UK 2025 Festivals & Events
England, Wales, and Scotland are culturally diverse countries that play host to a diverse range of events throughout the year. Many of these events have become staples of British culture and are attended by thousands yearly. So, what better way to make your roadsurfer UK road trip extra special than combining it with a UK event? Travelling with a campervan around the UK means you have the freedom to take part in these events, festivals, and shows, and then return to the comfort of your camper to continue your journey.
Sports, cultural & music events & festivals in the UK 2025
From the world’s greatest flower show to surfing campervan festivals to the summer solstice celebration at Stonehenge, there are plenty of unique festivals and events in 2025 that are perfect for a stopover on your road trip through the UK. Read on, to find out which ones you can stay overnight in your roadsurfer camper rental.
Jorvik Viking Festival
York has a rich Viking history which is thoroughly explored during the annual Jorvik Festival. Learn Viking crafts, immerse yourself in detailed reenactments includes the Viking Games, and finish it off with a spectacular story-telling journey through the realms of Norse mythology. This is a great one to go to if you have kids in tow.
When: Monday 17 to Sunday 23 February
Where: York, England
Info: Jorvik Viking Festival
On site Camping: No
Cheltenham Festival
Experience the thrill of this prestigious horseracing event.
When: Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 March
Where: Cheltenham, England
Info: Cheltenham Festival
On site Camping: No
Country To Country (C2C)
The UK’s must-visit event for country music lovers.
When: Friday 14 to Sunday 16 March
Where: London, Glasgow & Belfast
Info: Country to Country
On site Camping: No
Boat Race
An annual sporting event that sees two of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities (Oxford and Cambridge) compete against each other in this historic rowing challenge.
When: Sunday 13 April
Where: London, England
Info: Boat Race
On site Camping: No
London Marathon
One of the six world marathons majors, and one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Run for charity or come and support the thousands of runners tackling the course on the day.
When: Sunday 27 April
Where: London, England
Info: London Marathon
On site Camping: No
Highland Games
Traditional Scottish “Olympics” held across Scotland throughout the summer. The British Royal Family usually attend the Braemar Games in September.
When: May to September
Where: Locations across Scotland
Info: Highland Games
On site Camping: No
Devon County Show
This agricultural show is a celebration of rural life in Devon, and features country and livestock competitions, a grand parade, equine events, local food and drink, entertainment and crafts.
When: Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 May
Where: Devon, England
Info: Devon County Show
On site Camping: No
Manchester Craft Beer Festival
A beer festival featuring over 500 beers, as well as cocktails, spirits, wine, cider, and some of Manchester best foodie offerings to soak it all up. In true festival style, there’s plenty of music and entertainment on offer too.
When: Friday 16 to Saturday 17 May
Where: Manchester, England
Info: Manchester Craft Beer Festival
On site Camping: No
Chelsea Flower Show
The world’s greatest flower show.
When: Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 May
Where: Chelsea, England
Info: Chelsea Flower Show
On site Camping: No
The Big Retreat Festival
One of UK’s top wellbeing and adventure festivals.
When: Friday 23 to Monday 26 May
Where: Pembrokeshire National Park
Info: The Big Retreat Festival
On Site Camping: Yes
English FA Cup Final
The oldest Football Competition in the UK.
Men’s final: Saturday 17 May
Women’s final: Sunday 18 May
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
Info: Women’s Final | Men’s Final
On site Camping: No
Duxford Summer Air Show
Aerobatics and spectacular sights in the air and on the ground.
When: Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June
Where: Duxford, England
Info: Duxford Summer Air Show
On Site Camping: No
Royal Cornwall Show
Cornwall’s biggest annual event is traditionally an agricultural show! Find livestock and other animal shows, the Cornwall Cider Championships, a flower show, arts performances, and almost 1000 trade stalls to shop at. Don’t miss the food pavilion!
When: Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 June
Where: Cornwall, England
Info: Royal Cornwall Show
On Site Camping: No
Chestertons Polo in the Park 2024
One of the pinnacles of London’s High Society.
