festival to mark the changing of the seasons…
It’s turnip carving time at Hop Tu Naa celebrations
Forget pumpkin carving for Halloween, on the Isle of Man they do things a little differently, and turnips are the main ingredient!