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August bank holiday 2015: Things to do around Britain
  • What? Pop music festival with acts including Ed Sheeran, Rudimental and McBusted.

    When? 28 - 30 August

    Where? Cofton Park, Birmingham

    More info can be found at thefusionfestival.co.uk

  • What? West London comes alive as the capital celebrates Europe's biggest street festival which celebrate Caribbean culture.

    When? 30 - 31 August

    Where? Notting Hill, London

    More info can be found at thelondonnottinghillcarnival.com

  • What? An opportunity to re-live the mod days with live music, markets a record fair and scooter competition.

    When? 28 - 30 August

    Where? Brighton

    You can find more info at newuntouchables.com

  • What? As England is shortly due to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup, former captain Lewis Mood will be hosting a skills session for kids during this family fun day.

    When? 30 August

    Where? Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey 

    More info can be found at foxhills.co.uk

  • What? A three day family arts festival of music, theatre and dance. 

    When? 29 - 31 August

    Where? Ramsgate

    More info is available at visitthanet.co.uk

  • What? It's your chance to experience the woodland magic of a garden at night at the Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden.

    When? 29 August

    Where? Norfolk Broads

    More info can be found at fairhavengarden.co.uk

  • What? Come and enjoy in the festivities dressed as your favourite character from Charles Dickens' classic novel.

    When? 29 - 31 August

    Where? Blists Hill Victorian Town, Nr Ironbridge, Shropshire

    More info can be found at ironbridge.org.uk

  • What? Some of the world's best street performers take to the roads of Durham for an action packed weekend. 

    When? 29 - 31 August

    Where? Durham

    More info is available at durhamstreetsof.co.uk

  • What? Muncaster Castle is taken back in time with actors, battle re-enactments and displays. 

    When? 23 - 31 August

    Where? Muncaster Castle, Cumbria    

    More information can be found at muncaster.co.uk

  • What? 15 Tall Ships will be dropping their anchors at the maritime family festival at Woolwich Arsenal Riverside on the Thames.

    When? 27 - 31 August

    Where? Greenwich, London

    More info can be found at royalgreenwich.gov.uk

  • What? The biggest steampunk festival in Europe returns to Lincoln this August. 

    When? 29 August

    Where? Lincoln

    You can get more info at visitlincoln.com

  • What? A festival celebrating puppetry as an art form in stage and film.

    When? 27 August - 6 September

    Where? Puppet Place, Bristol

    More info can be found at visitbristol.co.uk

  • What? Step back in time as you witness the castle's brave knights cross lances in these twice-daily shows.

    When? 1 - 31 August

    Where? Warwick Castle, Warwickshire

    More info is available at warwick-castle.com

  • What? Take a ride in a horse and carriage, meet characters from the past and create your own souvenirs in craft workshops at this free family fun day.

    When? 29 August

    Where? Burton Constable Hall

    More information can be found at burtonconstable.com

  • What? This will be the first floodlit town centre cycle race around Cirencester. 

    When? 31 August

    Where? Cirencester

    More info is available at viaromasportives.com

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