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Upcoming attractions & events

We list over 15,000 attractions and events in Britain, but you probably don’t want to look through them all, do you? Here we feature a few of the best ones available and coming up. If you want to find a specific event for when you’re over here, or top attractions near your destination, use our handy attractions and events search on the right.

A crowd enjoying a performance on one of the stages at the V Festival at Weston Park in Shropshire, England © Britainonview.com / Simon Winnall

Music festivals - Britain's top 10

With the summer festival season well underway, it's time to pack the tent, put on your denim shorts and wellies and MAKE SOME NOOOOISE! Check out this year's top 10 festivals in Britain - home of the music festival.

Music festivals - Britain's top 10

Couple walking by Bristol Waterside © Britainonview.com / Pawel Libera

The Big Sing Concert - Bristol Harbourside

The Big Sing on 27 June (starts 2pm) in the beautiful Lloyds Amphitheatre at Bristol Harbourside is a first-time free concert, which will see over 500 singers from all over the West Country sing in unison for WaterAid.

The Big Sing Concert - Bristol Harbourside

Turquoise mask. Aztec/Mixtec, 15th–16th century AD. © The Trustees of the British Museum

Moctezuma, Aztec Ruler

Rediscover the lost world of Moctezuma at the British Museum from the 24th September 2009 with an exhibition exploring the life of the last Aztec emperor.

Moctezuma, Aztec Ruler

10 Top UK Golf Courses

Fancy a round? What better way to relax than with a game at one of Britain’s great golf courses? Here are 10 of the best.

10 Top UK Golf Courses

Square and Compass, Worth Maltravers, Dorset

Best beer gardens

What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with a golden draft or two in a sun-drenched beer garden? We select a bevy of Britain's best.

Best beer gardens

Gower Festival

An annual celebration of classical music on the Gower Peninsula, the first area of the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is renowned for fantastic music set against a stunning backdrop.

Gower Festival

Wimbledon

Tennis fans, the wait is finally over – Wimbledon 2009 is here. From Monday 22 June – Sunday 5 July, the world’s most famous tennis tournament returns to South London for thrilling grass court action, strawberries and cream and, fingers crossed, unbroken sunshine.

Wimbledon Championships

Royal International Air Tattoo

Royal International Air Tattoo is the biggest military air show in the world with over 300 aircraft taking to the skies in an extraordinary display of aerobatics.

Royal International Air Tattoo

Royal Highland Show

Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show takes place from 25th - 28th June 2009 and is an agricultural show offering everything from rare breeds of livestock to shopping, showjumping, delicious Scottish foods and entertaining performances of Scottish song and dance.

Royal Highland Show

Glastonbury Festival

This year's Glastonbury Festival kicks off at the tail end of June and boasts an unbeatable lineup of acts including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Blur, Lily Allen, Nick Cave, Fleet Foxes and The Prodigy.

Glastonbury Festival

London Planner

Published monthly, London Planner is Visit London's and VisitBritain's official visitor guide to England's capital. Over 125,000 free copies are strategically distributed in over 30 countries worldwide, through Tourist Information Centres across the UK and in selected London outlets.

London Planner

British Music Experience

British Music Experience (BME) at London’s 02 is the new interactive attraction celebrating Britain’s world-famous music industry.

British Music Experience

Best tea in London and Britain named

The best place in London to enjoy a delicious cup of afternoon tea has been named as The English Tea Room, Brown’s Hotel, which has won The Tea Guild’s prestigious award for the capital.

Best tea in London and Britain named

Highland dancing at the Royal Braemar Games

Highland Games 2009

The great Highland Games of Scotland are held all year round to celebrate the Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, but during the summer months you’ll find the largest and most important of the ‘gatherings’.

Highland Games 2009

Darwin200

He is one of the greatest Britons of all time, and in 2009, we celebrate 200 years of Charles Darwin, and 150 years since the publication of Origin of the Species. Darwin200 is a national programme of events celebrating Charles Darwin’s ideas, impact and influence.

Darwin200

The Grim Challenge

With 2012 looming on the horizon, we in Britain can reflect on our great successes…….
Cheese rolling....
Bog snorkeling....

GRIM Duathlon is just such an event.

Learn more about the Grim Challenge

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Upcoming attractions & events