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, bouncing 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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Music
Exbury, Southampton
MOTOWN BY MOONLIGHT
Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Our dynamic band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
This summer the March Hare, Cheshire Cat and other curious creatures that Alice encountered in Wonderland will be hiding in our gardens! Each creature has a challenge for you to complete. Collect a map, find the creatures and compete the challenges…
Tour
Rochester
Tour runs on Fridays at 8pm and Saturdays at 6pm.
As night falls over Rochester's ancient High Street, step beyond the gas-lit charm and into the shadows, where history refuses to rest. The Rochester High Street Ghost Tour will take you on a…
Festival
Rye
Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.
Music
Brighton
Brighton's most popular live music nights, every Thursday at this popular city centre venue, with free entry.
From cover pop, funk & soul bands, to rock covers and even steam punk and blues…there is something for everyone to tap along to while…
Heritage & History
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
The Vikings have arrived and taken over a Saxon settlement at the museum!
Explore the Viking and Saxon living history camps and watch as the clash between the two forces unfolds before your eyes.
Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun…
Exhibitions
Chichester
An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and objects, from 1075 to the present day.
To mark our 950th anniversary, we are delighted to present Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, an exhibition…
Exhibitions
Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles
A wool art exhibition featuring knitted scenes of wartime Britain will be unveiled at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, in August. The Britain at War exhibition – The Longest Yarn 2, will feature 61 knitted and crocheted scenes made by…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Every Friday in August at 4pm on the Meadow
Come and join us for a fantastic magic show,courtesy of Silly Scott.
For more details, please visit
solenthotel.co.uk/events
Theatre
Reading
Enjoy a delicious two-course meal and tickets to enjoy the theatre show - Don't Rock the Boat at the Mill at Sonning near Reading.
This brilliant comedy follows the story of a property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of…
Music
Brighton
Join the friendliest choir in town!
The Free Brighton Choir is a volunteer-led singing group, open to everyone, regardless of age, singing ability or experience. No auditions, no requirements, no cost.
Carnival
RYDE
Join Ryde Carnival for some free family fun as we celebrate Children's Carnival Day. Lots of activities and entertainment will take place in different locations around Ryde town centre. Activities will include story time, junk modelling competition,…
Walking
Town Quay, Southampton
Have fun (re-)discovering Southampton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating and…
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…
Exhibitions
Waddesdon
Celebrated leading artist Pablo Bronstein presents a bold exhibition featuring a new body of work in response to Waddesdon Manor as a Jewish country house, with a grand assembly of paintings reimagining the legendary Temple of Solomon.
Tour
Titsey, Oxted
Step back in time with a visit to Titsey Place and Gardens, located in the Surrey North Downs, a short drive from Limpsfield High Street.
Still occupied as a family home, this beautiful house is only open for selected days during the year from…
Shopping
Henley-On-Thames
Henley Country Craft Show
Stonor Park, Henley-On-Thames
Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August 2025
THE UK'S LARGEST COUNTRY CRAFT SHOW WITH OVER 200 STALLS…
Set against the breath-taking backdrop of Stonor Park, immerse yourself in a day of…
Theatre
Chichester
You're invited to the musical equivalent of a finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.…
Participatory Event
Little Horwood, Milton Keynes
Designed to pamper you from head to toe, come and experience the Instant Radiance Spa Day at Horwood House Hotel
Gardens
Test Valley
Houghton Lodge Gardens is proud to announce the launch of a new sculpture exhibition and trail, which invites visitors to explore the concept of flow in both nature and creativity.
Running until the 30th September 2025, Fluvii, which is Latin for…
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