| 2005
| Nelson Museum, Monmouth
| The permanent Nelson displays will be open throughout the year along with special displays of important collections of Nelson ceramics, letters and other documents.
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| 2005
| Nelson, the Victory and Battle of Trafalgar, Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth
| The Museum's award-winning new galleries with displays on Nelson, his navy and Trafalgar will be open throughout the year.
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| 2005
| HMS Victory, Portsmouth
| Nelson's flagship, fully restored to her 1805 condition, will be open to the public with special programmes throughout the year.
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| 2005
| Trafalgar Tree planting, Britain and Northern Ireland
| Oak trees will be planted by primary and secondary school children across the country to commemorate the Trafalgar bicentenary, in partnership with the Woodland Trust. Contact: Alan Aberg, Chairman, Society for Nautical Research, 29 Pine Walk, Liss U33 7AT
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| 6 - 16 January
| London Boat Show, ExCeL, London
| Visitors to the show can savour the boats of their dreams - large or small. Last year's event included a Watersports Lifestyle Village, the first ever Virgin Radio UK Indoor Windsurfing Championships in the 1,500 seat Indoor Watersports Arena, and the Inland Waterways Attraction complete with life-size jetties and a real-ale waterside pub there was something for everyone. Information on this year's show will be available shortly. Contact: www.londonboatshow.net
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| 1 - 28 February
| Trafalgar Crocus Carpet, Portsmouth Cathedral
| Portsmouth Cathedral will be extending its Millennium Crocus Carpet with further crocus planting to mark the Trafalgar bicentenary year. The Trafalgar Crocus Carpet will be planted (in Autumn 2004) along the High Street side of the Cathedral in Old Portsmouth following the route probably taken by Admiral Nelson on his way from the George Hotel, in the High Street, to join HMS 'Victory' before his departure to the Battle of Trafalgar. Donations towards the cost of this project of £5 or over - to mark for example a family anniversary - will be recorded in a special book. This will be on view in February 2005 when the Trafalgar Crocus Carpet will be in bloom. There will also be a Trafalgar Crocus Carpet Celebratory Weekend at the Cathedral at that time. Contact: www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk or tel 023 9282 5500
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| 5 - 6 March
| RYA Dinghy Sailing Show
| The world's greatest dedicated dinghy sailing show with everything for beginners to experts. Contact: www.rya.org.uk
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| 13 March
| Plymouth Philarmonic Choir perform Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony, Plymouth Pavilions
| The choir has around 160 experienced singers and usually produces three classical concerts each year in Plymouth. Uniformed Sea Cadets and Cadet Royal Marines have been invited to join the choir during the performance at the Pavilions, which holds a capacity of 1400. The Royal Marine band will join the choir giving a real maritime feel to the event. Contact: Tel 02380 604210
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| 25 - 28 March
| Lancaster Easter Maritime Festival and Georgian Trafalgar Victory Fair
| This maritime festival includes seasongs and shanty concerts, nautical dramas and many more activities. The Georgian Trafalgar Victory Fair incorporates the National Sedan Chair Carrying Championships. Contact: www.lancaster.gov.uk tel 01524 582395
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| April to January 2006
| Nelson's Greenwich guided walk, London
| This special guided walk will last about two hours and will be held regularly at weekends and Public Holidays. Advance booking is helpful but not essential. There is a charge. Contact: John Swindell tel 020 8854 1716
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| 1 April to 31 October
| Norfolk Nelson Museum, Great Yarmouth
| The Museum will have a special display of Nelson portraits
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| 1 May
| "MayDay! MayDay!" event, Falmouth Docks
| An emergency services spectacular in Falmouth Docks
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| 1 - 2 May
| World Pilot Gig Championships, Isles of Scilly
| An open sea fixed-seat rowing competition in 32' x 5' boats. Six rowers and a coxswain. Amongst those taking part are American, Dutch, French, Irish, Faeroes and English crews. The event is expected to attract around two thousand spectators. Contact: Website www.simplyscilly.co.uk
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| 17 - 18 May
| World Seine Boat Championships, River Teign Rowing Club
| Details to follow shortly. Contact: Tel 01626 770414
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| 28 - 29 May
| Torbay Offshore Powerboat Grand Prix, Torbay
| Top speed power boats will be battling it out in the first race of the annual RYA National Championship Series. Scrutineering on Saturday. Racing on Sunday. Contact: www.englishriviera.co.uk
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| 29 May
| Weymouth Olde Harbour Oyster Festival, Brewers Quay, Weymouth
| A unique fun-filled festival with live musical entertainment, competitions and side-shows, plus oysters galore. Contact: www.weymouth.gov.uk
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| May to October
| Nelson and Napoleon Exhibition, National Maritime Museum, London
| A special exhibition on these two great leaders will be housed with the world's largest collection of Nelson-related artefacts, with a dedicated gallery to Nelson as well as the exhibition. Contact: The National Maritime Museum www.nmm.ac.uk
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| 10 - 11 June
| Round the Island Yacht Race, Solent
| A special yacht race around the Isle of Wight for the competitors of the Atlantic Challenge. The prize will be a new trophy, known as the Nelson Plate, a replica of one of Nelson's silver diner plates presented to him by Lloyd's of London. Contact: The Secretary, Royal Yacht Squadron, The Castle, Cowers, Isle of Wight PO31 7QT tel 01983 292191 or email mail@royalyachtsquadron.org
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| mid-June (to be confirmed)
| Tall Ships Race/ Mersey River Festival and Nelson Celebrations, Liverpool
| Further information: Paul Canter, 1 The Slade, Froxfield, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 1EB Tel: 01730 827346 Email: paulcanter@maritime-events.com
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| 18 - 25 June
| Portsmouth Festivities
| The annual Portsmouth Festivities will be given special Sea and Trafalgar themes in 2005. Special Trafalgar-related events, including plays, concerts and initiatives involving children. Contact: Portsmouth Festivities Office, The Grammar School, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire.
