Study, work or travel in the UK. British
culture and life.
Things to do in the UK in July 2010
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 Summer sales |
 Lavender field (Norfolk) |
| Mon 21 Jun - Fri 9 Jul 2010 |
City of London Festival, London Music and dance festival in the area of central London known as "the City". See: http://www.colf.org. Events include free lunchtime concerts in the City's churches or squares. |
| Mon 21 Jun - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, London A world-famous tennis competition at Wimbledon (in south London). Play is on grass courts. For detailed information, see the official Wimbledon website: http://www.wimbledon.org. You can watch on television on BBC1 or BBC2, or listen online to BBC Radio 5 Live. * More details: Life/Sport/Tennis. |
| Thu 24 Jun - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Greenwich & Docklands International Festival, London Free outdoor arts event. See: http://www.festival.org |
| Wed 30 Jun - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames Traditional rowing races at Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire (nearest railway station: Henley-on-Thames). See: http://www.hrr.co.uk. |
 Henley Royal Regatta: oars ... |
 ... an "eight" ... |
 ... enclosures are set up by the river |
| Fri 2 Jul - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Godiva Festival, Coventry A festival in Coventry, including a procession led by Lady Godiva on horseback. For details, see: http://www.godivafestival.co.uk * Visitor guide to Coventry: Travel/Tours/England/Coventry |
| Fri 2 Jul - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Wireless Festival, London Annual music festival in London's Hyde Park. See: http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk * UK rock festivals: Life/Entertainment/Festivals |
| Sat 3 Jul - Sun 4 Jul 2010 |
Music Village Festival, London Opening weekend of the Music Village, a free open-air festival celebrating London’s global diversity with live performances in Victoria Park (Tower Hamlets, London) See: http://www.culturalco-operation.org/festivals/first |
| Sat 3 Jul 2010 | Pride London Pride is organised by the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered) community. There is a parade through central London followed by a rally in Trafalgar Square. The event is free and can be enjoyed by anyone (gay or straight). Details are shown here: http://www.pridelondon.org. * Photos from this event: Ideas/Album/Pride |
| Sat 3 Jul 2010 | Wimbledon Tennis Tournament: Women's Final, London The second last day of Wimbledon, including the women's final. Live action is shown on BBC1 and BBC2. * More details: Life/Sport/Tennis |
| Sun 4 Jul 2010 | Wimbledon Tennis Tournament: Men's Final, London The last day of Wimbledon, including the men's final. Live action is shown on BBC1 and BBC2. * More details: Life/Sport/Tennis |
 Wimbledon: a game of doubles |
 Wimbledon: tennis umpire |
| Tue 6 Jul - Sun 11 Jul 2010 |
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Hampton Court The world's largest annual garden and flower show takes place at Hampton Court, near London (map). It is organised by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society). Only RHS members can visit on Tuesday and Wednesday; anyone can visit on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. To buy tickets for the show: click here. Plants can be bought on any day (you can leave them in the plant creche and collect them when you leave). The easiest way to get there is take a train from London Waterloo to Hampton Court (a zones 1-6 travelcard can be used on the trains, because Hampton Court is in zone 6). It is a 15 minute walk from the train station to the show, but if you prefer you can take a boat. For further details of the show and how to get there, see: http://www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt. You can watch highlights of the show on BBC television. * Pictures from the event: Ideas/Album/HamptonCourt |
 Hampton Court Flower Show: a "bed of roses" ... |
 ... and a floral display |
| Fri 9 Jul - Sun 11 Jul 2010 |
T in the Park, Kinross (Scotland) Annual rock festival in Scotland at Balado Airfield, near Kinross. See: http://www.tinthepark.com * UK rock festivals: Life/Entertainment/Festivals |
| Sat 10 Jul - Sun 11 Jul 2010 |
Music Village Festival, London Closing weekend of the Music Village, a free open-air festival celebrating London’s global diversity with live performances by the banks of the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park (London) See: http://www.culturalco-operation.org/festivals/first |
| Sun 11 Jul 2010 | The British 10k London, London A road race through the heart of London. Thousands of people take part to raise money for charity. The race starts at about 9:30am and follows this route: Piccadilly (the start is near the Hard Rock Cafe), Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment, St Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Embankment, Westminster Bridge, Whitehall (the finish). For details of how to enter the race or how to go and watch, see: http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk. |
