The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…
Archives for Heritage
Discover Lost Treasures in Oxford
Whether you like delving into social history, love your graphic design or enjoy an unusual exhibition, Lost Treasures of Revolution will peak your curiosity…
A quirky tour of Britain
To celebrate the Tour of Britain, this week we’re taking a quirky tour of Britain. Join us on an eight stage journey…
Watch a quirky dance with horns in Staffordshire
Start your Monday off right, by watching a quirky dance take place in Staffordshire. The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance is an annual local custom…
Mudlarking, illuminations and immersive talks at Totally Thames
This September, go out or head online to discover more about the River Thames and celebrate its heritage with the Totally Thames festival…
Your chance to make a mark at Beamish
This summer, Beamish: The Living Museum of the North, is giving you the unique chance to Make Your Mark on the walls of a new exhibit…
Watch a candlelit concert in London’s art deco gem
Fancy watching a Vivaldi concert by candlelight in an art deco gem? From this weekend, in London, you can…
A summer festival of new ideas and relaxation
If you’re keen to get back out to a festival this summer, after a difficult year, then ALSO 2021 may be just what you’re looking for…
Dance and heritage come together to Spin a Tale
Constella OperaBallet have joined forces with Darley Abbey in Derbyshire to bring its unique heritage to life with Spin a Tale…
Quirky ideas for an alternative or anti-Valentine’s Day at home
We bring you some quirky ideas on how to spend your alternative (or anti) Valentine’s Day at home, with dark tales and clandestine cabaret…
Interactive game creates a Tudor Palace Palaver
This half term, head back in time to the Tudor era for a family-friendly event with a difference…
Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!
How to celebrate Burns Night at home
We bring you some quirky and creative ideas on how to celebrate Burns Night at home. From online bagpipe lessons to virtual whisky tasting…
Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…
Find some New Year inspiration with a virtual London tour
This January, head online to discover more about our capital city with a range of alternative and quirky virtual London tours…