This May, Handel & Hendrix in London will be hosting an evening of live music, theatrical performances and interactive activities, to celebrate a forgotten part of London history…
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An offbeat guide to Glasgow
If you’re planning a trip to Glasgow this year, then take a look at our handy guide to the Scottish city’s quirky highlights, including an unusual mechanical theatre, some quirky art in unexpected places and a retro gaming bar…
Take a locomotive ride at the Great War Steam Fair
More than 100 steam locomotives and vehicles, of all shapes and sizes, will be gathering at Beamish Museum in County Durham for the Great War Steam Fair, from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th April…
The best Easter events for adults in 2018
That gloriously long Easter weekend is almost upon us and to help you prepare for some quirky fun, we at Contrary Life have put together a round-up of the more unusual events happening this year…
The best quirky Easter events for families
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend the Easter break? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of alternative family friendly Easter events taking place this year, including a hunt with a difference, an inflatable park and a fun afternoon tea…
Join the Suffragettes at Beamish for International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, head to the Beamish Museum in County Durham and learn about the role of women in the north, in days gone by…
Pride of place in the North East
This weekend, members of LGBT History Project NE will be at Beamish Museum, telling the story of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender heritage across the North East in the 1950s and 1960s…
A unique and intimate after-hours museum experience in London
Impropera’s Muso will combine serious academics, priceless artefacts and musical improvisers, for a unique and intimate after-hours museum experience…
Rhubarb trails, gin tasting and sherbet making at Wakefield festival
This year’s Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb in Wakefield will take place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th February, with cookery demonstrations, family events and street entertainment…
Viking warriors invade York for festival
Hordes of Viking warriors will be invading the city of York this month, along with musicians, birds of prey and archaeologists, as the annual JORVIK Viking Festival takes place…
Meet the Queens of the Machines at Beamish
This February half term, Beamish Museum will be commemorating the amazing contribution women made to the war effort, during the First World War, with Queens of the Machines…
The Heritage Museum hidden in a hardware store
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a wonderful little museum in Cockermouth, Cumbria. This hidden gem can be found in the traditional hardware store, J.B. Banks and Son at Market Place…
Untold Suffragette stories at Museum of London
To commemorate the centenary of the first women winning the right to vote, the Museum of London will be highlighting the untold stories of women in the Suffragette movement…
Discover the history of the UK’s first school for blind people
Opening this weekend at the Museum of Liverpool, The Blind School: Pioneering People and Places exhibition will explore the history of the UK’s first school for blind people, using personal stories and objects…
Delve into dung at the Museum of London
Think January is all a bit poo? Then why not head to the Museum of London for a lecture on that very subject, with Professor George McGavin?