Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend will be taking place this weekend bringing music, dance and a touch of nostalgia to the Lancashire seaside town…
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A strange character appears in Edinburgh
Tomorrow (Friday 9th August) will see an unusual character, decorated in flowers, ferns and burrs, wandering the streets of South Queensferry, near Edinburgh…
The humble gooseberry celebrated in traditional show
First established back in 1800, the annual Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show is the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the world…
Interactive trails with mechanical eyes and applauding chandeliers
This month, Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is launching a new set of interactive heritage trails and installations for visitors of all ages…
Meet Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest
Join Robin Hood and his band of merry men this August in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest, for a fun festival with outlaws and wacky characters…
A summer of fun at Beamish
Solve age-old crimes, learn traditional skills and take part in Home Guard drills as Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, enjoys a Summer of Fun…
Camels and cream teas in Cumbria
This weekend, watch muck shifting demonstrations, vintage vehicles, kite flying displays and racing camels as the Cumbria Steam Gathering takes place…
Honiton’s quirky tradition of throwing hot pennies
What does a town crier, a decorated pole, a glove, and some warmed up coins have in common? A quirky annual tradition in Honiton…
Battles, history walks and talks at Heysham Viking Festival
Vikings are heading to the Lancashire coast this weekend as the 4th Heysham Viking Festival gets under way, with battles, parades, talks and living history camps…
Watch vehicles getting branded with a hot iron in London
This Wednesday (17th July), the traditional Cart Marking Ceremony will take place at Guildhall Yard, in the heart of the City of London…
A swan census with a Royal connection
Swan Upping, the annual census of swans on the River Thames, will be taking place this month as part of a Royal tradition…
Gin tours, games and Vikings at the UK’s most northerly festival
Enjoy nine days of eclectic events on the UK’s most northerly island, including bicycle obstacle courses and gin tours, as Unstfest gets under way…
Competitive axe throwing and chainsaw carving at Woodfest
Wales’ annual Woodfest Country Show aims to showcase traditional woodcraft and skills, with a mix of pole climbing, chainsaw carving, and axe throwing…
Heritage and a hairy beast celebrated at unique festival
The Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival celebrates the unique history of Bodmin town and the rich traditions of the community’s Cornish heritage…
Traditional skills on show at Thames Barge Driving Race
Watch the traditional skills of the Thames Watermen and Lightermen this weekend as they take part in a rowing race with a difference…