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Scottish Boat Race
The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
Glasgow Harbour
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 330 5429
- 12:30 – 14:00
Emirates Stadium, London N5
Sat 3 Aug
Phone for prices / 020 7704 4504
- 16:20
Ayrshire Athletics Arena, Kilmarnock
Sun 2 Jun
01563 555227
- 12:00
Grangemouth Sports Complex
Sun 23 Jun
01324 504560
- 12:00
The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2013
The finalists will have spent nine long months vying for the right to be crowned Champions. It's the culmination of 135 games between the top 12 teams and the season all comes down to this one game, which has sold out Twickenham for the last five years.
Twickenham Rugby Football Union
Sat 25 May
£13.63–£135 / 0844 8472492
- 15:00
Ayr Racecourse
Wed 5 Jun
0870 850 5666
- 12:10
Thu 6 Jun
0870 850 5666
- 12:10
Sat 22 Jun
0870 850 5666
- 12:20
Skinny Tweed
A guide-supported road bike ride around that's going further afield this year. For 2013, it's an overnighter, returning to Peebles around midday. Free, but a deposit is required as places are limited. Booking is essential.
Kingsmeadows car park, Peebles
Sun 2 Jun
Adult Climbing (Over 19s)
A variety of rock climbing courses for all abilities.
OPEN, Norwich
Sat 25 May
£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 16:30 – 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 16:30 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 16:30 – 18:00
American Superstar Wrestling Spectacular
A star studded afternoon of wrestling action. A line-up of top talent from around the world take on the best of British.
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Sun 27 Oct
£15 (Children £10 under 16s) / 020 8688 9291
- 15:00
Sun 8 Dec
£15 (Children £10 under 16s) / 020 8688 9291
- 15:00
Anyone For Tennis?
Play tennis on the lawn. Equipment provided.
National Trust: Antony, Plymouth
Sun 30 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191
- 12:00 – 16:00
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote
Mon 27 May
£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483
- 14:00
- 16:00
Fri 31 May
£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483
- 14:00
- 16:00
Fri 26 Jul
£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483
- 14:00
- 16:00
Mon 29 Jul
£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483
- 14:00
- 16:00
Ascenders Climbing Club (Ages 13-18)
Rock climbing opportunities for beginners, those wanting to use the wall for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards or for Scouts activity badges.
OPEN, Norwich
Sat 25 May
Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 13:00 – 14:00
Wed 29 May
Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 17:00 – 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 13:00 – 14:00
Ballater Highland Games
Traditional Highland games with piping and track events. The evening's entertainment consists of a Scottish concert and a licensed dance.
Monaltrie Park, Ballater
Thu 8 Aug
Prices to be confirmed
- 12:30 – 17:00
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games
Traditional Highland games with music, dancing and sports. Includes the clan gathering of the clans McLaren, Stewart, McGregor and McNabb.
Lochearnhead Games Park
Sat 20 Jul
£5 / 01567 830 231
- 12:30 – 17:30
Barbarians v British & Irish Lions
Rugby stars from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England join forces to wreak havoc down under on the hotly anticipated 2013 Lions Tour.
Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po
Sat 1 Jun
8522 895 7926
- 12:30
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals has established itself as one of the must-see annual international sporting events. The tournament welcomed its 1,000,000th fan in 2012, which saw Novak Djokovic win the title from Roger Federer.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Mon 4 Nov
£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00
Tue 5 Nov
£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00
Wed 6 Nov
£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Beginners Pilates Workshop
A two hour practical introduction to pilates to help you learn your core from your quads, and help you prepare before entering a pilates course. At the end of the workshop, there's a booklet with simple exercises to take home.
The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London WC1H
Sun 2 Jun
£25 if booked before May 1; £30 after / 020 7121 1100
- 13:30 – 15:30
BNP Paribas Tennis Classic
An exclusive event in which current and former players take the stage. With Champagne, strawberries and world-class tennis.
The Hurlingham Club, London SW6
Tue 18 Jun
£259 from / 020 7819 9999
- 17:00 – 19:30
Wed 19 Jun
£259 from / 020 7819 9999
- 14:30 – 18:30
Fri 21 Jun
£259 from / 020 7819 9999
- 14:30 – 18:30
Sat 22 Jun
£259 from / 020 7819 9999
- 14:00 – 17:45
Bridge: Turner
Lessons in Duplicate and Rubber bridge at various levels.
Lymington Community Centre
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 01590 672337
- 13:45 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Phone for prices / 01590 672337
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices / 01590 672337
- 13:45 – 17:00
British Natural Bodybuilding Federation: Scottish Championships
Body builders compete for the Scottish title.
Perth Concert Hall
Sun 9 Jun
£17.80 / 01738 621031
- 13:00
British Power Boat Water Skiing
Fast water skiing action on Loch Earn.
Lochearnhead Watersports Centre
Sat 25 May
Free
- 12:00
Sun 26 May
Free
- 12:00
Carnegie Challenge Cup Final
The renowned Rugby League competition held annually since 1896. The current holders are Warrington Wolves who defeated Leeds Rhinos 35-18 at Wembley in 2012.
Wembley Stadium
Sat 24 Aug
£26–£76 / 0844 856 1113
- 14:30
