Seasonal highlights

The Chelsea Flower Show: May

The Royal Horticultural Society’s showpiece event, held in nearby Chelsea every May, sees Britain’s most imaginative gardeners competing to create the most compelling setting.

Royal Ascot: June

The centrepiece of the horse racing calendar in the UK, Royal Ascot draws flat racing fans from across the world to the Ascot racecourse in Berkshire every June.

The Championships, Wimbledon: June & July

Held every June and July since 1877 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, the Championships are acknowledged as the world’s premier tennis tournament.

The Open Championship: July

The oldest of Golf’s four major championships is held every July, with the contest taking place at the Royal Birkdale course.

London fashion week: September

Every September, the eyes of the fashion world turn to London as top designers showcase their spring collections.

The London Film Festival: October

The London Film Festival showcases the best new films from around the world, here in London.