This month, UCL are hosting an array of virtual activities to offer a much-needed distraction from lockdown…
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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…
Being Human festival invites you for a cultural cuppa
This November, join Being Human festival’s virtual talks, tours, quizzes, exhibitions, storytelling, and virtual cafés…
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…
Delve into the world of forensic art and facial reconstruction
Are you looking for something completely different to do this November? How about delving into the world of forensic art?
Blood, guts and cabbages this Halloween
This Halloween, don’t let kids have all the fun. Edinburgh’s Surgeons’ Hall Museums will host some gut wrenching events, perfect for adults…
Dine at the aquarium after-hours
Fancy sipping prosecco and dining in style, as an array of wonderful marine life glides by? Well, this autumn, you can do just that…
Celebrate the Thames with an uplifting festival
Join in with mudlarks, environmentalists, historians and artists to celebrate the river at this year’s Totally Thames festival…
Immerse yourself in a free VR festival in London
Enjoy a day of free interactive virtual reality experiences and all the fun of the fair on Saturday 7th March in Mitcham…
Illuminated see-saws and LED trainers at Light Up Leicester
Leicester city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary illuminated artworks this week as part of a new international festival…
Artists and residents come together to Light Up Poole
This month, residents of a block of flats in Poole will be turning their building into an art gallery as part of the Light Up Poole festival…
An evening of science and fiction at the Royal Society
This February, head to the Royal Society in London for a special late event with a Science Fiction theme…
An alternative guide to Valentine’s Day
Contrary Life is back again with An Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day, and we’ve dug out some great quirky events taking place in the UK this year…
Attend the Detox Grotto at London’s BODY WORLDS
This month, visit a Detox Grotto in London and learn all about the liver with games, music and plant-based drinks to help you along…
Take a break from Christmas shopping and do something more interesting instead
Now that December is here, it’s easy to get a bit wrapped up in the Christmas rush and forget to take some time out for yourself…