Attractions & events

There are literally thousands of world-class attractions and events in Britain. You can enjoy British cuisine at a mouth-watering food fair, amuse the family at a top theme park, dance in the streets at a Caribbean carnival, or simply soak up British heritage at a historic castle. Wherever you go in Britain, you’ll find non-stop entertainment of every type.

Use the search on the right to find your favourite attractions and events, or take a look at a few upcoming attactions & events that we can't wait to visit.

Llangollen International Eisteddfod musicians

The Llangollen International Eisteddfod

The Llangollen International Eisteddfod brings an explosion of music, song and dance to the small town of Llangollen in northeast Wales from 6–12 July.

The Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Photograph of a London Park

Free Concerts at the Royal Parks

London’s ‘green lungs’ are set to sway to sweet sounds this summer with a programme of free concerts held at the parks’ traditional bandstands.

Free Concerts at the Royal Parks
Banksy Van at Bristol Museum

Banksy versus Bristol Museum

Britain’s most infamous street artist is spraying up a storm this summer with a free exhibition at the Bristol Museum from June 13 to August 31.

Banksy versus Bristol Museum
Gladstone, artwork by Danny Rolph

Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition

The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London runs until 16 August and displays new artworks by famous and emerging artists in a range of media including painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and architecture.

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

Britain's top 10 music festivals

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.

Britain's top 10 music festivals
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
Golfer

10 best British golf courses

Happy Father's Day! What better way to treat dear old dad this Father's Day (21st June) than with a round at one of Britain's great golf courses?

10 best British golf courses
Burns Supper

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Homecoming Scotland 2009 is the very first event of its kind in Scotland, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns with a year-long programme of great events.

Homecoming Scotland 2009
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
A church in Gower

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
Men's doubles at Wimbledon © Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

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 Festival

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
January 2009 London Planner

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
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
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
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