WHAT’S ON – JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

From tennis to polo, and everything in between, here are 7 dates that we at The Gentleman’s Journal will not be missing this June…

6-7: INVESTEC DERBY FESTIVAL, Dating back to 1780, the Investec Derby is still ranked the greatest flat race in the world. It remains a race that everyone wants to win, as horses and riders push themselves to the limit around the unique and challenging course., Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey

6-8: CHESTERTON HUMBERTS POLO IN THE PARK , The three-day polo extravaganza kicks off with ‘Chukka Friday’. Bars with direct views of the polo field will be open, along with fresh food outlets and the Luxury Shopping Village., Hurlingham Park, London

9-15: THE AEGON CHAMPIONSHIPS, Who could forget watching Boris Johnson stomping around the court in his whites last year? The Aegon Championships is fast becoming recognised as one of the world’s leading tennis events, consistently supported by the best singles and doubles of the men’s game – and the London Major., The Queen’s Club, London

15: CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP FINALS DAY, The Cartier Queen’s Cup attracts the sport’s leading players from across the globe. The trophy was first presented to the Club by HM The Queen in 1960 and Her Majesty historically attends Finals Day to present the Cup to the winning patron., Guards Polo Club, Surrey

17-21: ROYAL ASCOT , As a race meeting, Royal Ascot is surely the most high fashion event on the racing calendar. These standards are matched on the turf, with this revered occasion annually providing the ultimate platform for the world’s finest racehorses and jockeys., Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire

JUNE/JULY

23 JUNE – 6 JULY: THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON, A year has flown past since Andy Murray sent shockwaves through the nation after defeating Novak Djokovic in the blistering heat on Wimbleldon’s centre court. We wait with baited breath to see if he can repeat the formidable achievement this year., The All England Lawn Tennis Club, London

26 JUNE – 6 JULY: NEVILL HOLT OPERA, This summer Nevill Holt Opera has expanded its season to two productions, building on the popularity and critical acclaim of 2013. This year showcases an original production of Puccini’s La Bohème as well as the NI Opera hit, Britten’s Turn of the Screw at Nevill Holt., Nevill Holt Hall, Leicestershire