The sun has got his hat on hip-hip-hip hooray, the sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out to play…

It’s important to keep a clear distinction between work and play, so check out our top 10 below of things to do in the UK this summer.

1) O2 Wireless Festival

O2 Wireless Festival with Pink, LCD Soundsystem and the greatest rapper alive aka Jay-Z headlining the three days respectively, the Wireless Festival promises to be a mind blowing musical experience. The best bit is, unlike other concerts such as Glastonbury and Reading. The Wireless Festival is a daily event not a camping one and tickets are still available.

Cost: £47.50 - £199
Date: 2nd- 4th July
Link: http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/home/index.aspx

2) Edinburgh Festival

Edinburgh Festival comprises roughly 10 individual festivals on at around the same time in Scotland’s capital. The biggest cultural event in the world, the Festival Fringe promises 2453 shows with over 30% being comedy. It’s guaranteed to be a giggle!

Cost: varies per event, 2 for 1 offers available.
Date: July 29th- 5th September
Link: http://www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/

3) Notting Hill Carnival

Over a million revellers flock to the streets of Notting Hill every August Bank Holiday to partake in Europe’s largest street festival. The festival originated as a celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture and continues today to this effect.

Cost: free
Date: 28th- 29th August
Link: http://www.thenottinghillcarnival.com/index.html

4) Relentless Boardmasters 2010

Whether an active surfer or extreme sports enthusiast head down to Newquay this summer for a chance to see the worlds best surfers battle it out for the $120,000 top prize and much more. The Boardmasters are a holistic experience, as Europe’s biggest Surf, Skate & Music festival; expect gigs from the likes of Chase & Status, Newton Faulkner and Seasick Steve.

Cost: free - £15 per day
Date: 3rd- 8th August
Link: http://www.relentlessboardmasters.com/index.php

5) SW4

The Biggest DJs in the world…the best night of your life, it’s like Party In The Park but just better. I’ll see you there.

Cost: £40- £75
Date: 28th- 29th August
Link: http://www.southwestfour.com/default.aspx

6) Heroes in 4D

Superheroes are real! Well at least at Madame Tussauds they are. For an up close and personal experience with your favourite Marvel Superheroes head to London’s Madame Tussauds.

Cost: £14- £45
Date: From May 30th
Link: http://www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/MarvelSuperHeroes4Dannounce/Default.aspx

7) Late Night in the Science Museum

This late night event whilst educational and scientific has a cultural touch to it. It’s ability to tackle and query current popular issues are genius. If you’re looking for a more mature and sophisticated evening then this is for you.

Cost: available on request
Date: Topic specific
Link: http://www.danacentre.org.uk

8) Be on TV

SRO Audiences are the UK’s premier television tickets company, sourcing audiences for shows such as Graham Norton, 8 out of 10 cats, countdown and Live at the Apollo. Why not be a part of one of your favourite TV shows?

Cost: Free
Date: show specific (apply in advance to avoid disappointment)
Link: http://www.sroaudiences.com/

9) Toy Story 3

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for; our favourite screen animation is back! Andy is off to college and the Toys are donated to a day care centre, the film revolves around their great escape and is a must watch.

Cost: cinema specific
Date: 23rd July countrywide
Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435761/

10) Jimmy Carr

Love him or hate him Jimmy Carr’s calculated and monotone delivery coupled with his wit and enthusiasm makes an undeniably hilarious act. Book yourself tickets for your last chance to see his Rapier Wit tour.

Cost: available on request
Date: till 16th August
Link: http://www.jimmycarr.com/jt_listings3.html

The above events are but a handful of things happening in the UK this summer, if you have any other suggestions please share below.

Enjoy
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