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Inspiration for things to do this weekend or when visiting Britain.

Unique, traditional, cutting edge, refreshing, imaginative, surprising… Whatever you're looking for there are so many things to do in UK countries and cities. Here are some of the best UK tourist attractions, from cultural sightseeing highlights to expert recommendations and top 10 lists.


Culture & heritage

In the footsteps of artists

The British landscape has played artist’s muse for centuries. Take a look at some of the beautiful...

Free art galleries

World-famous masterpieces by the legends of the art world and controversial installations and...

World Heritage Sites

Did you know that Britain has 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? These range from sites of natural...

Dame Judi Dench

Discover why Judi Dench and her family love Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and the...

Sport

Wimbledon

Every year, around 500,000 tennis fans flock to Wimbledon to see the best players in the world battle it out for the title of Wimbledon Champion in an unbeatable atmosphere. See why here.

Food

Jamie Oliver

See why top chef Jamie Oliver is passionate about Britain’s fabulous food and get a few tips for...

Afternoon Tea

Here in Britain we take our tea seriously. Each day we sink 165 million cups of it. It's our...

Wine, beer and cider tours

A refreshing beer, cloudy cider, or crisp, fruity wine – which do you prefer? Whatever your tipple...

Britain's food and drink festivals

Sample everything from plump oysters and golden whisky to garlic ice cream and the hottest chillies...

Shopping

Royal shopping

Ever wondered where the royal family get their groceries? Or want to know where they shop for clothes? Find out in our guide to shopping like a royal.

Twiggy

Nobody knows fashion like the original supermodel, and nowhere does fashion quite like the UK. Let Twiggy be your guide to Britain’s top designers and the UK shopping scene.

Music

Dev Patel

Join the Slumdog Millionaire star in London’s Leicester Square and find out why he can’t get enough of Britain’s buzzing cultural scene.

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