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.

Close-up of Big Ben

State Opening of Parliament – Royal Parade

The State Opening of Parliament is one of Britain’s most colourful state occasions with a 100-strong Guard of Honour.

State Opening of Parliament – Royal Parade
British Museum

Babylon, Myth & Reality

Babylon was the greatest city of ancient Iraq, and now you can discover the reality behind the legends. The exhibition, Babylon, Myth & Reality, runs from 13 November 2008 – 15 March 2009 at the British Museum in London.

Babylon, Myth & Reality
Darwin Statue in Shrewsbury

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
World Museum Liverpool

Only a Game? UEFA Football exhibition

This month, UEFA and World Museum Liverpool launch ‘Only a Game?’ – a fantastic new exhibition which runs from 11 October 2008 – 1 March 2009 exploring Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game at the World Museum Liverpool.

Only a Game? UEFA Football exhibition
The Grim Challenge

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
Disneys High School Musical Tour

High School Musical Tour

If you’re coming to Britain with your family this year, here’s something your kids definitely won’t want to miss – the High School Musical tour happening at 30 locations all over Britain until December 2008.

High School Musical Tour
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