Jane Austen Regency Week is an annual nine-day festival, held in Alton and Chawton, Hampshire, celebrating the much-loved author with talks, tours, dance workshops and period costume…
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Walks, talks and tours at Amble Puffin Festival
This bank holiday weekend Amble in Northumberland will be celebrating the return of the puffins to the nearby Coquet Island, with their annual festival…
Floating assault courses and films on ferries at Fal River Festival
Fal River Festival, Friday 25th May to Sunday 3rd June, promises ten days of diverse events including gin cruises, a hidden cinema, films on ferries, floating assault courses and a flotilla of boats, known as the Beer Fleet…
Forgotten heritage, pubs and mindfulness at Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival
The Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, now in its 13th year, will take place from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th May, with 53 walks taking in heritage, nature and pubs…
Scenic walks, music, beer and trains combine for festival
Celebrate the beautiful landscape and local history with walks, talks and music at the ride2stride Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival this May…
A day dedicated to the humble damson in Cumbria
Every year in Cumbria, a celebration takes place to herald the arrival of spring and the damson blossom. Damson Day takes place in the Lyth Valley with local crafts, produce and entertainment on offer to visitors…
Acrobats, animated sushi and a paper cinema at Flatpack 2018
A one-of-a-kind film fiesta, the critically acclaimed Flatpack Festival returns to Birmingham this spring, with everything from animated sushi and a Paper Cinema, to Swedish witchcraft and the Solihull underground…
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…
A large inflatable whale and record-breaking games at Settle Stories Festival
Settle Stories Festival will take place in the Yorkshire Dales from 6th to 8th April, with plenty of quirky happenings including a large inflatable whale, the world’s first listening gallery in an old BT phone box and video goggle performances…
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…
Border clans gather for the Hawick Reivers Festival
At a time when England and Scotland were at war, those living in the borders became known as Reivers. The Hawick Reivers Festival takes place in Hawick, the biggest town in the Scottish Borders, and offers a flavour of life during those times…
Discover the Ghost Streets of Balsall Heath
Discover the lost streets of Balsall Heath with a new exhibition by American filmmaker and photographer Janet Mendelsohn at Birmingham’s Ort Gallery…
Scallops, shucking and shanties in Rye Bay
This year’s Rye Bay Scallop Week will take place from Saturday 24th February to Sunday 4th March in East Sussex, with special menus, walks, talks and live music…
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…
Night-time zip wires and candlelit strolls at the Dark Skies Festival
The Dark Skies Festival takes place from 9th to 25th February, with stargazing, talks and walks, as well as some more quirky events…