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…
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The King’s Army marches into central London
This Sunday, a parade and march will be taking place in Central London to commemorate the execution of Charles I of England…
A jolly way to spend Twelfth Night in London
This weekend, Bankside in London will host a unique Twelfth Night event, mixing ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity…
Go Apple Howling in Sussex
Young and old will gather in Sussex this weekend, to make a hullabaloo as a special traditional ceremony, known as Apple Howling, takes place…
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…
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…
Hidden histories on display in Derby
A unique collection of previously unseen photographs, revealing what life was like for WWI prisoners in an East Midlands camp, has gone on show in Derby…
Planets, shuttles and astronauts Light Up Lancaster
This year’s Light Up Lancaster will see two nights of illumination, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission…
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!
Storytelling festival is beyond words
This month, join in with a celebration of our shared heritage, human connections and place in the world, through storytelling, music and dance…
Take a giant leap to this year’s Bloomsbury Festival
Visitors can join a night-time street party, a 1969 tea dance, and a moon walk as central London’s annual festival of arts, culture and science takes place…
Vintage ploughing at British National Championships
This weekend, the 69th British National Ploughing Championships will take place in Lincolnshire, with more than 250 top ploughmen and women expected to compete…
Watch a flock of sheep cross London Bridge
What links Michael Portillo, a flock of sheep and one of London’s obscure traditions? Head to London Bridge this weekend to find out!
A unique celebration of harvest-time in London
Every year, London’s famous Pearly Kings and Queens attend a Harvest Festival in Guildhall Yard, London…
Book town hosts monster slayers, suppers and tours
Scotland’s National Book Town is gearing up for a friendly invasion of book lovers when the annual Wigtown Book Festival gets underway this week…