Constella OperaBallet have joined forces with Darley Abbey in Derbyshire to bring its unique heritage to life with Spin a Tale…
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Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
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…
Fun Palaces bring people together for a tiny revolution
This weekend, get together with your local community, neighbours and the online community, for a tiny revolution…
Virtual comedy tour promotes understanding through laughter
If, like us, you’re in need of some laughter this autumn, then the UK’s first ever virtual stand-up comedy tour could be what you’re looking for…
Take part in the World Big Dog Walk challenge
This September, the World Big Dog Walk is encouraging people around the globe to join together (virtually) on their walkies…
Summer concerts in sculpture garden
This summer, audiences will be able to enjoy an open air concert and some quirky sculptures, as six outdoor events take place in Leicestershire…
Historic Houses turn blue in support of key workers
This evening, Historic Houses from Scotland to the South West of England will be turning blue in support of Britain’s key workers…
Stay safe and support your local venue
In these uncertain times, your beloved cultural spaces need you. Here’s a few ways to support your local venues…
Illuminated see-saws and LED trainers at Light Up Leicester
Leicester city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary illuminated artworks this week as part of a new international festival…
Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…
Celebrate your local live music venue
Returning for the seventh consecutive year, Independent Venue Week is a seven day celebration of independent music venues around the UK…
A raft of teams compete in quirky Boxing Day race
Expect to see some unusual looking rafts rowing their way down the River Derwent this festive season, as Matlock’s quirky race takes place…
Step into Dickens’ study for A Christmas Carol
This festive season, audiences can experience A Christmas Carol as Dickens himself performed it more than 150 years ago. ..
Discoveries and secrets at this year’s Being Human festival
From trawling for treasures in archives to discovering secret lives and overlooked histories, the annual Being Human festival is back this month…
Hidden histories on display in Derby
A unique collection of previously unseen photographs, revealing what life was like for WWI prisoners in an East Midlands camp, has gone on show in Derby…