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Home > Archives for Festivals 2011

Archives for Festivals 2011

Winterwell Festival, 17th-19th June 2011

It’s boardgame chic at Winterwell festival

This year’s theme at Winterwell is “The Battle of The Board Games”. Don a costume and join in the fun at a secret location in the Cotswolds from 17th – 19th June…

Rokefest beer and music festival, South Oxfordshire

Rokefest beer and music festival

Rokefest is held at Home Sweet Home, a 16th Century pub in the village of Roke, South Oxfordshire. The festival has been running for 7 years and offers 3 days of music, good pub food and real ales…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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