Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
You cannot help but be impressed by the stamina and rowing skills demonstrated each year at Henley Regatta. The five-day event comprises 300 races and, if you are a spectator, you will get a great view from the Thames river bank.
More information
Web www.hrr.co.uk. Tel 01491 572 153
Stay at Swiss Farm Camping, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2HY.
Web www.swissfarmcamping.co.uk. Tel 01491 573 419. Price £15 (two adults + hook-up, high season)

Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
A full schedule of events include nine days of jousting in July and August. On four days in August you can thrill to the hunting skills of cheetahs and birds of prey.
Tel 01732 865 224
Web www.hevercastle.co.uk
Charge Most activities are included in the entry charge. Check the website for details.
Stay Thriftwood Caravan and Camping Park

Sandringham Palace is open to the public from Easter to October for visitors to enjoy the beautiful Edwardian house and gardens.
A variety of events are held throughout the year and over the weekend of 11 April some of the country's finest artists and craftsmen will be displaying their skills. There will also be puppet shows and other children's amusements, plus on-site catering facilities.
Tel 01553 612908
Web www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk

Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire
If you enjoy history you'll love this festival – it's a two-day treat for all those who think we should learn from the past. Thousands of re-enactors will take part in numerous displays during the weekend. This year's highlights include a WWII battle and aerial display, a gladiator show, a jousting tournament, living-history encampments and many other events. There's also a traders' market and a grand finale parade
Web www.english-heritage.co.uk. Or phone 0870 333 1183.
Stay at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6NJ.
Web www.wicksteedpark.co.uk. Tel 08700 621193.

New Forest and Hampshire County Showground, New Park, near Brockenhurst
County shows are great fun as you can see country pursuits and demonstrations at first hand. The New Forest and Hampshire Show is one of the best in the UK. Displays and exhibits include show jumping, heavy horses, vintage farm and steam machinery, bands and theatre groups, falconry and gun dog demonstrations – even ferret racing. The show also incorporates the New Forest and Hampshire food fair.
Web www.newforestshow.co.uk. Or phone 01590 622400.
Stay at: Forest Holidays has ten sites in the New Forest. For more information see www.forestholidays.co.uk, or call Forest Holidays direct on 0845 1308224.

Isle of Wight
Cowes Week is the biggest yachting regatta in the world, attracting everything from knockabout dinghies to round-the-world champions. Web www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk.

Audley End House, Audley End, Saffron Walden Essex, CB11 4JF
Popular UK soprano Lesley Garrett and West End star Michael Ball team up for this evening concert. A symphony orchestra and Spitfire display complete the line-up.
Tel 0844 412 2706
Web www.picnicconcerts.com
Charges Promenade £27.00. Concession £25.50
Stay Hamperden End Caravan Site

Sunday 3 August, 5.30pm-10.30pm
Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6
Party along to live music including Bjorn Again and The Music of Dirty Dancing. Gates open from 3pm, so take a picnic or pre-order a Carluccio's picnic (£45 plus booking fee) to enjoy while you wait for the music to start at 5pm.
Tel 0844 847 1554, 0844 847 1554, or 0871 386 1119
Web www.tattonparkconcerts.com
Charges Grass tickets £29, concessions £20, family ticket £80.
Stay Hollybank Caravan Park

Scotland
The Edinburgh Festival is one of the world's great cultural events, offering a wide programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during its three-week duration. All the concerts and shows take part in six major theatres and concert halls, as well as a number of smaller venues, throughout the city.
Tickets & information
Web www.eif.co.uk. Tel 0131 473 2000
Stay at Mortonhall Caravan Park, Edinburgh EH16 6TJ.
Web www.meadowhead.co.uk. Tel 0131 664 1533. Price £22 (two adults + hook-up, high season).

Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 6PR
Find yourself caught up in a siege. Robin Hood has returned! Learn how to be an outlaw, including how to use a bow and arrow. Games and activities go on all week.
Tel 01246 822 844
Web www.english-heritage.org.uk
Charge Adult £7. Concession £5.50. Child (5-15) £3.50. Family (2+3) £17.50.
Stay Lickpenny

The Rhos, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS
Watch Alice in Wonderland in the outdoor theatre and join a parade during the interval. Bring a picnic or have an early meal in the restaurant. And make sure you dress up as your favourite character from the story. The show is from 6.30pm to 9pm.
Tel 01437 751 326
Web www.pictoncastle.co.uk
Admission Adult £10. Family £31. After 3 August: Adult £12. Child £8. Family £35.
Stay Noble Court Holiday Park

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Lots of scrumptious events across South Somerset to tempt your taste buds with delicious local food and drink. For your FREE guide please The Motorhome & US RV Show - Shepton Mallet.
It's fast approaching that time of year again when we'll all be heading to the Shepton Mallet Motorhome & US RV Show, held for the 23rd year at the Royal Bath & West showground, just south of Shepton Mallet in Somerset on the A371. If the idea of owning one of these fascinating vehicles appeals, there cannot be a better place to view and compare so many different models than at everyone's favourite show.
You can book in on the gate or obtain booking forms direct from The Organiser, Motorhome & US RV Show, Andrew House, Granville Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4BN 020 8302 6069 or 6150 or FAX 020 8300 2315 or download a booking form from www.stoneleisure.com
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The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Camberley, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire GU15 4PQ Presented by the Army Benevolent Fund. This year's 007 James Bond theme will combine popular and classical music played by a 100-piece orchestra and a 100-voice choir with a firework display and Son et Lumière.
Tel 0844 847 1657
Web www.musiconfire.com
Charges Adult £29-£39. Child £21-£31
Stay Wellington Country Park

Lots of scrumptious events across South Somerset to tempt your taste buds with delicious local food and drink. For your FREE guide please telephone Yeovil Tourist Information Centre on 01935 845 946 or email tourism@southsomerset.gov.uk Visit our website: www.southsomersetfoodfestival.com Lots of local campsites across South Somerset.

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