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Worlds biggest paving slab in Colne (Photo: Robert Wade Wadey)

The world’s biggest paving slab

Are you, enjoying listening to English Teacher’s latest song, The World’s Biggest Paving Slab? It’s pretty catchy isn’t it? But have you wondered about the subject of the lyrics? Join us to find out more in our Curiosity of the Week…

HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre

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

The Horror Show! at Somerset House

Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats

All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…

Fly with Me kite flying event

Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity

On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…

The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

Rev Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir by John Quilty

A choir is touring the UK to protest with music

This month, there’s a different type of choir touring the UK. They’re called the Stop Shopping Choir and their performances are coinciding with COP26…

Little LTF at St Luke's

A festival of new theatre in Liverpool

This month, the iconic St Luke’s Bombed Out Church in Liverpool will host a week-long festival of new theatre work with magical stories and dark comedy…

Seized Merseyside Maritime Museum - Liverpool

Meet sniffer dogs and the Forgery Detection Team at Liverpool museum

On Saturday 29th September, head to the Merseyside Maritime Museum for a day of free family activities linked to the collections in the Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered gallery…

Whistler and Pennell: Etching the City - Lady Lever Art Gallery events 2018

Etching the City captures a changing industrial landscape

Etching the City, an exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, will feature prints that capture the changing landscape of two major cities, New York and London, in the final years of the industrial revolution…

Real Ale Trail 2017 - Flintshire map

Discover rural pub gems and local beer with the Real Ale Trail

Catch the Real Ale Trail bus this September and October for a journey around the rural pubs of north Wales and the Wirral…

Translunar Paradise @ MAC (Photo: Alex Brenner)

A play without words to leave you speechless

Both funny and sad, Translunar Paradise is a play told entirely without words. Catch the show as it tours the UK during October and November…

Curiosity of the Week

The world’s biggest paving slab
Worlds biggest paving slab in Colne (Photo: Robert Wade Wadey)

Are you, enjoying listening to English Teacher’s latest song, The World’s Biggest Paving Slab? It’s pretty catchy isn’t it? But have you wondered about the subject of the lyrics? Join us to find out more in our Curiosity of the Week…

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Welcome the Wolf at this year’s Winter Droving
Winter Droving 2023 Ullswater and Penrith in Cumbria

The wonderful Winter Droving events return to Ullswater and Penrith, bringing magic, mayhem and music to the area, along with lots of light…

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