May 2007
When: May (to be confirmed)What: Bath International Music Festival
Gather in the stunning city of
Bath to celebrate the full spectrum of musical sounds, from opera to jazz and new style contemporary to world music at this famous
music festival (www.bathmusicfest.org.uk). Enjoy internationally renowned musicians during the evening, lunchtime concerts by rising stars and a whole host of other things musical including exhibitions and open rehearsals.
Where: Bath, England
When: May (to be confirmed)
What: Chelsea Flower Show
Experience the wonder of the world’s most famous
flower show (www.rhs.org.uk/), when the borough of
Chelsea comes alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. With gardens created from some of the world’s leading garden designers and a host of plants that have never been seen before, you’re sure to be inspired at this annual horticultural society event.
Where: Chelsea, London
When: May (to be confirmed)
What: Glyndebourne
Nurture your creative side and visit this unique opera festival in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Ranked as one of the classiest arts festivals in Britain, Glyndebourne (www.glyndebourne.com) attracts a wide audience enjoying opera of the finest quality whilst sampling culinary delights. Choose from one of three restaurants, or unroll your picnic rug and join the Pimms brigade on the perfectly manicured lawns.
Where: Various locations
When: 24 May – 3 JuneWhat: Hay Festival
Celebrate all things literary in the charming town of Hay-on-Wye, the world’s first book town. Join visitors from around the globe at this
literature festival (www.hayfestival.co.uk) offering a diverse programme of writer interviews, conversations and presentations. With 39 bookstores and the biggest in town also being the largest bookshop in Europe, every taste is sure to be covered.
Where: Hay on Wye, Wales