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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…

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

Have yourself a quirky little Christmas

Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…

LukeWright, The Ballad Seller by Andrew Florides

Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show

This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…

Hotel Paradiso, courtesy of The Other Richard

Outdoor circus season tumbles into Norwich for the summer

NTERLUDE in the CLOSE will bring a season of outdoor events to Norwich. Get ready for comedy, cabaret and circus…

NNF does Radio Local

Performance duo go digital with Radio Local

Performance duo, Hunt & Darton, will be celebrating the joys and necessity of local radio and community with their hyper local live broadcast next month…

Tenby Boxing Day Swim 2017

‘Tis the season for chilly dips into icy waters

This festive season, brave souls will be donning their trunks, swimming costumes, and fancy dress outfits as they prepare to take a quick dip in the waters…

Great Yarmouth Venetian Waterway - photo: Gary Philo

Visit a Venetian Waterway in Norfolk

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a Venetian style waterway in the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth…

2CV 24 Hour Race - Photo: Neil Lambert

Quirky 24 hour car race in Norfolk

This month, visitors to Snetterton Circuit will be able to watch strange-looking French relics take to the track in a unique 24 hour race…

Shaldon Water Carnival 2014 - Devon

Head to the coast for quirky water themed fun

This summer, head to the UK coast for a host of quirky contests and family-friendly nautical-themed entertainment…

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Slow and steady wins the snail race

The 2019 World Snail Racing Championships will take place in Norfolk this month, and anyone can take part…

Potty Morris & Folk Festival 2018 - Norfolk events

Norfolk’s Potty Festival goes Morris dancing mad

One a year, the town of Sheringham in Norfolk is taken over with colourful displays of dancing, folk music and processions…

2CV 24 Hour Race - Photo: Neil Lambert

Retro French cars in unique 24 hour race

This weekend, visitors to Snetterton Circuit will be able to watch strange-looking French relics take to the track in the 2CV 24 Hour Race…

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Have a go at snail racing in Norfolk

The 2018 World Snail Racing Championships will take place in Norfolk on Saturday 21st July as part of Congham Village Fete…

Potty Morris & Folk Festival 2018 - Norfolk events

World Record Morris Dancing at Norfolk’s Potty Festival

This weekend, Potty Morris & Folk Festival will celebrate its 25th year with a special World Record attempt for the largest Morris dance…

Geldeston Locks Inn - Dwile Flonking

Waveney Valley hosts the Dwile Flonking Championship this bank holiday

The 2018 Waveney Valley Dwile Flonking Championship will take place this bank holiday Monday at the Geldeston Locks Inn in Norfolk…

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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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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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