Bristol International Balloon Fiesta attracts 500,000 visitors during the show’s four days. If you’re looking for a fun day out for the family or simply to soak up the atmosphere come along. The event is held from the 12th to the 15th August 2010…
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Grand Medieval Joust
Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as competitors break lances in real mounted combat at Pendennis Castle on the 4th and 5th August 2010…
You could look sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle made for…seven!
People from all across Britain are being invited to take part in a charity bike ride from John O’ Groats to Land’s End this August. But it’s not just any bike ride. The group will be riding a seven-seater circular bike, all in aid of Cancer Research UK…
A feast of festivals
Summer is here again and so are the usual big festivals. But what if you want something a bit different this year? Well look no further, as Contrary Life brings you a round-up of some small and quirky festivals taking place in the coming months across the UK…
Time travellers go…secrets & spies
When: 31st May – 4th June, 11am – 5pm Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 6 (concessions 5.10, children 3 and family ticket 15). English Heritage members free. Please note there is an extra £1 charge for every child over five participating in this event, members and non members. What is it? Ever wanted to become […]
Traditional Easter games at Pendennis Castle
When: 2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am – 5pm (4pm on Sat) Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 6 adults, 5.10 concessions, 3 children, 15 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Bring the whole family for some traditional Easter games including egg racing, face painting and Easter bunny mask making. More info: […]
Go where the wild things are
When: 15th – 18th April 2010 Where: Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT £: Prices vary What is it? Salisbury Arts Centre’s Family Festival 2010. This year’s Family Festival is based around the theme Where the Wild Things Are. It is a four-day long event of live performances and activities for the whole family to […]
Grrreat theatre with Once Upon a Tiger
When: 21st March 2010 Where: Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT £: 6.50 (5.50 concessions & 20 family ticket) What is it? Korean and UK children have created a new show by blogging on the internet. One Upon a Tiger is a brand new show from Moby Duck, created by the two groups of […]
My Mother Told Me Not To Stare
When: 19th February – 10th April 2010 Where: Various theatres across the UK in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Keswick, Washington, Poole, Lincoln, Ellesmere Port, London, Hatfield, Ormskirk, Carmarthenshire, Colchester, Reading, Southampton £: Ticket prices vary What is it? This is a quirky play for children and their grown ups. Bobby Rogers lives in a town where everyone […]
Francis Dunnery plays solo in Salisbury
When: 21st February 2010 at 8pm Where: Salisbury Arts Centre £: 16 (concessions 14) What is it? Francis Dunnery, founder member of It Bites, performs solo at Salisbury Arts Centre. Francis has enjoyed solo hit singles, including American Life In Summertime, and has worked alongside Ian Brown, Lauryn Hill and Elton John. His performance at Salisbury […]
Room for Art
When: 20th – 22nd November 2009 Where: Totterdown, Bristol £: What is it? Front Room is an art trail attracting around 200 artists in 60 venues. Every November, Totterdown celebrates its local artists by opening its doors to the public. There will be plenty of entertainment throughout the weekend and if you are looking for […]
Will this museum put a spell on you?
When: Daily Where: Boscastle, Cornwall £: What is it? The Museum of Witchcraft houses a variety of artefacts. Learn about witchcraft past and present, and how witches have been portrayed throughout history. More info: Museum of Witchcraft
A fair bit of vintage
When: 11th, 18th, 28th October & 15th November Where: Devonshire Hall, Exeter; The Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham; Anson Rooms, Bristol; The City Hall, Cardiff £: 4.50 What is it? Blind Lemon Vintage Fashion Fair. A chance for ladies and gentlemen to grab some stylish clothing. Don’t forget to haggle! More info: Blind Lemon Vintage Fairs
Jazz up your evenings
When: September 2009 Where: Future Inns Cabot Circus Hotel, Bristol £: What is it? A new jazz club night opening in September. The first month will be featuring the following acts: Tues 15: Chris While & Julie Matthews (Acoustic) Wed 16: Chris While & Julie Matthews (Acoustic) Thurs 17: Don Weller Quartet (Jazz) Fri 18: […]
Joust a bit of fun
When: 30th & 31st August 2009 Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 12 for adults and 6 for children What is it? King Henry’s Joust. Get a taste of the Tudor lifestyle as King Henry VIII and his queen head up a day of courtly music, falconry and knights jousting. More info: English Heritage