August Calendar of UK Festivals and Events
Singing, sailing, food festivals and carnivals. But most of all, August means Edinburgh Festivals. Find out what's happening in the UK in August. Read about What's On Where in the United Kingdom during August.
Bizarre Britain - Bog Snorkelling Championships - Bizarre Sports
Bizarre Events in Britain - The World Bog Snorkelling Championship in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales is one of the most bizarre sports events in Britain
Bizarre Events in Britain - The World Bog Snorkelling Championship in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales is one of the most bizarre sports events in Britain
August Festivals and Events Roundup
UK Festivals and Events for August. Read about loads of Music Events, sports, beer festivals, food and drink events and lots more. Find out what's happening and what's on around the UK in August.
UK Festivals and Events for August. Read about loads of Music Events, sports, beer festivals, food and drink events and lots more. Find out what's happening and what's on around the UK in August.
Pipers Gather for Piping Live! Glasgow International Pipe Band Fest
Pipers gather for Piping Live! a huge festival of bagpipes, pipe bands and piping music in Glasgow.
Pipers gather for Piping Live! a huge festival of bagpipes, pipe bands and piping music in Glasgow.
UK Music Festivals - Mathew Street Music Festival in Liverpool
UK Music Festivals - Mathew Street Music Festival in Liverpool is Europe's largest free music festival and fills the center of Liverpool for two days on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
UK Music Festivals - Mathew Street Music Festival in Liverpool is Europe's largest free music festival and fills the center of Liverpool for two days on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
UK Music Festivals - Royal Windsor Beer & Jazz Festival
The Royal Windsor Beer & Jazz Festival is a typical UK Beer festival with the addition of first class Jazz.
The Royal Windsor Beer & Jazz Festival is a typical UK Beer festival with the addition of first class Jazz.
UK Folk Music Festivals - Cambridge Folk Festival
The Cambridge Folk Festival in Cambridge England is one of the world's longest running folk music events. It features an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk styles from around the world and a very broad definition of what constitutes folk music.
The Cambridge Folk Festival in Cambridge England is one of the world's longest running folk music events. It features an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk styles from around the world and a very broad definition of what constitutes folk music.
UK Folk Festival - Whitby Folk Week
Whitby Folk Week is a huge UK Folk Festival in August on the East Yorkshire Coast
Whitby Folk Week is a huge UK Folk Festival in August on the East Yorkshire Coast
UK Music Festivals - The Leeds & Reading Festivals
The Leeds & Reading Festivals are a pair of simultaneous rock and pop festivals, held in two different cities on the same August Bank Holiday Weekend. Top Britpop and rock acts perform at both festivals
The Leeds & Reading Festivals are a pair of simultaneous rock and pop festivals, held in two different cities on the same August Bank Holiday Weekend. Top Britpop and rock acts perform at both festivals
UK Music Festivals - The V Festival - One Festival in Two Places
Among UK Music Festivals, the V Festival is a Britpop festival with a difference. It takes place at two different outdoor venues simultaneously.
Among UK Music Festivals, the V Festival is a Britpop festival with a difference. It takes place at two different outdoor venues simultaneously.
Brighton Pride Festival - Brighton's Gay Community Celebrates
Find out about the Brighton Pride Festival. Learn more about Summer Pride in Brighton
Find out about the Brighton Pride Festival. Learn more about Summer Pride in Brighton
England's Medieval Festival - Knights, Minstrels and Castle Sieges
England's Medieval Festival, during the August Bank Holiday weekend, features a 1,000 knights, bowmen and men at arms as well as two full scale Castle sieges every day. There is jousting and a Medieval village with crafts, foods and ancient skills.
England's Medieval Festival, during the August Bank Holiday weekend, features a 1,000 knights, bowmen and men at arms as well as two full scale Castle sieges every day. There is jousting and a Medieval village with crafts, foods and ancient skills.
The Big Chill - Multi-Media Music Festival in Herefordshire
The Big Chill - a multi-media music festival in Herefordshire is considered by fans of The Big Chill to be the Best UK Music Festival
The Big Chill - a multi-media music festival in Herefordshire is considered by fans of The Big Chill to be the Best UK Music Festival
Music Festivals In England - The Three Choirs Festival
The Three Choirs Festival, is one of the top Music Festivals in England and among the oldest Classical Choral Music Festivals in the world
The Three Choirs Festival, is one of the top Music Festivals in England and among the oldest Classical Choral Music Festivals in the world
National Eisteddfod of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales attracts more than 160,000 visitors to Wales for an annual festival and competition of choral singing, poetry, pageantry and theater.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales attracts more than 160,000 visitors to Wales for an annual festival and competition of choral singing, poetry, pageantry and theater.
York Racecourse - Thoroughbred Racing at York
Read about York Racecourse and find out how to attend a racing meet at York. Find out about the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse
Read about York Racecourse and find out how to attend a racing meet at York. Find out about the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse
Cowes Week - International Yacht Racing Around the Isle of Wight
Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight is an international sailing regatta that's been happening every August for almost 200 years. It is a must for international Yacht racers and keen regatta spectators.
Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight is an international sailing regatta that's been happening every August for almost 200 years. It is a must for international Yacht racers and keen regatta spectators.
Notting Hill Carnival London
It's the biggest street party in Europe. About.com's resident London expert, Laura Porter, has all the info you need about this Caribbean-style weekend celebration of music, dance, food and spectacle.
It's the biggest street party in Europe. About.com's resident London expert, Laura Porter, has all the info you need about this Caribbean-style weekend celebration of music, dance, food and spectacle.
Leeds 2009 Festival
Leeds annual August Bank Holiday rock and pop extravaganza in Bramham Park. The north's answer to Glastonbury, it sells out almost as soon as tickets go on sale at the end of March.
Leeds annual August Bank Holiday rock and pop extravaganza in Bramham Park. The north's answer to Glastonbury, it sells out almost as soon as tickets go on sale at the end of March.