August Bank Holiday (or Summer Bank Holiday as it’s recently been called), is on Monday 29th and is widely regarded as the end of the summer holidays and the last three day break away from work before Christmas.
There are always many national and local events held for this bank holiday and there is of course the national pastime of using the time for a spot of DIY when even the most reluctant DIYer suddenly gets the urge to have a go at a DIY project.
If a day trip out or going for a break away from home is more your thing then there’s plenty of places to choose. There are also generally many bars and restaurants with special offers for the bank holiday period.
Below are five suggestions for events that are on in England during August:
1. Sunday 7th August - Rock at the Castle Hertford Castle.
There will be three stages set up providing different styles of music including acoustic, folk, indie, rock, and pop music influences. Food and drink stalls will be available. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3blDErr.
2. Wednesday 10th - Sunday 21st August - The 28th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival
The biggest celebration of the Gilbert & Sullivan comic operas anywhere in the world, takes place in the Harrogate Royal Hall. Tickets start from £11. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3QdjvTp.
3. Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th August - Bristol International Balloon Festival
First held in 1979, the Bristol International Balloon Festival is now one of the largest balloon festivals in Europe, attracting over 100 hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes for the morning and evening flights. This event is free to attend. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3zLujTk.
4. Wednesday 17th - Thursday 18th August - The British Fireworks Championships
