What’s on in May
Scottish Six Day Trials, Fort William, Scotland
A prestigious international event with motorcycle riders from around the world competing in the ‘extreme sport’ covering on and off road routes around Fort William over 6 days.
Where: Fort William, Scotland
When: 2nd – 7th May
More info: www.ssdt.org
Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire
Three days of challenging equestrian competitions, the top event of its kind in the world.
Where: Badminton, the Gloucestershire estate of The Duke of Beaufort
When: 4th – 8th May
More info: www.badminton-horse.co.uk
Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival, Stirling
Stirling’s long-established whisky festival return with a huge range of whiskies to taste.
Where: Stirling, Scotland
When: 7th May
More info: www.spiritofstirlingwhiskyfestival.co.uk
Fowey Festival, Cornwall
A mixed arts festival to celebrate Daphne du Maurier, the author of the famous novels including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, and Frenchman's Creek.
Where: Fowey on the Cornish Riviera
When: 6th – 14th May
More info: www.foweyfestival.com
Brighton Festival, Brighton, Sussex
Over 900 shows & a huge variety of events, including arts and music.
Where: various locations around Brighton
When: 7th – 29th May
More info: brightonfestival.org
Royal Windsor Horse Show, Berkshire
Over 3500 entries in international and national horse jumping, horse dressage, horse driving, endurance and showing.
Where: Windsor Castle, Berkshire
When: 11th – 15th May
More info: www.rwhs.co.uk
RHS Chelsea Flower Festival, London
A world-renowned garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, London.
Where: Chelsea, London
When: 24th – 28th May
More info: www.rhs.org.uk
We are FESTVL 2016
An award-winning dance music festival returns to Upminster, London, featuring an exciting line up of dance acts.
Where: Upminster, London
When: 28th – 29th May
More info: www.wearefstvl.com
Cheese Rolling Festival, Gloucestershire
The annual Gloucestershire 'Cheese Rolling and Wake' has been taking place for possibly hundreds of years.
Where: Brockworth, Gloucestershire
When: 30th May
More info: www.cheese-rolling.co.uk