For ten days every year, the village of Wray in Lancashire is overrun with scarecrows of all shapes and sizes, from four centimetres to four metres tall…
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Quirky talks, classes and workshops for Spring
Looking for something a bit different to do with your spare time? Dying to learn a new skill or take on a quirky craft? Then take a look at our round-up of talks, classes and workshops coming up this Spring…
Let’s escargot to the snail ballet
Soncia, Scotland’s major sonic arts festival comes to London this weekend, and will see 176 snails travel to King’s Cross to take centre stage in the UK premiere of Slow Pixel…
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…
Wake up to International Pillow Fight Day
This year’s annual International Pillow Fight Day will take place on Saturday 7th April, with events taking place in cities across the globe. London will be hosting an event again this year, from 1pm to 4pm in Allen Gardens…
The ten best quirky events for Easter 2018
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend your long Easter weekend? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of the quirkiest Easter events taking place this year, including the best of the UK’s customs and contests, such as coal carrying races and marbles championships, chair lifting and bottle kicking…
Thought-provoking theatre with The Nature of Forgetting
The Nature of Forgetting, a powerful, explosive and joyous piece about what is left when memory and recollection are gone, will be touring the UK this Spring…
A different take on the Winter Olympics in London
The Winter Olympics are well under way and to celebrate QUEENS in London will be hosting their very own ice triathlon this Friday, challenging teams in quirky sporting events…
A theatrical party to blow away the Brexit blues
International theatre company Little Soldier, raise a middle finger to Brexit with a blow-out gig-theatre leaving party for anyone who has ever hoped to make a difference…
An alternative guide to a quirky Valentine’s Day in the UK
Contrary Life is back again with An Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day. We’ve dug out some great quirky events taking place in the UK this year…
Schmooze without the booze and enjoy a Dry January
Having a dry January? Contrary Life has compiled a handy guilt-free guide to some great venues for meeting friends, without the temptation of a quick drink or three…
Alternative ways to bring in the New Year
If you fancy doing something a bit different this New Year, here are a few of the more quirky ways to celebrate in the UK…
A three-mile three-pint pram race in Sussex
Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…
London Christmas markets for some alternative festive shopping
There’ll be more chances to get that all important Christmas shopping sorted this weekend, as London hosts some unusual markets with some alternative gifts on offer…
Take a trip to Christmas past with Dickensian characters and traditional entertainment
Take a trip to Christmas past, in a more pleasant way than Scrooge did, by visiting one of the many Dickens, Victorian and medieval themed events taking place across the UK this festive season…