Teams will be battling it out in Kent this June, as the World Custard Pie Championships 2019 take place in the village of Coxheath…
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A quirky challenge to eat your greens
This weekend in Hampshire, challengers will be chowing down on seasonal greens, with the hope of breaking an unusual World Record…
Tattoos and time travel at May’s Museums at Night
This month, museums and galleries up and down the country will be staying open late to host some fun and unusual events, for both adults and families…
A rabbit themed Easter ball in Brighton
Patterns bar and club in Brighton is offering budding drag stars the chance to shine at their rabbit themed Easter ball…
Live music and special releases at Record Store Day 2019
The nation’s independent record stores are gearing up for Saturday’s big event, as Record Store Day 2019 promises a heap of special releases and in-store events…
Ten quirky Easter events
Looking for some inspiration on how to spend your long Easter weekend? Contrary Life has compiled a round-up of the quirkiest Easter events taking place this year…
Skip, flip and hurl this Pancake Day
From old local customs to wacky races, there are quirky events taking place all over the UK on Pancake Day. Contrary Life brings you a selection of our favourite events…
Couples shoulder the pain at quirky race
This March, Surrey will be hosting an unusual sprint for athletic couples, as the 12th annual UK Wife Carrying Race takes place in Dorking…
Sea shanties and scallops in Rye
Rye Bay Scallop Week gets under way this weekend with sea shanties, live music, scallop tastings and demos…
Multi-sensory show tours the UK
A multi-sensory, immersive theatre show, for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities, will be visiting towns and cities across the UK…
A fearlessly told story of growing up in a multi-cultural community
Tara Finney Productions and tiata fahodzi present good dog by Arinzé Kene, retelling the stories of multiple characters, families and years…
The ancient custom of Apple Howling in West Sussex
Apple Howling is an ancient custom that traditionally takes place in the apple orchards of southern England. Bolney in West Sussex has revived the custom…
Possibly the oldest pram race in the world
Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…
A time to remember at Burning the Clocks in Brighton
Burning the Clocks in Brighton takes place on the winter solstice with a fantastical procession, bringing magic to the streets…
A twisted show mixing performance and animation
The Animals and Children took to the Streets will be visiting Brighton for a month-long festive residency at The Old Market…