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| 28 June
| International Fleet Review, the Solent
| This multi-national gathering of warships from over 35 countries will be joined by 20 significant merchant ships and over 80 tall ships will sail past Her Majesty The Queen and other Heads of State. This will be the biggest ever multinational gathering of ships.
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| 28 June
| Son et Lumière, Solent
| Tall ships will be staging a re-enactment of a Napoleonic sea battle. Using theatrical techniques to dramatise the proceedings, with large screen displays and radio broadcasts so all can follow the action, there will be will be apposite music and the voices of Officers and men bringing into focus the human aspect of battle. The event will culminate in a firework display and a fly-past by RAF, Fleet Air Arm and Army aircraft. Viewing should be possible from Southsea, Gosport and the vicinity of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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| 29 June
| Drumhead Ceremony, Portsmouth
| This traditional Drumhead Ceremony in the presence of VIPS is for maritime veterans of all nations and all conflicts of many campaigns, including the two Gulf Wars.
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| 30 June - 3 July
| International Festival of the Sea, Portsmouth
| The traditional Festival of the Sea will have a 'Trafalgar' theme and will be used to launch the national and international Trafalgar Festival. There will be daily tri-service displays. Contact: www.festivalofthesea.co.uk
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| July - September
| Nelson Tour, ports across the country
| An educational tour of key British ports by a replica of HMS Schooner Pickle, carrying a team of re-enactors playing Nelson and his entourage, telling the story of Nelson's life through drama and with local participation. Contact: Peter Workman Tel 0117 927 6614 or email peter@festivalmanagement.net
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| 3 - 4 July
| The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire
| This is the largest traditional boat show in Scotland. Contact: www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk
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| 6 - 9 July
| Tall Ships Race, Waterford, Ireland
| Waterford will host a gathering of more than 70 of the world's largest sailing ships. Contact: International Sail Training Association Tel 023 9258 6367, email race@ista.org.uk or visit the website www.tallshipsraces.com
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| 7 - 11 July
| RFA Wave Ruler, Centenary Ship Visit, Greenwich, London
| To mark the Centenary of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary the ship RFA Wave Ruler will be touring the country and it is hoped that she will be open to visitors. More information to follow. Contact: www.rfa.mod.uk
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| 13 - 15 July
| Europe at War Conference, National Maritime Museum, London
| A residential conference looking at the naval context of Trafalgar - the ships, men and operations of the period. Sessions in Christchurch Oxford with special excursions to Greenwich and Portsmouth. Contact: Dr Nigel Rigby, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF tel 020 8312 6559 or email nrigby@nmm.ac.uk
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| 25 - 28 July
| Tall Ships Race, Newcastle Gateshead
| Newcastle Gateshead s the only British port taking part in this world-class event and will be the third time it has been hosted here. More than 3,000 young people from some 20 countries will participate and more than one million people are expected to watch the Parade of Sail on the last day. Contact: Newcastle Gateshead Initiative www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com or International Sail Training Association www.tallshipsraces.com
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| August
| Skandia Life Cowes Week, Isle of Wight
| One of the world's most prestigious sailing events
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| 12 August - 11 September
| New Trafalgar Dispatch, Falmouth to London
| A symbolic recreation of the voyage in 1805 from Cape Trafalgar to Falmouth of Lt Lapenotière in HMS Schooner Pickle, and his subsequent drive by post-chaise to London to deliver Vice Admiral Collingwood's dispatch containing news of the victory and Nelson's death. The route will be identified permanently as The Trafalgar Way. There will be processions and celebrations along the way and in Spain and France, including a Trafalgar Ball, dinners, concerts and lectures.
