Events

The Festival is the embodiment of everything that is great about Cheltenham. It is four days of atmosphere, anticipation and action, played out on a beautiful sporting arena that has no equal.

These two momentous days are a chance to enjoy Flat racing at its absolute best with the first two Classics of the British season, the most important spring races in Europe and the launch of the QIPCO British Champions Series calendar!

All winter, the racing world has been anticipating this historic meeting and famous mile contests that are the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and QIPCO 1000 Guineas. Watch as Europe’s best jockeys and trainers compete for glory in front of the packed grandstands on the hallowed turf of Newmarket’s Rowley Mile, “Course of Champions”.

The Epsom Derby is Britain's richest horse race, and the most prestigious of the country's five Classics. It is sometimes referred to as the "Blue Riband" of the turf. The race serves as the middle leg of the Triple Crown, preceded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St Leger, although the feat of winning all three is now rarely attempted. The name "Derby" has become synonymous with great races all over the world, and as such has been borrowed many times, notably by the "Kentucky Derby". However, the Epsom Derby is the original.

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The highlight of the summer sporting and social calendar. Bursting with fabulous fashions, succulent strawberries, chilled Champagne and top racing stars, as well as music and dancing... More than 100,000 people flocked through the gates of Glorious Goodwood to enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere.

Doncaster is the only Northern racecourse to stage a Classic. Every September the St. Leger is celebrated with four days of festivities in stunning surroundings giving a sense of the very latest style and spectacle at this historic occasion.

The St. Leger was first run in 1776, making it the oldest classic in the world. The St. Leger Festival is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the Autumn calendar, an exciting spectacle which is also an important social event - a place to see and be seen.

The Ebor Festival takes place over four days each August, and dates back to 1843.

A truly unique fundraising and networking luncheon for members of the City of London.

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The Gulls’ Eggs City Luncheon is a unique and truly special event of fundraising, networking and mingling with friends in the beautiful Merchant Taylors’ Hall.

For 25 years, the beautiful Merchant Taylors’ Hall welcomes over 600 members of the City of London to enjoy a luncheon of gulls’ eggs, smoked salmon, cheese, fine wines and plum cake.

A night of mysterious enchantment at Macmillan’s flagship event The Enchanted Ball.Kick off the Christmas party season in style at Macmillan’s flagship event the Enchanted Ball in the sophisticated elegance of the legendary Dorchester Hotel.This year, the luxurious Dorchester Hotel will open its doors to Macmillan’s magnificent Enchanted Ball for an exceptional evening of Champagne and fine dining, live entertainment and an exciting Auction hosted by Lord Jeffrey Archer.<h3> </h3><h3>Package information</h3>Tickets are limited.

A beautiful evening of exquisite classical renditions, celebrity readings and congregational carols followed by champagne in the Officers’ Mess. The perfect way to start the festive session.

Now in its 26th year, the Guards Chapel Christmas Concert is the first must attend event in the Christmas Calendar. Enjoy exquisite performances from internationally acclaimed artists, beautiful reading from a wealth of celebrities and join the Royal Military Choir in traditional carols.

A magical candle lit concert in the beautiful St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge.

Carols by Candlelight was voted by the Independent newspaper as one of the top 10 carol concerts to go to in London in 2012, so definitely a concert not to be missed.