| Sun 11 Jul 2010 | World Cup Football, South Africa The World Cup Final. Kick-off is at 7:30pm (UK time). Spain will play the Netherlands. * Football: Life/Sport/Football |
| Sun 11 Jul 2010 | British Grand Prix, Silverstone International Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone (the competition starts on Saturday; the main race is on Sunday). The race is shown live on television. See: http://www.silverstone.co.uk or http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one. * British motor racing: Life/Sport/Motor |
| Tue 13 Jul 2010 | BP Summer Screens: Simon Boccanegra, UK Free open-air screenings (at various locations across the UK) of a live performance at the Royal Opera House. Simon Boccanegra is being performed by the Royal Opera, from 7:30pm. See: http://www.roh.org.uk/whatson/bpbigscreens/index.aspx |
| Wed 14 Jul 2010 | Bastille Day (Fête Nationale), Paris 14th July is France's largest national holiday. On the previous evening (13th July) there is dancing on the streets near the Bastille and in other parts of Paris, organised by the Fire Brigade (known as "bals des sapeurs-pompiers"). In the morning there is a parade by the military and the Fire Brigade along the Champs Elysées (starting at about 10am). This is led by the French President and includes a flypast by military aircraft. There is usually a free concert in the evening on the Champs de Mars (near the Eiffel Tower). This is followed by fireworks ("feux d'artifice") accompanied by music - the display starts after dark, usually at about 10:30pm. Note that there can be very large crowds so you should arrive early - be prepared for difficulties if trying to use the Metro in the areas around the main celebrations. See: http://en.parisinfo.com or http://www.paris.fr. * Visitor guide to Paris: Travel/Tours/Paris |
| Thu 15 Jul - Sun 18 Jul 2010 |
British Open Championship, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
In 2010 the British major golf tournament takes place at the St Andrews Golf Club, Fife (Scotland). This event can be watched on BBC2. For details, see: http://www.opengolf.com or http://www.standrews.org.uk. * Golf in the UK: Life/Sport/Golf |
| Fri 16 Jul - Sat 11 Sep 2010 |
Proms, London The BBC Sir Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. A series of classical concerts in London at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. All of the concerts are broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and some are shown on BBC TV. For full details, see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms. * Further details: Life/Entertainment/Concerts. |
| Fri 16 Jul - Sun 18 Jul 2010 |
Shoreditch Festival, London Festival in Shoreditch Park (nearest Tube: Old Street or Liverpool Street; map) See: http://www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk |
| Sat 17 Jul - Sun 18 Jul 2010 |
Barrio Fiesta, London Free annual festival organised by London's Filipino community. It takes place in Lampton Park, Hounslow (nearest Tube: Hounslow Central; map). This is the largest Barrio Fiesta in Europe. See: http://www.philippinecentre.com |
| Sun 18 Jul 2010 | Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Clerkenwell Each year on a Sunday before/on/after 16th July there is a festival procession through Clerkenwell, organised by the Italian community. It starts at St Peter's Church. This first took place in 1883: it was the first attempt made by Roman Catholics to parade or demonstrate openly in London since the pre-Reformation days. See: http://www.italianchurch.org.uk/lady_of_mount_carmel.htm |
| Wed 21 Jul - Sun 25 Jul 2010 |
Tatton Park Flower Show, Cheshire Flower show organised by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire (near Manchester; see: map). The first day (Wednesday) is only for RHS members. For further details of the show and how to get there, see: http://www.rhs.org.uk/tatton and http://www.tattonpark.org.uk. |
| Fri 23 Jul - Sun 25 Jul 2010 |
WOMAD, Wiltshire Festival at Charlton Park (Malmesbury, Wiltshire) which brings together many types of music, arts and dance from around the world. See: http://www.womad.org * UK rock festivals: Life/Entertainment/Festivals |
| Sat 24 Jul - Sun 25 Jul 2010 |
Farnborough Air Show, Farnborough (Hampshire) Major air show which takes place once every 2 years at Farnborough. Entrance charges apply. To book tickets: click here |
| Tue 27 Jul - Fri 1 Oct 2010 |
Summer opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace,
Central London While the Queen visits Scotland each summer, it is possible to buy a ticket to see the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. * Further information: Travel/Tours/London/BuckinghamPalace |
| Sat 31 July | Brazilian Day London, Free Brazilian festival from 10am-9pm at Meridian Gardens and Peninsular Square at the O2 (nearest Tube: North Greenwich). See: http://www.brazilianmp.eu |
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