Blog (Events) - Staytripper

Festivals are a staple of summer time events and there are so many to choose from that you will be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. Don’t worry though, we’ve come up with a few tips you might not have thought of but will definitely help you survive your weekend of partying.

Even if you are a seasoned pro, you’ll always arrive at the venue and suddenly remember you didn’t actually chuck those cereal bars into your bag or you’ll be on the train in your Deadpool costume and remember that you didn’t use the bathroom before you left.

Glastonbury always leaves us with fond memories, who else still thinks about Kanye West rocking up at Worthy Farm? This year’s festival was no different, so we’ve compiled our ten favourite moments from the 2019 festival just in case you need a little help making up your mind whether or not to go to the 50^th anniversary in 2020!

July is all about Wimbeldon, so while the world’s most famous tennis tournament gets underway, here are some facts for you to wow your friends with, whether you’re watching from home or you were lucky enough to score tickets.

Royal Ascot is the most prestigious horse race in the UK and as such, there are some customs and rules for those attending. The Queen is usually in attendance and the Royal Procession that kicks off the day is pretty spectacular.

This Father’s Day why not celebrate by heading to one of the many events going on all over the country? You’ll find everything, from spa days (yes, dad’s like good skin too!) to special lunch time menus to workshops where you and your dad can learn something together to just good old fashioned day out together.

We’re big fans of Pride celebrations here at Staytripper, in fact you should click here to see our top picks of Pride events across the UK… Before we get too side tracked, we have to acknowledge that London is home to one of the biggest Pride festivals in the country, so we thought we’d create a run down of some of the best spots for those looking for an inclusive LGBTQA+ experience in the city.

People all across the UK are celebrate Pride month in June and all across the summer you’ll find Pride events going on all over. From big parades, music events and small, intimate gatherings you’ll find an event that suits you.

The bank holiday might be over, but there is no need to feel down, there is still plenty to look forward to (including another summer bank holiday!). We thought we’d give you a taste of some of the top events taking place across the UK in the next couple of weeks that might take your fancy!

Both Spice Girls and Take That are on tour – is it the nineties? No, but it might as well be with the fabulous celebration of everything from that decade that was the Spice Girls’ latest stadium tour. This was an unabashed celebration of girl power, bright colours and nostalgia and we had a great time singing along to the all the songs of our youth.