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Summer Events Across South East England

Dear Fran

A summer of festivals and events awaits you in South East England! This years summer social calendar is crammed full of events for everyone to enjoy. Whether you choose to head outdoors and enjoy a traditionally English Garden Fete in Southampton, or experience the brand new adrenaline fuelled challenge in Brighton or all of the creative fun at the Hat Fair in Winchester, there's so much to keep you entertained.

Why not head along to Reading this summer, its even easier now with the new Elizabeth line now open or explore the event capital of Kent, Maidstone, full of music, events and family fun.

Southampton, Hampshire

Saturday 30 July 2022 | 10am - 5pm

Celebrating 110 years since Tudor House opened as a museum with fun activities in the garden and around the museum.

Entry £2.50 per person, the equivalent of 6p when it first opened.



  • BBQ in the garden 12-2pm, please pay in the cafe.
  • Old Town Tours (pre-book)
  • Wand Making Workshops (pre-book)
  • Spot the Fairy Trail
  • Face-painting*
  • Archery*

(*small charges apply on the day)

Reading, Berkshire

Reading comes alive over the summer with a whole raft of festivals and special events.

From a weekend of all things French to Reading’s Mela, a cool music festival alongside the Thames to the town centre Carnival parade and open-air cinema and theatre in the Abbey Ruins.

Plus the Reading Festival itself! History fans will enjoy the weekly guided tours of the Abbey Ruins or delving into the tasty history of 200 years of Biscuit Town.

Or indulge in a biscuity afternoon tea, street food or a brewery tour.

Brighton, East Sussex

Walk 360 is an open air, heart-in-mouth walk on top – yes, on top – of the BA i360 pod. At 138 metres up, you’ll get all the stunning views of Brighton with the added thrill of being out in the elements.

It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted, but if you love a thrill then this is one walk you’ll never forget – and the reward is worth every adrenaline-fuelled step.

Region Wide

Discover some of best places to stay, visit, eat and enjoy this summer as we celebrate our award-winning destination. The Beautiful South Awards and national Visit England Excellence Awards showcase tourism businesses across the region, creating great visitor experiences for all to enjoy. 

Take a look at this years fantastic winners!

Winchester, Hampshire

Winchester's festival of street performance and Outdoor Arts returns 1-3 July.

Two ways to enjoy Hat Fair:


Fri & Sat throughout Winchester city centre

  • FREE to attend (no ticket required)
  • Outdoor theatre, dance, comedy, music and street performers

Sun at North Walls Recreation Ground

  • Ticketed event (day ticket required)
  • Exclusive shows, outdoor immersive game adventures and explosive gig theatre.
  • A relaxed family funday, combining entertainment, food and drink in an enclosed environment.

Maidstone, Kent

Head to Mote Park this summer for the Foodies Festival with Scouting for Girls, Katherine Jenkins for the Mote Park Proms, Glitterbomb, Rock the Mote, Let’s Rock Kent, Revival and Soultasia among other events.

It's eyes to the skies at Headcorn Aerodrome for the Battle of Britain Airshow, Combined Ops Military & Air Show, the Fire Show and the Southern Model Show.

The Hop Farm is welcoming Keane, Westlife, Ball & Boe, Simply Red and Paul Weller.

The Leeds Castle Concert is taking place in early July, whilst the Kent Life schedule is full to bursting.

There is loads more besides these, with outdoor cinema and theatre, the Wine Weekend, the Blue Reef Festival and much much more.

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