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Top Events of the British "Season"

From The Races at Ascot to the Chelsea Flower Show, from exotic orchids and great sporting events to exotic hats for ladies day. The British social season is full of colorful spectacle.
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  2. Flower Shows (10)

Going to The Henley Royal Regatta- What You Need to Know
Going to the Henley Royal Regatta - Here's the nitty gritty on what you need to know to attend.

The Henley Royal Regatta - An Insider's Look at This Very English Event
The Henley Royal Regatta - Come along and see what it's like to attend the Henley Royal Regatta - from a non-sports fan's point of view.

The Henley Royal Regatta - A Unique Rowing Regatta on the Thames
The Henley Royal Regatta is a unique crew and singles rowing event, with international rowing crews and elite rowers from all over the world competing in a series of head-to-head, knock out races. It is also a great chance to watch the British upper classes at play.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is one of the Royal Horticultural Society's biggest events and one of July's UK show stoppers.

Wimbledon Fortnight - Lawn Tennis's Biggest Grand Slam Tournament
Wimbledon Fortnight is the top competitive event in grass court tennis. All the world's top ranked tennis players compete in the All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships during the last week in June and the first week in July.

Hay Festival - A Book Lover's Circus in on the Welsh Borders
Read about the Guardian Hay Festival, Britain's huge book festival in Hay-on-Wye, a town with almost as many book stores as people!

Glyndebourne Opera Festival - Britain's Most Elegant Opera Evenings
Glyndebourne Opera Festival is the UK's elegant summer treat for opera lovers. Pack your dinner jacket and formal gown if you plan to come. Find out what Glyndebourne is all about and how to book tickets

Badminton Horse Trials - World Famous Three-Day Event
Badminton Horse Trials is a world famous, three-day equestrian event that is fun for spectators as well as participants.

Goodwood Festival of Speed - Motorsport's Ascot
The Goodwood Festival of Speed combines a wild uphill rally and Forest Road Rally with the world's biggest exhibition of classic racing and rally cars from every class and genre.

Aldeburgh Festival - Music and Opera in June on The Suffolk Coast
The Aldeburgh Festival is a British celebration of music and opera founded by Benjamin Britten and held in June at beautiful Snape Maltings, near the Suffolk Coast.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show - Even the Queen Takes Part
The Royal Windsor Horse Show is a major equestrian and family event of the English May Bank Holiday. Even the Queen takes part.

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