5 September events you might not have heard of

Summer might be over, but the fun doesn’t have to stop.

If you want to keep the holiday vibes going a little longer, this fun list of lesser-known events coming up in September – with convenient rapid and ultrafast charging nearby – should cheer you up.

1. Scarborough Jazz Festival, North Yorkshire

Running between 27th – 29th September, this music festival is home to a great line-up of live music – all within a charming seaside town to explore. Nearby EV charging: We have rapid 50kW chargers at 25 Saint Nicholas Street, Norton, Y017 9AQ

2. The Old Harry Swim Challenge, Studland, Dorset

Scheduled for September 21st, 2024, with a backup date on September 22nd, this event takes place at Knoll Beach, Studland, Dorset. Swimmers can choose between a 2.5km swim from Old Harry Rocks back to Knoll Beach, which includes a thrilling powerboat ride, or a 5km swim to and from Old Harry Rocks. Nearby EV charging: Find our rapid 50kW chargers at Toby Carvery Poole, Fleets Corner, Wimborne Road, BH15 3EH.

3. The Something Wild Festival, South Hams, Devon

Aiming to bring people together through sports, this family friendly festival of trail running and swimming includes a forest school, fire pit, and live music at a campsite – it runs from 30th August to 1st September.

Nearby EV charging: Find our rapid 50kW chargers (and pop in for some delicious groceries) at M&S Torbay, The Willows Scots Bridge, Torbay TQ2 7XA

4. The World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester

This September 11th, an ancient grudge will be celebrated between Yorkshire and Lancashire as competitors throw Black Puddings at a pile of Yorkshire Puddings on a 20-foot-high plinth. It sounds like a lot of fun and will definitely be a memorable spectacle.

Nearby EV charging: Find our ultrafast 150kW chargers at Star Garage, bp, Helmshore Road, Haslingden, BB4 4BG.

5. The Gunpowder Plot theatre experience, Tower of London, London

Go back to 1860 in this immersive exploration of one of the most infamous stories of our history – who can you trust? It’s bound to be a banging event this September. Nearby EV charging: There are lots of charge points nearby – consider the rapid 50kW chargers at Baynard House Car Park, Castle Baynard Street, London EC4V 4EA

Hopefully your head is now buzzing with ideas for some memorable September trips – for more helpful charging, look for us on the road. And to find your nearest bp pulse chargers en route to these events, download our free app to search for us.