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Gold Cup Day, or Ladies Day as it is known in the media, is always the Thursday of Royal Ascot. This is the day when the spotlight focuses on the unique fashions and outrageous hats worn by celebrities and chic society ladies all competing for that prestigious first place in the best dressed! This is undoubtedly an unrivalled event that is a highlight of the social and horse racing calendar.

Royal Ascot is a unique event in the summer social calendar. Ladies’ Day is traditionally the busiest day of the week, attracting the largest crowds. With brunch and a glass of sparkling wine, a ticket to the Silver Ring and your transport on top, why not dress up and join the tradition and pageantry in a glorious setting at one of the most beautiful racecourses in the country.

Don’t miss this major exhibition on the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, opening in spring 2013 at the British Museum. This exhibition will be the first ever held on these important cities at the British Museum, and the first such major exhibition in London for almost 40 years.

Don’t miss The Killers in their biggest ever standalone show at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 22 June. ‘America’s greatest rock band’ (The Independent) will be performing tracks from their new album, Battle Born, alongside hits from their 10-year plus back-catalogue.

A three-day rail break is also offered departing June 21, from £239.95

Take your seat for a matinee performance of a top West End show before enjoying dinner at the hotel followed by an evening of dancing. The next day there will be plenty of time for shopping or if you prefer, the chance to see the capital's many iconic sights.

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Nothing beats the atmosphere at Silverstone when a British driver takes to the circuit. In 2013, both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be aiming to impress the loyal British fans at their home race and hoping to mount the steps of the Silverstone podium.

Discover the glorious Antrim coast and the magical Giant's Causeway on an optional tour, and enjoy an included visit to the extraordinary new Titanic Belfast Experience - a tribute to the city's glorious industrial past and a commemoration of the ill-fated liner.

Picture: © National Museums Northern Ireland

Don’t miss this major exhibition on the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, opening in spring 2013 at the British Museum. This exhibition will be the first ever held on these important cities at the British Museum, and the first such major exhibition in London for almost 40 years.

Three-day breaks also available

Take in a top musical and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment. London’s glamorous West End ‘Theatre-land’ attracts the world’s most famous and successful shows, with big-name screen and stage actors drawing audiences year on year. Departs on a Friday and the package includes a top-price ticket for a Friday evening performance for a show of your choice.

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Catch the Theatre Express and enjoy a super three-day weekend break to the amazing capital city of London. Travel by train on the Friday morning and enjoy a Saturday night West End show of your choice from the superb selection, as well as two nights bed and breakfast accommodation at a choice of London hotels.