This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…
Archives for Nature and Outdoors
The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays
Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…
Take a wander outdoors in Lincolnshire with Audio Tales
An ambitious new arts project is giving you the chance to get out and about on an interactive arts trail. Audio Tales takes you through areas of Lincolnshire you might otherwise miss…
New Year getaways with a difference
How do you get a change of scenery without going abroad? Here’s a few ideas for a New year getaway with a difference!
If you go down to the woods today…
Get out with your family and enjoy the nature in a new way with eight new creative boxes in Harpford Woods near Sidmouth…
Tigers, muck and strolls at Bloomsbury Festival
Enjoy shows, art, walks and talks at this year’s Bloomsbury Festival in London as neon sculptures, street feasts and happiness exhibitions fill the area…
A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift
This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…
The quirky wonders of Wigtown
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…
Great Adaptations, are they the way to tackle climate change?
Has the issue of climate change got you thinking? Or does the thought of it fill you with dread? A new book uses real-life stories to offer some hope…
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…
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…
Watch Our Teacher’s a Troll in the grounds of a ruined abbey
This summer, Our Teacher’s a Troll will transform the picturesque ruins of Lesnes Abbey into an open-air theatre…
Enjoy a summer of sound at Wakehurst
This summer, the wild botanic garden of Wakehurst will be brought to life by a symphony of sounds, thanks to six large-scale and playful installations…
Discover the secret world of Kew’s plants at a late-night event
This July, you can discover the secret world of plants at Kew’s after-hours events. Enjoy a summer evening of installations and botanical cocktails…
Robotic birds, sci-fi dance and a slapstick picnic at Milton Keynes festival
This July, IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2021 will return to the city centre and its green spaces for 21 days of eclectic entertainment…