Study, work or travel in the UK. British
culture and life.
Things to do in the UK in July 2008
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 Summer sales |
 Lavender field (Norfolk) |
| Mon 23 Jun - Sun 6 Jul 2008 |
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. |
| Fri 20 Jun - Thu 10 Jul 2008 |
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. |
| Wed 2 Jul - Sun 6 Jul 2008 |
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 |
| Thu 3 Jul - Thu 31 Jul 2008 |
Japanese Gems, London Japanese film festival at the BFI Southbank, London (nearest Tube: Waterloo). See: http://www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_southbank/film_programme/july_seasons/japanese_gems * Competition to win tickets to this event (closing date: 30 June): Ideas/Competitions |
| Thu 3 Jul - Sun 6 Jul 2008 |
Wireless Festival, London Annual music festival in London's Hyde Park. See: http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk * UK rock festivals: Life/Entertainment/Festivals |
| Fri 4 Jul - Sun 6 Jul 2008 |
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 |
| Sat 5 Jul 2008 | 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 5 Jul 2008 | 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 6 Jul 2008 | 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 6 Jul 2008 | British Grand Prix, Silverstone International Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone (the competition starts on Saturday; the main race is on Sunday). A lot of attention will be given to the performance of the young British driver Lewis Hamilton. The race is shown live on ITV1 (the race starts at 1pm). See: http://www.silverstone.co.uk or http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one. * British motor racing: Life/Sport/Motor |
| Sun 6 Jul 2008 | London Bossa Nova Festival, London Free Brazilian festival: music, food and stalls in Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground, South Bank SE1. See: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/EventsSection/whatson/BossaNovaFestival.html or http://www.bossa-brazil.com * Brazilian links: Links/Brazil |
| Sun 6 Jul 2008 | 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 8 Jul - Sun 13 Jul 2008 |
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. 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 11 Jul - Sun 13 Jul 2008 |
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 12 Jul - Sun 13 Jul 2008 |
Diaspora London Music Village, Hyde Park Free music from London-based artists from around the world, performed on a stage in the middle of Hyde Park from 1-9pm on Saturday and Sunday. The line-up includes African, Latin, Jewish, Asian, Kurdish, East European and Chinese styles. See: http://www.culturalco-operation.org/mv/mv_index.htm |
| Sun 13 Jul 2008 | Rise: London United, London A free music festival in Finsbury Park, London. The purpose is to celebrate the diversity of cultures within the UK. See: http://www.risefestival.org or http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/festival/programme.jsp |
 Rise 2007: The Noisettes |
 Jamelia at Rise 2007 |
 Rise's slogan: "London united against racism" |
| Mon 14 Jul 2008 | 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 |
| Wed 16 Jul 2008 | The Marriage of Figaro, UK Free screenings of Mozart's opera at various outdoor venues across the UK. See: http://www.roh.org.uk/bpbigscreens |
| Thu 17 Jul - Sun 20 Jul 2008 |
British Open Championship, Royal Birkdale In 2008 the British major golf tournament takes place at Royal Birkdale near Southport, Lancashire (England). This event can be watched on BBC2. For details, see: http://www.opengolf.com or http://www.royalbirkdale.com. * Golf in the UK: Life/Sport/Golf |
| Fri 18 Jul - Sat 13 Sep 2008 |
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. |
| Sat 19 Jul - Sun 20 Jul 2008 |
Farnborough Airshow, Farnborough A major international airshow which takes place once every 2 years at Farnborough Aerodrome in Farnborough, Hampshire. There is a flying display during the afternoon. There are also hundreds of aircraft, both old and new, on static display, flight simulators and exhibition halls demonstrating leading aviation technology and developments. To get to the event from London, take a train from London Waterloo to Farnborough Main - there is a free shuttle bus from the station to the aerodrome. For further details, see: http://www.farnborough.com/Site/Content/public/public-welcome.aspx. Highlights are usually shown on television a week after the event. |
| Sun 20 Jul - Sun 10 Aug 2008 |
Tisha B'Av For these three weeks many Jewish people remember the disasters which have affected them in the past, and avoid music, celebrations and trips for pleasure. See: http://www.aish.com/holidays/tisha_bav_and_the_3_weeks * Useful links for people from Israel: Links/Israel |
| Sun 20 Jul 2008 | Colombianamente, London Colombian festival in Bernie Spain Gardens on London's South Bank from 1-7pm. See: http://www.coinstreet.org/event_calander.aspx |
| Sun 20 Jul 2008 | Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Clerkenwell Each year on the first Sunday 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 23 Jul - Sun 27 Jul 2008 |
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 25 Jul 2008 | Class Acts, London An evening of entertainment in London to raise money for Cancer Research UK. There will be a selection of acts from a broad range of performing arts. For details and to buy tickets (price: £10), see: http://www.class-acts.webeden.co.uk |
| Fri 25 Jul - Sun 27 Jul 2008 |
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 |
| Mon 28 Jul - Sat 27 Sep 2008 |
Houses of Parliament Summer Opening, Central London During the summer break for Parliament it is possible to buy a ticket for a 75-minute guided tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. * Further information: Travel/Tours/London/Parliament |
| Thu 31 Jul - Mon 29 Sep 2008 |
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 |
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