When: Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June
Where: Hurlingham Park, London
Info: Chestertons Polo in the Park
On Site Camping: No
Parklife Festival
An eclectic mix of music genres.
When: Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 June
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester, England
Info: Parklife Festival
On Site Camping: No
RAF Cosford Air Show
Watch historic RAF fighter planes take to the sky, discover vintage memorabilia and marvel at modern machinery.
When: Sunday 8 June
Where: Cosford, England
Info: Cosford Air Show
On Site Camping: No
Eden Festival
An independent family-friendly festival featuring 10 different stages, a kids’ arena, circus tent, drive-in cinema, comedy, cabaret, and workshops.
When: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 June
Where: Moffat, England
Info: Eden Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Camper Marmalade VW Festival
Camper enthusiasts alongside concerts, food, and workshops.
When: Thursday 12 to Monday 16 June
Where: Bramley Farm, East Sussex, England
Info: Camper Marmalade VW Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Solas Festival
A festival celebrating music, poetry, art, politics, dance, philosophy, and literature.
When: Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June
Where: Errol Park, Perthshire, Scotland
Info: Solas Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Download Festival
The UK’s most popular rock festival.
When: Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June
Where: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby England
Info: Download Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Trooping The Colour / The King’s Birthday Parade
Celebrate the King’s birthday with a parade consisting of over 1400 officers with two hundred horses, over four hundred musicians from ten bands, and corps of drums.
When: Sunday 15 June
Where: Buckingham Palace, London
Info: Trooping the Colour
On site Camping: No
Stonehenge Summer Solstice
Music, dancing, and culture near Stonehenge.
When: Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 June
Where: Wiltshire, south-west England
Info: Stonehenge Solstice
On site Camping: Yes
Royal Ascot
The most prestigious horse race in the UK.
When: Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 June
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
Info: Royal Ascot
On site Camping: No
Isle of Wight Festival
A music and art festival which began in 1968.
When: Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June
Where: The Isle of Wight
Info: Isle of Wight
On site Camping: Yes
Royal Highland Show
Food, farming, and rural life in Edinburgh.
When: Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Info: Royal Highland Show
On site Camping: No
Glastonbury
The UK’s most well-known Music Festival.
When: Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 June
Where: Pilton, England
Info: Glastonbury
On site Camping: Yes
National Armed Forces Day
A celebration of the service provided by the Armed Forces.
When: Sunday 29 June
Where: Events hosted across the UK
Info: National Armed Forces Day
On site Camping: No
BST Hyde Park Festival
A music festival held over two weekends in London’s Hyde Park.
When:Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June and Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July
Where: Hyde Park, London, England
Info: BST Hyde Park Festival
On site Camping: No
Wales Air Show
International Airshow including the Red Arrows.
When: Saturday 5 to Sunday 6 July
Where: Swansea Bay, Wales
Info: Wales Air Show
On site Camping: Yes
Tennis Grand Slam: Wimbledon Championship
Most prestigious International Grass Court Tennis Tournament.
When: Monday 30 June to Sunday 13 July
Where: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London SW19, England
Info: Wimbledon
On site Camping: No
British F1 Grand Prix
International Formula One race at the esteemed Silverstone racetrack.
When: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July
Where: Silverstone Circuit, England
Info: British F1 Grand Prix
On site Camping: Yes
Wireless Festival
Hip Hop Festival held in Finsbury Park, London.
When: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July
Where: London, England
Info: Wireless Festival
On site Camping: No
Dorset Volksfest
A VW festival weekend of family fun with live music, free kids’ activities, food & drink, and a VW competition.
When: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July
Where: The Showground, Worgret Rd, Wareham, England
Info: Dorset Volksfest
On site Camping: Yes
Goodwood Festival of Speed
An annual hill climb that includes historic race cars alongside modern.
