SUMMER EVENTS

ROYAL AS COT 18-22 JUNE

Arguably England's most famous – and grandest – horse racing event, with five days of races each kicked off by a royal carriage parade. This is your chance to wave at The Queen and to wear a fabulous hat!

ascot.co.uk

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA 3-7 JULY

Established in 1839, this annual regatta attracts rowing crews from around the world to its five days of head to head knockout competitions and is regarded as an integral part of the English social season.

hrr.co.uk

BATH CARNIVAL 13 JULY

Bath's biggest party features a procession of more than 1,000 dancers and musicians through the city plus plenty of world music on the sound systems and at Party in the Park in Sydney Gardens.

bathcarnival.co.uk

BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA 8 - 1 1 AUGUST

Europe's largest annual meeting of hot air balloons brings colour to the sky above Bristol with twice-daily mass balloon launches and the chance to take a ride yourself.

bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk