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Witch Mark at National Trust Little Moreton Hall

Have you seen a Witch Mark?

We’re carrying on with our spooky Halloween theme for Curiosity of the Week, by taking a look at Apotropaic Marks…

The Last Quiz Night On Earth, UK tour Spring 2020

Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth

This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…

Battle of Nantwich - Holly Holy Day - Sealed Knot

Bloody battles and loud bangs in Cheshire

For more than 40 years, the troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact a bloody battle that took place in 1643…

Winter Watch Parade - Chester City Centre

Join devils and dragons at the Winter Watch Parade

Join a host of characters including the Lord of Misrule, devils, dragons, Romans, and a group of giant skeletons for the Winter Watch Parade…

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Wriggle on down to the World Worm Charming Championships

The 40th annual World Worm Charming Championships will take place on this weekend in Willaston, Cheshire…

Winter Watch Parade - Chester City Centre

Beasts and fools gather for the Midsummer Watch Parade

The Midsummer Watch Parade will take place this weekend in Chester, with mythical beasts, giants and Medieval foolery…

Bawming of the Thorn - Cheshire

A unique tree ceremony in Cheshire

Appleton Thorn in Cheshire, is the only village in England where the annual Bawming of the Thorn ceremony takes place…

Easter Boat Gathering 2019 - Cheshire

A colourful spectacle of boats in Cheshire this Easter

Get set for a colourful spectacle of boats gathering in Cheshire this Easter, marking the official start of the boating season…

Battle of Nantwich - Holly Holy Day - Sealed Knot

A bloody battle in a historic town

For more than 40 years, the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle…

Winter Watch Parade - Chester City Centre

Chester’s fantastical Winter Watch Parade

Join a host of characters including the Lord of Misrule, devils, dragons, Romans, a group of giant skeletons and the Skeleton Emperor in Chester as the Winter Watch Parade takes place…

Antic Disposition Henry V - Nathan Hamilton as Henry V – Photo Scott Rylander

Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals

Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…

Winter Watch Parade - Chester City Centre

Mythical beasts gather in Chester for the Midsummer Watch Parade

The Midsummer Watch Parade will take place this weekend in Chester, with mythical beasts, giants and Medieval foolery. This 500 year old tradition is one of the oldest and most colourful parades in the country…

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World Worm Charming commences in Willaston

The 39th annual World Worm Charming Championships will take place on Saturday 23rd June in Willaston, Cheshire, challenging teams to find the most worms…

Bawming of the Thorn - Cheshire

A legendary thorn tree is celebrated in Cheshire

Appleton Thorn in Cheshire, is the only village in England where the Bawming of the Thorn ceremony takes place, with the annual decoration of a legendary tree…

BB BlackDog Live - Crewe Steampunk Convivial 2018

Cabaret and curious contraptions at Crewe Steampunk Convivial

Get ready for three days of live entertainment this bank holiday weekend as the Crewe Steampunk Convivial pops up in the town centre…

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Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle
Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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