The Season 2023: Hartley Botanic reveals its plans for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Cat Gray With a new year, comes the British Social Season 2023. We have all the key dates for the big events already in our essential guide, which you can read here. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is always a stunning highlight of the British Summer Social Season calendar and plans are already underway […]
Equestrian brand, LeMieux, joins Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sponsors’ roster
LeMieux has announced a new partnership with Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September), which takes place towards the end of the British Summer Social Season. The leading equestrian brand will become a supporting sponsor for the next three years of the event. LeMieux are sponsoring the cross-country combination fence in Burghley’s Main Arena – […]
Henley Royal Regatta 2022 attracts sporting stars and social butterflies
Henley Royal Regatta is in full swing and providing visitors with a week of excitement, both on and off the water. Some nail-biting races have been won by split seconds during the first few days of the event as teams from across the world take up the challenge. Henley Royal Regatta is known for welcoming […]
The sun shines brightly for Royal Ascot 2022
Despite the Queen’s absence from Royal Ascot 2022 due to continuing mobility issues, this glorious event in the British Summer Social Season is more than living up to its reputation. Royal Ascot is one of Britain’s most illustrious occasions and the crowds have gathered with great enthusiasm to enjoy the five day spectacle. Prince Charles […]
Henley Royal Regatta 2022 returns to traditional summer dates with new Prince Philip Challenge Trophy
With less than a month to go, Henley Royal Regatta 2022 is looking forward to a return to its traditional place in the summer season for the first time since 2019, with competitors and spectators alike gearing up for the start on Tuesday, 28 June. To commemorate a keen sportsman, the Duke of Edinburgh, who […]
The Season 2022: Raise a glass on the Champagne Pommery Terrace at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon If you are visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, the Champagne Pommery Terrace is the perfect place to unwind during the day. After browsing the Show Gardens and enjoying the amazing displays in the Great Pavilion, taking a break from the impressive showcases for a glass […]
Gold Award Winner: Cameron Design House at RHS Chelsea
Bespoke lighting studio Cameron Design House has once again collaborated with award-winning Garden Designer Chris Beardshaw, to create a stunning Show Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Winner of the prestigious Gold Award, the Show Garden exudes timeless beauty, impressing both judges and visitors. Part of the ‘Project Giving Back’ initiative, this beautiful show garden […]
The Season 2022: Triple win for Kate Gould at RHS Chelsea
Garden designer Kate Gould has been awarded three awards (including Best Sanctuary Garden) for her contemporary, wellness and lifestyle-themed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Sanctuary Garden, ‘Out of the Shadows’. The award-winning, London-based designer caught the attention of the judges with her post-pandemic inspired garden design which packs a huge punch in terms of the lifestyle it delivers, […]
The Season 2022: Glorious floral displays dazzle visitors in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned to its usual spot in the British Summer Social Season. This year’s show does not disappoint, with a vast array of spectacular displays located in the Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the best place to […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: The Social Diary
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon A host of stars and VIPs attended a Private Viewing of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. There was tremendous excitement as the gates to the Royal Hospital Chelsea opened for this year’s event, which has made a welcome return to its usual spot in the British Summer […]
What to wear to Chelsea Flower Show
What wear to Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Take a look at what the celebrity guests wore to the preview day on Monday for some inspiration…. READ HERE: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Celebrities: The Social Diary – The Sloaney 2023 UPDATE: The weather has brightened up in time for one of the highlights of the British […]
The Season 2022: Botanical Rhapsody at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Following on from their medal-winning success at last year’s inaugural houseplant studios, The Edible Bus Stop® return with ‘Botanical Rhapsody’ – an immersive studio offering a sensory experience, to encourage visitors through sound, vision and touch to explore our innate connection with nature. The Edible Bus Stop is London based an award-winning spatial design studio […]
Badminton Horse Trials Trot Up 2022: The Fashion Report
Wow – what a fantastic start to Badminton Horse Trials! It feels so good to be back and the sun was certainly shining brightly down on Badminton House this afternoon for the First Horse Inspection. A huge number of spectators gathered to catch a glimpse of the competitors and admire the horse and rider combinations […]
The Season 2022: Badminton Horse Trials Shopping Village Preview
