Highland Games and Piping Championships
Nothing screams Scotland more than the bagpipes and traditional Highland games. We take a look at Scotland’s original festival – the Highland gathering as well as key piping events.
Out & About
It's Countdown Races to the Investec Derby Festival
In less than four weeks the world’s glare will turn to the unique setting of Epsom Downs Racecourse, as the Investec Derby Festival, the pinnacle of the sporting and social calendars, returns on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June 2011.
The Royal Bath and West Show - 1st to 4th June 2011
The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet is a great day out this June. From the country’s finest livestock, over 600 trade stands, the National Cheese Awards to the UK’s biggest cider competition, there really is something for everyone - family or food lover.
National BBQ Week May 30th to June 5th 2011
With two long Bank Holiday weekends this spring - some great weather and of course the Royal Wedding, it’s no wonder that the UK went BBQ-crazy! The 15th National BBQ Week will raise the temperature even higher!
National Family Week 30 May - 5 June 2011
National Family Week is back - so get set for inspirational family fun as the UK's biggest celebration of family life returns with thousands of fantastic family events happening right across the UK, including great special offers, savings, competitions and give-aways.
Great British Beer Festival 2011
Britain’s biggest beer festival, brought to you by CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale - is back in August, with its organisers set for another potentially record breaking year! The Festival is the biggest of its kind in the UK and is back this year at Earls Court, London from 2nd to 6th August.