August bank holiday events in Britain When: August 23-25 Where: Chichester, West Sussex Price: from £26 Details: goodwood.co.uk The annual races will be hosting a Fifties-inspired weekend, where guests can enjoy live music, traditional entertainment and nostalgic treats. The action on the track culminates with the Betfair Celebration Mile on Saturday. Leeds and Readings Festivals When: August 23-25 Where: Bramham Park, West Yorkshire and Richfield Avenue, Reading Price: £210. 50 Details: leedsfestival.com and readingfestival.com The annual Leeds and Reading Festivals take place this weekend. Spread across two sites and more than a dozen stages, this year's headliners include Green Day, Eminem, Biffy Clyro, Foals, Deftones and System of a Down. Reading is sold out, limited day tickets are still available for Leeds. London beach party When: until August 25 Where: Camden and Shoreditch, London Price: free admission Details: roundhouse.org.uk; wearetbc.com If you've yet to visit the seaside this summer, bring the beach to you at The Roundhouse in Camden, made using 150 tonnes of sand, complete with deckchairs and beach beds. The urban beach also has ping pong facilities, traditional amusements, beach huts and live music, as well as an American BBQ and fish restaurant, cocktails and ice cream. For more nautical-themed activity, head to the Bookstock-On-Sea street festival, hosted by The Book Club in Shoreditch on Sunday (August 25). The third annual event features quirky seaside-related activities, from a slow motion "Baywatch" running contest and Knobby Knees contest to special Bookstock-On-Seas sticks of rock and sea salt cocktails. Liverpool Fringe Festival When: August 23-26 Where: Liverpool Price: most venues are free Details: liverpoolfringefestival.com The Liverpool Fringe Festival aims to "give a fresh new voice to Liverpool music" and showcases local artists at venues across the city. BBC Proms When: August 23-29 Where: London Prices: from £7.50 (on the day tickets are also be available for £5) Details: bbc.co.uk Britain's most celebrated classical music festival continues into the bank holiday weekend, with performances from the Warsaw Philharmonic as well as chamber music groups and soloists at The Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. Summer in Southside When: August 24 and 25 Where: Birmingham Price: free admission Details: birminghamhippodrome.com This extravaganza of dance, stunts, acrobatics, circus performances, interactive workshops and plenty more takes place on the streets and squares near the Birmingham Hippodrome. Edinburgh Fringe Festival When: until August 26 Where: various venues Price: varies Details: edfringe.com Edinburgh's big annual summer event concludes this weekend with shows ranging from stand-up comedy to theatre, musicals and opera as well as a showcase of modern camerawork at the 151st International Exhibition of Photography - the oldest continuously running exhibition in the world. Watch this Space When: until August 31 Where: National Theatre, London Price: free Details: nationaltheatre.org.uk This pop-up festival has been running every Friday and Saturday this month, featuring music, dance and circus acts, as well as exhibitions, theatre, and arts and crafts. Beaumaris Medieval Festival When: August 24-26 Where: Beaumaris Castle, North West Wales Price: £4.50 (adults); £3.50 (seniors, students and children under 16 years) Details: cadw.wales.gov.uk Families can step back in time at this medieval festival. Kids are well catered for, with a "knight school" allowing them to take part in squire training, spear drills, archery, and a dragon race. They can also try their hand at medieval crafts such as spinning, weaving and working with leather. The weekend's highlight is the much anticipated battle between the Beaumaris Castle's knights and archers. African Market When: August 24 Where: Spitalfields Market, London Price: free admission Details: openthegate.org.uk Get your fill of African fashions at this alternative clothing, design and art fair, which features live music soundtrack. Visitors can also sample a range of African street food, while children can enjoy face painting, hair braiding and storytelling activities. Cowboys and Indians When: August 24-26 Where: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Price: free with admission to Groombridge Place Details: groombridgeplace.com Children can dress up, participate in archery contests, learn how to drum like Indians and listen to storytelling tales of the Wild West, at historic Groombridge Place this weekend. Other activities include face painting and hair braiding; there are also zip wires, tree swings and a forest trail. Events at National Trust properties Enchanted Erddig When: August 24-26 Where: Wrexham, Wales Prices: £6.60 adult; £3.30 child (children who arrive dressed as a wizard or a fairy will get free entry). Details: nationaltrust.org.uk The Erdigg Hall is hosting a magic-themed event for children, featuring music, trails and other outdoor activities. Families can also enjoy its garden landscape by building a den or bird watching. Hatchlands Park When: August 25 and 26 Where: Surrey Price: £4 adults; £1.90 child Details: nationaltrust.org.uk Visitors over the bank holiday weekend can enjoy live music and games on its lawn, as well as picnics, pony rides and archery lessons. Gibside When: August 26 Where: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Price: £6.75 adult; £3.60 child Details: nationaltrust.org.uk Families can escape to this 18th century park, near Rowlands Gill, for various activities on bank holiday Monday, including frisbee golf, den-making, face painting and Gibside tours. Other attractions include miles of scenic walks, challenging trails and great picnic spots. Ideas from our destination experts Newlyn Fish Festival When: August 26 Where: Newlyn, Cornwall Details: newlynfishfestival.org.uk A celebration of everything to do with fish at Britain's largest fishing port including cookery demonstrations by top chefs. Gill Charlton, Cornwall expert Polo In The City When: August 31 Where: Belfast Details: mencap.org.uk/polointhecity Polo In The City returns to Belfast for a third consecutive year, raising funds for Mencap at Botanic Playing Fields, with players from all over the world, marquees, a gourmet barbeque and champagne late into the night. Geoff Hill, Belfast expert Big Screen When: until August 26 Where: Brighton Details: visitbrighton.com Head down to the beach for an open-air evening at the movies. The Big Screen will be showing current and past films as well as sporting events on Brighton seafront (adjacent to the Big Wheel). Louise Roddon, Brighton expert Treefest When: August 24-26 Where: Westonbirt Arboretum, Cotswolds Details: forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt This is a tremendous celebration of traditional woodcraft and woodland skills - in a glorious setting and with much food and music on offer too. Best of British When: August 26 and 27 Where: Cotswold Airport, Kemble near Cirencester Details: bestofbritishshow.co.uk A brand new annual event at the little Cotswold airport brings together many facets of Britishness, from lurcher racing to engineering (with displays of military and vintage vehicles), live music and an air show. Harriet O'Brien, Cotswolds expert Dartmouth Royal Regatta When: August 29 to 31 Where: Devon Details: dartmouthregatta.co.uk Take to the seas for this naval knees-up, one of the biggest events in the UK sporting calendar. This year, alongside traditional races and best dressed boat competitions, there is bungee rowing, with crews rowing against a 15-metre long bungee. Suzy Bennett, Devon expert Manchester Pride Big Weekend When: August 23 to 26 Where: Manchester Details: manchesterpride.com Big-name acts entertain the crowds and visitors dance into the early hours in Canal Street's bars and clubs. If you want to help to celebrate, but don't have a Big Weekend wristband, the Manchester Pride Parade passes through the city-centre streets on Saturday August 24. Cathy Toogood, Manchester expert Oxford Foodies Festival When: August 24 - 26 Where: South Park, Oxford Details: foodiesfestival.com Held in South Park, with views over the domes, towers and spires of Oxford, this is where chefs, both professional and amateur, join with ordinary food lovers to celebrate their shared passion. Gail Simmons, Oxford expert