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A feast of festivals

Summer is here again and so are the usual big festivals. But what if you want something a bit different this year? Well look no further, as Contrary Life brings you a round-up of some small and quirky festivals taking place in the coming months across the UK…

The bowman of Bolsover

When: 30th & 31st May 2010, 10am – 4pm Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire £: 7.40 (concessions 6.30, children 3.70 and family ticket 18.50).  English Heritage members free. What is it? Meet the Master Bowman as he demonstrates the skill required to become a brave and accomplished archer.  Marvel at the time-honoured skills of his craft […]

St George's Day at Bolsover

When: 24th & 25th April 2010, 10am-5pm Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire £: 8.50 adults, 7.30 concessions, 4.30 children, 21.30 family ticket. English Heritage members free. What is it? See medieval knights fighting for their honour in the castle grounds.  Learn all about the weapons of the time and watch the children take part in a […]

Hunt for eggs at Bolsover Castle

When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-3.30pm Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire £: 7.40 adults, 6.30 concessions, 3.70 children, 18.50 family and English Heritage members free. What is it? Seek out hidden Easter eggs in this egg-cellent trail for all the family.  Solve the clues and win a chocolate prize! More info: English Heritage

My Mother Told Me Not To Stare

When: 19th February – 10th April 2010 Where: Various theatres across the UK in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Keswick, Washington, Poole, Lincoln, Ellesmere Port, London, Hatfield, Ormskirk, Carmarthenshire, Colchester, Reading, Southampton £: Ticket prices vary What is it? This is a quirky play for children and their grown ups. Bobby Rogers lives in a town where everyone […]

Are you crackers for fireworks?

When: 26th September 2009 Where: Delapre Abbey Park, Northamptonshire £: Free What is it? Fed up of playing it safe?  Fancy taking a little risk once in a while?  Crackers?  is an event combining fireworks, projection, performance and music.  How close will you stand to the action? More info: Crackers?

Alchemy could be festival gold

When: 18th – 20th September 2009 Where: Hall Farm Park, Lincolnshire £: 60 for adults, 30 for teens & 12 for children (under 5s free) What is it? Family friendly festival with music, a kids area, bubble tent, sculptures, fire shows and walkabout entertainers.  Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed but on the plus side kids activities […]

Are you bonkers for conkers?

When: 11th October 2009 Where: Ashton, Northamptonshire £: What is it? World Conker Championships 2009.  People should enter in advance armed with a nut and 12″ of string.  Get yourself along to enjoy the stalls and sideshows and help raise money for the blind and visually impaired. More info: World Conker Championships