Great British Events

ExCel London – The London Boat Show

5th – 14th January 2007

The all-new 2007 London Boat Show promises visitors a very hands on experience. You will be able to hone your basic skills, and acquire new skills, plus learn from the experts in subjects such as engine maintenance, antifouling, cooking on board your boat, sail trimming, navigation and much much more.

Situated in London’s Docklands, at the ExCel London exhibition centre, this boat show introduces a ship-full of exciting new events and features plus some old favourites, like Inland Waterways and the champagne bars have made a welcome return.

Chauffeur driven travel to ExCel

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Olympia – The London International Horse Show

12th – 18th December 2006

Edit: Click here for the 2007 London International Horse Show

Since 1972, the Olympia London International Horse Show has been one of the highlights of the equestrian calendar. Wowing an international crowd with world-class showjumping, dressage, displays, dog agility, arena competitions and the Finale.

This years Christmas show promises to be a spectacular event, and Olympia, Kensington will be full of Christmas spirit as well as some beautiful horses.

Chauffeur driven travel to Olympia

Enjoy first class, luxury chauffeur driven travel to Olympia.

The lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

Thursday 7th December 2006, 17:45

Every year since 1947, the Norwegian people have given the people of London, a Christmas tree in gratitude for Britain’s support for Norway during World War II. 2006 marks the 60th year of this tradition, and this year the tree will be lit by HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway in the presence of HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, the Mayor of Oslo and the Mayor of Westminster.

The Christmas Tree

The tree, a Norwegian spruce and is over 20 metres high and between 50-60 years old. It is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care several months, even years, in advance. The Norwegian foresters who look after it describe it fondly as ‘the queen of the forest’.

The tree remains in Trafalgar Square until 6 January 2007, the Twelfth Night of Christmas. The tree will then be taken down for recycling.

Learn more about Christmas in Trafalgar Square from the Mayor of London

Carol singing in Trafalgar Square

All are welcome to to enjoy the carol singing, which takes place every evening, from 5pm-9pm, from Monday 11th to Saturday 23rd December.

Learn more about the Trafalgar Square carol singing

Chauffeur driven travel to Trafalgar Square

Enjoy first class, luxury chauffeur driven travel to Trafalgar Square

Investec Challenge: England vs South Africa, Twickenham Stadium

Saturday 18th and 25th November 2006

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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2006

Sunday 5th November 2006

The Royal Automobile Club’s annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) is the world’s longest running motoring event. With up to 500 pre 1905 veteran cars attempting to travel the 60 mile run from Hyde Park in central London to the seafront on the Sussex resort of Brighton.

The event is held on the first Sunday in November in celebration of the fact that motorists are no longer required by law to have a man carrying a red flag walking in front of their vehicle!

The official route takes in the suburbs of London via Brixton, Lambeth and Streatham on the A23 and on through Norbury to Croydon and then the A235 to Purley reverting to the A23 to Redhill, Horley, Gatwick and Crawley plus the towns and villages on route to Brighton via Cuckfield and Burgess Hill.

Regent Street Concours – 4th November 2006

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Concours which takes place on Saturday the 4th of November in Regent Street, London. Showing 100 of the finest examples of these Veteran cars which can be viewed close up and is FREE of charge to the visiting public.

Learn more about the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run from the official site.