UK 2024 Festivals & Events to Visit During Your Road Trip

England, Wales, and Scotland are culturally diverse countries that play host to a diverse range of events throughout the course of the year. Many of these events have become staples of British culture and are attended by thousands yearly. What better way to make your roadsurfer UK road trip extra special than a UK event? Travelling with a campervan around the UK gives you the freedom to take part in these events, festivals, and shows, then return to your sanctuary when you are finished, and safely continue your journey.

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 2024 that are perfect for a stop over on your road trip through the UK. Read on below to find out which ones you can stay overnight in your roadsurfer camper rental.

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: Sunday, 21 April 2024

Where: London, England

Info: Jorvik Viking Festival

On site Camping: No

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, 21 April 2024

Where: London, England

Info: London Marathon

On site Camping: No

Traditional Scottish “Olympics” held across Scotland throughout the summer. The British Royal Family usually attend the Braemar Games in September.

When: May to September 2024

Where: Locations across Scotland

Info: Highland Games

On site Camping: No

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 local drink, and entertainment & crafts.

When: Thursday 16 May to Saturday 18 July, 2024

Where: Devon, England

Info: Devon County Show

On site Camping: No

The world’s greatest flower show.

When: Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 May, 2024

Where: Chelsea, England

Info: Chelsea Flower Show

On site Camping: No

One of UK’s top Wellbeing and adventure festivals

When: Friday 24th to Monday 27th May, 2024

Where: Pembrokeshire National Park

Info: The Big Retreat Festival

On Site Camping: Yes

The oldest Football Competition in the UK.

Women’s Final: Sunday 12th May 2024

Men’s Final: Saturday 25th May 2024

Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Info: Women’s Final | Men’s Final

On site Camping: No

Aerobatics & spectacular sights in the air and on the ground.

When: Saturday, 1 June to Sunday, 2 June 2024

Where: Duxford, England

Info: Duxford Summer Air Show

On Site Camping: No

Cornwall’s biggest annual event is traditionally an agricultural show, however don’t be put off if you’re not a farmer! 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, 6 June to Saturday, 8 June 2024

Where: Cornwall, England

Info: Royal Cornwall Show

On Site Camping: No

One of the pinnacles of London’s High Society.

When: Friday, 7 June to Sunday, 9 June 2024

Where: Hurlingham Park, London

Info: Chestertons Polo in the Park

On Site Camping: No

An eclectic mix of music genres.

When: Saturday 8 June to Sunday, 9 June 2024

Where: Heaton Park, Manchester, England

Info: Parklife Festival

On Site Camping: No

Watch historic RAF fighter planes take to the skies alongside the most modern machinery.

When: Sunday, 9 June 2024

Where: Cosford, England

Info: Cosford Air Show

On Site Camping: No

10 different stages, kids arena, circus tent, drive-in cinema, comedy, cabaret, and workshops.

When: Thursday, 13 June to Sunday, 16 June 2024

Where: Moffat, England

Info: Eden Festival

On site Camping: Yes

The festival comprises music, poetry, art, politics, dance, philosophy, and literature.

When: Friday, 14 June to Sunday, 16 June 2024

Where: Errol Park, Perthshire, Scotland

Info: Solas Festival

On site Camping: Yes

The UK’s most popular rock festival.

When: Friday 14 June to Sunday, 16 June 2024

Where: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby England

Info: Download Festival

On site Camping: Yes

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: Saturday, 15 June 2024

Where: Buckingham Palace, London

Info: Trooping the Colour

On site Camping: No

Music, Dancing, and Culture near Stonehenge.

When: Tuesday, 18 June to Friday, 21 June 2024

Where: Wiltshire, south-west England

Info: Stonehenge Solstice

On site Camping: Yes

The most prestigious Horse Race in the UK.

When: Tuesday, 18 June to Saturday, 22 June 2024

Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England

Info: The Royal Ascot

On site Camping: No

Music and art festival which began in 1968.

When: Thursday, 20 June to Sunday, 23 June 2024

Where: The Isle of Wight

Info: Isle of Wight

On site Camping:  Yes

Food, farming, and rural life in Edinburgh.

When: Thursday, 20 June to Sunday, 23 July 2024

Where: Edinburgh, Scotland

Info: Royal Highland Show

On site Camping: No

The UK’s most well-known Music Festival. Tickets are currently sold out but there will be a resale of any cancelled or returned tickets in April 2024.

When: Wednesday, 26 June to Sunday, 30 June 2024

Where: Pilton, England

Info: Glastonbury

On site Camping: Yes

A celebration of the service provided by the Armed Forces.

When: Saturday 29 June 2024

Where:  Scarborough, England

Info: National Armed Forces Day

On site Camping: No

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: When: Friday, 5 July to Saturday, 6 July 2024

Where:  Manchester, England

Info: Manchester Craft Beer Festival

On site Camping: No

A music festival held over two weekends in London’s Hyde Park.

