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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Archive for February, 2026
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![There are pancake races in numerous locations around the UK every Shrove Tuesday, but a few stand out and the well-organised event at Alcester is one of them. Pancakes are […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0881-115x115.jpeg "Alcester Pancake Races")
Alcester Pancake Races
Posted on February 18, 2026 | No CommentsThere are pancake races in numerous locations around the UK every Shrove Tuesday, but a few stand out and the well-organised event at Alcester is one of them. Pancakes are […] -
![Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and already there may be signs of the change in the season. It’s an ancient Celtic festival […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0867-115x115.jpeg "Whitby Imbolc")
Whitby Imbolc
Posted on February 2, 2026 | No CommentsImbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, and already there may be signs of the change in the season. It’s an ancient Celtic festival […]