Rediscovering Glastonbury's Enchanting Circus and Theatre Tradition Founded by Churchill’s Granddaughter Wednesday, June 25, 2025 glastonbury circus streettheatre walkabouts arabellachurchill performers festival theatre interactive tradition A cherished yet often overlooked tradition at the Glastonbury Festival is making a vibrant return this year. Nestled within the sprawling 900-acre Worthy Farm, the Theatre and Circus Fields promise festival-goers an immersive … Read More
Rod Stewart Shares His Simple Glastonbury Rider and Pre-Show Ritual Friday, June 20, 2025 rodstewart glastonbury rider music festival performance tradition cost celebration ronniewood Rod Stewart, the iconic singer gearing up for his performance at Glastonbury Festival’s Sunday Legends slot, has shared a refreshingly simple rider for the event—much simpler than many might expect. At 80 years old, Stewart’s … Read More
Somerset Village Celebrates Church Bells Ringing After 100 Years Saturday, June 14, 2025 somerset comptondundon bellringing campanology restoration heritage churchbells conservation community tradition For the first time in 100 years, the village of Compton Dundon heard the joyful ring of its church bells in a full peal of six. This momentous event took place on Sunday at the 14th-century St Andrew’s Church, marking the … Read More
The M5's Whimsically Unusual Village: Tytherington's Charming Surprises Monday, June 9, 2025 tytherington gloucestershire village community commons quarries solar heritage tradition westcountry Nestled on the outskirts of Bristol, Tytherington in Gloucestershire is a village that might look like your typical British settlement at first glance, but a closer look reveals a host of delightful oddities. From a church … Read More
Stunning Somerset Pub Without a Bar Named 'Britain's Quirkiest' Saturday, June 7, 2025 pub somerset rose&crown historic quirky timecapsule instagrammable ale taproom tradition Pubs have long been at the heart of British social life, with over 45,000 venues across the UK offering locals and visitors alike a place to unwind. Among these, one stands out for its distinctive character and vintage … Read More
World’s Oldest Pasty Makers to Launch New Bakery in Weston-super-Mare Friday, May 30, 2025 warren’s pasty bakery cornwall weston-super-mare southwest devon heritage food tradition Warren’s Bakery, the world’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, is set to open a new bakery location in Weston-super-Mare this June, marking 165 years since the company first began in Penzance. This will be the 44th Warren’s Bakery … Read More