Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Held in the village of Brockworth in Gloucestershire, the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake is normally held on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday each year. What started off as
One of the most dramatic festivals in Asia, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, this year in June, celebrates an event from some 2,000 years ago when Qu Yuan, a Chinese official, threw
If you’re a lover of classic cars, motorbikes and coastal nostalgia, mark your calendar for Race the Waves Bridlington Yorkshire. From Thursday, June 12, to Sunday, June 15, Bridlington’s stunning
The Herefordshire Walking Festival will be held from 14 until 23 June. In total there will be 50 walks ranging from two to 25 miles covering a range of difficulty spread over the nine days.
International Surfing Day (ISD) was established by The Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine in 2004. Sure, its a day for the surfers, but it may mean a shoreline party, drinks at the bar
For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament in the world Wimbledon is
Since 1826, Lendy Cowes Week has been an essential entry in the English summer calendar, alongside Wimbledon and the Henley Regatta. Of its type, the largest sailing...
Love Trails Festival, the world's inaugural running and music festival, established in Wales in 2016, offers an array of experiences. Revel in trail running, beach outings, enlightening talks, divine cuisine,
Also called the Olympic Games of nomads, the spectacular Naadam Festival in Mongolia is the country’s biggest event and its national pride. Taking place every July, men and women compete
Berrington Hall will see the return of The Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival in July. Either bring your own kite, or watch hundreds of kites take to the air. The
Summer Camp in the Hawarden Estate, Wales runs for three long weekends in July and August. It offers a series of small and intimate micro-festivals. You can join workshops, go
The Brodick Highland games take place on the Isle of Arran in Scotland on 10 August, 2024. This is an event heaped in tradition, the games have taken place in the village since 1886
Usually held every year on the second Saturday of August, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race sees huge, iconic snake boats engaged in a fierce and colourful contest. It has turned
The UK's biggest air balloon bonanza, Icons of the Sky, the Longleat Sky Safari, will take place this 12 to 14 September at the the nation’s premier safari park in Wiltshire. Numerous balloons
Britain’s largest boating show returns to the shores of the Solent in Europe’s largest purpose built marina this September with the 55th Southampton International Boat Show 2025. Sample a range
If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which...
Want to try your hand at a race, but not sure which one? Try the Baltimore Running Festival, one of the most popular in the nation. The runs help you get to know the city...
The biggest event of indigenous warrior tribes in India’s Nagaland state, the 10-day Hornbill Festival in December sees singing, dance and sports performances mix with traditional crafts...
The Angkor Wat International Half Marathon is much more than just a race. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that allows participants...
When it comes to blending high-octane maritime competition with the serene beauty of a tropical paradise, the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) is a sailing event that stands in a
