Combine shopping in the capital with an overnight stay at the iconic five star Waldorf Hilton, synonymous with style and elegance. Choose from Hamleys the toy store to Harrods the most famous department store in the world. Visit Oxford Street for the main stores and lively Covent Garden for stalls and boutiques – you are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to Shopping in London.

The Proms are the quintessential British summer event and the Battle Proms is the only way to do it in style! Sit back and enjoy an evening of exceptional, soul-stirring entertainment in a truly stunning setting. Gather the troops, pack up your picnic, and raise a glass to this unique flag-waving, breathtaking celebration that you will never forget; it’s the ultimate proms in the park!

Expect to be wowed by the outstanding plants, flowers and gardens at this year’s BBC Gardeners World Live.

From fabulous shopping in Plant Avenue, to discovering rare and unusual treasures in the RHS Floral Marquee, this year’s show has it all.

Situated in the Heart of England, Birmingham is the beating heart of the country. And with a traceable history going back over 10,000 years, there’s plenty to uncover. The industrial revolution created unheard-of wealth in the city, and the resulting Georgian and Victorian architecture mixes perfectly with modern masterpieces to create a vibrant city. Birmingham is a shopper’s paradise, with restored arcades, modern malls and markets, boutiques and high street stores. Don’t miss the Bullring  in the heart of the city with 140 shops and 2 department stores (including the architecturally stunning Selfridges).

With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens. The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day, at any time of the year. It’s a stunning Island with unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions to explore.

With a sparkling mix of sea and city, Brighton is the perfect destination for a short break at any time of the year. There’s a royal palace, elegant Regency architecture, museums and galleries, great shopping, stylish cafes, bars and restaurants, glittering nightlife, arts and theatre – and all the fun of the seaside. Don’t miss the Royal Pavilion, home of King George IV, one of the most exotic and extravagant royal palaces in Europe. Stroll along the beachfront, where stylish bars and cafes spill out onto the pavement or for shopping try The Lanes and North Laine, both good for antiques and designer clothes.

Lively and dynamic, cosmopolitan and ambitious, Bristol is truly a 21st-century city, combining a rich maritime heritage, state-of-the-art attractions, a wonderful new shopping quarter and a richly deserved status as the 'UK’s Green Capital’. Bristol’s most famous adopted son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, still casts quite a shadow over the city, and today you can experience life aboard SS Great Britain, his authentically-restored ship. Elsewhere, you can further explore Bristol’s maritime history around the waterfront. The cobbled streets and historic buildings of the old town are also well worth a wander, so you can soak up that rich past.

The eyes of the racing world will be focused on Ascot for the richest day in British racing history. £3 million in prize money will be on offer across the final races in each of the five QIPCO British Champions Series categories. It represents a fantastic opportunity for the equine stars of the flat racing season to compete on one of the world's greatest stages on one momentous day. The ground breaking finale of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

Cardiff is a city proud of its culture, history and language which has undergone a fascinating journey over the last 2000 years. Discover Cardiff’s progress from a small settlement, to the world’s busiest port, to the modern capital city it is today. Cardiff is a city of contrasts, where innovative 21^st century architecture sits alongside the old grandeur of Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay is one of Europe’s most exciting waterfront developments, and the city ranks among the UK’s top shopping centres. A compact and vibrant capital city, Cardiff is the perfect destination for a short break.

Kick start the gardening year at this charming and friendly show that celebrates all that’s great about gardening. Meander through inspirational show gardens. Pick up tips from the experts and take home a spring bulb or two.