The Grand National 2024
Saturday April 13th at 4.00pm
Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool.
The greatest steeplechase in the world.
No other race arouses so much interest worldwide. At least 600 million people are said to watch on TV. And in England, people who never bet on anything have “a flutter” on the Grand National. Plan ahead and you could be one of almost 200,000 who attend the three-day race meet. Friday is Ladies Day, a great social event with smart attire and big hats.
The Grand National itself is run on Saturday and, after the build-up, the four and a half mile race, over 30 fences, is finished in minutes. Seventy thousand are there on the day and the atmosphere is electric.
London Marathon
Sunday 21st April 2024
London
The Virgin Money London Marathon is a phenomenal event to be a part of, as a participant and a spectator. It’s not just a monumental physical challenge, but also the world’s largest fundraising event – and one of the six top marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
1st – 6th May 2024
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Every year, Cheltenham Jazz Festival represents the start of the summer in Cheltenham, bringing together world-renowned performers and jazz enthusiasts from across the globe.
Spirit of Speyside Distilled Food & Drink Festival
1st – 6th May 2024
Speyside, Scotland
Spirited, inspiring, Scottish – this festival puts on a series of four delicious events inspired by Scottish whisky, gin and local produce. Discover the passion behind the region’s finest food and drink.
Liverpool Sound City
Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th May 2024
Liverpool, North-West England
Liverpool Sound City is an annual international music festival and industry conference taking place over the weekend. The event welcomes global stars, local artists and key industry figures.
The festival has provided a platform for many future stars early on in their careers, including the likes of Ed Sheeran, Alt J and Calvin Harris.
