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Roy Lichtenstein, Pyramid, 1968, lithograph © the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein/DACS 2015 Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London

Exhibition focusing on creative and unusual uses for paper

On Paper will showcase the work of acclaimed 20th century and contemporary artists who work with paper, looking beyond the mark-making of drawing to consider the material itself…

Exterior view of A la Ronde, Devon

A la Ronde in Devon

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is an unusually shaped building in Devon.  A la Ronde is a quirky 18th century, 16 sided house, with a fascinating interior…

Present Makers at THG - Turquoise earrings by My Bear Hands - Christmas events 2018

Unique Christmas gifts at Devon gallery’s Present Makers exhibition

Present Makers 2018 is a selling exhibition of beautifully designed, contemporary gifts, opening this November at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Devon…

Turning the Devil's Stone - Shebbear 5th November

Turning the Devil’s Stone in Devon

Whilst the rest of the UK is busy with bonfires and fireworks on 5th November, the village of Shebbear in Devon is preoccupied with a different event…

Clovelly Apple Day 2016 - Photo: Terry Anis

Celebrate apples and autumn in Devon’s unique village of Clovelly

On Wednesday 24th October, the unique village of Clovelly in north Devon will be holding their third Apple Day, with apple crafts, competitions and activities…

Tea Break Theatre's Frankenstein

Quirky Halloween events for 2018 with twisted tales and ghostly greetings

If you are looking for an alternative Halloween this year, then look no further as we bring you the best of the UK’s events including a Buffy-themed evening, turnip carving and immersive theatre…

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…

Chagford Film Festival 2018 - Devon

Quirky screenings and circus themed events at Chagford Film Festival

Devon’s unique film festival returns this month, with quirky workshops, pet and sing-along screenings and a circus themed street event…

Lobster & Crab Feast - Clovelly

Celebrate the sea with a trio of maritime events in the South West

This September, Devon and Cornwall will be hosting family-friendly maritime events, promoting sustainability and the sea…

Dartmouth Harbour

Waiters’ races and a trolley grand prix at Dartmouth Regatta

Dartmouth Royal Regatta will take place from Thursday 30th to Saturday 1st September with a host of sailing events, live music and quirky competitions…

Totnes Orange Races 2017 - Contrary Life

The Totnes Orange Races roll into Devon

Every year the Totnes Elizabethan Society organise a series of unusual races through the streets of the small Devon market town…

Salcombe Town Regatta 2017 - Devon

Competitive ice cream eating at Salcombe Town Regatta

Salcombe Town Regatta will take place from Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th August in Devon, with sailing events and daft competitions…

British Firework Championships - Plymouth - Contrary Life

British Firework Championships light up Plymouth

The British Firework Championships 2018 will take place in Plymouth on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August, with six displays from professional teams…

Shaldon Water Carnival 2014 - Devon

Decorated boats and quirky competitions at Shaldon Water Carnival Day

Shaldon Water Carnival Day takes place on Saturday 4th August in Devon, with quirky water-themed entertainment including novelty games, crab collecting competitions and decorated boat parades…

Clovelly Maritime Festival

Tales from the sea and shipwreck survival at Clovelly Maritime Festival

This year’s Clovelly Maritime Festival will take place on Saturday 14th July in the village harbour, with sea-themed crafts and entertainment…

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Curiosity of the Week

Orkney’s Italian Chapel
Italian Chapel, Lambholm, Orkney

For our latest Curiosity of the Week we are heading over to Orkney to discover a rather unusual piece of history…an Italian Chapel made from Nissen huts and a shipwreck!

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Exhibition finds beauty in forgotten and discarded items
Jimmy Turrell & Richard Turley exhibition Unforsaken at The Book Club in Shoreditch

This month, Jimmy Turrell and Richard Turley will be taking over The Book Club in Shoreditch with their exhibition Unforsaken, finding true beauty in forgotten and discarded objects…

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