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…
Archives for Nature and Outdoors
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…
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…
Discover nocturnal wildlife wonders at Virtual Dark Skies Festival
This year’s Dark Skies Festival is going virtual to help you explore space, nocturnal wildlife and the night sky…
A presidential garden hidden in the UK
Here we are again, with another slightly topical Curiosity of the Week. As we’ve been gripped by the US Elections, we decided to focus on an unusual link between the UK and USA for our latest curiosity.
Hear stories from Arctic artists, poets and musicians
The British Museum is encouraging you to take this unique opportunity to pause, reflect and look at our world from new perspectives…
Take a wander under The Dark Hedges
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a spooky treat, just in time for Halloween. A rather eerie and unusual avenue of beech trees…