It might be back-to-school time, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of events happening every weekend across the country so you can enjoy the last of the late-summer weather. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing stroll around a local food festival, or to be dazzled by incredible light and fireworks displays, find something that’s perfect for you and your family.
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival, 7-8 September
Beautiful Loch Lomond is host to two days of food, drink and family fun, from world-class street food and cooking demos, to kids’ entertainers.
Where: Balloch
Tickets: free
lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Dorset Seafood Festival, 7-8 September
Attracting over 10,000 visitors to Weymouth each year, this event celebrates the fresh fish and shellfish from Dorset’s artisan producers.
Where: Weymouth
Tickets: from £15 for adults, under 16s free
dorsetseafood.co.uk
Icons of the Sky, 13-15 September
Experience three days of breath-taking balloon launches, flying displays – including a Spitfire and Tiger Moth flyover – aerobatics, wing walkers, pyrotechnic air displays and more above Longleat Safari Park.
Where: Warminster
Tickets: adults £42.95, children £32.95
longleat.co.uk
Abergavenny Food Festival, 21-22 September
Get a ‘stroller’ ticket and wander around six market venues in the centre of town, featuring over 190 exhibitors and caterers, plus plenty of demos, talks and even children’s activities. Or, if you fancy an evening out, get tickets to the night market or the Party at the Castle event on Saturday night for live music, a dance floor and fireworks.
Where: Abergavenny
Tickets: from £16
abergavennyfoodfestival.com
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York Food Festival, 20-29 September
Visit York city centre to sample top-notch street food, take part in cookery classes or enjoy live music and wine tastings throughout the weekend.
Where: York
Tickets: free (some individual events ticketed separately)
yorkfoodfestival.com