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Pagham Pram Race 2016 - West Sussex - Boxing Day

Possibly the oldest pram race in the world

Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…

West Dean Gardens - Chilli Fiesta 2016 - Sussex

Enjoy a taste of the unexpected in West Sussex as the Chilli Fiesta returns

From Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August, the UK’s biggest chilli festival will return West Dean Gardens in West Sussex for its 23rd year…

Folk music at Binsted Strawberry Fair

Traditional entertainment at Binsted Strawberry Fair

Forget the hubbub of the modern festival and head to Binsted in West Sussex for a more relaxed, traditional country fair…

Bolney Apple Howling 2017 - Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

Ancient trees, torchlight processions and plenty of noise at Bolney’s Apple Howling

Take along an old saucepan and make some noise at Bolney’s Apple Howling ceremony in West Sussex and celebrate a quirky Twelfth Night…

Pagham Pram Race 2016 - West Sussex - Boxing Day

A three-mile three-pint pram race in Sussex

Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…

Findon Sheep Fair 2014

Traditional entertainment and rural crafts at historic Sussex sheep fair

Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival will take place on Saturday 9th September, with sheep displays, crafts, a traditional fun fair and a barn dance…

International Bognor Birdman 2016

Don’t get in a flap, it’s the International Bognor Birdman

This year’s International Bognor Birdman will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August, with a host of fancy dress human-powered flying machines…

Bolney Apple Howling 2017 - Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men

Make some noise and go Apple Howling in Sussex

On the first Saturday in January, the custom of Apple Howling will take place in Bolney, West Sussex, with people gathering to make as much noise as possible…

International Bognor Birdman 2016

Watch flying fools at the International Bognor Birdman

Watch brave souls in fancy dress compete in this year’s International Bognor Birdman on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September…

Pagham Pram Race

Earn your Boxing Day pint by pushing a pram around Pagham

The Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world and takes place annually on Boxing Day in West Sussex…

Findon Sheep Fair 2014

Families flock to Findon Sheep Fair

Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival takes place on 13th September 2014 with sheep displays, crafts, a traditional fun fair and a barn dance…

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The Incredible Arun Bathtub Race might leave competitors with a sinking feeling

The Incredible Arun Bathtub Race takes place on Sunday 24th August at the RNLI slipway in Littlehampton with competitors racing in fancy dress, in bathtubs…

Worthing International Birdman, West Sussex

Take flight with the Worthing International Birdman competition

The annual human-powered flight competition, Worthing International Birdman, will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2014.

Zachary 13 Shoots at the British and World Marbles Championship

On a roll in West Sussex with the Marbles Championship

The British & World Marbles Championship 2014 will take place on 18th April (Good Friday) at the Greyhound, Tinsley Green in West Sussex…

Blists Hill Victorian Town - Egg dancing - Easter events

Easter Eleven: the UK’s top quirky events for 2014

Spring is here and Easter is fast approaching, so Contrary Life has put together a round-up of the best quirky Easter events taking place this year…

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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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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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