SUMMERTIME FUN

Boomtown Fair

Winchester, Hants

August 9 – 12

Boomtown’s main line-up has bands from around the world while other live stages of fer cabaret, gypsy, folk, reggae and countr y and western. Not just music, there’s comedy and workshops – yoga, dance, copper-beating, circus skills. www.boomtownfair.co.uk Carnival Week

Dawlish, Devon

August 11 – 17

It may not be Rio, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to carnival in Devon – a procession, fancy dress contests, live music, sand sculpting, fireworks and plenty for kids to enjoy. An event not to be missed. www.dawlishcelebratescarnival. co.uk/ Great Scott! Adventures Outdoors St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall

August 14, 21 & 28

Learn to craft objects linked to mythical tales of ancient boatmen. Listen to stor ytellers and take home a bespoke handcrafted piece, perhaps a willow fish or nautical flag. www. stmichaelsmount.co.uk/events Hoo-Ha Festival

Colston Hall, Bristol

August 16 – 18

The family festival returns with musical games, workshops and dancing. This year Hoo-Ha! heads to Bristol with ticketed shows and free interactive fun, per formances and hands-on activities. Plenty for all ages to make, see and do www.colstonhall. org/shows/hoo-ha-2018

World Calligraphy Day

The Argent Centre, Frederick Street, Birmingham

August 15

Join the Manuscript Pen Company at Birmingham’s Pen Museum to celebrate the ar t of calligraphy and hand lettering. A selection of free workshops for beginners and the more experienced. www. penmuseum.org.uk/events Dragon Slayer

War wick Castle, War wick August 24 – 27

Celebrate Guy of War wick in the jousting arena, follow a torch-light procession through the grounds into the medieval cour tyard, where histor y comes to life with a pyrotechnis display, then enjoy a hog roast in the Great Hall. www.warwickcastle.com/dragonslayer World Bog Snorkelling Championship

Llanwr tyd Wells, Wales August 26

Waen Rhydd bog sees hundreds of par ticipants and spectators – some in fancy dress. Even if you don’t take the plunge there’s live music, food and drink, and kids activities. www.green-events.co.uk Food and Drink Festival

Bur y St Edmunds, W Suf folk August 26 – 27

Foodie heaven with a line-up of cooking demos from top celeb chefs and the chance to taste and purchase food and drink from over 100 stalls. Children won’t get bored either with fairground rides, street enter tainment and mini farm. www. bury stedmundsandbeyond.co.uk