This month there is a whole host of water-themed festivals, events and activities taking place across the UK. We’ve compiled a round-up of the best events taking place during August…
Quirky boats at Shaldon Water Carnival
Shaldon Water Carnival
When: 6th August 2016
Where: Shaldon, near Teignmouth, Devon
£: Free
What is it?
Shaldon Water Carnival offers an alternative family day out with a myriad of activities on the beach, including a decorated boat parade, fancy dress, a crab collecting competition, and a sand sculpture competition.
More info: www.shaldonwatercarnival.co.uk
Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend (Photo: Kelvin Bennett)
Clovelly Lifeboat Day
When: 7th August 2016
Where: The harbour, Clovelly, Devon
£: Admission to the village costs £7 for adults and £4.40 for children
What is it?
Clovelly Lifeboat Day sees displays of the lifeboat, as well as entertainment, music, food and drink, and games for all the family; all in aid of RNLI.
More info: www.clovelly.co.uk
Harbour Fest entertainment
Minehead Harbour Fest
When: 13th & 14th August 2016
Where: Minehead, Somerset
£: Free
What is it?
The Minehead Harbour Fest will feature kayak races, raft races, music and storytelling. The kayak races take place on the Saturday and the raft races on the Sunday. The event finishes with a firework display.
More info: www.mineheadraftrace.co.uk
Aerobatic displays at the Gala
Broadstairs Water Gala
When: 17th August 2016
Where: Viking Bay, Victoria Gardens and Promenade, Broadstairs, Kent
£: Free
What is it?
This year’s Water Gala will have a teddy bears picnic, Punch and Judy, sandcastle competitions, the best decorated beach hut, morris men, sea shanties, and costumed characters.
More info: www.broadstairswatergala.co.uk
Blyth Tall Ships (Photo: Sail Training International)
Blyth Tall Ships Regatta
When: 26th – 29th August 2016
Where: Blyth Quayside, Northumberland
£: Free
What is it?
Blyth Tall Ships Regatta will take place over the bank holiday weekend with a fleet of more than 30 tall ships, street theatre, live music, and circus acts. The event will end with a tall ships race from the Northumberland coast to Gothenburg.
More info: www.tallshipsblyth2016.com
The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
When: 29th August 2016
Where: Ironbridge Rowing Club, Ironbridge
£: Free
What is it?
The Coracle Regatta is a family-friendly event with water polo, and beginners, intermediate, and experienced races. Visitors can simply turn up and have a go in these small keel-less boats.
More info: www.coraclesociety.org.uk