Welcome to Britain

Whether you need inspiration for your trip or practical travel advice, VisitBritain has everything you need to plan the best holiday to Britain.

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

Explore all the different faces of Britain in our gallery; see mountains, sea, cities, people and examples of our unique way of life View Image gallery

Cool accommodation

Cool accommodation

Swinton Park in England's North Country

Interested in sleeping in a castle? Late 1600s, Swinton Park is now an exclusive 30-bedroom luxury hotel, with 200 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens Accommodation

Shopping in Britain

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The Bullring in Birmingham, Heart of England

With over 26 football fields’ worth of shops and restaurants all under a sky plane of glass - shop, eat or just enjoy the contemporary architecture at the Billring Shop other places

Out there

Out there

Callanish Standing Stones in Scotland

One of Scotland's most famous prehistoric sights, on the Isle of Lewis, stand 13 giant stones - erected almost 5,000 years ago Out there

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Homecoming Scotland 2009

Scottish dancing

Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a year-long, country-wide programme of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns and Scotland's greatest contributions to the world.

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Britain Its Out There

Durham Shopping

Britain has a wealth of out-of-the-ordinary travel experiences from bog snorkelling to cool accommodations to ancient ruins - perfect for those travelers who enjoy a vacation that's more about participating and less about spectating.  Then don't miss your chance to win a trip to England's North Country and the Heart of England.

Out There Experiences

Live Like Bond

James Bond and Quantum of Solace

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Quantum of Solace has finally arrived and now you too can experience the thrills and the glamour for yourself right here in Britain, home of 007.  Enter to win the Ultimate Luxury 007 Weekend.

Live Like Bond
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