When: Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July
Where: West Sussex, England
Info: Goodwood Festival of Speed
On site Camping: No
Royal International Air Tattoo
The Royal International Air Tattoo is the world’s largest military air show.
When: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July
Where: Gloucestershire, England
Info: Air Tattoo
On site Camping: Yes
The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen
Europe’s largest free family event celebrating all things ‘tall ships.’
When: Saturday 19 to Tuesday 22 July
Where: Gloucestershire, England
Info: Tall Ships Aberdeen
On site Camping: No
New Forest & Hampshire County Show
An annual three-day agricultural show with a full range of equestrian classes, as well as livestock competitions.
When: Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 July
Where: Brockenhurst, England
Info: New Forest & Hampshire County Show
On Site Camping: No
Tartan Heart Festival
A music and arts festival held on the Belladrum Estate.
When: Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August
Where: Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity, Inverness, Scotland
Info: Tartan Heart Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Camp Bestival in Dorset
Music festival organised by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob Da Bank.
When: Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August
Where: Dorset, England
Info: Camp Bestival
On site Camping: Yes
Kendal Calling
A music and arts festival held in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
When: Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August
Where: Kendal, UK
Info: Kendal Calling
On site Camping: Yes
Notting Hill Carnival
London’s biggest street party paying homage to and celebrating the Caribbean diaspora in the UK.
When: August (exact dates tbc)
Where: Notting Hill, London, England
Info: Notting Hill Carnival
On site Camping: No
Green Man
An independent and unique festival celebrating music, science and the arts.
When: Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 August
Where: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales
Info: Green Man
On site Camping: Yes
Solfest
Cumbria’s best family music and arts festival.
When: Thursday 21 to Monday 25 August
Where: North Lakes Country Park, Silloth, Cumbria, England
Info: Solfest
On site Camping: No
CarFest
Seven festivals all raising millions for children’s charities.
When: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August
Where: Hampshire, England
Info: CarFest
On site Camping: No
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Over 4000 shows, consisting of music, theatre and performances across the city.
When: Friday 1 to Monday 25 August
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Info: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
On site Camping: No
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Impressive performances by the best military bands.
When: Friday 1 to Saturday 23 August
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Info: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
On site Camping: No
Boardmasters Festival
Surf competitions, music, art & cuisine, headlined this year by Raye and The Prodigy.
When: Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August
Where: Newquay, England
Info: Boardmasters Festival
On site Camping: Yes
The Big Feastival
Camping, music, and stunning surroundings with the best festival food and foodie demos.
When: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August
Where: Kingham, England
Info: The Big Feastival
On site Camping: Yes – No Campervan option
Reading Festival
Iconic music festival with headline acts for 2025 including Travis Scott, Chappell Roan and Hozier.
When: Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 August
Where: Reading, England
Info: Reading Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Leeds Festival
The other half of the Reading Festival.
When: Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 August
Where: Leeds, England
Info: Leeds Festival
On site Camping: Yes
BusFest
The world’s largest VW Bus Festival.
When: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September
Where: Malvern, England
Info: BusFest
On site Camping: No
Mull Rally
The first rally event on closed public roads.
When: Saturday 11 to Monday 13 October
Where: Isle of Mull
Info: Mull Rally
On site Camping: No
Kendal Mountain Festival
A celebration of the great outdoors, get involved in outdoor activities, meet world-renowned adventurers and see iconic feature films.
When: Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 November
Where: Kendal, England
Info: Kendal Mountain Festival
On site Camping: Yes
Montol Festival
A unique Cornish celebration of the winter solstice.
When: Sunday 21 December
Where: Penzance, England
Info: Montol Festival
On site Camping: No
Visiting Festivals & events in 2025 with a campervan
The list of UK festivals and events in 2025 is endless! Whatever your hobbies and wherever you plan to explore in the UK, there are countless cultural, sporting, music events and more taking place for you to enjoy from the comfort of your camper. Plus with roadsurfer camper rentals, you have total travel freedom as all our vehicles come equipped with everything you need for your travels, as well as unlimited mileage!