South East England has some beautiful sights and landscapes. So, many of these six outstanding events are based around outdoor leisure pursuits — even a certain very famous music festival takes place outdoors. Therefore, take a deep breath of fresh countryside air and enjoy this selection of the six best things to keep you busy.
There's something for everyone on this vast and august festival, from Shakespeare to show tunes and jazz hands. 20 Apr – 29 Dec 2019. Tickets: approx £10 – £40.
A fun, family-orientated community arts festival coinciding with the Ramsgate Regatta and Ramsgate Carnival. 21 – 30 July 2019. Free + ticketed events.
Raise the spinnaker or just enjoy the landlubber revels, but don't miss this right royal regatta. 10-17 Jul 2019. Free + ticketed events/entries.
This fabulous display of flying machines is free, but if you feel like an improved view, you can pay £12 for beach bandstand seats. 15 – 18 Aug 2019.
Tickets for this fun and individual event on 21 August 2019 range from £7 – £9 for children and £12 – £18 for adults, depending on seating positions.
Weekend tickets start from £213 and include a camping spot—whether you dare to make use of that or not is your prerogative. 23 – 25 August 2019.