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Big Dog Walk - World Big Dog Walk 2020

Take part in the World Big Dog Walk challenge

This September, the World Big Dog Walk is encouraging people around the globe to join together (virtually) on their walkies…

Valley Gardens sculpture in Harrogate

Steel sculpture celebrates spa heritage

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…

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder Scottish Borders

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…

Olney Pancake Race, Shrove Tuesday, Olney Buckinghamshire

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…

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival 2018

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…

Jorvik Viking Festival - Photo: York Archaeological Trust

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…

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…

Fishermen & Firemen's Comic Football Match 2016 - Scarborough

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…

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…

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

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…

A Christmas Carol tour 2019

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. ..

Mr Brunel poses with Victorian reenactors at the ss Great Britain during their Victorian Christmas weekend, 8 December 2018.

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…

Lewes Bonfire - East Sussex - Lewes Borough Bonfire Society

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!

Light Night Leeds 2016

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…

Neal Pike Five Years

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…

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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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