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World Oyster Eating Championship 2016

Oyster Eating Championship and Soapbox Derby at festival

Hillsborough International Oyster Festival is an annual festival in Northern Ireland with a range of events including a Soapbox Derby and the World Oyster Eating Championship…

The World Oyster Eating Championships

Can you eat over 200 oysters in 3 minutes?

The World Oyster Eating Championship will take place on 6th September 2014 as part of the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival in Northern Ireland…

The World Oyster Eating Championships

World Oyster Eating Championships and wacky races at Hillsborough Oyster Festival

Hillsborough International Oyster Festival is an annual festival in Northern Ireland which includes events such as the World Oyster Eating Championship…

The World Oyster Eating Championships

The world (championship) is your oyster

Each year challengers from across the globe descend on the historic village of Hillsborough, Co.Down in Northern Ireland for the World Oyster Eating Championships…

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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