There are plenty of things to entertain you and and the family as the summer season draws to an end. Here are some highlights to of the August Day Bank Holiday weekend taking place within the area.

26th-28th August
The Big Feastival
An unmissable line-up of music, food and family entertainment, featuring music from Stereophonics, The Human League, Basement Jaxx and Anne-Marie, plus top chefs and family fun.
Alex James’ Farm, Oxfordshire
https://thebigfeastival.com

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Until 2nd September
The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure
It's one of the last opportunities to catch the Beatrix Potter themed attraction that has been entertaining families throughout the summer.
Through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance, and puppetry the world of Beatrix Potter will come alive in Blenheim Palace’s Walled Garden as you, the audience, take part in the rescue of Peter from Mr. McGregor’s rabbit pie shaped plan.
Blenheim Palace
www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/peter-rabbit

Until 2nd October
Sunflower Festival
The end of August is usually the peak time to view sunflowers during British summertime. The Cotswold Farm Park have been busy tending to their fields to create the perfect photo opportunity.
There is also a Maize Maze to navigate as well.
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, nr Cheltenham
cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/events

27th-29th August
Children's Book Festival
Wild Wonder at Westonbirt is a new children’s book festival, dedicated to nature, animals, and the outdoors.
The event will feature some of the UK’s most famous children’s book authors, illustrators, wildlife presenters and storytellers.
Westonbirt
www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/wild-wonder

29th August
Football in the River
An August Bank Holiday tradition in the Cotswolds. Every year for over 70 years, residents of Bourton-on-the-Water have braved the chilly waters of the River Windrush to play a match of football.
Two teams of six players splash through the water, kicking and pulling desperately in an effort to score, with spectators cheering from the river banks.
High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water

Ongoing
CoExistence at Sudeley Castle
A procession of life-sized lions, crocodiles, elephants, rhino, hippo, zebra and orangutan sculptures made with natural materials have taken over the grounds of Sudeley Castle, it's a perfect selfie opportunity when walking around the grounds.
Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, GL54 5LP
sudeleycastle.co.uk