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| 4 - 9 September
| War at Sea in the Age of Sail Conference, Christchurch College, Oxford
| A residential conference looking at the naval context of Trafalgar - the ships, men and operations of the period. Sessions in Christchurch Oxford with special excursions to Greenwich and Portsmouth. Contact: Dr Nigel Rigby, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF tel 020 8312 6559 or email nrigby@nmm.ac.uk
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| 13 - 14 September
| Nelson's Last Drive, Merton to Portsmouth
| A series of events marking Nelson's final drive from Merton to Portsmouth and his last walk through the town en route to Trafalgar.
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| 16 September
| Thames Nelson Flotilla, London
| A symbolic recreation of Nelson's waterborne funeral procession from Greenwich to Whitehall. It is planned to gather the largest flotilla seen on the Thames in modern times with a view to entering the Guinness Book of Records. Vessel types expected include traditional Thames craft, Dunkirk little ships, City and Guilds and Livery Company barges, and also HMS Victory's cutter and the Jubilant, which resembles the original funeral barge. Contact: Peter Warwick Tel 020 8947 9061 or email peterwarwick@compuserve.com
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| Autumn 2005
| Clipper 2005 Round the World Yacht, Liverpool
| The start of the Clipper 05-06 race will be from the City of Liverpool. More than 700 amateur crew members will compete in this international event. Contact: www.clipper-ventures.com
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| October (to be confirmed)
| West Norfolk Maritime Festival, King's Lynn
| The Festival will mark the 200th anniversary of Trafalgar Day and the death of local lad Lord Nelson. Details to follow
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| 14 - 16 October
| Trafalgar Heroes
| An international weekend to honour all those who fought at Trafalgar - on both sides. To include a conference, civic events and an ecumenical service at Portsmouth Cathedral. Contact: Sue Goodger, Royal Naval Museum, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3NU tel 023 9272 7574 or email sue.goodger@royalnavalmuseum.org
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| 14 - 16 October
| Trafalgar 200 Conference
| A three-day international conference in Portsmouth to coincide with the 'Trafalgar Heroes' weekend. Featuring historians from Britain, France and Spain it will look in detail at the battle itself - the ships, people and tactics. Contact: Sue Goodger, Royal Naval Museum, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3NU tel 023 9272 7574 or email sue.goodger@royalnavalmuseum.org
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| 20 October
| Trafalgar Dinner, London
| A dinner to be held at the Guildhall in aid of King George V Fund for Sailors. Contact: Cdre Barry Bryant tel 020 7932 0000 or email seafarers@kgfs.org.uk
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| 21 0ctober
| Trafalgar Day Ceremonies
| The Royal Navy is currently developing plans for a major series of events in Portsmouth, centred on HMS Victory. The idea is that there will then be a 'roll-out' from Portsmouth of events all over the country - such as parades, bell-ringing, bonfires, fireworks and beacon lighting across Britain. Contact: Cdr Tony Higham tel 02392 720064 or email givem@a.dii.mod.uk
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| 21 0ctober
| Trafalgar Night Dinners
| Dinners are currently planned in Portsmouth, Norwich and Central London and the ONCC will be encouraging others all over the country.
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| 21 0ctober
| Trafalgar Night Dinner, London
| A national dinner will be held in the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Contact: Helen Beioley, Director of Development, The Greenwich Foundation, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LW tel 020 8269 4753.
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| 21 - 23 October
| Trafalgar Weekend
| This special weekend will bring together the peoples, families and communities of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands in common celebration and commemoration of this important anniversary. Information on how to participate will be announced on 21 October 2004. Contact Bruno Meek OBE MVO Tel 01725 516456 or visit the website www.trafalgarweekend.co.uk
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| 22 October
| Nelson Night, Royal Albert Hall, London
| This musical spectacular, with an appropriate maritime theme is a national event to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005 and will support the King George V Fund for Sailors. Contact: Cdre Barry Bryant tel 020 7932 0000 or email seafarers@kgfs.org.uk
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| 23 October
| Sea Sunday
| Discussions are under way with church authorities to designate 23 October 'National Sea Day'.
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| 23 October
| Service of Commemoration, St Paul's Cathedral, London
| A national service at St Paul's Cathedral, the burial place of Lord Nelson, which will be attended by the Monarch, or her representative.
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| 23 October
| Sea Cadet's Trafalgar Square Parade and Service, London
| A special version of the annual Sea Cadet's Trafalgar day parade, aimed at children and young people. Contact: Sea Cadet Corps www.sea-cadets.org
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| 11 November
| Armistice Day
| Royal United Services Institute, Whitehall, London
Nelson the Commander - Seminar Starts at 9.30am
www.rusi.org
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