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
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