When: When: Friday, 5 July to Saturday, 6 July 2024

Where:  Hyde Park, London, England

Info: BST Hyde Park Festival

On site Camping: No

Camper enthusiasts alongside concerts, food, and workshops.

When: Friday, 21 June to Sunday, 23 June 2024

Where: Bramley Farm, East Sussex, England

Info: Camper Marmalade VW Festival

On site Camping: Yes

International Airshow including the Red Arrows.

When: Saturday, 06 July to Sunday, 07 July 2024

Where: Swansea Bay, Wales

Info: Wales Air Show

On site Camping: Yes

Most prestigious International Grass Court Tennis Tournament.

When: Monday, 3When: Monday, 1 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024

Where: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London SW19, England

Info: Wimbledon

On site Camping: No

International Formula One race on esteemed Silverstone race track.

When: When: Thursday, 04 July to Sunday, 07 July 2024

Where: Silverstone Circuit, England

Info: British F1 Grand Prix

On site Camping: Yes

Hip Hop Festival spread in Finsbury Park, London

When:  Friday, 12 July to Sunday, 14 July

Where:  London, England

Info: Wireless Festival

On site Camping: No

A VW festival weekend of family fun with live music, free kids’ activities, food & drink, and a VW competition.

When: When: Friday, 12 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024

Where: The Showground, Worgret Rd, Wareham, England

Info: Dorset Volksfest

On site Camping: Yes

An annual hill climb that includes historic race cars alongside modern.

When: Thursday, 11 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024

Where: West Sussex, England

Info: Goodwood Festival of Speed

On site Camping: No

The Royal International Air Tattoo is the world’s largest military air show.

When: Friday, 19 July to Sunday, 21 July 2024

Where: Gloucestershire, England

Info: Air Tattoo

On site Camping: Yes

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

Cumbria’s best family music and arts festival

When: Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 August 2024

Where: North Lakes Country Park, Silloth, Cumbria, England

Info: Solfest

On site Camping: No

Seven festivals all raising millions for children’s charities.

When: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August 2024

Where: Hampshire, England

Info: CarFest

On site Camping: No

An annual three day agricultural show with a full range of equestrian classes, as well as livestock competitions.

When: Tuesday, 30 July to Thursday, 01 August 2024

Where: Brockenhurst, England

Info: New Forest & Hampshire County Show

On Site Camping: No

A music and arts festival held on the Belladrum Estate.

When: Thursday, 25 July to Saturday, 27 July 2024

Where: Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity, Inverness, Scotland

Info: Tartan Heart Festival

On site Camping: Yes

Music festival organised by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob Da Bank.

When: Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, 2024

Where: Dorset, England

Info: Camp Bestival

On site Camping: Yes

Over 4000 shows, consisting of music, theatre & performances across the city.

When: Friday, 02 August to Monday, 26 August 2024

Where: Edinburgh, Scotland

Info: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

On site Camping: No

Extremely impressive performances by the Military.

When: Friday 02 August to Saturday, 24 August 2024

Where: Edinburgh, Scotland

Info: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

On site Camping: No

Surf competitions, music, art & cuisine, headlined this year by Florence + The Machine and Liam Gallagher.

When: Wednesday, 7 August to Sunday, 11 August 2024

Where: Newquay, England

Info: Boardmasters Festival

On site Camping: Yes

Music festival organised by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob Da Bank.

When: Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18, 2024

Where: Dorset, England

Info: Camp Bestival

On site Camping: Yes

Camping, Music, and stunning surroundings with the best festival food and foodie demos.

When: Friday, 23 August to Sunday, 25 August 2024

Where: Kingham, England

Info: The Big Feastival

On site Camping: Yes – No Campervan option

Biggest Bank Holiday Weekend Festival.

When: Wednesday, 21 August to Sunday, 25 August 2024

Where: Reading, England

Info: Reading Festival

On site Camping: Yes

The other half of the Reading Festival.

When: Wednesday, 21 August to Sunday, 25 August 2024

Where: Reading, England

Info: Leeds Festival

On site Camping: Yes

The world’s largest VW Bus Festival.

When: Friday, 06 September to Sunday, 08 September 2024

Where: Malvern, England

Info: BusFest

On site Camping: Yes

The first rally event on closed public roads.

When: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 October 2024

Where: Isle of Mull

Info: Mull Rally

On site Camping: No

The list of UK festivals and events in 2024 is endless! Whatever your hobbies and whenever you are planning on exploring the UK, you will have the option of checking out one of the many cultural, sporting, or music events taking place this year, all from the comfort of your holiday home on wheels. roadsurfer camper rentals give you the freedom to come and go as you please, relax in comfort, enjoy the amenities of a motorhome, and visit spots in the UK that even the locals have never made it to.