Events
BRITAIN IN FOCUS
2019 is packed with exciting events, anniversaries and new attractions
Along with a host of regular sporting highlights Britain will be a top destination to visit, so here is a handy guide to the major events of the year.
Plan well in advance if you want to visit any of the major events taking place, like the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo with the Castle as the background, or if you hope to attend a match, or take a tour of the famous Twickenham or Wembley stadiums, both are unforgettable experiences and high up on the must-do list of many visitors.
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2019
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Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Henley on Thames 7 Apr
Grand National, Aintree, Liverpool 4 – 6 Apr
Royal Windsor Horse Show 8-12 May
FA Cup Final, Wembley 18May
Chelsea Flower Show, London 21-25 May
Isle of Man TT, 25 May – 7 June
Epsom Derby, Surrey 1 Jun
Chatsworth Flower Show, Derbyshire 5-9 Jun
Trooping of the Colour, London 8 Jun
Taste of London Festival, Regent’s Park 19-22 Jun
Royal Ascot, Berkshire 18-22 Jun
Henley Royal Regatta, Thames River 3-7 Jul
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis, London 1-14 Jul
Hampton Court Flower Show, Richmond 2 – 7 Jul
Irish Open Golf, Lahinch, Co Clare, 4-7 Jul
Scottish Open Golf, Renaissance Club, North Berwick, 8-14 Jul
Grand Prix, Silverstone 12-14 Jul
British Open Golf, Royal Portrush, N Ireland 18-21 Jul
Cowes Week Sailing, Isle of Wight 10-17 Aug
Nottinghill Carnival, London 24-26 Aug
Braemar Gathering, Aberdeenshire 7 Sep
Last Night of the Proms, London 14 Sep
Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham 2-6 Oct
