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Head to Knowhere for the launch of Folk & Tumble

Folk & Tumble is a new club night aiming to showcase the best upcoming folk, folk rock, acoustic and alternative talent from across the UK. The first Folk & Tumble event is on in Norwich on the 27th July 2010…

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…

English Country Fayre at Audley End

When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 10am – 5pm Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex £: 14 (concessions 11.90, children 7 and family ticket 35).  English Heritage members free. What is it? Enjoy a day of activities, displays and shopping at The Audley End Country Fayre.  Browse stalls selling local produce, watch as traditional […]

Half-term fun and games at Framlingham Castle

When: 29th May – 6th June 2010, 10am – 4pm Where: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk £: 6 (concessions 5.30, children 3, family ticket 15 and English Heritage members free) What is it? This half-term enjoy playing large outdoor versions of traditional games such as chess and quoits at the castle.  Plus, take part in the family […]

St George's Day festival fun

When: 24th & 25th April 2010 Where: Wrest Park, Bedfordshire £: 14 adults, 11.90 concessions, 7 children, 35 family ticket. English Heritage members: 7 adults, 6 concessions, 3.50 children, 17.50 family ticket. Pre-booking is recommended by phoning 0870 333 1183. What is it? Head for the biggest St George’s Day extravaganza in the country complete […]

Easter Activities at Audley End House

When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-4pm Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex £: 11.90 adults, 10.10 concessions, 6 children, 29.80 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Enjoy traditional Easter activities and try your hand at quoits or croquet.  Children will love their chocolate prize when they finish the family fun […]

Fun at Framlingham

When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-4pm Where: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk £: 6 adults, 5.10 concessions, 3 children, 15 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Seek out hidden Easter eggs in this egg-cellent trail for all the family.  Find them all 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 […]

An old style Christmas in Essex

When: 5th & 6th December 2009 Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex £: 9 for adults & 4.50 for children What is it? The Service Wing and Gardens at Audley End will be hosting A Victorian Christmas.  Listen to carol singing and peruse some seasonal arts and crafts.  Soak up the festive atmosphere as […]

Wrestle your way to Wrest Park

When: 28th & 29th November 2009 Where: Wrest Park, Bedfordshire £: 5.20 for adults & 2.60 for children What is it? The state rooms of Wrest Park play host to a Christmas Craft & Design Show.  Pick up a special gift for your loved ones or simply treat yourself! More info: Christmas Craft & Design […]

A bounty of food and fun

When: 26th & 27th September 2009 Where: Audley End House & Gardens, Essex £: 10.70 for adults & 5.40 for children What is it? Bountiful Harvest Time is a harvest themed food and activities weekend.  Including food stalls, games and competitions for all the family. More info: Bountiful Harvest Time!

Scott's Grotto

When: Every Saturday & Bank Holiday Monday (from April until the end of September) Where: Ware, Hertfordshire £: Free (donations welcomed) What is it? The Grotto belonged to an 18th Century poet called John Scott.  Scott’s Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending 67ft into the chalk hillside.  The chambers and tunnels are lined […]