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The Last Quiz Night On Earth, UK tour Spring 2020

Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth

This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…

Hull Adelphi Lamacq Life Bus Bar (Photographer credit Ian Rook)

Celebrate your local live music venue

Returning for the seventh consecutive year, Independent Venue Week is a seven day celebration of independent music venues around the UK…

World MTB Chariot Racing Championships

Not so Roman chariot racing and winter ales in Wales

The people of Llanwrtyd Wells will be turning Roman this weekend as they celebrate Saturnalia with some special events…

Tenby Boxing Day Swim 2017

‘Tis the season for chilly dips into icy waters

This festive season, brave souls will be donning their trunks, swimming costumes, and fancy dress outfits as they prepare to take a quick dip in the waters…

Christmas image from Contrary Life

Performances for the curious this Christmas

Families and audiences will have their pick of alternative Christmas shows to see during Wales Millennium Centre’s Performances for the Curious season this month…

Fred Hampton archive photos

The true story of a revolutionary leader

Fringe First winners, Bear Trap Theatre, will bring the gripping true story of a revolutionary leader to the stage this autumn…

Mountain biking - Llanwrtyd Wells - Wales

Beer and biking with the Real Ale Wobble

The Real Ale Wobble is an annual event in Wales, where beer, mountain biking and beautiful scenery combine…

Being Human festival - I am human badge - credit - Being Human festival

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…

Roots 2019 dance tour of Wales

Stories of rugby, mining communities and love affairs

Roots 2019, a tour showcasing four dance pieces telling unique stories, will head out to venues across Wales this month…

Elberace: A Hunk of Mincing Love

Shake, rattle and roll your way to Porthcawl Elvis Festival

Porthcawl Elvis Festival is an annual event that sees thousands of Elvis fans descend on the Welsh seaside town for a unique celebration of The King…

World Bog Snorkelling Championships 2017

A wade through the World Bog Snorkelling Championships

Put your snorkelling skills to the test this bank holiday weekend by wading through a Welsh bog…

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Fancy hats and an etiquette ball at Llandrindod Wells festival

Step back in time to the 1800s with the Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival, featuring grand picnics, historic cycle cavalcades and best hat competitions…

Pærecider By cyclonebill from Copenhagen, Denmark

Take a summer cider cycle in Wales

Make the most of the summer with an alternative cycle ride through the Welsh hills and valleys this weekend…

Race the Train 2016 – Tywyn – Mid Wales

Feel the pain as you Race the Train

Competitors will be trying not to run out of steam as they take on the challenge to Race the Train in Wales this Summer…

Big Cheese festival - Caerphilly

Cheese racing, markets and quirky performances at festival

The Big Cheese festival will take place in Caerphilly with medieval entertainment, Vikings, a cheese market, quirky walkabout performers and a Great Cheese Race…

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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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The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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