Tetbury, once known for its thriving wool and yarn markets, celebrates its heritage with an annual quirky race through the town…
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Crazy cheese rolling returns to Gloucestershire
Cheese Rolling has been taking place at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire since the 1800s, and despite the official event closing in 2010, it still attracts a crowd of crazy cheese rolling fans every year…
A celebration of seaweed in the unique village of Clovelly
Clovelly Seaweed Festival will take place on Sunday 27th May in the quirky North Devon village, with seaweed stalls, crafts, talks and entertainment…
How many worms can you charm out of the ground?
If you are looking for something different to do this bank holiday weekend, then head to this year’s Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming…
Hunting for a mysterious Earl in Devon
The Hunting of the Earl of Rone is Combe Martin’s unique annual custom, taking place over the bank holiday weekend in Devon with some strange antics…
Floating assault courses and films on ferries at Fal River Festival
Fal River Festival, Friday 25th May to Sunday 3rd June, promises ten days of diverse events including gin cruises, a hidden cinema, films on ferries, floating assault courses and a flotilla of boats, known as the Beer Fleet…
Historical dances and Medieval battles in Cornwall
On Sunday 20th May, the quirky LostFest will take place in Cornwall with an eclectic mix of music, dance, demonstrations and activities…
Head to a May Fair in a cemetery this weekend
Arnos Vale Cemetery will be hosting their annual May Fair on Sunday 20th May with local crafts, products and treats on offer…
Some alternative events to celebrate the Royal Wedding
Apparently there’s a big wedding taking place this weekend. We know that many of you can’t be bothered going to Windsor to wave a flag; neither can we! So, why not try one of these quirky celebratory events instead…
An alternative garden festival in Chelsea
Chelsea Fringe, the alternative garden festival, will run for nine days from Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th May, with hundreds of eclectic events expected to take place across London and the rest of the UK…
There be pirates in Plymouth this weekend
Plymouth Pirate Weekend will return to the waterfront on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May with pirate-themed entertainment and activities for all the family…
Celebrate spring with The Floral Dance
On Tuesday 8th May, Helston in Cornwall will be celebrating spring with a day of dancing through the town, as the annual Flora Day takes place…
A Pop-Up Opera, popping up in some unusual locations
Returning with a twist to their summer season, Pop-Up Opera will present a special Mozart double bill, popping up in unusual and unique spaces around the UK, including farms, museums, castles and festivals…
Pirate skirmishes and swashbuckling music in Brixham
Brixham Pirate Festival will take place from Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May, with swashbuckling live music, historic ships, cannon fire and pirate skirmishes…
Join a brave Knight and a pesky Giant in St Agnes for an unusual pageant
The Bolster Pageant is a curious annual event which takes place in St Agnes, with a lantern procession, bonfire, street theatre, giant puppets and a unique pageant…