Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight
Make the most of the August Bank Holiday with our exciting list of activities and events across South East England. It's the perfect time to holiday in the UK and create lasting memories with family and friends, whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway, thrilling family day out, or the chance to dive right into one of the many cultural festivities on offer.
Delve into our featured bank holiday events below and discover thrilling medieval jousts, fantastic family fun, magical live performances, delicious food and drink, and some great festivals to soak up the last of the summer sunshine. In case the weather takes a turn, you will also find some fantastic indoor adventures to keep everyone busy no matter what the UK bank holiday weather brings plus some cost-effective ways to keep the kids entertained and out of the house.
The next bank holiday is Monday 25th August, which means the August bank holiday weekend runs from Saturday 23rd August to Monday 25th August. This three-day long weekend makes it an ideal opportunity to get away for a city break, or to head out for a day trip, or to enjoy one of many events on your doorstep. This upcoming bank holiday is the last one before Christmas and is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends outdoors before the winter months start to draw in again.
You can find hundreds more events and things to do this August bank holiday 2025 in our events guide below, we cover those in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Dorset including the August Bank Holiday Monday.
If you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local.
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Childrens Events
Milton Keynes
Could you have been a codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war?
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29 July until 28 August
Included with admission
Join us on a fun,…
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
School Holidays
Beaconsfield
Magic comes to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, Buckinghamshire this summer holidays
Heritage & History
Bognor Regis
A brand-new immersive experience by artist Matt Reed comes to Bognor Regis Esplanade until September 2025
Food
Milton Keynes
Experience a delicious afternoon tea, where every bite celebrates the season's bounty amidst the relaxing ambience of Horwood House, Buckinghamshire.
Walking
The Hard, Portsmouth
Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this fascinating port. Curious About…
Childrens Events
Berwick
The Best Summer Holiday Days Out For Kids in Sussex
Make WILD memories at Drusillas Park this Summer Holidays. Get nose-to-nose with over 80 species of animal in Drusillas interactive zoo, including capybaras, red pandas, meerkats, and lynx –…
Free Event
Waddesdon
Bring the whole family to enjoy the summer holidays with our range of fun activities for our Summer of Play, included with admission. Until 28 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Walking
West Street, Chichester
Have fun (re-)discovering Chichester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air. Curious About Chichester visits not just the obvious places, but…
Festival
Rye
Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Walking
High Street, Rochester
Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town. Curious…
Arts
Petworth
This summer, discover creative short courses hosted across the beautiful estates of Petworth House and West Dean in this collaboration celebrating our shared artistic heritage. Petworth House and West Dean share a rich history of influential…
Childrens Events
Beaconsfield
Enjoy 10% off Your Next Adventures at Bekonscot this Summer!
Summertime is perfect for outdoor family adventures and there is lots going on at Bekonscot over the school holidays to keep your mini explorers entertained.
Established in 1929,…
Music
Haywards Heath
Sunday Afternoons of Live Music in the Garden
Our much-loved Music in the Garden events return on selected Sunday afternoons this summer, bringing the perfect soundtrack to a relaxing family day out.
Settle into the stunning surroundings of our…
Family
Farnham
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…
Guided Walk
Chichester
Families are invited to come and enjoy a new summer sculpture trail around Chichester city centre, part of the celebrations marking 950 years of Chichester Cathedral.
Theatre
Hailsham
Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall?
The stage is set for regicidal rivalries,…
Circus
East Cowes
Circus fun on the Isle of Wight Jay Miller's Circus is on tour on the Isle of Wight during the school summer holidays and is perfect to entertain all the family.
Live entertainment The jam-packed show provides live traditional entertainment…
Community
Bracknell
Go Wild This August at The Lexicon's Summer Safari!
Embark on a wild adventure this August as The Lexicon is transformed into an immersive Summer Safari.
From 1–30 August, explore life-size animal recreations — including a giraffe, elephant,…
Exhibitions
Canterbury
Migration has long played a major role in Britain's national life. It is the movement of people from one place to another, nationally or internationally, permanently or temporarily.
Lives in Motion features 51 stories dating from the 11th century…
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