November is the time of year when the historic fishing village of Clovelly, in North Devon, celebrates with its own special quirky festival…
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Discoveries and secrets at this year’s Being Human festival
From trawling for treasures in archives to discovering secret lives and overlooked histories, the annual Being Human festival is back this month…
Alternative gifts on show at Present Makers event
It’s never to early to start the Christmas shopping, and if you’re looking for something a little different this year, head to the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Devon…
Four alternative ways to spend Bonfire Night
Looking for something a little different to the standard bonfire event? Well, read on for some alternative and quirky suggestions!
Bridgwater has an illuminated carnival parade like no other
Bridgwater’s carnival celebrates the failed exploits of Guy Fawkes in its own unique way, with a large illuminated parade, a host of masqueraders and some fiery ‘squibbing’…
Take a floodlit walk in a subtropical garden
Light up the dark autumn evenings with a walk through Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, as their Floodlit Evening Walks offer visitors a chance to see the gardens in a different light…
The best quirky Halloween events for families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…
Hot chef and oyster shucking competitions at Falmouth festival
This weekend, there will be hot chef and oyster shucking competitions, along with master classes, demonstrations, live music and food stalls in Falmouth…
Join a harvest celebration at Devon gallery
Celebrate the autumn with a free apple themed event in Devon, featuring toffee apples, apple puppets, harvest themed face painting and a pop up bar…
Teas with bees and a town crier competition at Honey Fair
Enjoy Teas with Bees, a honey trail, a town crier competition and Cornish pasty making at traditional fair…
Creative creatures and pyrotechnics at Arts by the Sea
There will be three days of free vibrant theatre, dance and music performances in Bournemouth this weekend for their annual arts festival…
An exploration of adolescence in Five Years
Based on memories of life at a special educational needs school, Five Years uses poetry, storytelling and direct address to explore an adolescence…
Screenings, talks and special events at eclectic film festival
There’ll be projections, singalongs, street theatre and workshops at Chagford Film Festival in Dartmoor…
Film shorts and woodland Encounters at festival
Bristol’s largest international film festival celebrates its 25th edition this year with a handpicked programme of film, animation and virtual reality…
The story of a highly unusual Escape Act
The spectacular true story of how a Jewish acrobat escaped the Nazis by running away to join the circus will tour the UK this autumn…