ContraryLife
@ContraryLife
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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Did you know that 21st January 2026 is #MuseumSelfieDay? To celebrate, I've compiled a round-up of quirky and unique places you can visit and take a selfie: contrarylife.com/2026/01/quirky… 📷© Gareth Jones, courtesy of National Museums Liverpool
Tomorrow is #BlueMonday (supposedly the crappiest day of the year) but we're urging you to forget the gloom and celebrate #BrewMonday instead! Brew Monday is all about meeting up with others for a cuppa to combat loneliness... contrarylife.com/2026/01/the-qu…
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/inside-holbo…
Want to explore Manchester’s rich cultural heritage but don’t know where to start? Immerse yourself in the city’s music and architecture at Manchester Cathedral as LUMINISCENCE lights up the interior... contrarylife.com/2026/01/lumini…
Bored with tame lantern parades and underwhelming celebrations? Never fear, Chester’s spectacular Winter Watch Parades are here to perk up your festive season! contrarylife.com/2025/12/cheste… 📷 ©WKB-2000
Autumn has well and truly arrived. If like us, you’re keen to embrace this wonderful season, here are some of the best and quirkiest autumnal things you can do this weekend... contrarylife.com/2024/10/the-be…
To celebrate the release of Jim Henson Idea Man on Disney+, our latest Curiosity of the Week beams in on an attractive but unassuming lighthouse in Cornwall with links to one of Henson’s classic creations. contrarylife.com/2024/05/the-fr…
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.
Want to delve into some interesting neuroscience topics and get hands-on with sub-cranial crafts? This Royal Society Lates event is a no-brainer! contrarylife.com/2024/02/royal-…
Need some fresh and quirky ideas to keep the young and old amused this half term? Why not try these... contrarylife.com/2024/02/quirky…
Are you a tosser? No, we’re not yolking. It’s a serious question if you’re thinking of competing at this year’s World Egg Throwing Championships... contrarylife.com/2023/06/egg-on…
This week, head to north London to mark the 75th anniversary of HMS Windrush landing on our shores with music, spoken word, art, film, and a family-friendly block party... contrarylife.com/2023/06/arts-f…
Pancake Day races and traditions you shouldn’t skip this Shrove Tuesday... contrarylife.com/2023/02/pancak…
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.
No plans for the day? Go on a free immersive theatre adventure in the City of London... contrarylife.com/2022/10/go-on-…
World of comic art hits the Lakes for weekend extravaganza... contrarylife.com/2022/10/world-… #lakedistrict #comics #familyevents
Barrow to host sounds from far and wide in unique listening space: is.gd/OQyM0m
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
Two dancers tell a legendary story at Edinburgh International Festival... contrarylife.com/2022/08/two-da…
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