The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…
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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 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…
Don’t knock the World Conker Championships
Autumn has arrived with leaves turning and Horse Chestnut trees dispatching their bounty, so it must be time for the 2021 World Conker Championships!
Love, loss, joy and power in The Ballad of Maria Marten
The critically-acclaimed production of The Ballad of Maria Marten heads back on tour this autumn. It’s a complex tale based on a true crime…
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…
Fancy dress battles at the World Conker Championships
This weekend, head to Northamptonshire for the 2019 World Conker Championships and watch fancy dress competitors in an autumnal battle…
Duck and raft racing at Olney RiverFest
This weekend, enjoy a free family day out with duck racing, raft racing and music in Olney as their annual RiverFest takes place…
Have a go at the World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire
The 2018 World Conker Championships will take place on Sunday 14th October at The Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Northamptonshire…
Have a smashing time at the World Conker Championships
The World Conker Championships will take place on Sunday 8th October at The Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Northamptonshire…
Have a smashing time at the World Conker Championships
The World Conker Championships will take place on Sunday 9th October at The Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Northamptonshire…
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Buildings have four walls and a roof, right? Not always, as our latest Curiosity of the Week will show. Rushton Triangular Lodge in Northamptonshire has, you guessed it, three walls!
A smashing day out at the World Conker Championships
The World Conker Championships have been going since 1965 and this year will take place on Sunday 12th October 2014 at Southwick in Northamptonshire…
Head to Kelmarsh Hall for History Live!
Experience 2,000 years of history in one weekend at English Heritage’s flagship event, History Live! at Kelmarsh Hall on 19th & 20th July 2014…
Have a smashing time at the World Conker Championships
The World Conker Championships will be taking place on 13th October at The Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick…