Follow a giant ‘bear’ around a Cambridgeshire town this weekend, as an unusual annual custom takes place…
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Discover two art installations hidden in former Royal Mail depot
This month, become Pac-Man or see yourself as a grain of rice with two free art installations, hidden in Nine Elms’ former Royal Mail Delivery Office…
Go Apple Howling in Sussex
Young and old will gather in Sussex this weekend, to make a hullabaloo as a special traditional ceremony, known as Apple Howling, takes place…
The best alternative ways to bring in the New Year
Why not bring in the New year with one of the many quirky customs that take place in the UK? If you’re stuck for ideas, why not read our pick of events?
Edinburgh brings in the New Year with a festival of magic
MagicFest takes place in Edinburgh between Christmas and New Year, with talent from the world of magic offering entertainment for all ages…
Roll out the barrel this Boxing Day
Every year, on Boxing Day, the village of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire comes alive with the eccentric sport of Barrel Rolling…
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…
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Burning the Clocks
Annual community event, Burning the Clocks, takes place on the winter solstice with a fantastical procession bringing magic to Brighton’s streets…
Join a parade of giant baubles in Kent
This weekend, join a Carnival of Baubles in Kent, with giant illuminated baubles and a mechanical Jack Frost…
Unique light display in Cornwall
Head to the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole this winter, for their unique annual Christmas lights display…
Giant turtle leads Waves of Wonder parade
This weekend, join a wonder and wellbeing themed lantern parade in London, led by a giant turtle…
Festive teams compete in pudding race
This weekend, festive teams will be taking on a Christmas themed obstacle course in Covent Garden, London…
Performances for the curious this Christmas
Families and audiences will have their pick of alternative Christmas shows to see during Wales Millennium Centre’s Performances for the Curious season this month…
Take a break from Christmas shopping and do something more interesting instead
Now that December is here, it’s easy to get a bit wrapped up in the Christmas rush and forget to take some time out for yourself…
Have an Enchanted Christmas in the woods
This festive season, the Forestry Commission’s National Arboretum at Westonbirt will be transforming into a sensory winter wonderland…