Festivals and Events in Stansted

The holiday is already planned and yet, it feels like something is missing in your forthcoming holiday. EconomyCarRentals.co.uk recommends visiting some of the remarkable events in Stansted during 2012, to feel the real ambience. Seize this opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and see the impending events while travelling in Stansted!
Participate in the events of United-Kingdom with a car hire to feel like a local. This page will help you check out all the local parties, events and festivals at a glance. Decide prior to your arrival what you should not miss and what you would rather avoid. Plan all the details for your "sight-seeing" and enjoy the freedom and flexibility your car hire gives you to completely explore the beautiful Stansted.

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January

New Year’s Day Parade (1st January) – A huge street procession takes place to welcome the New Year. Commencing at Parliament Square and continuing through the centre of the capital’s streets and culminating at Green Park for this annual event in London Stansted.
Charles 1st Remembrance March (last Sunday in January) – An annual procession takes place from St James’ Palace to Horse Guards parade incorporating authentic period dress to commemorate Charles 1st  at this event in London.

June

Stansted Park Garden Show (mid June) – A horticultural festival in London Stansted showcasing garden and landscape designs plus demonstrations together with other forms of entertainment.

February

Scout and Guide Founders Day - Lord Baden Powell is honoured at the annual gathering of the scouts and guides at Westminster Abbey at this annual event in London.

September

The Windmill Fete (early September) – The quaint village of Mountfitchet is the setting for this charming event in London Stansted. The fete features a blow up castle for children, BBQs, stalls selling trinkets and more. A fun day out for all the family!

March

Stansted Mountfitchet Castle (mid March - early November) – A fun day out for all the family can be experienced at this historic castle, smell the atmosphere and see how life used to be many centuries ago at this year long London event.
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (late March) – An age old boat race event in London dating back to 1829, held on the River Thames.

October

Firework Display (early October) – Elms Farm located on Church Road hosts a breathtaking presentation of fireworks at this annual event in London Stansted.
Trafalgar Parade and Service (mid Oct) - Nelson’s victory in 1805 is remembered by the annual parade to Trafalgar Square at this poignant event in London.

April

Queen’s Birthday Gun Salute (21st April) - To mark the unofficial birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, a 41 gun salute by the Royal Horse Artillery takes place at Hyde Park for this annual event in London.