The Fun Palaces Blog
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Big Thinks
Longer reads on culture, community, play and why everyday creativity matters.
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Practical how-tos from Makers – publicity, access, budgets and last-minute ideas.
Tiny Revolutions of Connection
Small acts of connection, shared by people all over the UK.
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Big Thinks
Big Thinks
Longer reads on culture, community and the politics of play – for anyone who likes to dig a bit deeper.
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A Collective Shout: Culture is already happening here
Fun Palaces producer Rachel on why coming together for the Fun Palaces Weekend in October matters. People sometimes ask: if we are…
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People Shape Place: Everyday Culture and the Commons
Fun Palaces producer Rachel spent a day with Hastings Commons – here’s what she brought back about everyday culture, shared spaces and…
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The Politics of Play in Everyday Life
This post was written for the Imagine! Belfast festival of Ideas and Politics exploring how everyday creativity in community spaces becomes political…
Maker Know-How
How to make a Fun Palace
Tried-and-tested tips from Makers, from getting the word out to making your Fun Palace accessible.
Tiny Revolutions of Connection
Tiny Revolutions of Connection
Small, everyday acts of connection – shared by people in their homes, gardens, streets and online.
Films
Films
Short films made with and by Makers and communities.
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Fun Palaces Co-ordinator – Applications Now Open
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Make a very last minute Fun Palace
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1000 Tiny Revolutions of Connection: Fun Palaces Weekend 2026
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Top Tips on Accessible Fun Palaces
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50 Reasons to Make a Fun Palace
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Culture – Why the Words Matter
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Making a Fun Palace with 5 weeks to go
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A Collective Shout: Culture is already happening here
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People Shape Place: Everyday Culture and the Commons
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