Discover English Heritage’s Belsay in a whole new light during an exclusive Hall tour on 4th and 5th April 2014…
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Brodsworth Hall by Candlelight
Visit the magnificent Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire at twilight for a unique view of the hall on 21st and 22nd March 2014…
Torchlight tour at Belsay
Discover Belsay Castle and Gardens in a different light by taking a tour of the Grade I listed gardens and medieval castle by torchlight on 21st Feb…
Allendale is aflame for New Year
The town of Allendale in Northumberland celebrates New Year with a unique Pagan ceremony…
Cheeky and chilly in the Christmas Day and Boxing Day dips
For some, Christmas time means donning the trunks, swimming costumes and fancy dress. So Contrary Life brings you a round-up of Boxing Day swims in the UK…
Celebrate Christmas in a style even Scrooge would enjoy
Celebrate Christmas in Dickensian and Victorian style with Contrary Life’s pick of traditional and fun festive events for all the family…
Carols and camels in Christmas procession
A Christmas procession, complete with carols and camels, is heading to the streets of South Shields on 6th December 2013…
Lumiere lights up Durham for four nights
The Lumiere festival in Durham will take place from 14th to 17th November with a nocturnal art trail of light installations around the city…
Spooky stuff for kids (and big kids) this Halloween
As the end of October draws near, read our pick of family friendly haunts for Halloween. Terrifying events for little terrors and spooky stuff for big kids…
Forget the Olympics, it’s time for the launch of the Urban Games 2013
The Discovery Museum is going street on Saturday 10th August to mark the launch of the Urban Games in Newcastle. Join in with this free event from 11am…
Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 3
This is Contrary Life’s final foray into the world under our feet. Step down into curious crypts and cellars as we explore what’s under some of our old buildings…
Going underground with Contrary Life: Part 1
There is a world of tunnels, caverns and other underground haunts to explore in the UK. So join us on a journey to the dark side as Contrary Life picks out some subterranean gems and hidden passageways…
Unique sounds in South Shields with the Foghorn Requiem
This summer, Souter Lighthouse, South Shields – the first lighthouse in the world to be powered by electricity – is to provide the backdrop for a unique, musical world-first in celebration of the foghorn…
Things get curiouser and curiouser this half term on the Alice in Wonderland trail
This half term (16th – 24th February 2013) Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens in Northumberland hosts an Alice in Wonderland Trail suitable for all the family…
Stone cleaning workshop at Chesters Roman Fort
Every year the stone altars and sculpture at Chesters Museum have to be cleaned. This year the conservator and curator are inviting you along to help with this dusty task!