Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…
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Get ready for a trip to Uncle Monty’s this Summer
This Summer, watch UK’s no.1 cult film, Withnail & I, at the cottage where it was filmed. Tickets go on sale this week for this quirky event…
A celebration of rhubarb in Yorkshire
Wakefield’s annual culinary festival of all things rhubarb will feature a rhubarb installation, a cycle-powered carousel, and a rhubarb recipe exchange…
Beard competitions and poo themed activities at York’s Viking festival
JORVIK Viking Festival 2020 will take place in York from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February, with a themed banquet, a battle spectacular and a Viking encampment…
An evening of science and fiction at the Royal Society
This February, head to the Royal Society in London for a special late event with a Science Fiction theme…
Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth
This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…
Augmented reality, immersive dining and circus at CAN Festival
A festival featuring augmented reality, immersive dining, ballet, waacking, comedy and clowning is heading to London this month…
The art and future of fungi explored in mushroom exhibition
Over the next few months, Somerset House in London will be inviting visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms…
An alternative guide to Valentine’s Day
Contrary Life is back again with An Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day, and we’ve dug out some great quirky events taking place in the UK this year…
Attend the Detox Grotto at London’s BODY WORLDS
This month, visit a Detox Grotto in London and learn all about the liver with games, music and plant-based drinks to help you along…
Bloody battles and loud bangs in Cheshire
For more than 40 years, the troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact a bloody battle that took place in 1643…
Riverside Studios has reopened and you can take your dog
The multi-arts venue in Hammersmith, Riverside Studios, has reopened its doors to all local residents, even those of the canine variety…
Old Twelfth Night is the time to go wassailing
On the old Twelfth Night (17th January) a traditional ceremony known as a wassail takes place in villages and orchards across England…
Not so Roman chariot racing and winter ales in Wales
The people of Llanwrtyd Wells will be turning Roman this weekend as they celebrate Saturnalia with some special events…
Listen to an inspirational tale at Mr Fogg’s Mayfair abode
This month, Mr Fogg will be welcoming former professional rugby player and recovering quadriplegic, Ed Jackson, into his humble Mayfair home…