Easter and the 2 May Bank
Holidays are but a distant memory, now we can focus firmly on The Season and
all the fabulous events that it entails; from polo, to racing, tennis and
rowing, picnic baskets are being dusted off as we speak! To help you decide where you’ll be treading
in the divets or clapping excitedly from the sidelines, we’ve put together a
calendar of some of our favourites:
JUNE
Chesterton Humberts Polo in the Park (6th-8th
June)
It
just wouldn’t be summer without Pimms, picnics and pretty dresses at the
various polo matches, the first notable one being Polo in the Park. The popular event takes place in the stunning
surroundings of Fulham’s Hurlingham Club. Most guests make a beeline for the
Pommery Champagne Garden, which is located in one of the sunniest spots and
offers a great view of the action.
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Cartier Queen’s Cup 2014 (15th June)
This is Cartier's third year of sponsorship of
The Cartier Queen's Cup and this leading jewellery brand will again bring their
unique blend of glamour, style and elegance to this world-famous, high-goal
polo competition. In addition this luxury brand will be celebrating three
decades of polo sponsorship - making Cartier the biggest global supporter of
the sport in the world.
Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club (9th – 15th
June)
This event has been staged at The Queen’s Club for more than a century
and the grass courts have been described as “the best in the world” by former
champions Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt.
Can the current title-holder Andy Murray do it again? Murray, who
completed the Aegon Championships-Wimbledon double in 2013, has already
confirmed that he will return this year.
We can already hear cheers of ‘Come on Andy’….
No doubt for our fashion and style fix we’ll see the stalwart of Queens
Pippa Middleton in the stands on most days as usual.
Royal Ascot (17th -21st June)
As they say themselves, Ascot brings you excitement, pageantry, style
and fashion and the best horse racing in the world. It is Great British Drama
and an example Great British sport at its best.
This premier racing fixture is not to be missed and gives both ladies
and gentleman the opportunity to dress up in their finest formal attire. Aside
from watching some of the best flat racing in the world, the spectacular hats
will also provide entertainment. Stick with tradition and enjoy a picnic in the
car park, before venturing to the Royal Enclosure where you will find a
plethora of champagne bars.
JULY
Wimbledon (23rd June – 6th July)
After such an amazing year for Andy Murray in 2013 after finally winning
the tournament, this quintessential British event needs very little
introduction. This is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is also
considered by many players to be one of the most prestigious titles to win.
Celebrities and dignitaries flock to the event from around the world. It lasts for two weeks, which means there
are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the action and to get stuck into the
strawberries and cream!
Henley Royal Regatta (2nd-6th July)
Henley Royal Regatta is a perfect excuse to escape London for the
day and step into the pretty British countryside. This age-old rowing event
takes place every year on the banks of the River Thames next to
Henley-on-Thames. It is a hugely popular social occasion. So….striped blazers and summer frocks at the
ready, paired with copious amount of Pimms, champagne and strawberries and
you’re just about ready! This event has
a real party atmosphere from morning till night, with a choice of fashionable
pop-up bars to visit that decamp from London each year.
Glorious Goodwood
29th July – 2nd August
2014
This stunning
racecourse set on the South Downs in the grounds of Lord March’s Goodwood House
is awash with colour. A vibrant sea of
Panamas, (and yes more) Pimm's and panache. The scene is set for the world's
greatest horses and jockeys to do battle as they strive for top honours at our
iconic Festival meeting.
Fashion, high
society and horse racing all come together for five enthralling days.
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