Welcome to Calendar Customs!
This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Tintagel All Hallows Gathering (aka The Dark Gathering)
The All Hallows Gathering was founded just a few years ago but has quickly become established as a Hallowtide custom marking the close of summer and the approach of the […]
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Carrbridge Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship
Everyone knows that Scotland is the home of porridge, so it should come as no surprise that the World Championship competition in the field of porridge-making is held in the […]
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Southwick (near Oundle) World Conker Championships
The original World Conker Championships were held on the village green at Ashton, but the current location has moved to Southwick, just up the road from Oundle. The competition has […]
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Dance
Chepstow Wassail and Mari Lwyd
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Ancient Custom
Dunmow Flitch Trials
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Dance
Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival
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December
Chester Saturnalia
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