Bank Holiday Activities
At Caernarfon Castle in Wales, (01443 336000/cadw.gov.wales/ events) in 1295 And All That! travel back to medieval times and hear tales of brave Welsh princesses, the soldiers defending the fortresses from the Englishand discover how they treat gory injuries and illnesses. August 28-29. Tickets: £7.95 per adult, £5.60 per child (under 16).
In the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire the Festival of Transport (01993 810530/ blenheim palace.com) roars into life this weekend. For petrolheads, it’s heaven with vintage cars, hot rods and custom and kit cars. August 28-29. Tickets £14.90 per adult, £6.90 per child.
Follow in the footsteps of Strictly Come Dancing, and tonight shimmy your way to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom (01253 622242/the blackpooltower.com) for its Summer Spectacular Family Party. The whole family can dance on its famous sprung dance floor to the tribute band, One and Only Direction. Tickets £7.95 per adult, £25 per family of four.
Keep your cool at the ice cream festival at Kent Life Heritage Farm (01622 763936/kentlife.org.uk). Visit vendors and chocolatiers before creating your dream gelato at the toppings station. Grown-ups can visit the Vintage Village, whilst children will be entertained by Punch and Judy in the Big Top. August 29. Tickets £9.50 per adult, £7.50 per child
Zoom 800ft up to The View From The Shard (0844 499 7111/viewfrom theshard.com), early evening to get two stunning views for the price of one. See the cityscape with a fabulous late summer sunset thrown in. The part open-air viewing platform provides 360-degree views leaving landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the London Eye looking like toy town. Advance tickets £25.95 per adult, £19.95 per child.
Lancashire (visitlancashire.com/ whatson) is hosting various events this weekend from a Harry Potter Outdoor Cinema at Lancaster Castle, (01524 582394/sneaky experience.co.uk/August 27-29) with magical potion classes and charm lessons, to Great Eccleston’s Tractor Pulling Championships (August 27-28), to the World Gravy Wrestling Championships (August 29) in Rossendale. Prices vary.