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Take a virtual Yoga retreat this bank holiday

As we continue with social distancing, whilst pub gardens and holiday resorts remain closed, we can still embrace the delights of the summer season in other ways…

Victorian Circus at Mr Foggs Residence

A Victorian circus pitches up at Mr Fogg’s

The Victorian Circus is coming to town this August bank holiday weekend, at Mr Fogg’s Residence in Central London…

Picnic Cinema

Dress up for a Bohemain Rhapsody & Beetlejuice weekender

This bank holiday weekend, the quirky Picnic Cinema will be screening Bohemian Rhapsody and Beetlejuice in the heart of Eskdale Valley…

Football in the River - Bourton on the Water - Cotswolds

A quirky bank holiday ball game in the Cotswolds

This bank holiday Monday in Gloucestershire, footballers will be swapping the turf for water, in a football match with a difference…

World Gravy Wrestling Championships 2016

A food fight with a difference in Lancashire

This bank holiday Monday, a village in Lancashire will be hosting a sporting contest with a difference…

Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge - Photo Minster FM

Soapboxes take to the cobbles in York

Participants in York’s most unusual road race are undertaking final preparations on their person-powered vehicles, ready for the fourth annual Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge…

Saddleworth Rushcart 2016 - Saddleworth Morris

Saddleworth’s colourful cart parade

A unique colourful cart parade will bring dancing and merriment to Greater Manchester this bank holiday weekend…

Pershore Plum Festival 2014 - Worcestershire

Town turns purple for plum festival

Over the bank holiday weekend, the market town of Pershore will be turning purple in tribute to the humble plum…

Desmond family canoe paddler

A coast to coast canoe trail launches

The UK’s first coast to coast canoe trail launches this month, with a fortnight of celebrations organised by the Canal & River Trust…

World Bog Snorkelling Championships 2017

A wade through the World Bog Snorkelling Championships

Put your snorkelling skills to the test this bank holiday weekend by wading through a Welsh bog…

Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpicks - Photo: Josiah Robinson

Quirky rural games at the Cotswold Olimpicks

A 407 year old sporting event featuring a host of quirky rural games such as shin kicking, will be taking place in the Cotswolds…

Tetbury Woolsack Races 2017

Put your back into a sack race this bank holiday

Tetbury, once known for its thriving wool and yarn markets, celebrates its heritage with an annual quirky race through the town…

WATCH OUT 2019

Watch Out for edgy theatre festival this weekend

Cambridge Junction’s popular WATCH OUT Festival returns this weekend with a day of experimental, unusual and risqué performances…

Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships 2018

Try some stone skimming in Wales this bank holiday

Are you an expert tosser? Well, there’s a competition taking place in Wales just for you! Yep, the annual Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships are back this bank holiday weekend…

THG Garden Party 2019, Devon

Play with paper and board the story boat at garden party

Head to the beautiful Grade II listed Thelma Hulbert Gallery and its leafy garden in Honiton this bank holiday weekend, for their annual artsy garden party…

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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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