July 2010
Social Programme


In July students from most of the UK's schools, colleges and universities are on holiday. Many tourists arrive, especially from other European countries. It is one of the warmest months and the days are long. This is the most popular time for outdoor events. Go out walking and enjoy the British countryside. There are free concerts in many of the larger parks: check your local park for information about their events. There is a busy sporting calendar, including Henley (rowing), Wimbledon (tennis), the British Open (golf), and cricket. Flowers are in full bloom: visit the flower shows at Hampton Court Palace or Tatton Park, or gardens throughout the country. If you like classical music, don't miss the Proms concerts which start in July and continue until September. Early July is the time for summer sales in many shops.
 

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th
Wireless Festival, London

Annual music festival in London's Hyde Park.
See:
http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk

 

*Saturday 3rd
Day Trip to the Winchester (Hats Festival)

Enjoy a day out in the historical city of Winchester, where you will be able to visit the Cathedral and old town, as well as the annual Hats Festival.

£22, which includes return travel by train, a guided walk and plenty of free time to explore the city and visit the Festival.

Meet at 08:00 am in front of the main ticket office inside Waterloo Train Station. Return to London at about 6:30 pm.
 

Saturday 3rd
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament: Women's Final, London

The second last day of Wimbledon, including the women's final. Live action is shown on BBC1 and BBC2.
 

Sunday 4th
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament: Men's Final, London

The last day of Wimbledon, including the men's final. Live action is shown on BBC1 and BBC2.
 

Tuesday 6th - Sunday 11th
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Hampton Court

The world's largest annual garden and flower show takes place at Hampton Court, near London. It is organised by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society). Only RHS members can visit on Tuesday and Wednesday; anyone can visit on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Plants can be bought on any day (you can leave them in the plant creche and collect them when you leave). The easiest way to get there is take a train from London Waterloo to Hampton Court (a zones 1-6 travelcard can be used on the trains, because Hampton Court is in zone 6). It is a 15 minute walk from the train station to the show, but if you prefer you can take a boat.

For further details of the show and how to get there, see:
http://www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt.
You can watch highlights of the show on BBC television.
 

*Saturday 10th
Day Trip to Stratford & Oxford

Visit two of England’s most famous cities in one day!

First, we will be travelling to Stratford, where you will be able to visit Anne Hathaway’s (Shakespeare’s wife) Cottage, Shakespeare’s House and even visit the church where he was buried. Then it’s on to Oxford, where you can visit some of the famous University colleges, including Christ’s Church college with its ‘Harry Potter connections.

£26, which includes return travel by coach, 2 guided walks and entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Meet at 07:00 am in front of the Warwick Road entrance to Earls Court Station, or at 07:45 am in front of Ealing Broadway Station. 
 

Sunday 11th
The British 10k London

A road race through the heart of London. Thousands of people take part to raise money for charity. The race starts at about 9:30am and follows this route: Piccadilly (the start is near the Hard Rock Cafe), Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment, St Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Embankment, Westminster Bridge, Whitehall (the finish). For details of how to enter the race or how to go and watch, see: http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk.
 

Sunday 11th
World Cup Football, South Africa

The World Cup Final. Kick-off is at 7:30pm (UK time).
 

Sunday 11th
British Grand Prix, Silverstone

International Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone (the competition starts on Saturday; the main race is on Sunday).

The race is shown live on television.
See:
http://www.silverstone.co.uk or http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one

 

*Friday 16th - Sunday 18th
Weekend Trip to Blackpool

Enjoy a weekend in Blackpool, one of England’s most popular holiday resorts. Attractions include: Blackpool Tower, The Sea Life Centre and the famous ‘Pleasure Beach’ Park of Attractions, with Europe’s highest Rollercoaster!

£89, which includes return travel by train and 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in twin or triple rooms.

Meet at 10:50 am outside W H Smiths bookshop, inside Kings Cross Train Station on Friday. Return to London at about 10:30pm on Sunday.
 

Friday 16th - Saturday 11th (September)
Proms, London

The BBC  Sir Henry Wood Promenade Concerts.  A series of classical concerts in London at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall.

All of the concerts are broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and some are shown on BBC TV.
For full details, see:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms.
 



Friday 16th - Sunday 18th
Shoreditch Festival, London

Festival in Shoreditch Park (nearest Tube: Old Street or Liverpool Street)
See:
http://www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk

 

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th
Barrio Fiesta, London

Free annual festival organised by London's Filipino community. It takes place in Lampton Park, Hounslow (nearest Tube: Hounslow Central). This is the largest Barrio Fiesta in Europe.

See:
http://www.philippinecentre.com

 

*Tuesday 20th
Evening Walk across Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park in North London, covering an area of 790 acres. Enjoy an evening walk across the Heath ending at the famous Spaniard’s Inn pub.

Leave school at 4:00 pm. Free!
 

*Saturday 24th
Day Trip to Stonehenge & Salisbury

Spend the morning at the world-famous monument of Stonehenge, then travel to the historical city of Salisbury, with its magnificent cathedral, in the afternoon.

£28, which includes return coach travel, entry to Stonehenge and a guided walk with local, professional guides in Salisbury.

Meet at Earls Court Underground Station (Warwick Road entrance) at 7:15am, or in front of Ealing Broadway Station at 8:00am.
 

*Monday 26th
St Paul’s to Fleet Street Walk plus visit to the Cheshire Cheese Pub

Enjoy a walk from St Paul’s Cathedral (built after the Great Fire of London) to Fleet Street (former ‘home’ of Britain’s newspapers) and visit the ‘Olde’ Cheshire Cheese pub for a drink and/or something to eat. 

Leave school at 4:05 pm or meet at the entrance hall inside St Paul’s underground station at 4:50 pm. Free! 
 

Tuesday 27th - Friday 1st (October)
Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace

While the Queen visits Scotland each summer, it is possible to buy a ticket to see the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.
 

*Saturday 31st
Day Trip to Canterbury & Broadstairs

Enjoy a day out in Canterbury, home to England’s most famous cathedral, and spend the afternoon in the seaside town of Broadstairs with its Charles Dickens connections.

£26, which includes return train travel, a guided walk in Canterbury and entry to St Augustine’s Abbey in Canterbury.

Meet at 7:20 am in front of Platforms 1-7 inside Victoria Train Station. Return to London at about 7:30 pm.
 

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