HARVEST AT JIMMY'S September 9–12 is at Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk )Capacity 20,000 What’s the vibe An end-of-summer celebration showcasing the very best of British food, live performers and bands. Musical interludes Eliza

Cliffs running east from Seaford towards Eastbourne in East Sussex. The British Open Crabbing championships are held during August in Walberswick on the Suffolk coast.3 Go seal spotting on the north Norfolk coast. Take a boat trip out to Blakeney Point

.forestry.gov.uk5. Flatford Mill to Dedham on the River Stour, Suffolk Take a walk along the open water meadows along the banks of the River Stour where Constable was inspired to paint his famous oils. Visit www.waterscape.com. 6. Hopton Blue Trail, Shropshire

Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Kendal Calling July 29–31 Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe, CumbriaBeautiful Days Festival August 19–21 Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, DevonBig Chill August 4–7 Eastnor Castle, Ledbury Just So Festival August 19–21 Barnswood, Near

only 5,000 tickets available to this eclectic line up of music from the likes of Jools Holland, The Roots Union, and Shooglenifty. Visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk4. JULY 15–18 Latitude, Suffolk There is plenty to enjoy at this boutique festival

on land such as arts and crafts and quizzes.Family Race dayJuly 30The whole family can have a flutter at Newmarket Racecourses in Suffolk’s family fun day, featuring plenty of thrilling race action as well as free family entertainment and activities. Trot

1. Choose your festivalIt might have been dubbed as “Three Days of Peace & Music” but turn back time to theWoodstockheyday of 1969 and you’d find the festival spirit steeped in a hazy mist of marijuana and zonked-out grown-ups. Not so the new breed

there will be lantern parades, festive choirs, brass bands and the grand opening of Oxford Christmas Market.Festive Family Race DaysDecember 2, 3Families who fancy a flutter should trot down to Sandown Park racecourse inEsher for the Tingle Creek Festival. Dress up

the resident peacocks and macaws), circus skills workshops, and movie clubs for all-round family entertainment.  This year look out for piano playing comedian Tim Minchin plus Jools Holland, his Blues Orchestra and some very special guests.Latitude, Henham

bands and acts like jugglers.Added extras Grown-ups can enjoy seminars, speakers, poetry and crafts. Start your day with Pilates and yoga, or chill out in the Healing Gardens with a range of holistic and massage treatments.Where to stay There’s a family