Every year in Cumbria, a celebration takes place to herald the arrival of spring and the damson blossom…
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Beers, bazaars and Bowie at Whitby Goth Weekend
The town of Whitby is steeped in history with its Abbey ruins and connections to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, making it the perfect location for a goth festival…
Hop aboard for the Real Ale Trail
The Real Ale Trail runs from Spring to Autumn across Wales and the Wirral, allowing participants to visit rural pubs and enjoy some decent beer…
Pedal your way into a Vintage summer
Would you like an excuse to dress up in Vintage attire and go for a leisurely coastal ride? Then the Velo Vintage ride, with its civilised breaks for tea and cake, will be right up your street…
Ten quirky Easter events
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend your long Easter weekend? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of the quirkiest Easter events taking place this year…
A sing-along musical theatre piano bar in London
A sing-along musical theatre piano bar has opened its doors in London, just fifty yards from Marble Arch, where people can gather around the piano with a cocktail…
Rough justice and costumed banquets at Hawick Reivers Festival
Step back in time to the wild borderlands as Hawick Reivers Festival brings 16th century music, drama and games to the town…
Take a rum trip across the Lost Lagoon
Take a rum themed nautical adventure on the Lost Lagoon, hidden below deck in London’s Shepherd’s Bush…
Festival goes marmalade mad in Cumbria
This weekend, Dalemain in Cumbria will be turning orange as it plays host to the 2019 Marmalade Festival…
Music and cocktails at the Old Bengal Bar
London’s Old Bengal Bar is launching New Street Live, a series of acoustic sessions, along with a special £5 cocktail menu…
An RGB Universe in a London bar
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen has been transformed into an Instagrammers dream with the installation of an RGB Universe exhibition…
An eclectic selection of International Women’s Day events
It’s International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, and to celebrate many arts venues are putting on special events. Below is a selection of what’s on over the next few weeks…
Where to scoff pancakes in London
If you are in the capital this Shrove Tuesday (5th March), you might be looking for somewhere to stuff yourself silly…
Immersive dining in London with Supper Tales
A new immersive dining series, based on the nation’s favourite novels is coming to London, just in time for World Book Day…
St Piran’s Day, a feast of Cornish Culture
Celebrate St Piran’s Day in Cornwall (and beyond) with parades, pasties, plays, music, dancing and ale this March…