Jul 2010

• GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL OPERA (75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON) ___ 20th May to 29th Aug 2010 ___ Lewes in East Sussex
  For three and a half months, every summer, the Glyndebourne Estate, with its purpose built opera house and its own opera company, hosts the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. An evening at Glyndebourne is an essential part of an opera fan's summer social season. And, an essential part of that evening is evening dress - black tie is not optional. Another essential is a picnic on the grounds of the estate before the production. Some people book their champagne picnic hampers from Glyndebourne's caterers, others bring their own, but either way, elegance is the name of the game.
  
  
• WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS ___ 21st Jun to 4th Jul 2010 ___ Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon, SE London
  Strawberries and cream, centre court – June / July can only mean one thing... Wimbledon. One of the major Grand Slam events of the professional tennis circuit. Wimbledon is a place full of sporting history complete with its very own tennis museum.
  
  
• HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA ___ 30th June - 4th July 2010 ___ Henley-on-Thames, London
  Henley Regatta is a historic occasion, set in a riverside village that has hardly changed in the last two centuries and bringing some serious competition to the water in one of the world's most physically challenging sports. It has been running since 1839, and has grown from a local event into one of the biggest meetings in rowing, attracting crews of international quality to an array of Challenge Trophies. The draw is still conducted on a knock-out basis with only two boats racing in each heat. Nineteen events take place over the five days including six classes of races for Eights and aces for Coxless Pairs and Double Sculls. Come and admire one of the country's loveliest areas and some of the toughest sports stars in the world
  
  
• GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED ___ 3rd - 5th Jul 2010 ___ Chichester , West Sussex
  Complementing the overall Festival theme will be a host of other attractions at the world’s greatest celebration of motoring. The promise is a spectacular array of cars and motorcycles, plus fabulous star drivers and riders to thrill the crowds,"
  
  
• RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW ___ 6th July to 11th July 2010 ___ Hampton Court, London
  At the height of summer, the RHS hosts one of the largest annual flower shows in the world with outstanding new garden designs, exhibitors and plants, all in the majestic grounds of Hampton Court.
  
  
• T IN THE PARK ___ Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2009 ___ Balado, near Kinross. Scotland
  Scotland's biggest festival is renowned for integrating a wide selection of genres and it even includes a traditional ceilidh dancing tent. Rock and pop's biggest names sit side-by-side with world-class DJs, hip hop masters, dance supremos and local talent that's given the chance to shine on the T-Break stage. Expect a line-up of around 180 artists to play over 11 stages.
  
  
• BRITISH FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX ___ July 11 2010 ___ Donington, E. Midlands
  The venue for the British Grand Prix has been changed to Donington Park. Donington Park last staged a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship in 1993, when Senna took arguably his most famous wet-weather victory in the European Grand Prix. The East Midlands circuit is planning an extensive development programme to ensure a first-class facility is in place for the 2010 race.
  
  
• BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 ___ Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th July 2010 ___ St Andrews
  The next Open Championship will next be held at St Andrews, internationally recognised the world over as the Home Of Golf. St Andrews lies within the historic Kingdom of Fife. The surrounding towns and countryside offer a diverse range of attractions - great beaches, fishing villages or a host of castles and country houses. The area has some truly marvelous golf courses, often used as qualifying courses for the Open Championship. This promises to be a fantastic golf tournament with most of the leading golf professionals from around the world taking part.
  
  
• GUILFEST ___ Fri 16th - Sun 18th Jul 2010 ___ Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey
  This festival has a lovely friendly and laid-back vibe. Unlike some other festivals, you can immediately feel that this festival is being run to give everyone a great time. The extensive KidZone offers arts, crafts, workshops, talent shows, parades, circus skills and much more and elsewhere there's comedy, street theatre and art installations to keep all ages entertained.
  
  
• ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO AT RAF FAIRFORD ___ Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 July 2010 ___ RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire
  A large Air show of modern military aircraft and an air display from many different countries around the world. This is no back number and attracts many thousands of spectators from up and down the country. It usually includes flying displays from The Red Arrows...
  
