Posted May 26, 2010 by BookingBuddy
Summer is in full swing this month! The sun is out, so grab some juicy strawberries and cream, and enjoy the parks and gardens bursting with cheerful blooms. There are lots of events going on this month, and most of them are held outdoors, in order to take advantage of the glorious sunshine. Read on and see if you’ll be at any of these.
June 4th – Jul 26th – Free Range, Brick Lane, London
The year marks the 10th anniversary of this annual art and design exhibition. Free Range aims to showcase work by the freshest graduates from art and design schools around London. The show features a revolving exhibition, with new work being shown each week for eight weeks.
June 5th – Derby Day, Epsom, Surrey
One of the most famous races of the summer, the Derby is held among the lush rolling hills of Epsom. It’s a great opportunity to dress up and wear big, floral hats. Put your best foot forward and mingle with other race-goers, and indulge in a glass of champagne while cheering on your favourites.
June 11th – 13th – Download Festival, Derby
This festival may be your only chance to catch a glimpse of Goths in daylight. The acts playing are predominantly metal, punk and rock bands, so be prepared for lots of black-clad fans throwing the horns. This year’s line-up includes classic bands like Rage Against The Machine, AC/DC and Motorhead.
June 26th – 27th – Biggin Hill Air Fair, Biggin Hill Airport
This annual air show is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, and attracts both plane-spotters and day-trippers alike. Pack a picnic and some sunglasses, and spend the day gazing up at the various planes circling overhead. There will be a wide range of aircraft on display, many of them historic models such as Spitfires.
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Posted June 3, 2009 by BookingBuddy
Summer is here, and it’s time to go out and enjoy yourself! This month, there’s plenty of fairs and festivals happening all over the country. It’s time to take a short break and explore the UK!
June 6th – Strawberry Fair, CambridgeThe Strawberry Fair is a free festival taking place in Midsummer Common in the heart of idyllic Cambridge. There will be bands, theatre performances, a parade and craft demonstrations. For those with children, there are also a couple of kid-friendly areas featuring face painting, storytelling and a bouncy castle.
June 13th – Trooping The Colour, LondonAlso know as The Queen’s Birthday Parade in honour of her ‘official’ birthday, this annual parade features soldiers from the Household Division being inspected by the Queen, then marching past and saluting Her Majesty. The main ceremony can only be viewed by invited guests, but you can always try to grab tickets to the Colonel’s Review, which takes place a week before the actual event.
June 22nd – Jul 5th - Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, LondonDouse a punnet of strawberries in fresh cream, grab a jug of Pimms and lemonade and make your way to the world’s most famous tennis competition. Sure, you could just watch it on the BBC or at the pub, but you’ll probably miss out on rubbing shoulder with the many celebrities and sports stars at Wimbledon. If you do go, remember to slap on the sunblock!
June 24th – 28th – Glastonbury Festival, SomersetPerhaps the most well-known of all music festivals, Glastonbury (or ‘Glasto’ as it is fondly referred to) is back for another year on Worthy Farm in the little village of Pilton. Tickets usually sell out months in advance, but it may be worth checking on ebay. If you need to give your ears a break from the music, head to the Cinema Tent or the Circus Field to indulge in some visual entertainment. Children are also catered for at the specially set aside Kidz Field, a family-friendly space within the grounds.
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