What's on Where in June, July and August
By Ferne Arfin, About.com Guide to United Kingdom Travel
Summer in the United Kingdom is the season for some of the most famous events on the UK's social, sporting and cultural calendar. Watching the races with the Queen at Ascot, waiting for standing room at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, joining the happy, festive crowds at the Edinburgh festivals - celebrate "The Best of British" during June, July and August in the United Kingdom.
The Edinburgh Festivals
August is festival month in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the biggest performing arts festival in the world, with thousands of shows and tens of thousands of individual performances. But the Fringe Festival is just part of the story. Summer in Ediburgh also means film, literary and visual arts festivals as well as the high art of the Edinburgh International Festival. The population of Edinburgh's capital doubles during the festivals season. Here's why:
- Quick Facts About the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival Tickets - How to Plan Your Festival and Get Tickets
What's on in June
Music, heritage festivals, Royal Ascot and, at the end of the month, the world's greatest grand slam tennis at Wimbledon - plus the world's muddiest music festival at Glastonbury. June is a great month to visit the United Kingdom
- June Festival and Events Roundup
- Wimbledon Tennis
- Royal Ascot
- Heads Up for the Ascot Hats
- Glastonbury Festival
What's on in July
The UK's warmest month is the season for getting out by the water at the Henley Royal Regatta, watching the races - at York, Goodwood and round-about. Plus music and heritage festivals everywhere!
- July Festivals and Events Roundup
- The Henley Royal Regatta
- Thoroughbred Racing at York
- The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
What's on in August
The Edinburgh Festivals take over Scotland's beautiful and historic city for most of August. But that's not all there is to do and see in the UK this month - including one of the world's great yacht regattas on the Isle of Wight.
