The UK is more than just fish and chips, tea and crumpets and butlers named Jeeves. With their summertime approaching, it is one of Europe’s prime locations for adventurous Australian’s to visit this year. Granted their summer is as unpredictable as Melbourne weather, however that should not throw you off gracing their shores.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all bring their own unique flavour and heritage with plenty to see and do over the summer months. We have compiled a list of 10 great reasons to visit the UK, so let’s get into it.
1. Glastonbury Music Festival 24 – 28 June – For all you “hip” and “trending” music lovers, Glastonbury is one of Europe’s leading summer festivals and hosts some of the biggest names from the music industry. Headliners this year include the Foo Fighters and Kanye West.
2. Royal Ascot 16 – 20 June – The most prestigious horse race meeting in Britain sees royalty in attendance. If that’s not enough to go, it’s an excuse to get suited and booted for the day.
3. Edinburgh Fringe Festival 7 – 31 August – This is the world’s largest arts festival and with performances across Cabaret, Children’s shows, Comedy, Dance, Physical Theatre & Circus, Events, Exhibitions, Music, Musicals and Opera, Spoken Word and Theatre, it’s a certainty you will not be disappointed.
4. Trooping the Colour: The Queen’s Birthday Parade 13 June – What better way to celebrate the Queen’s birthday then at her own personal party bash at her house? While at Buckingham Palace, who knows, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the newest royal, Princess Charlotte, Elizabeth Dianna.
5. F1 British Grand Prix 3 – 5 July – Looking for a high adrenaline, fast-paced weekend? There is no better activity then a Formula 1 Grand Prix. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is one of the oldest, continually staged F1 Grand Prix.
6. Wimbledon 29 June – 12 July – If you want to be a part of history, get yourself some tickets to the oldest and most prestigious tennis competition in the world. The Old English Club has hosted the sports premiere event since 1877 and still remains one of the most watched sporting events in the world.
7. Tall Ships Races Belfast 2 – 5 July – Over 50 tall ships from across the globe will anchor in Belfast for the start of the Tall Ships Races 2015. While there you can also visit the world famous Titanic Museum.
8. The Big Cheese 24 – 26 July – At the foot of one of Europe’s largest castles, the Welsh village of Caerphilly plays host to a festival where people race each other while carrying big blocks of cheese. What more could you want from a weekend?
9. Notting Hill Carnival 30 – 31 August – Why not attend Europe’s biggest street festival? Over a million people turn out each year on the streets of West London to celebrate the Caribbean themed party.
10. Stonehenge Summer Solstice Festival 18 – 21 June – Stonehenge is a must see when in the UK. One of the most famous sites in the world, built between 2000 and 3000 BC, it is the perfect place to experience the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
So what are you waiting for? We have set your itinerary for you. Now all you need to do is get booking and don’t forget your travel insurance. To get a quote for flexible travel insurance, give us a call on 1300 819 888 today, or click below to get a quote.
