Inside the 2026 Sporting Season: Where Style Meets Sport

February sets the tone for the year when the Six Nations arrives in Edinburgh and Murrayfield comes alive. Scotland faces England on 14 February 2026 then welcomes France on 7 March 2026, creating two weekends that are sure to send ripples of pure excitement throughout the city. Staying at Prestonfield House gives you the best of both worlds. Just a four-mile drive from the stadium, this seventeenth-century baroque house sits in its own parkland and is renowned for its opulence and theatrical flair.

The Cheltenham Festival, from 10 to 13 March, promises four days of exhilarating jump racing and an atmosphere that feels both thrilling and deeply traditional. The crowds gather early and anticipation builds around the famous roar that opens the first race. Ellenborough Park places you on a 90-acre estate beside the gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse, with a private track serving as an ultra-convenient transfer on race days. And when the excitement of the day settles, you can head back to a quiet estate known for its warm welcome, spa comforts and timeless sense of ease – a reminder of how well-timed luxury hotel packages in the UK can elevate any experience.

Celebrating Scotland’s most famous sporting export, the Fife Arms Kilted Open returns for a fourth year from 15 to 17 May. This wonderfully distinctive tournament invites golfers of any level to join a 4-ball team – or form their own – in the Texas Scramble format. Creativity is part of the fun, with a prize for the best team name, while the wearing of kilts is enthusiastically encouraged. Hosting the event, The Fife Arms turns the entire weekend into an experience in its own right. Nestled in the heart of Braemar, the hotel blends Highland heritage with contemporary art, making it an exceptional base for guests looking to enjoy superb golf and spectacular surroundings.

Late July introduces another key British sporting moment to the capital: the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with key fixtures played at iconic grounds including Lord’s. The atmosphere blends high-energy international cricket with the unmistakable heritage of London’s great venues. The Capital Hotel, Townhouse & Apartments places you in easy reach of the action while offering the charm of a Knightsbridge townhouse and the ease of apartment-style living.

From 28 July to 1 August the attention turns southwards again as the five day Qatar Goodwood Festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, blends top-tier flat horse racing with high fashion, luxury and English charm. Park House Hotel & Spa, set just a short drive away, offers a wonderfully calm setting away from the adrenalin rush of this undoubted highlight on the 2026 UK events calendar. Days flow naturally between the thrill of the stands and the serenity of its gardens, where the outdoor pool glimmers in the sunlight and the gentle sounds of tennis, bowls and croquet drift across the lawns.

1-7 August is also marked by Cowes Week, one of the oldest and most respected regattas on the planet. This heady mix of adrenalin and glamour transforms the Solent with graceful yacht racing and lively gatherings along the waterfront. The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu lets you savour the best of both worlds. Travel to Lymington and take the ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight. After a day filled with sea air you can then wind down at an enchanting rural retreat with food at its heart.