Friday 3rd June and Saturday 4th June 2011.
Epsom Downs Racecourse
The Derby Stakes, known as The Investec Derby, The Derby and the Epsom Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and fillies run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards.
It is Britain’s richest horse race, and the most prestigious of the country’s five Classics. It is sometimes referred to as the Blue Riband of the turf. The Epsom Derby is one of the most prestigious and iconic events of the sporting and social calendars.
Investec Ladies Day – Friday 3rd June 2011
The Ladies day is known for being a highly fashionable event, where ladies compete to win the coveted Style on the Downs competition. All Queen’s Stand and Duchess’s Stand customers can enter themselves in the competition and celebrity judges choose their top ten Best Dressed Ladies. This is then reduced to three with the final winner being crowned live on the BBC.
2010′s winner Laura Gleich wore a dress and jacket made by her mother and a contrasting hat which she made herself.
Wimbledon 2011
20 June – 3 July 2011
Wimbledon, London, SW19.
2011 will mark the 125th Wimbledon Championships. Bringing together the world’s finest players from over 60 countries to compete in the five main Championships events.
Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and widely considered to the most prestigious. The Championships have been held at the All England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877.
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and the only one still played on grass.
Rafael Nadal is the current Gentleman’s champion and Serena Williams is the current Ladies’ champion.
Call 0208 090 7555 or contact ukecars to learn more about luxury chauffeur-driven transport to and from the 2011 Wimbledon Championships.
