From wacky races to local customs, here’s the quirkiest Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) events taking place…
Archives for Yorkshire
Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
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…
Halloween events round-up: no tricks, just quirky treats
All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…
Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity
On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…
The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays
Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…
Competitive cooking at The World Dock Pudding Championship
Keen foodies gather in Yorkshire for a breakfast cooking battle with a difference as The World Dock Pudding Championship takes place…
Go gothic in Whitby for the weekend
The Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby is steeped in history with its atmospheric Abbey and connections to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. So, it’s the perfect location to hold a goth festival…
Quirky Easter events to enjoy in 2022
Easter is nearly here again, yippee! And if you’re looking for inspiration on where and how to spend your long Easter weekend, read on…
Three fun places to try curling
After Team GB’s recent triumph at the Olympics, you might be tempted give curling a try this winter. So, here’s three fun places to seek out…
Art meets theatre in one-woman play and exhibition
Are you listening? This is a question that powerful one-woman play You Heard Me asks as it tours the UK over the coming months…
Have yourself a quirky little Christmas
Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
Art in the dark at Light Up Leeds 2021
Make the most of autumn by discovering art in the dark at this year’s Light Up Leeds. There’ll be ten zones full of colourful and inventive installations…
A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift
This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…
Foot juggling and daring feats in quirky circus cabaret tour
As summer ends and the nights draw in, you may be feeling a little downcast. But don’t worry, brand new feel-good circus cabaret show Luminosa is touring to lift our spirits this autumn…
Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show
This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…