From trawling for treasures in archives to discovering secret lives and overlooked histories, the annual Being Human festival is back this month…
Archives for East Midlands
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…
The best quirky Halloween events for families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…
Fancy dress battles at the World Conker Championships
This weekend, head to Northamptonshire for the 2019 World Conker Championships and watch fancy dress competitors in an autumnal battle…
Pig hybrid soldiers and supernatural driving instructors at Mayhem Film Festival
Mayhem Film Festival 2019 will showcase some of the best features and short films in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through premieres, previews, and special events…
Vintage ploughing at British National Championships
This weekend, the 69th British National Ploughing Championships will take place in Lincolnshire, with more than 250 top ploughmen and women expected to compete…
An exploration of adolescence in Five Years
Based on memories of life at a special educational needs school, Five Years uses poetry, storytelling and direct address to explore an adolescence…
Some surprising characters and a touch of absurdity in Skegness
A three-day outdoor cultural extravaganza, featuring eclectic circus and clowning performances and puppetry will be heading to the Lincolnshire coast…
Meet Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest
Join Robin Hood and his band of merry men this August in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest, for a fun festival with outlaws and wacky characters…
Egg on the World Championship Hen Racing competitors
The summer of sport continues this August, as Derbyshire plays host to the one of their most popular quirky races…
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
This weekend, why not celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with one of these fun and quirky events?
A festival with a giant marble run and a cardboard world
A festival weaving together the forest with arts and ideas, will take place this weekend in the heart of the National Forest in Derbyshire…
Time to take aim for the Egg Throwing Championships
For the 14th year running, Swaton Vintage Day will be hosting the prestigious World Egg Throwing Championships…
Live music and special releases at Record Store Day 2019
The nation’s independent record stores are gearing up for Saturday’s big event, as Record Store Day 2019 promises a heap of special releases and in-store events…
Ten quirky Easter events
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend your long Easter weekend? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of the quirkiest Easter events taking place this year…