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Michelle & Arlene - Accidental Theatre - Belfast

Pop-up theatre brings life to disused building in Belfast

Accidental Theatre’s new pop-up theatre hub in Belfast will host theatre, music, community get-togethers, late-night cabarets and arts workshops…

Portrush Raft Race 2017 - Northern Ireland - RNLI

Two days of quirky races and challenges at Portrush Raft Race Weekend

The Portrush Raft Race Weekend will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May, in aid of the RNLI with races, challenges and activities…

Festival of Fools 2017 - Belfast

Clowns and acrobats gather for a festival of fools in Belfast

Belfast City Centre will come alive with acrobatics, circus acts, clowning and astounding tomfoolery for the free Festival of Fools…

Ben Masterman Lees - WWT Puddle Jumping champs

Make a splash at the Puddle Jumping Championships

This half term, children (and big kids) can grab their wellies and take part in the Puddle Jumping Championships at the WWT’s nine wetland centres…

World Oyster Eating Championship 2016

Oyster Eating Championship and Soapbox Derby at festival

Hillsborough International Oyster Festival is an annual festival in Northern Ireland with a range of events including a Soapbox Derby and the World Oyster Eating Championship…

Festival of Fools - Les Dude Teeterboard

Fools fill Belfast for free festival

This year’s Festival of Fools in Belfast will see 120 free shows being performed across the city centre from 29th April to 2nd May…

Independent Venue Week

Get ready for 7 days of live music with Independent Venue Week

Now in its third year, Independent Venue Week is back with a week-long series of gigs all around the UK, from 25th to 31st January 2016…

Afrikan Warriors - Festival of Fools - Belfast

Don’t be silly, head to Belfast for the Festival of Fools

Belfast’s Festival of Fools takes place from 1st to 4th May with over 120 shows performed by clowns, acrobats, jugglers and eccentrics…

Early Days (of a better nation) - Photo: Ryoko Uyama

Interactive theatre gives audiences the chance to govern a nation

Early Days (of a better nation) will tour the UK, with a fully interactive performance, where the audience decides the fate of a nation…

Total Stitch Fest 2015 - Belfast

It’s crafty and quirky at Total Stitch Fest in Belfast

Total Stitch Fest, the alternative craft show is at the Ramada Plaza, Belfast on 8th Feb, with all that is handmade, crafty and unique in Northern Ireland…

Festival of Lights - An Creagan - Northern Ireland

Make your own traditional floating basket at the Festival of Lights

On Saturday 8th November head to An Creagán in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, for the free Festival of Lights, and make your own floating basket…

Festival of Light - Mount Stewart - National Trust

See things in a different light with Mount Stewart’s Festival of Light

Take a lakeside woodland walk with a difference this autumn as the Festival of Light returns to the National Trust’s Mount Stewart in County Down…

Brockwell Lido Fun Palace - Tom Parker

Play human chess and use pigeon post at pop up Fun Palaces this weekend

This weekend, in arts centres, museums, marquees, parks and high streets, there will be a celebration of arts, culture and science with pop up Fun Palaces…

The World Oyster Eating Championships

Can you eat over 200 oysters in 3 minutes?

The World Oyster Eating Championship will take place on 6th September 2014 as part of the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival in Northern Ireland…

Love Food Hate Waste - 'Liquid Greens Machine' Breakfast Truck

Love food hate waste? Then visit the ‘Liquid Greens Machine’ Breakfast Truck

The ‘Liquid Greens Machine’ Breakfast Truck will be delivering breakfast ideas with a difference across the UK from 24th July to 5th September 2014…

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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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The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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