August Top Events

Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill in West London may seem a long way from the Caribbean, but during the final weekend of August, its streets erupt with the supercharged...
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Cowes Week (Regatta)
With around 1,000 boats taking part, Cowes Week is the longest-running and largest annual sailing regatta in the world. The regatta first took place in 1826...
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Chilli Fiesta
The Chilli Fiesta at West Dean gardens in West Sussex is an event for those who like it hot. There are more than 250 varieties of...
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Brecon Jazz Festival
Brecon is the small market town with the big, world-famous jazz festival. A number of well-known stars have performed here in the past including Welsh opera...
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Bristol International Balloon Festival
Set in the beautiful parkland of Ashton Court Estate, the festival enables enthusiasts to learn more about ballooning and features over 100 hot air balloon launches....
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival
One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Fringe has over the years even outgrown its parent event, the Edinburgh International Festival, which...
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