The What, Where, When: 27 July

WHAT: Love British FoodBrings the best of British to the world of food with over 40,000 shops, fun food events, pubs and restaurants, all taking place during the Olympic games.

WHERE: Nationwide (across London) www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/resources/whats_happening/

WHEN: 27 July - 12 August

WHAT: The Big Cheese Festival Celebrating the cheese of Caerphilly along with an extravaganza of music, dance and entertainment. This event is free and attracts over 80,000 people annually.

WHERE: Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, Crescent Road, Caerphilly www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese/home-page

WHEN: 28 – 29 July

WHAT: Swan LakeOpening night, English National Ballet troupe perform the classic ballet for a limited run.

WHERE: Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London www.eno.org

WHEN: 3 August

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WHAT: Pershore Plum FestivalBritain's only plum festival featuring markets, stalls, entertainment, food and the crowning of the 'plum princess'.

WHERE: various venues, Pershore, Worcestershire, www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk

WHEN: 27 July- 27 August

WHAT: UK National Parks Week Celebrates the beauty and diversity of Britain's 15 National Parks. Events take place across the UK, including markets, seashore safaris, fêtes, runs and walks.

WHERE: Nationwide www.nationalparks.gov.uk

WHEN: July 30 July - 5 August

WHAT: Nottingham Riverside Festival Nottingham's largest, free outdoors festival, including streets fairs, food and fireworks.

WHERE: On the banks of the River Trent (Victoria Embankment), Nottingham www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/riverside-festival-2012-p489471

WHEN: 3-5 August