Weird and wonderful

The figure of the Devil Asmodeus supporting the Holy Water Stoup at Rennes le Château in the Languedoc France

Weird and wonderful things to see in France

From steampunk elephants to fairytale castles, dream palaces to devils in churches, France is home to many weird and wonderful oddities.

Sewer tunnel and historic canals under Antwerp Belgium

Explore the hidden canals of Antwerp

Pull on wellies and follow the guide to explore hidden canals. A network of vaults, sewers and drains under Antwerp. Fascinating, if a little bit smelly!

Harveys Brewery Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex

Weird and wonderful Lewes – a hidden gem

Famous for bonfires, beer and battles, Lewes has a weird and wonderful touch of quirkiness that extends beyond the fireworks and flames of a dark November night.

The Bognor Regis Picturedrome, Bognor Regis West Sussex

6 quirky things to see in Bognor Regis

Brighton and Blackpool are charming but in Bognor Regis you can get a dose of Vitamin Sea plus something eccentric on the side.

Spitbank Fort courtyard, Solent estuary Hampshire © Solent Forts

8 quirky places to visit in the UK

You could see castles, stately homes, royal palaces or museums. But why follow the crowd? Here are 8 quirky places to visit on your next UK holiday

Gondolas, Venice lagoon © rosemaryandporkbelly.co.uk

Quirky Venice – 9 weird and wonderful facts

There’s much more to Venice than St Mark’s Square, cafés, canals and romantic bridges. Dig a little deeper into venice’s dark heart for some fascinating facts

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