UK events: April 2017
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Edinburgh, Scotland
1 April to 16 April 2017
Get Connected… to science, to one another, and to the global community. Embrace the challenges and opportunities of our modern world through discussions, debates, workshops, screenings, and nights out with a scientific twist.
The Boat Races
London
Sunday, 2 April 2017
The boat races between Cambridge and Oxford are among the oldest sporting events in the world and 2017 sees the university battle continue on the River Thames.
Grand National
Aintree, Liverpool
Saturday, 8 April 2017
The Grand National is a horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839, it is a handicap steeplechase over almost 7km with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps. It is the most valuable jump race in Europe, with a prize fund of over £1 million.
Cardiff Flower Show
Cardiff, Wales
7 April to 9 April 2017
Discover fabulous floral displays and pick up perfect plants to brighten your home. Gain tips and inspiration with interactive talks from popular gardening celebrities and leading experts.
The London Marathon
London
Sunday, 23 April 2017
The marathon is run over a largely flat course around the River Thames, spanning 42.195 km with hundreds of professional, amateur, and celebrity participants.
Chichester Food and Folk Festival
Chichester, West Sussex
29 April to 1 May 2017
Come along for cookery classes, demonstrations, traditional folk music, dancing, and storytelling.
Salcombe Crab Festival
Salcombe, Devon
Sunday, 30 April
Visit the UK’s most delicious seafood festival, with hundreds of activities, chef demos, and eating experiences to be had in South Devon.