Enjoy the August bank holiday by taking the family on a day out. Whatever the weather decides to do, Wales has stacks of things for you to try. Go and discover dinosaurs at the National Museum Cardiff, ride a rollercoaster at Oakwood Theme Park or take a trip on the longest passenger cable car in Britain. For more ideas on what to do over the summer bank holiday discover what the must do’s are in the regions of Wales.
Here are our top picks on where to go and what to see.
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What's on in Wales this August Bank Holiday?
Celtic Festival of Lughnasad
30 August
At the Iron Age Fort of Castell Henllys you can celebrate Lughnasad - the Celtic Festival of the Ripening of the Corn.
Cardiff Harbour Festival
28-30 August
Take the family to Cardiff Bay where there will be lots of nautical entertainment to enjoy.
World Bog Snorkelling Championships 
29 August
Pull on your mask, snorkel and fins and leap into the breach for the World Bog Snorkelling Championships.
Summer Harp Festival
29-30 August
Enjoy the beautiful sound of the harp at the very first harp festival in the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Tredegar House
30 August
Take a tour of this beautiful house which includes a short display of costumed Baroque dancing in the New Hall
Swansea Bay Beer Festival
27-28 August
Over 100 different real ales will be on offer at the Brangwyn Hall, together with a huge selection of real ciders and perries.
Pembroke Castle
29-30 August
Visit the castle for a weekend of medieval entertainment. Enjoy court dancing, tournaments and medieval crafts.
Summer Fayre, Brecon Beacons National Park
28-30 August
A great day out for all the family with over 50 local craft and food stalls at one of Wales' National Parks.
Pembrokeshire Jazz and Blues Festival
26-30 August
Listen to live music by top national and international artists, oozing out of the pubs and clubs of Fishguard and surrounding areas.
National Roman Legion Museum
30 August
Discover the medicinal and beauty treatments that can be made from the Roman Garden at the National Roman Legion Museum.
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