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.

Children ferret racing at the Innocent Village Fete

Family-friendly music festivals

Britain's festivals aren't just for grown-ups - children are welcome at lots of them, and are guaranteed to have just as much fun as you!

Family-friendly music festivals
Tall ship in Liverpool

Tall Ships' Races

During its year as European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is the host port for the start of this year's Tall Ships' Races. Bring your family down to the city's docks to meet the young crews sailing across Europe's oceans and explore the spectacular ships.

Tall Ships' Races
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament Summer Opening

Every year, from the end of July to the end of September, London's Houses of Parliament open to the public for tours. The 2008 tours will take place from 28 July - 27 September

Houses of Parliament Summer Opening
Jack the Ripper & the East End © Museum in Docklands

Jack the Ripper & the East End

Jack the Ripper is Britain's most infamous murderer. From 15 May - 2 November, the Museum in Docklands brings you Jack the Ripper & the East End - the first exhibition to explore the Jack the Ripper murders and their enduring legacy.

Jack the Ripper & the East End
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
Three competitors checking their maps for bearings and directions during the orienteering section of Edinburgh's Rat Race competition © Britainonview.com / Angus Bremner

Edinburgh Rat Race 2008

The Edinburgh Rat Race is a crazy 2-day race around the city where participants have to perform bizarre tasks at designated checkpoints before they cross the finish line. This year, it's happening on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July.

Edinburgh Rat Race 2008
Dino Jaws exhibition © W5

Dino Jaws Exhibition

This summer, Belfast is being invaded by dinosaurs. W5, the children's Interactive Discovery Centre is hosting the Natural History Museum's blockbuster exhibition Dino Jaws from May to October.

Dino Jaws Exhibition
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