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Lyth Valley Wassail and Mummers Play - Contrary Life

Old Twelfth Night is the time to go wassailing

On the old Twelfth Night (17th January) a traditional ceremony known as a wassail takes place in villages and orchards across England…

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

A quirky 700 year old Twelfth Night tradition in Lincolnshire

Twelfth Night is celebrated around the country with lots of fun events taking place, but a village in Lincolnshire will be holding an event which is altogether different…

Twelfth Night - Bankside London

A jolly way to spend Twelfth Night in London

This weekend, Bankside in London will host a unique Twelfth Night event, mixing ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity…

Bolney Apple Howling 2017 - Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

Go Apple Howling in Sussex

Young and old will gather in Sussex this weekend, to make a hullabaloo as a special traditional ceremony, known as Apple Howling, takes place…

Bolney Apple Howling 2017 - Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

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…

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

A unique 700 year old tradition in Lincolnshire

The Haxey Hood Game is a unique 700 year old tradition, played on the 12th day of Christmas in Lincolnshire with a ‘Fool’ and ‘Boggans’…

Twelfth Night - Bankside London

Join Beelzebub and the Holly Man for Twelfth Night in London

Mixing ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity, the Bankside area of London comes alive with singing, dancing, plays and storytelling for a unique Twelfth Night celebration…

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

Boggans get ready to play the Haxey Hood Game

The Haxey Hood Game is a unique 700 year old tradition, played on the 12th day of Christmas.  It is the second oldest surviving tradition in the UK and still attracts a large crowd to the Lincolnshire village…

Twelfth Night - Bankside London

Wassailing and cake at London’s Twelfth Night celebrations

Twelfth Night is celebrated every year in the Bankside area of London with wassailing, dancing, folk plays, cake and storytelling…

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Dress in your tinsel and tiaras to celebrate Twelfth Night in Guildford

Celebrate Twelfth Night in Guildford, Surrey, with the Pilgrim Morris Men as they perform their mummers play at various pubs around town…

Twelfth Night - Bankside London

Celebrate Twelfth Night with the Holly Man in London

Every year in the Bankside area of London, Twelfth Night is celebrated with a mixture of singing, dancing, plays and storytelling…

Twelfth Night - Brockley Jack Theatre

Twelfth Night at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

Beyond Theatre present William Shakespeare’s most sophisticated comedy, Twelfth Night, at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre from 18th June 2013…

Traquair House Shakespeare Festival

An open-air performance of Shakespeare at Traquair

Catch an open-air production of Twelfth Night performed in the grounds of Traquair House between 23rd May and 2nd June 2012…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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