A unique art display, first unveiled last September to celebrate Harrogate’s spa heritage, is once again proving a popular attraction within the town’s Valley Gardens…
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Historic Houses turn blue in support of key workers
This evening, Historic Houses from Scotland to the South West of England will be turning blue in support of Britain’s key workers…
Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…
A celebration of rhubarb in Yorkshire
Wakefield’s annual culinary festival of all things rhubarb will feature a rhubarb installation, a cycle-powered carousel, and a rhubarb recipe exchange…
Beard competitions and poo themed activities at York’s Viking festival
JORVIK Viking Festival 2020 will take place in York from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February, with a themed banquet, a battle spectacular and a Viking encampment…
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…
A Boxing Day match with a difference
Scarborough boasts one of the quirkiest Boxing Day celebrations in the UK, featuring a comic football match, a crazy raft race and a mile of pennies…
‘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…
Krampus returns to Whitby
As Father Christmas visits towns across the UK for the festive season, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…
Step into Dickens’ study for A Christmas Carol
This festive season, audiences can experience A Christmas Carol as Dickens himself performed it more than 150 years ago. ..
A taste of Christmas past with Dickens, knights and street urchins
Take a trip to Christmas past, in a more pleasant way than Scrooge did, by visiting one of the many Dickens, Victorian and medieval themed events taking place this winter…
Four alternative ways to spend Bonfire Night
Looking for something a little different to the standard bonfire event? Well, read on for some alternative and quirky suggestions!
Large light sculpures and interactive installations in Leeds
Light Night Leeds will see spiritual creatures, optical illusions, illuminated origami boats and a unique light cycling challenge take over the streets…
An exploration of adolescence in Five Years
Based on memories of life at a special educational needs school, Five Years uses poetry, storytelling and direct address to explore an adolescence…
Spa heritage celebrated with unique light display
Harrogate’s spa heritage is to be celebrated this month, with a unique light display in the town’s Valley Gardens…