We’ve put together our list of alternative festivals you need to know about for this Summer. Our top picks include some of the biggest events the summer will see, from water sport festivals to food events to camping – we’ve got you covered!
ROYAL ASCOT
(Image provided by: Ascot Racecourse, Royal Ascot)
Dates: Tue 18 – Sat 22 June 2019
Location: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot
Type: Horse Racing, Sport
Royal Ascot is one of the busiest annual events in horse racing with millions of pounds in prize money up for grabs. Expect an event of high fashion, spectacular heritage and pageantry. #RoyalAscot
TASTE OF LONDON
(Photo provided by: Taste of London, Sam Ashton)
Dates: Wed 19 – Sun 23 June 2019
Location: Regent’s Park, London
Type: Food
The ultimate celebration of London’s culinary scene, showcasing the latest superfoods and techniques by chefs from all over the world.
@tasteoflondon
OCEANFEST
Dates: Fri 21 – Sun 23 June 2019
Location: Croyde, North Devon
Type: Water Sport and Music
The very backbone of Oceanfest is the numerous competitive sports you can get involved in such as Beach Soccer, Surfing, Beach Volleyball, Paddle Racing and Open Water Swimming.
@goldcoastoceanfest
(Photo provided by: Wimbledon AELTC/Thomas Lovelock)
Dates: Mon 1 – Sun 14 July 2019
Location: Wimbledon, London
Type: Sport
The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. The event has seen legends such as Andy Murray, Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams make a name for themselves on Wimbledon’s famous grass courts.
@Wimbledon
THE MONSTER
Dates & Location:
Zadar, Croatia 24 June – 6 August 2019
Birmingham 16 – 20 August 2019
London 23 – 28 August 2019
Type: Fun Activity
The Monster is set to be the ultimate inflatable obstacle course for adults. With the course being 300m, it makes it the longest one in the world! Activities on the course include: Mega Ball Pit, Boozy Bingo, Beer Pong, Glitter Wheel, live DJs and food and drink stalls. Bring on the bounce! We can’t wait for this one.
@TheMonsterUK
CAMP WILDFIRE
Dates: Fri 30 August – Mon 2 September 2019
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Type: Outdoor activities
With this festival said to be a wild summer camp for adults, then the day activities would come as no shock to you; from Bee-Keeping, Archery, Circus Aerial, Obstacle Course, Raft Building, Quad Biking to Yoga, accompanied by live music and campfires amongst so much more!
@campwildfire
If you are interested in attending any music events for the summer, check out our list of top UK music festivals here.
