Top-tier rowing awaits those visiting Henley Royal Regatta 2024
The crowds are gathering in Henley-on-Thames for the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta 2024. Crews are competing for a coveted place on Finals Day, which takes place on Sunday 7th July. This is the 185th year of this prestigious event and it is more popular than ever with competitors and spectators alike. For July 2024, there […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Celebrities: The Social Diary
The preview day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 attracted a host of famous faces. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a highlight of the British Summer Social Season and it is a spectacular horticultural celebration. The King and Queen arrived during the afternoon to offer their Royal seal of approval and they enjoyed […]
The Season: Queen Camilla to attend Badminton Horse Trials 2024
We don’t want to speak too soon, but the weather forecast is looking like it will provide some sunshine this week for the 75th anniversary of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The event is due to welcome visitors from across the world, including a very special guest. The organisers of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials […]
The Season 2024: The Mars Badminton Horse Trials celebrates its 75th anniversary
Next week, crowds will descend upon the Cotswolds for the 75th-anniversary of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The event has become a highlight of the early part of the British Social Season. It was founded in 1949 and takes place on The Duke of Beaufort’s estate in Gloucestershire. This is a popular outdoor family occasion, […]
The Season: Royals, famous faces and sport stars pictured at Cheltenham Festival 2024
Despite the wet and windy weather at times, it has been a fantastic week so far at Cheltenham and the damp spell certainly hasn’t put off the crowds. The atmosphere has been eclectic throughout, with people queuing from 10 o’clock in the morning to enjoy a piece of the action at Prestbury Park. Style Wednesday […]
What to wear to Cheltenham Races in March | The Season 2024
One of the first events of the British Social Season is the Cheltenham Festival. If you are wondering what to wear to Cheltenham Races in March, we have a few tips and ideas to keep in mind. We recently released all of the dates for the 2024 British Social Season in our renowned guide, which […]
Royal Ascot 2023: Historic racing and fabulous fashion
This week, the crowds are gathering at Ascot Racecourse for one of the highlights of the British Summer Social Season. Royal Ascot attracts racing fans and fashionistas from across the global and it is one of the most popular events to attend at this time of year. During Royal Ascot 2023, the King and Queen […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023: The Shopping Guide
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon As with all of the main events of the British Social Season, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show provides some excellent shopping opportunities. While the horticultural highlights of the show sit within the Great Pavilion and the surrounding show gardens, this event also provides visitors with the opportunity to […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 Social Diary: Royalty and famous faces show support for the leading horticultural show
Members of the Royal Family and many famous faces attended the Private View of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which took place on Monday. The King and Queen arrived towards the end of the afternoon for an exclusive tour of the show and they stayed for some time, while enjoying the early evening sunshine. […]
Horticultural treasures admired by all at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The British Social Season is in full swing and the weather has brightened up just in time for one of the highlights of the calendar, the RHS Cheslea Flower Show. As one of the best horticultural occasions in the world, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show attracts the very […]
Badminton Horse Trials 2023: Photo Diary
Wow – what a difference a year can make! Last year, Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, was bathed in glorious sunshine throughout. In fact, the weather has been generous to Badminton Horse Trials for quite some time and a spot of rain was definitely due at some point. 2023 proved to be payback […]
The Season 2023: Glorious sunshine heralds the start of this year’s Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Festival 2023 was bathed in glorious sunshine as the gates opened for first day of the meet, Champion Day. The renowned racing fixture is one of the first social and sporting occasions of the British Social Season. Cheltenham Festival has always been popular and the fabulous weather added some extra special brightness to this […]
British Social Season dates for 2024 announced
With the start of a New Year comes excitement about the forthcoming British Social Season 2024. It may seem a long way off at the moment, but the British Summer Social Season has expanded over the years. It now starts earlier and finishes later, with a wide variety of events to attend. The Festival at […]
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: 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: 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 […]
Badminton Horse Trials 2021 cancelled
As the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine continues, many events in the British Summer Social Season are hoping to go ahead in 2021 but some have been cancelled already. You can stay up-to-date with the calendar here. The 2021 Badminton Horse Trials, which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th […]
Badminton Horse Trials 2017: Tickets now on sale
The Ticketing Office for the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is now open for advance sales. The world’s premier Three Day Event, which runs from Wednesday 3rd May to Sunday 7th May in the Duke of Beaufort’s Gloucestershire park will for the first time offer a first prize of £100,000, with money prizes going […]
Glorious Goodwood 2016
One of England’s best loved race meets is currently taking place in the south of the country. Glorious Goodwood is proving as popular as ever and we visited the beautiful estate yesterday. Beams of sunshine broke through the cloud during the latter part of the afternoon to bring a bright end to an exciting day […]
