For more than 40 years, the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle…
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Where to celebrate Burns Night in London
For those of you in London this month, we’ve come up with a few ideas for enjoying an alternative evening out, with a Scottish theme of course…
An exhibition in a home away from home
The National Trust’s A Home Away from Home: The India Club is a site-specific exhibition, shining a light on the social history of a little known club on The Strand…
Forget Dancing on Ice, skate with penguins in London
QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl in London is offering the ultimate winter treat, as five Humboldt penguins waddle into the ice-rink on Saturday 19th January…
A decorated horse skull, morris dancers and the Wassail Butler head to Chepstow
The Chepstow Wassail and Mari Lwyd is a popular annual family friendly event, featuring old traditions, strange customs, capers, and weird creatures…
Cambridgeshire’s quirky Straw Bear Festival
The annual Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival takes place in Cambridgeshire from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January with parades, dancing, music and storytelling…
Cider, singing, dancing and lots of noise… it’s 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…
Roman style racing at the World MTB Chariot Racing Championships
The people of Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales will be turning Roman this month as they celebrate Saturnalia with some special events…
The ancient custom of Apple Howling in West Sussex
Apple Howling is an ancient custom that traditionally takes place in the apple orchards of southern England. Bolney in West Sussex has revived the custom…
A unique and lively Twelfth Night celebration in London
On Sunday 6th January, the Bankside area of London will come alive with singing, dancing, plays and storytelling for a unique Twelfth Night celebration…
A Boxing Day theatrical custom
Venture out this Boxing Day to watch a quirky custom being carried out, as bands of merry men and women across the country perform a traditional play…
Possibly the oldest pram race in the world
Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…
Hip Hop Karaoke Christmas Special at the Queen Of Hoxton
For a fun and festive alternative night out, head to the Queen of Hoxton on Thursday 20th December for their Hip Hop Karaoke Christmas Special…
Town planning just got tasty with London’s Gingerbread City
This festive season, the Museum of Architecture is bringing a Gingerbread City to London, with more than 60 buildings as well as gingerbread workshops to take part in…
An alternative panto with Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out!
Fancy something a bit different to the usual pantomimes this Christmas? Not Too Tame presents Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out! combining panto and pub…