A bumper Badminton is on the cards. Tickets have now officially sold out for the Mars Equestrian Badminton Horse Trials 2022 for Saturday’s cross-country day. The weather forecast looks excellent and don’t miss our guide for What to Wear to Badminton Horse Trials if you still haven’t decided on your outfit. The sun is already […]
The Season 2022: A successful debut for Salon Prive London
Salon Prive has long been a highlight of the British Summer Social Season. The event usually takes place towards the end of summer in the spectacular surroundings of Blenheim Palace. However, this year, Salon Prive has expanded and introduced a new fixture to The Season. In addition to the usual autumn gathering, Salon Prive recently […]
The Season 2022: New Badminton Horse Trials trophy revealed
The winner of this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will take home a magnificent new trophy, created by the award-winning animal sculptor Judy Boyt and using materials from the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate. The winner of this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, will take home a magnificent new […]
The Season 2022: World’s greatest cars heading to Salon Privé London
Salon Privé London is set to make its debut at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London from 21-23 April 2022, and the brand-new fixture promises to be one of the UK’s most exclusive luxury motor shows. At the heart of the event is the unique Concours de Vente, a groundbreaking concept that will feature 60 of […]
The Season 2022: Champagne Pommery partners with RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Champagne Pommery has been revealed as the Champagne Sponsor for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, bringing together the world’s greatest flower show with one of the world’s favourite champagnes. From 24th to 28th May, visitors to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be able to enjoy a glass of Pommery whilst taking in spectacular garden […]
The Season 2022: Badminton attracts top class competitors
Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, has attracted a top-class field of entries. The event will be headed by Great Britain’s reigning Olympic, World and European champions and includes 14 of the top 20 riders in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. The Olympic team gold medallists will be competing against each other at 5-star […]
Off to the Cheltenham Races? We have some tips for extra activities away from the racecourse, including Michelin Starred dining
The Cheltenham Races kick off on the 15th of March and The Festival is the first big event of the British Social Season. It heralds the start of a series of occasions to enjoy over the coming months. If you are visiting Cheltenham for the races, after you’ve had your flutter, there are a few […]
The Season 2022: Primrose Hall Peonies presents ‘The Enchanting Peony’ at Chelsea Flower Show
Edited By Jon Charles Alec White and the team at Primrose Hall Peonies are thrilled to share their exhibit plans for the Floral Marquee at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. The exhibit has been in the making for the last 12 months with a photoshoot taking place on the nursery last Spring. It has […]
The Season 2022: Early bird Polo in the Park tickets go on sale
Early bird tickets for this year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park 2022, which takes place from the 10th – 12th of June, will be on sale from February 2nd. The Polo in the Park team will be bringing you an incredible weekend of polo, exciting DJs and music, along with delicious food and drink. The […]
The Season 2022: A preview of the Kate Gould RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Edited by Jon Charles Kate Gould has become known as one of the most sought-after garden designers in London. She was encouraged by her parents from a young age and has gone on to win five Chelsea gold medals during her career. At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, her garden will be known as ‘Out of […]
The British Summer Social Season 2022 is in full swing – check all the dates here
Most of the key events that form the British Social Season have returned for 2022. While some events managed to run last year, others were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, they are back with a bang and more popular than ever! Our longstanding annual British Summer Social Season Guide previews all of […]
The Season 2022: The H. Miller Bros announce ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’ designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity at Chelsea Flower Show
Award-winning designers, Hugh and Howard Miller of H. Miller Bros are delighted to announce their ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’, designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity in Liverpool, will be showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show between 24-28th May 2022, before being relocated to the children’s hospital as a permanent feature to benefit patients and their families. The garden is mindful of children’s […]
The Season 2022: Badminton TV launches
After a very challenging time, many of the events that form the British Summer Social Season look set to make a welcome return this year. Badminton Horse Trials is one of the earlier events that takes place in the calendar. The 5-star international equestrian event was founded in 1949 and it is held on The […]
