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August events

Eyes on the skies...

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sky full of balloons isn't something you see every day... so head to the South West this month for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta .

Boggling policemen can be seen lining the streets of West London for the Notting Hill Carnival , while Bestival's little sister, Camp Bestival , sets up camp at Lulworth Castle in Dorset.

The Manchester gay community celebrates Pride and Cornwall offers up a seafood spectacular at the annual Newlyn Fish Festival .

 

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Up in the clouds

Bristol Balloon Fiesta; Copyright: Gary Newman;

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Don't miss the Night Glow and fireworks at Europe’s biggest hot air balloon event.

Bournemouth Air Festival; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Bournemouth Air Festival

Incredible air displays, attractions and evening entertainment at the UK’s biggest free aviation festival.

Dancers at the Notting Hill Carnival; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Notting Hill Carnival, London

A dynamic Caribbean celebration of London's multi-cultural diversity.

A fishy feast and family festival fun

Newlyn Fish Festival, Cornwall

Watch out for Spanish seafood paella, Goan seafood dishes and barbequed monkfish.

Camp Bestival, Dorset

The baby sister festival at Lulworth Castle to the award winning Bestival.


Northern hospitality

Fresh vegetables; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food & Culture

Adventures in food and culture in North West England.

Manchester Gay Pride; Copyright: VisitBritain images;

Manchester Pride

Manchester's gar community gets its party on over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Portsmouth International Kite Festival; Copyright: Portsmouth International Kite Festival;

Portsmouth International Kite Festival

A kaleidoscope of colour courtesy of kitefliers from around the world at this free event in Hampshire.