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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 Goth Weekend 2017

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…

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…

Festival of Thrift 2021

A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift

This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…

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…

Ockham's Razor This Time UK Tour 2021

It’s time for innovative acrobatics with This Time

If you’re up for a story, told through original acrobatics, then get ready for the latest tour from Ockham’s Razor…

Jorvik Viking Festival - Photo: York Archaeological Trust

Beard competitions and poo themed activities at York’s Viking festival

JORVIK Viking Festival 2020 will take place in York from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February, with a themed banquet, a battle spectacular and a Viking encampment…

New Harrogate Sculpture welcomes the world.

Spa heritage celebrated with unique light display

Harrogate’s spa heritage is to be celebrated this month, with a unique light display in the town’s Valley Gardens…

Dudley Edwards Lactancia Adulta

Have you got rhythm? Join the dance in Harrogate

This month, RedHouse Originals Gallery in Harrogate will present I Got Rhythm, a new exhibition by artist Dudley Edwards…

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival

Fine fromage and delicious dairy in the Dales

This month, the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns for a week of themed events, including a cheesy run, wine and cheese tasting, cheese making courses, and a Truckle Trail…

Rhythm & Brews Festival

Enjoy some Rhythm and Brews in Yorkshire

A new two-day festival in the North York Moors National Park will be celebrating local beer and music this weekend…

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival

Quirky scarecrows take over Kettlewell in Yorkshire

Discover a host of quirky characters at this year’s Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival in the Yorkshire Dales…

Gooseberries - Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show 2018

The humble gooseberry celebrated in traditional show

First established back in 1800, the annual Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show is the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the world…

Skipton Sheep Day 2016 - Contrary Life

Skipton hosts a day dedicated to sheep

Skipton means ‘sheep town’, so it’s not surprising that the North Yorkshire town holds an annual event celebrating sheep…

Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2015

No sleep ’til the Great Knaresborough Bed Race

What connects a bed, a fancy dress team of runners and the River Nidd? A bed race in Yorkshire of course!

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Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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