Sporting Events

In England, many traditional sporting contests take place at approximately the same time every year. The most important among them are:

1. The Oxford - Cambridge Boat Race (end of March or beginning of April)

2. Bumping Races (usually the fourth week in May)

3. The Cup Final (usually the first Saturday in May)

4. The Grand National (April)

5. The Derby (late May or June)

6. The Henley Regatta (July)

7. The London to Brighton Car Rally (November)