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WHERE TO GO ON HOLIDAY IN AUGUST By Faith Strickland WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE about August ? We're all swishing about in our Havaianas in a general state of holiday euphoria. August is the month that the UK pulls out all the stops; it's the time of the year when we can let down our flower-crowned hair at a festival and splat the rat at a summer fete, or just lie lazily on the beach without feeling even the slightest twinge of guilt as we know September and its seriousness will roll around soon enough. For some guaranteed sunshine, it's probably best to head further afield, though you'll have to embrace the masses if you go to one of Europe's most popular seaside resorts. Instead, check out our list of the 10 best places to go in August for sunshine, fun and fewer crowds>> Alamy The Tower Restaurant, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh   1. Edinburgh WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL EDINBURGH - is there a time of year when it isn't heaven? But b

Where to find grooves and good times in the city's green spaces all summer long - the best music and cultural festivals in London in 2017 Field Day Saturday 3 June 2017 | Victoria Park BEST FOR: HIPSTERS + DADS WITH A PASS Continuing its legacy of booking the best alternative acts, Field Day's twin headline acts Run The Jewel and Aphex Twin will be joined by Arab Strap, Death Grips, Flamingods, Slowdive and many others. For sustenance, head to revered street food traders like Mexican-vegan Club Mexicana and queen of fried chicken, Mother Clucker. Address: Field Day, Victoria Park, Grove Road, Hackney, London E3 Website: fielddayfestivals.com Tickets: £64.50 + BF Luke Dyson Mighty Hoopla Mighty Hoopla Sunday 4 June 2017 | Victoria Park BEST FOR: DANCING QUEENS Get glittery for this riotous celebration of alternative club culture. After a high camp weekender at Butlins in Bognor Regis last year, Mighty Hoopla launches as a one-day outdoor festival.