  
• FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ___ 19 - 25 Jul 2010 ___ Farnborough, Hampshire
  First established as a way for the British public to see and learn about the best of British aviation engineering, Farnborough has since emerged as the world’s premier global showcase for all things aerospace. The original 187 exhibitors who assembled in 1948 have now been joined by some 1200 further companies from literally every part of the world. At Farnborough there is so much to see and do and to keep the whole family entertained
  
  
• WOMAD -WORLD OF MUSIC, ARTS AND DANCE ___ Fri 23rd - Sun 25th Jul 2010 ___ Charlton Park, Upper Minety, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
  WOMAD is the quintessential music festival. A festival of music, arts and dance that reflects the sort of world we’d all like to live in. A bringing together many forms of music, arts and dance from countries and cultures around the world. WOMAD festivals are held all over the world, and allow audiences to gain an insight into cultures other than their own through the enjoyment of music. WOMAD aims to excite, to inform, and to create awareness of the worth and potential of a multicultural society. It has a friendly and family-safe atmosphere, as well as fantastic music from all around the globe.
  
  
• SUNDERLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ___ Sat 24 Jul - Sun 25 Jul 2010 ___ Seaburn and Roker in Sunderland
  An award winning Airshow guaranteed to give you a fun filled family day out . Voted England’s Best Tourism Experience, you will see an amazing display of aircraft in the sky and entertainment on the ground. High-speed jets, precision flying and displays that will take your breath away. Come down and enjoy this superb FREE weekend - you will not be disappointed.
  
  
• GLORIOUS GOODWOOD ___ Tue 27 Jul to 31 Jul ___ Goodwood Racecourse Sussex Downs
  Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful racecourse, Goodwood is set high on the South Downs and with far reaching views across the Solent, it really is the perfect place to enjoy horseracing and socialising at its very best. It has always been about effortless chic at Goodwood and coupled with some of the best horseracing in Europe, it really is ‘the place to be and be seen’.
  
  
• THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES ___ 31 July - 7 Aug 2010 ___ Blaenau, Gwent
  The Eisteddfod 2010 will be held on the old steel site in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. Traditionally held in the first week of August and is conducted entirely in the Welsh language. The festival has a heavy druidic flavour, with the crowning and chairing ceremonies for the victorious poets being attended by bards in flowing white costumes, dancing maidens, trumpet fanfares and a symbolic horn of plenty.
  
  

Aug 2010

• GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL OPERA (75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON) ___ 20th May to 29th Aug 2010 ___ Lewes in East Sussex
  For three and a half months, every summer, the Glyndebourne Estate, with its purpose built opera house and its own opera company, hosts the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. An evening at Glyndebourne is an essential part of an opera fan's summer social season. And, an essential part of that evening is evening dress - black tie is not optional. Another essential is a picnic on the grounds of the estate before the production. Some people book their champagne picnic hampers from Glyndebourne's caterers, others bring their own, but either way, elegance is the name of the game.
  
  
• THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES ___ 31 July - 7 Aug 2010 ___ Blaenau, Gwent
  The Eisteddfod 2010 will be held on the old steel site in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. Traditionally held in the first week of August and is conducted entirely in the Welsh language. The festival has a heavy druidic flavour, with the crowning and chairing ceremonies for the victorious poets being attended by bards in flowing white costumes, dancing maidens, trumpet fanfares and a symbolic horn of plenty.
  
  
• BIG CHILL @ EASTNOR CASTLE ___ 5th - 8th Aug 2010 ___ Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire
  Eastnor Castle provides a picturesque location for both families and ravers and a diverse range of music including folk, jazz, African, dub, and unique collaborations; as well as art, films, poetry, cabaret and gourmet food. The site has four lakes, thick woods and an arboretum at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire.
  
  
• EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO ___ 6 Aug - 28 Aug 2010 ___ Edinburgh Castle
  From the dazzling esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's 2010 Military Tattoo presents a colourful kaleidoscope of music, dance and display. The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines • The celebrated Massed Pipes & Drums and The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland • Acts from Australia, the United States, Canada and the Far East, along with Massed Highland Dancers and the haunting sound of the Lone Piper...
  
  
• ENDORSE-IT IN-DORSET ___ Friday 6th to Sunday 8th August 2010 ___ Sixpenny Handley village, Cranborne Chase, Dorset
  The festival is held on a beautiful rural site overlooking Cranbourne Chase in Dorset, the vibe is a safe, family friendly old school type of festival, with a reputation for quality entertainment at an affordable price. Expect a mixture of ska, dub, punk and more, from quality festival acts. Great kids area, comedy, food, beer, stalls, silver service restaurant, tipi hire and family camping area.
  
  
• EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ___ 12-15 August 2010 ___ Eastbourne
  Enjoy 4 days of action packed flying on Eastbourne seafront every August. This is the World’s Biggest Seafront Airshow! and fills the skies with spectacular aerobatics. Plenty of stuff for kids including Airbourne games and puzzles.
  
