The 5 Unmissable UK Summer Events Worth Hiring A Coach For

Summer in the UK means that every weekend holds festivals, shows, sporting events, and all manner of other activities. You’ll never be short of something to do: the biggest problem is often deciding how you will get there. Public transport can be very crowded for popular events—not to mention unreliable. 

Travelling by car can be a logistical nightmare if you are part of a group, not to mention congestion and parking headaches. This is where coach hire comes in: it takes care of all these issues for you, dropping you exactly when and where you need to be, so your whole group can enjoy the day right from the start. Here are some unmissable events this summer. 

Glastonbury (June 25-29)

It’s almost time for the biggest music festival of the year, and excitement is building. If you’ve been lucky enough to bag tickets and are getting cold feet about driving through clogged up country roads, limited parking options and a long queue with all your gear for shuttle buses, then there’s still time to sort out coach hire for Glastonbury!

This will mean your whole group can travel together and you will be taken right to the entrance. No more lugging heavy bags for miles or spending an hour trying to find your friends. Plus, you’ll be guaranteed a comfortable ride home when all you want to do is sleep. 

Wimbledon (June 23-July 13)

The highlight of the British sporting calendar for many is Wimbledon, with its line up of world class tennis players and charming traditions such as strawberries and cream and Pimms and lemonade. London public transport in the summer can be hot and busy, and parking is expensive—if you can access it at all. 

Coach hire will collect and drop off all your party at a pre-agreed point, so that you will arrive refreshed and ready to enjoy a day of premium sporting action (plus some discreet celebrity spotting in the crowd). 

Henley Royal Regatta (July 1-6)

There’s still time to bag tickets for Henley Royal Regatta, with the chance to see some of the world’s most competitive rowers in action. It’s also a sociable event in a beautiful location, and guests who attend the Steward’s Enclosure will be sporting elegant fashions: blazers, long dresses, boater hats and fascinators all round. 

The mixture of elite sport and garden party elegance means that it’s a favourite for corporate events, or just groups of friends who love a stylish day out. A coach journey means that you will keep your cool, and all you need to do is collect your hamper and enjoy the atmosphere. 

Royal International Air Tattoo (July 18-20)

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is the RAF’s spectacular summer airshow in Gloucestershire and is a magnet for aviation fans, families, and schools. Coach hire is an ideal option for a manageable large group visit. It’s in the heart of the Cotswolds, so you’ll be able to enjoy the scenic countryside from the elevated coach windows.

The theme for this year is ‘Eyes in the Skies’ and it will celebrate the vital role that aviation plays in aerial surveying activities, such as maritime patrol, search and rescue, reconnaissance, and surveillance. 

There’s also a Tech Zone where you can explore over 40 hands-on exhibits showcasing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) within the Power Up! and Engineers of Tomorrow Zones, plus live demos and Q & A sessions.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival (1-25 August)

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the world’s largest arts festival, with over 3,000 shows of enormous variety, diversity and creativity. The event has an international flavour, but its setting in Scotland’s photogenic capital city is unmistakable. Schedule in some time between the shows to take in the sights, visit the castle and explore the hospitality venues. 

Events are staged all over the city, and everywhere you’ll see street performers and all manner of surprising sights. Whether you’re into dance, comedy, musicals, circus, opera, or have more eclectic avant-garde tastes, there’s something for everyone. 

The festival has also launched many big names, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Robin Williams, Billy Connolly, Alan Rickman, Eddie Izzard, Lenny Henry, and Hannah Gadsby. You could witness a new star at the very brink of their career! Travelling by coach means that you won’t have to cross your fingers and hope for no train delays or cancellations.