Christopher Auriol

Vibrant colours, spectacular landscaping, and beautiful planting makes the RHS Chelsea Flower Show the most famous flower and garden show in the world. Across the five days in May, the Great Spring Show attracts over 150,000 visitors who come here to soak up the atmosphere of one of London’s top events, and to take home memories and inspiration for their own gardens.

It’s true, the London Marathon has now grown to be the largest annual charity event in the world, raising more money for charities than any other annual event, and you can be involved! Whether you’re interested in running in the London Marathon or you want to go along and cheer on the runners, this is a family fun event that makes for a great day out.

Since it first began back in 1908 the Ideal Home Show has seen millions of people through its doors every year. Visitors to this huge ‘show’ in London’s Earls Court come to see all the latest in everything ‘home’ related!

There are many countries and cities in the world where a Carnival is celebrated; Rio in Brazil is probably the best known of them all, but this is closely followed by the Carnival of Venice, famous for the beautifully made masks that are traditionally worn.

It’s true – it seems everyone wants to be Irish on St Patrick’s Day (March 17)! Maybe it’s the fun, cheerful atmosphere that’s enjoyed in the numerous St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world, or maybe people just enjoy dressing in green, throwing shamrocks around and leaping like leprechauns!

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is Europe’s top carnival celebration, attracting around 1 million visitors every year to the island’s capital city for several weeks of fun and frivolity!