  
• SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER ___ Fri 13th - Sun 15th Aug 2010 ___ De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester
  The Summer Sundae Weekender - into it's ninth year - with five packed stages of music, comedy and cabaret rolling across three days. It features internationally known and cutting edge artists on stages both indoor and outdoor, plus the eFestivals Cabaret Tent.
  
  
• BEAUTIFUL DAYS ___ 22-22nd August 2010 ___ Escot Park, near Fairmile, Devon
  This hugely popular event is about people young and old coming together and taking part in something that will be remembered for a long time. It offers not only the best in live music today but to re-create a community spirit. It's certainly succeeded in that aim, and is fast becoming one of the most popular and talked about festivals in the UK.
  
  
• V FESTIVAL ___ 21st - 22nd Aug 2010 ___ Weston Park (6 miles west of Penkridge in the heart of Staffordshire)
  V Festival, sponsored by Virgin Mobile, is back for its 14th year. This year over 100 of the hottest acts will belt out tunes across five stages. A host of established acts along with more than a smattering of the industry's hottest hopes for the future will entertain you over the weekend.
  
  
• V FESTIVAL ___ Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Aug 2010 ___ Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex
  V Festival, sponsored by Virgin Mobile, is back again. The festival renowned for its huge guestlist and many of the hottest acts will belt out tunes across five stages. A host of established acts along with more than a smattering of the industry's hottest hopes for the future will entertain you over the weekend.
  
  
• COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING ___ 26th, 27th & 28th of Aug 2010 ___ Dunoon, Argyll Scotland
  The Cowal Gathering has become a Scottish institution since it was first held in 1894. It is quite simply, the biggest , most traditional and best organised Highland Gathering you will find anywhere. With Cowal's reputation as a major promoter of Highland music, dance, and tradition, exiles over the world have turned to Dunoon for advice and practical assistance in setting up their own gatherings. This event attracts more than 3000 competitors - many from Canada and New Zealand.
  
  
• READING FESTIVAL ___ Fri 27th - Sun 29th Aug 2010 ___ Little Johns Farm, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
  The line-up over six stages will include the biggest names in rock and pop.
  
  
• LEEDS FESTIVAL ___ 27th - 28th Aug 2009 ___ Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire
  The 12th year of the Leeds Festival, still the North of England’s only music festival, now a world famous rock n roll spectacular that we all know and love.
  
  
• CREAMFIELDS ___ 28th - 29th Aug 2009 ___ Daresbury Estate, Halton, Cheshire
  Described as "the best school disco ever," unlike Glastonbury this event is crammed into just one long summer's day - and they really do cram them in.
  
  

Sep 2010

• BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS ___ 2nd to 5th Sep 2010 ___ Stamford, Lincolnshire
  Set in the grounds of Burghley House, one of England’s greatest stately homes, located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, Burghley Horse Trials offers exclusive entertaining facilities at its prime location adjacent to the Member’s Lawn. The Burghley Horse Trials is one of the world's most exciting three-day events
  
  
• DONCASTER ST LEDGER FESTIVAL ___ 8th – 11th Sep 2010 ___ Doncaster Yorkshire
  Doncaster is the only Northern racecourse to stage a Classic. Every September the St. Leger is celebrated with four days of festivities and the stunning new facilities create an even greater sense of style and spectacle at this historic occasion. The St. Leger was first run in 1776, making it the oldest classic in the world. The St. Leger Festival is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the Autumn calendar, an exciting spectacle which is also an important social event - a place to see and be seen. Doncaster is undoubtedly one of the finest racecourses in Europe, with facilities to match.
  
  
• BESTIVAL ___ 9th -12th Sep 2010 ___ Robin Hill Country Park, Downend, Nr Arreton, Isle of Wight
  Bestival is an award winning 3 day boutique music festival set at Robin Hill - a beautiful leafy country park (a veritable Garden of Eden!) near Downend and Newport in the heart of the Isle of Wight.
  
  
• BUPA GREAT NORTH RUN ___ Sun 19th Sept 2010 ___ Newcastle upon Tyne
  The BUPA Great North Run is the world's most popular half marathon (13.1 miles) road running event. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in England. This event was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist Brendan Foster. Foster who was inspired to do so after taking part in the Round the Bays Race in New Zealand in 1979.
  
  

Dec 2010

• LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW ___ Dec. 14 - 20 ___ Olympia Exhibition Centre
  The London International Horse Show has been one of the highlights of the equestrian calendarsince 1972. It attracts an international crowd with world-class showjumping, dressage, displays, dog agility, arena competitions and the Finale.