Events
BRITAIN IN FOCUS
2020 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 2020
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Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Henley on Thames 5 Apr
Grand National, Aintree, Liverpool 2-4 Apr
London Marathon 26Apr
Royal Windsor Horse Show 13-17 May
FA Cup Final, Wembley 23 May
Chelsea Flower Show, London 19-22 May
Irish Open Golf, Mount Juliet, Kilkenny, 28-31 May
Isle of Man TT, 30May-12June
Epsom Derby, Surrey 5-6 Jun
Chatsworth Flower Show, Derbyshire 11-14 Jun
Trooping of the Colour, London 13 Jun
Taste of London Festival, Regent’s Park Jun
Royal Ascot, Berkshire 16-20 Jun
Henley Royal Regatta, Thames River 1-5 Jul
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis, London 29Jun-12Jul
Hampton Court Flower Show, Richmond 7-12 Jul
Scottish Open Golf, Renaissance Club, North Berwick, 8-12 Jul
Grand Prix, Silverstone 19 Jul
British Open Golf, Royal St George’s Sandwich 12-19 Jul
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 7-29 Aug
Cowes Week Sailing, Isle of Wight 8-15 Aug
Nottinghill Carnival, London 30-31 Aug
Braemar Gathering, Aberdeenshire 5 Sep
Last Night of the Proms, London 12 Sep
Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham 7-11 Oct
