Cultural events

We were hard pressed to compile a list of major British sights, cities and festivals for these two free travel guides as there are literally hundreds of world famous, historical cities and sights all over Britain and thousands of world-class attractions and festivals held all over Britain each year. Our free cultural guide lists and reviews several world famous festivals including the Caribbean themed Notting Hill Carnival and the crazy but fun, filled, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it also covers everything from premier horse racing festivals, to urban open air music festivals and rural flower shows. Our free cities and sights guide lists and reviews several ancient sites, national parks and historic cities including: Stonehenge, London, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge.

Festivals in the United Kingdom

Bristol has become home to Europe's largest hot air balloon festival this three day colourful balloon festival also hosts a spectacular air show and Read more >

This is the United Kingdom most exclusive premier horse racing meeting. This lively festival is thronged with famous celebrities and trendy urbanities. Read more >

This world class international yachting festival is one of the longest running and biggest annual regattas held any where in the world. Read more >

This is one of the best live dance festivals in the country with a famous line up of DJ’s. Read more >

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is an umbrella term for the several festivals that take place around the same time every August. Read more >

Traditional military event combined with a massive fireworks display, pipe bands and regimental displays from different Read more >

Epsom in Surrey is home to the 200 year old prestigious Epsom Derby horse racing festival held every year in early June. Read more >

This famous three day rock n roll festival is held yearly in late June at Worthy Farm, in Pilton, 9 miles east of Glastonbury in Somerset. Read more >

This is one of the British Isles, premier, horse racing meetings. It is thronged with famous celebrities and trendy urbanities held on the first Saturday in April, at Aintree race course in Liverpool. Read more >

Britain’s best New Year’s party is held in Edinburgh every year on the 31st of December. Read more >

This two day popular kite festival is held every year in mid September Read more >

This spectacular Georgian themed, costumed parade held every September celebrates the life and astonishing achievements of the cities famous writer, Jane Austen Read more >

This is Europe’s largest outdoor carnival it is held in London each year over the August bank holiday weekend and celebrates London’s Caribbean community. Read more >

Big exciting medieval re-enactment features jesters, knights, music and children's theatre and costumed characters plus Read more >

This famous and prestigious week long horse racing meeting is the jewel in the crown of British racing. Read more >

This rock n roll festival is held in late August in the beautiful deer park on the grounds of the magnificent Eastnor Castle, Read more >