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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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![Midsummer is the patronal feast of St John the Baptist on June 24th and many churches with this dedication celebrate in mid June, near the ancient festival of the Summer […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_8883-115x115.jpg "Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing")
Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 2 CommentsMidsummer is the patronal feast of St John the Baptist on June 24th and many churches with this dedication celebrate in mid June, near the ancient festival of the Summer […] -
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Shenington Grass Strewing
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsShenington is known for its annual grass-strewing in church; for three weekends beginning on Whit Sunday, fresh grass is spread on the church floor. This is a related custom to […] -
![Whitworth Rushcart is one of a clutch of customs in the North West involving a large wheeled vehicle covered in rushes and flowers accompanied by morris dancers and music as […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_6958-115x115.jpg "Whitworth Rushcart")
Whitworth Rushcart
Posted on October 22, 2013 | 10 CommentsWhitworth Rushcart is one of a clutch of customs in the North West involving a large wheeled vehicle covered in rushes and flowers accompanied by morris dancers and music as […] -
![The origins of the Rushcart are similar to the traditions of rushbearing which survives in Cumbia, but which have evolved in a different way. Rushes were gathered for strewing on […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/IMG_8912-115x115.jpg "Saddleworth Rushcart")
Saddleworth Rushcart
Posted on August 20, 2011 | 8 CommentsThe origins of the Rushcart are similar to the traditions of rushbearing which survives in Cumbia, but which have evolved in a different way. Rushes were gathered for strewing on […] -
September
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsWith the end of the harvest, thoughts turn to preparations for the winter ahead. Events celebrate the bounty of the season and many sporting fixtures and festivals take place while […] -
August
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsAugust is the most popular month for agricultural shows, with the corn harvest at least partly gathered in. Sports , carnivals and a wide variety of events are scheduled.The month […] -
July
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsJuly is one of the most popular months for fairs and shows as days are long and light. Rushbearing, border ridings and sporting events are all common as well as […] -
June
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsJune, with its long days and hopefully fine weather, is a popular choice for sporting fixtures, fairs and a range of outdoor pursuits.The riding season gets underway in the Scottish […]