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Witley Court and Gardens, Worcestershire

Photowalk at Witley in Worcestershire

Explore the glorious grounds of Witley Court with your Bridge or SLR camera and have fun capturing some of the beauty of the grounds and architecture…

Poetry Under the Arbour at Russell Square, Bloomsbury Festival

A blooming good day out in London

The Bloomsbury Festival is an annual free event that takes place around Bloomsbury in London…

Bloomsbury Festival, 21st - 23rd October 2011

Bloomsbury Festival: a weekend of over 150 free arts and cultural events

The annual Bloomsbury Festival has an eclectic programme of over 150 events, including live music, theatre, dance, walks, talks and food, all of which will be free to attend…

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Ghostly goings on in Winchester

The Discovery Centre in the heart of historic Winchester, Hampshire will be the starting point for two spooky walking tours during October half-term week…

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Skulls and Skeletons, Halloween Lanterns and Ghostly Tours

Families will find plenty of amusingly ghoulish activities at the Red House Museum in Christchurch to keep the children entertained this half-term holiday…

The ruins of Whitby Abbey (picture courtesy of English Heritage photo library)

Gothic ghost tours at Whitby Abbey

Do you think you are brave, fearless and daring? Then join the Gothic ghost tour at Whitby Abbey and find out how brave you really are…

Great Barn interior, Basing House

Guided Ghost Walks at Haunted Basing House

Are you brave enough to join the guided Ghost Walks at Basing House in Old Basing, Hampshire…

Battle Abbey, English Heritage photo library

Chilling tales and spooky fun at Battle Abbey

Join Professor Midnight for a spine-tingling ghost walk around the haunted grounds of one of the bloodiest events in England’s history.

Spooky tour guides - English Heritage photo library

It’ll be frightfully fun at Carisbrooke Castle

Join Professor Midnight for a spine-tingling ghost walk around one of the most ancient and haunted places on the Isle of Wight…

Stitch Stitch Stitch, The Women's Library Guided Walks

Trace the history of women in the City with Stitch Stitch Stitch

The Stitch Stitch Stitch tour traces the development of arts and crafts produced by centuries of women on the fringes of the City…

terms & conditions with artist Margareta Kern at Rivington Place

Have you seen the Terms & Conditions?

Head to Rivington Place in London for ‘terms & conditions’, a series of events devised by Iniva and artist Margareta Kern…

Flavour Fortnight: Motorcycle Menu at The Selkirk Arms, The Aston & The Buccleuch Arms

A celebration of food and drink with Flavour Fortnight

Flavour Fortnight is a 16 day food festival taking place across Dumfries & Galloway and comprises of 92 individual events…

Get yourself down to this National Park opening

The South Downs National Park’s opening event takes place at The Square, Petersfield on 1st April…

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre, St David's Day Dragon Parade

Join the dragons and celebrate St David’s Day

A dragon parade, craft sessions, and a two-mile bilingual walk are just some of the ways to celebrate St David’s Day at Oriel y Parc…

Cocktail Masterclasses at Mojo in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool

Say it without flowers – an alternative guide to Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can sometimes feel forced upon us, here are some ideas for a trouble free, fun and possibly quirky (anti) Valentine’s Day…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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