The biggest month for events, festivals and shows. If youre sticking around this August, we have some wonderful events below that you cannot miss out on!
Yorkshire
Summer Craft, Gift & Food Fair
5th August 2017 – 6th August 2017
Head over to the Garden Rooms for their two-day shopping experience. A wonderful exhibition full of facilities and child-friendly places. Dont miss out, suppress that inner craft demon. (Free tennantsgardenrooms.com/CraftGiftFoodFair
Barnville Open Garden
6th August 2017
Have an adventure through the hidden gardens, spreading over an acre near the edge of the North York Moors. With unusual plants and homemade teas and cakes, its a day any flower enthusiast would love! (Admission fees available on the website ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/)
VW Festival at Harewood House
12th August 2017 – 13th August 2017
Calling all V-Dub lovers! Come and see the old and new at Harewood House for a beautiful weekend of car filled fun. Theres so much to see and do, with food facilities to suit everyone. (Admission fees available on the website harewood.org/vw-festival/)
Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea in the Orangery
16th August 2017
A brilliant afternoon for any Alice in Wonderland fan. Take a trip to the 18th-century hall for a stop of shopping with a selection of great stalls. Followed by a wonderful afternoon tea and cooking demonstrations. (Admission fees available on the website rockliffehall.com/mad-hatters-afternoon-tea-orangery)
Castle Howard Proms
19th August 2017
A night to remember for the whole family. With Brit Award winning guests, creating a magical evening of music with an amazing laser and firework finale. (Admission fees available on the website castlehoward.co.uk/castle-howard-proms)
Thoroughbred Car Show
20th August 2017
Another brilliant day out for any classic motor head at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. Learn about various makes and models and treat yourself to lunch in the tea room as well as a walk around Brodsworth grounds. (Admission fees available on the website english-heritage.org.uk/thoroughbred-car-show-brodsworth/)
StrEat Food & Family Fun Festival
25th August 2017 – 28th August 2017
Join the StrEat Food & Family Fun Festival at Valley Gardens. A four-day event to celebrate some of the best street food from around the world. Along with fun and quirky entertainment for all the family. If you cant make it to the August event, try head to the September event at Newby Hall. (Admission fees available on the website streatpr.co.uk/)
Oxfordshire
Wilderness
3rd August 2017 – 6th August 2017
Head to Cornbury Park for a weekend of brilliant music. With Two Door Cinema Club, Grace Jones and Bonobo Live headlining. (Admission fees available on the website wildernessfestival.com/)
Shropshire
Shrewsbury Flower Show
11th August 2017 – 12th August 2017
Join John Torode and many more special guests at Shrewsbury Flower Show. With falconry displays, pony show jumping, motorcycle displays and much more, its an action-packed day for all the family, not just flower lovers! (Admission fees available on the website shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk/)
Hampshire
Portsmouth International Kite Festival
12th August 2017 – 13th August 2017
With a 2017 theme of The Seven Continents, there will be numerous kite displays from Japanese Fighting Kites to Artistic Kite Displays and so much more! (Admission fees available on the website portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk/)
Lincolnshire
Lost Village Festival
24th August 2017 – 27th August 2017
Head to the Lost Village Festival for music, theatre, food, workshops and relaxation. A festival that has it all. Upgrade to the Boutique Sanctuary and enjoy luxurious tipi camping (Admission fees available on the website lostvillagefestival.com/)
Bournemouth
Bournemouth Air Festival
31st August 2017 – 3rd September 2017
Are you ready for the UKs biggest air festival? Take a trip to Bournemouth for four-days of action and entertainment on land, in the air and at sea. The amazing displays are not to be missed! (Free bournemouthair.co.uk/)
So much to do, so much to see, so many great things happening this August! Its going to be a hard choice to pick where to go, but one you cant make a wrong decision with as they are all exceptionally brilliant. If you want to find any more great events this August, head to Visit England. Know any great events that you want to shout out about? Let us know on our social, either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
