Events
BRITAIN IN FOCUS
2018 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 2018
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Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Henley on Thames 24Mar
Grand National, Aintree, Liverpool 12 – 14Apr
Royal Windsor Horse Show, 9 – 13May
HRH Prince Harry/Meghan Markle Wedding, Windsor 19May
FA Cup Final, Wembley 19May
Chelsea Flower Show, London 22 – 24May
Isle of Man TT, 26May – 8Jun
Epsom Derby, Surrey 2Jun
Chatsworth Flower Show, Derbyshire 6 – 8Jun
Trooping of the Colour, London 9Jun
Taste of London Festival, Regent’s Park 13 – 17Jun
Royal Ascot, Berkshire 19 – 23Jun
Henley Royal Regatta, Thames River 4 – 8Jul
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis, London 2 – 15Jul
Hampton Court Flower Show, Richmond 2 – 8Jul
Irish Open Golf, Ballyliffin, Co Donegal 5 – 8Jul
Scottish Open Golf, Gullane, East Lothian 11-15Jul
Grand Prix, Silverstone 5 – 8Jul
British Open Golf, Carnoustie, Angus 19 – 22Jul
Cowes Week Sailing, Isle of Wight 4 – 11Aug
Nottinghill Carnival, London 25 – 27Aug
Braemar Gathering, Aberdeenshire 1Sep
Last Night of the Proms, London 8Sep
Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham 3 – 7Oct
Rugby SA vs England, Twickenham 3Nov
