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Things to do in the UK in July 2008

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Summer sales

Lavender field (Norfolk)

Introduction
In July students from most of the UK's schools, colleges and universities are on holiday. Many tourists arrive, especially from other European countries. It is one of the warmest months and the days are long. This is the most popular time for outdoor events. Go out walking and enjoy the British countryside. There are free concerts in many of the larger parks: check your local park for information about their events. If you want to plan travel in the UK or Europe, see the Travel section for information about tourism, travel and holiday accommodation. There is a busy sporting calendar, including Henley (rowing), Wimbledon (tennis), the British Open (golf), and cricket. Flowers are in full bloom: visit the flower shows at Hampton Court Palace ot Tatton Park, or gardens throughout the country. If you like classical music, don't miss the Proms concerts which start in July and continue until September. Early July is the time for summer sales in many shops.

* For a list of free outdoor concerts in London's parks in July, see: Life/Entertainment/Concerts



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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