Get into pole position for a classic summer
The Chelsea Flower show in May traditionally heralds the start of the British summer season. Here’s how you can get your hands on hot tickets to some of the other quintessential main events.
Superbreak is serving up a treat for tennis fans with a one-night package that includes a chance to watch a doubles match on Court No 1 at Wimbledon on July 8 – with strawberries and cream, of course. B&B at the Park Inn Heathrow is included in the package along with hotel transfers. From £ 189pp arriving July 7. superbreak.com, 0800 042 0288
There’s nothing like a day at the races and for a event filled with glamour and elegance it has to Ladies Day at Ascot. Door2Tour.com have a two- day package starting at £ 129 including entrance to the Silver Ring, overnight B&B hotel accommodation and transfers to the racecourse and coach travel, plus there’s a visit to Henley-on-Thames. door2tour.com
For excitement and glitz a day at Silverstone watching the Formula 1 stars in action is hard to beat. Newmarket Holidays has a two-day break to the British Grand Prix costing from £289pp. This covers two days at Silverstone, one night B&B in a threestar hotel and coach transfers to the race circuit. newmarketholidays.co.uk
Throughout summer the grounds of Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, will play host to Kynren, an epic open-air show portraying 2,000 years of Britain’s history from Roman times to post-World War II performed by a cast and crew of 1,000 on a sevenand- half acre stage. Pyrotechnics, dazzling lighting and amazing water effects will accompany each of the 14 performances which will be staged between July 2 and September 17. Tickets start at £25 for adults, and £19 for concessions. elevenarches.org
Stay at Seaham Hall in Lord Byron’s Walk, a 40-minute drive away, on either a Friday or Saturday and guests attending Kynren will received a complimentary afternoon tea.
A night in a double room with breakfast starts at £255 for Friday arrival (Saturday from £295) including use of the facilities in its award-winning spa. seaham-hall.co.uk, 0191 516 1400