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An alternative leisure guide for the whole of the UK. Bringing you news of quirky, unique events and things to do in the UK.

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@visitlondonFeb 25
Spring comes alive at Hampton Court Palace 🌷 From 11 April 2026, the much-loved Tulip Festival returns with tens of thousands of blooms across the gardens. Recognised at the World Tulip Summit as Britain’s Largest and Greatest Tulip Heritage Garden, it’s a spectacular celebration of colour, craftsmanship and the season in full swing 🌸✨ 📍Hampton Court Palace, @historicroyalpalaces #LondonMakesItPossible #VisitLondon #TulipFestival #HamptonCourtPalace
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Blackpool is preparing for a spellbinding half‑term as the resort bursts into life for the February Festival of Circus and Magic. 🎪 Across four fun‑filled days, from Thursday 19 February to Sunday 22 February, residents and visitors can enjoy an exciting programme of live performances, spectacular shows and hands‑on workshops. Read more about this here 👉 visitlancashire.com/blog/rea…
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@LondonistJan 16
Hidden behind shopfronts on Holborn is a rare survivor from medieval times, Barnard's Inn Hall. Anyone can visit this incredible building, and below its ancient rafters watch a free Gresham lecture about life, the universe and everything londonist.substack.com/p/ins…
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We're delighted to announce our next weekend Open Day will be on Sunday 24th March. There will be drop in workshops all day where you'll be able to have a go at some tinkering projects.
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Something is happening on Saturday 12th November at 2.45pm. Something unexplainable, something terrifying. Something which may make you question what is real and unreal. @LondonDreamtime knows.
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Barrow to host sounds from far and wide in unique listening space: is.gd/OQyM0m
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In Sunday's summer workshop, we'll be teaching everyone aged 16+ about Japanese stab binding 📖 It's an intricate technique used for making ornate notebooks and we'll be having a go at making our own 🤩 Tickets here: bit.ly/3JTtUl4
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Hat Fair@HatFair27 Jun 2022
Ready for an action-packed weekend of Outdoor Arts? 😁 #outdoorarts #hellowinchester #acesupported
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Can’t make it to The Lightbox during the day? Enjoy FREE entry to all of our exhibitions or attend one our events. Stretched & Fired Café and our Lightbox Shop will be open too, perfect for some after hours browsing! To book your free ticket, click bit.ly/3xiw5bS
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Jeremy Dale@JDale_Images7 Jun 2022
A short film of the Knollys Rose Ceremony in 2021. vimeo.com/717531630 This year it is on Tuesday 21 June @WatermensCompan @citylordmayor @AllHallowsTower @calendarcustoms @SeeingLondon @ContraryLife
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From Friday, @ScotStoryCentre is hosting Pomegranates, a new mini-festival celebrating International Dance Day as part of @EdinTradfest - with workshops and storytellers from diverse cultural backgrounds, including #Scotland, China, Bulgaria and online contributors. #Edinburgh
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Visit Hull@VisitHull11 Mar 2022
Now long now until @FreedomFestHull The Awakening comes to Hull! Sound Intervention: Two battery powered electric trikes with digital projectors, sound system, and cycling DJ projectionists, projecting colourful animations of marine life around the streets of Hull Fri 18 & Sat 19
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Happy #February folks. How's it going so far? This week is @sfs_uk #NationalStorytellingWeek with lots of free #storytelling events going on across the UK. We recommend @XantheGresham & friends telling gorgeous myths of fire #goddesses, online tonight! 🌙 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fires…
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Unveiled by @citylordmayor Vincent Keaveny, joined by Sheriff Alderman Alison Gowman and artist Áinne Burke, a #Christmas tree made up of waste materials collected by street cleansers and waste management companies. A festive reminder to be more aware about waste that we create.
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This evening, the castle will be floodlit orange to highlight the 16 days of Activism against gender based violence campaign which aims to tackle violence against women in Scotland and around the world. #LightUp
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Come together outside after dark to celebrate community, music and light THIS FRIDAY! Join the #HexhamLanternParade from 6pm, listen to live music from @Baghdaddies in the marketplace, enjoy late night shopping and more! queenshall.co.uk/events/lant… #HistoricHighStreets #hexhamhshaz
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📣 @manipulatefest have announced their 2022 programme! This year’s festival runs from 28 Jan – 5 Feb 2022, presenting the very best of Scottish and international puppetry, visual theatre and animated film. Browse the programme and book tickets now: bit.ly/Manipulate2022
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We're thrilled to announce that next month, over 100 artists and makers will be taking part in our Christmas Arts Markets! Sat 4th & Sat 11 Dec outoftheblue.org.uk/xmasarts… #outoftheblue #christmas #market #localartists #leith #edinburgh
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Contact@ContactMcr8 Nov 2021
Join us at Contact for Cocktails and Cinquains! What makes a good cocktail? What on earth is a cinquain? And why have we put the two together? If you join us for a night of boisterous beverages and punchy poetry you might just find out… bit.ly/2ZQIozL
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Join us as we return to the library for our first post-lockdown live lecture. The Merchant's Two Cultures Date: November 10th Time: 6pm - 7.30pm Booking via: themerchantstwocultures.even… This will be socially distanced event and places will be limited. 1/2
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