Cowes Week
Cowes Week has been sailed on the Solent since 1826, and in exactly two centuries of racing it has been cancelled only three times, for each of the two World Wars and once, in 2020, for a pandemic.
British Social Season
Mr Christie's Idea: The Making of Glyndebourne
The man who built Glyndebourne liked to receive his guests in lederhosen. John Christie was a Sussex landowner of ample means and firmer opinions, and by the spring of 1934 he had arrived at the view that what the English countryside chiefly wanted was Mozart
Royal Ascot: The Week the Season Peaks
Each June, Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire becomes the stage for a week unlike any other. Royal Ascot is the high point of the British flat racing calendar and a keystone of the British summer social season, attracting racegoers from around the world.
Royal Ascot Fashion Through the Decades: Sartorial & Social Evolution
Royal Ascot is more than a racing event—it’s a ritual of dress, decorum, and tradition. From silk top hats to sculptural millinery, Royal Ascot fashion reflects broader shifts in British society. While the core dress code endures, each decade has brought new interpretations.
Royal Ascot 2025: Dates, Tickets, and How to Attend
Royal Ascot is the crown jewel of the British summer Season—a heady mix of top-tier flat racing, royal pageantry, and high style. Whether you're a seasoned racegoer or attending for the first time, this guide sets out the essentials...