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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Lip-sync challenges and live street art at Another Fine Fest
Today and tomorrow, Ulverston will come alive with everything from live street art to lip sync challenges as Another Fine Fest returns to the Cumbrian town…
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival rolls into town
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival turns almost every space and venue into a stage and brings singing groups together with songs celebrating the sea and Cornish culture…
Teams face up to the World Custard Pie Championships
The World Custard Pie Championships take place every year in Kent and the 2022 contest is happening this weekend and will see around 2,000 ‘pies’ being thrown…
It’s Man v Horse as a gruelling race gallops through the scenic Welsh countryside
If you’ve ever wondered whether man or horse is better at racing over mountainous terrain, then head to the Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells this weekend to find out…
Grassroots gardening, botanical wonders and crafty events at Chelsea Fringe
This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…
Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…
Competitive cooking at The World Dock Pudding Championship
Keen foodies gather in Yorkshire for a breakfast cooking battle with a difference as The World Dock Pudding Championship takes place…
Have a green spring with the British Asparagus Festival
Did you know, it’s the beginning of asparagus season in the UK? And in the Vale of Evesham, this means it’s the start of a two-month long celebration with a host of quirky characters and unusual events…
See blossoming talent at Shoot Festival this spring
This spring, discover Coventry’s brightest new creatives and performers at the city’s Shoot Festival…
A scarecrow celebration in Wray
For ten days each spring, the village of Wray in Lancashire is overrun with colourful characters as they host their fun and quirky scarecrow festival…
Party like a peasant with Morpeth’s Northumbrian Gathering
You may not have heard of Morpeth, but every year they host a gathering to celebrate the crafts and traditions of Northumbria…
Take a wander outdoors in Lincolnshire with Audio Tales
An ambitious new arts project is giving you the chance to get out and about on an interactive arts trail. Audio Tales takes you through areas of Lincolnshire you might otherwise miss…
Mucky stuff at Maldon Mud Race
If you fancy watching something a bit different this weekend, then how about cheering on the brave competitors at the Maldon Mud Race?
Go gothic in Whitby for the weekend
The Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby is steeped in history with its atmospheric Abbey and connections to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. So, it’s the perfect location to hold a goth festival…