The Chap Olympiad is one of Britain’s most eccentric sporting events, where smartly dressed ladies and gentlemen compete in games such as Umbrella Jousting…
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Taste the unexpected at Chilli Fiesta
Things will be hotting up (in the culinary sense that is) in West Sussex this weekend, as West Dean Gardens host their annual Chilli Fiesta…
An easy pea-sy throwing contest
Every summer, a pub in the East Sussex town of Lewes hosts the quirky World Pea Throwing Championship…
Watch a 12 hour lawn mower race in Sussex
Watch 12 hours of intense sporting action in West Sussex as teams get ready to race… on lawn mowers.
Firefighters take on a tough challenge in Watford
The British Firefighter Challenge 2019 will take place this month on Watford High Street, with firefighters competing in full protective gear…
Get your fill of fruit fairs in the South East
Join in with quirky games and traditional entertainment this weekend, with one of the summer fruit fairs taking place in the South East…
A swan census with a Royal connection
Swan Upping, the annual census of swans on the River Thames, will be taking place this month as part of a Royal tradition…
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…
Giant puppets, daring moves and experimental juggling
The Hat Fair will be filling the streets of Winchester with street artists, singers, dancers, circus acts and theatre groups this weekend…
A mass paddle in Brighton
Paddle Round The Pier, the world’s biggest free charity beach festival, is back this July with quirky competitions and water-themed fun…
Militant maids and Victorian cricket at Dickens Festival
Dress up in Victorian style and head to Broadstairs in Kent for a weekend of grand parades, tea parties and plays…
A traditional summer fair with a strawberry twist
Celebrate the strawberry with games, activities, crafts and lots of strawberries, at a traditional summer fair in Kent…
Enjoy a political party at customary mock election
Oxfordshire is one of the remaining counties that still holds a traditional ‘mock election’, an old folk custom that was once popular throughout the country…
Tee off in Hastings for the Crazy Golf Championships
Fancy a shot at crazy golfing glory? Now’s your chance as the annual championship in Hastings, East Sussex, gets under way…
Pies will fly in Kent at quirky championship
Teams will be battling it out in Kent this June, as the World Custard Pie Championships 2019 take place in the village of Coxheath…