Head along to Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 26th January 2013 and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers…
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Valentine’s Day and not a candle in sight
Every year Contrary Life likes to bring you some alternative ways to spend Valentine’s and this year is no exception. Below we bring you our pick of things to do on or around Valentine’s Day to avoid the age old flowers and candle-lit dinner combo…
Roman Finds and Artefact Exploring near Hadrian’s Wall
Head along to Corbridge Roman Town near Hadrian’s Wall and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers on 19th January 2013…
Ghost Stories for Christmas at Belsay Hall
Gather in the library at Belsay Hall for a series of Victorian inspired ghost stories told by the Lady of the house in this unique storytelling event on 23rd & 24th November 2012…
Celebrate St. George’s Day with a dragon family fun trail
St. George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons at Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 21st and 22nd April 2012…
Wacky wooing: something different for Valentine’s Day 2012
Contrary Life has compiled a list of 20 fun, interesting and exciting things to do on Valentine’s Day 2012…
On the hunt around the hidden parts of London
Roaming around central London on the hunt to discover hidden parts of the city…
Tales of Fear – The M R James Trilogy
Six classic spine-chillers from the Master of the English Ghost Story – M R James at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland…
Gladiator combat at Corbridge
The stunning ruins of Corbridge Roman Town play host to a weekend of Gladiatorial combat and Roman military might on 28th & 29th August 2011…
Vikings invade Lindisfarne Priory
Viking Raiders invade Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland on 20th & 21st August 2011…
Will you take the path to paradise?
Why not follow the mysterious labyrinth laid at Lindisfarne Priory this coming bank holiday?
The Knight’s Tournament
The Knight’s Tournament takes place at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland from 28th to 30th May 2011…
Polly And The Billets Doux tour and single
Polly And The Billets Doux announce their second tour of 2011 and a new single…
Polly And The Billets Doux head back out on tour
Polly And The Billets Doux are heading out on their first tour of 2011 to coincide with the re-release of single Follow My Feet next month…
Steel away to this unique festival
The inaugural Fire and Steel festival, ‘Keeping the Flame Alive’, taking place in Redcar, Teesside on 19th February 2011. The event highlights the spirit and tradition of Teesside and celebrates over 150 years of steelmaking…