From internationally acclaimed music festivals to county fairs to livestock contests, Britain offers a huge variety of events for all tastes.
Check out our top five events for this season, tried and tested for you by our staff around the country.
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T IN THE PARK
Belado, Kinross-shire - Scotland
10 - 12 July
www.tinthepark.com
Critically acclaimed music event on the international festival circuit, T in The Park attracts over 80,000 music fans from all over the globe who join 180 artists performing across 11 stages for what has become the most relevant music festival in Scotland.
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"Major event held every year in Perth and Kinross. Many high profile bands attend the weekend festival"
Gordon - Avis Stirling
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LATITUDE FESTIVAL
Henham Park, Southwold - Sunrise Coast - Suffolk
16 - 19 July
www.latitudefestival.co.uk
Whilst legendary names in the music arena like the Pet Shop Boys and Grace Jones take on the main stage with emerging talents and independent artists, the surrounded area is animated by everything from theatre and cabaret to stand-up comedy and literary debates.
"Forget Glastonbury and V, Latitude in Devon is the civilised festival goers choice. Listen to the best independent bands in the world, take in live readings from Britain’s best authors and soak up the atmosphere of a festival where you won’t end up thrashing around in a sea of drunk mud-covered teenagers. The perfect weekend!"
Mark - Avis Oxford
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KENT COUNTY SHOW
Kent Showground - Kent
17 - 19 July
www.kentshowground.co.uk
Celebrating its 80th Anniversary, the Kent County Show offers an interesting mixture of agriculture, animals and equine competitions, including Young Farmers Competition, and unusual attractions like humanoid Titan or the thrilling Wall of Death.
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"Kent’s largest outdoor event with something for all the family. Show jumping, livestock, arena displays, shopping, trade stands and food and drinks"
Duncan - Avis Maidstone
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MAIDSTONE RIVER FESTIVAL
Maidstone - Kent
24 - 25 July
www.maidstoneriverfestival.com
Now in its 30th year, the Maidstone River Festival is a three-day party, with art and craft stalls, entertainment, live music and the infamous raft race, culminating in a grand firework finale and illuminated boat parade.
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"New and used boats for sale, live bands on the river front, with stalls, home-made boats and rafts, games on the river, and fun fair rides. On the last night they let off fireworks from the Fremlin walk shopping complex"
Duncan - Avis Maidstone
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GAY PRIDE BRIGHTON AND HOVE
Brighton - East Sussex
25 July - 2 August
www.brightonpride.org
In the picturesque setting of Brighton seaside, the biggest Pride event in the UK brings together a wide range of people from around the country, for a weekend of celebrations to promote equality and diversity, and educate against discrimination.
"This attracts up to 500,000 people each year and is a celebration for the gay community but also enjoyed by many families and young children"
Jen - Avis Crawley
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