Traveller tips

From visas to pet passports

Get the answers to all your travel questions in our handy hints section. Find out if you need a visa, what you need to do if you’d like to study here, get inspiration for things to do with your kids and much more.

Medical & health information

How to obtain any medical attention that you may require whilst in Britain.

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Safety and security

By international standards, Britain is a safe country with low rates of street crime and...

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Free mobile guides

You can now get loads of our top website information including destinations guides, maps, attractions, events and accommodation listings live and completely free to your mobile phone. Bye bye guidebooks!

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Tourist information centres

Visit or contact any of Britain's local tourist offices to access a wealth of detailed,...

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Tourist guides

Blue Badge Guides are registered, professional tourist guides who are passionate about British...

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Business travellers

When travelling to Britain on business, why not combine business with pleasure and extend your stay to experience Britain with your partner and family? Take time out of your busy schedule to discover what Britain has to offer, not only as a top...

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Guide dogs & public disabled toilets

If you have mobility or seeing disabilities, we've put together some practical information about...

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Travelling to Britain with dogs and pets

Dogs, cats and ferrets from certain countries are able to enter Britain via selected ports of...

Things to do

  • Itineraries
    • Ben Nevis view from Corpach © Britainonview / - Britain on View
      Walking up Ben Nevis

      Britain's highest mountain features on many people's hit list and while the walking and summit views make it a worthwhile outing, it is not a...

    • River Wye Source:Anguskirk
      Walking the Wye Valley

      The Wye Valley Walk follows the beautiful river valley from Chepstow in Monmouthshire to Rhayader in Powys, criss-crossing the border between...

    • Eilean Donan Castle at night Source:Allan Gourlay
      Scotland's history & heritage

      Taking you through the West Highlands of Scotland, this captivating itinerary allows you to relax and indulge your senses while experiencing the...

    • View over Oxford spires from Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford © Britainonview / Pawel Libera
      Heart of England by car

      On the lookout for everything English? From cosy tea rooms to superb medieval architecture you will find everything in the Heart of England.

    • Wast Water in the Western lake District Source:Barry
      North England by car

      Come and take in some of the prettiest towns and villages and the most inspiring scenery England has to offer, from wild mountains to wooded...

  • Sightseeing
    • Canterbury Cathedral Source:Spiterman
      Canterbury Cathedral

      Canterbury has been a key location for the Church of England for nearly five centuries and you'll find many important religious buildings and...

    • Kew Gardens, London Source:Roger Quayle
      Kew Royal Botanic Gardens

      Kew Gardens has made continual contributions to botanical and environmental science since 1759, helping conserve unique collections of plants...

    • Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Source:Chris Guise
      Robin Hood

      A brilliant archer, Robin Hood lived a life of adventure, stealing from the rich to give to poor and hiding out in Sherwood Forest. Take a Robin...

    • Durdle Door, Dorset Source:© lovestruck. (Flickr)
      Dorset and East Devon Coast

      The Dorset and East Devon Coast, also known as The Jurassic Coast was the first ever site to be inscribed as a 'natural' World Heritage Site. It...

    • Blenheim Palace Source:Chris Guise
      Blenheim Palace

      The birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace near Oxford is a perfectly preserved 18th-century residence set in a 2,100-acre park...

  • Events
    • Minack theatre on the coast of Porthcurno, Cornwall Source:Eve Saint-Simmons
      The Minack Theatre

      The Minack Theatre showcases a summer season of 18 plays in Britain’s most beautiful and original theatre.

    • 'Night Glows': hot air balloons at night Source:Nic Wise
      Bristol Balloon Fiesta

      From 6-8 August, the small market town of Brecon in Wales plays host to the world-famous Brecon Jazz Festival.

    • Notting Hill Carnival participant wearing a spectacular red and gold feathered costume, Notting Hill, London © Britainonview / Jon Spaull
      Notting Hill Carnival

      Enjoy Latin flavours at Festinho 2010; a laid-back Brazilian music festival in the Oxfordshire countryside from 27-29 August.

    • Brazil Brazil performing onstage Source:Andy Philipson Copyright:2010
      Festival Brazil

      Festival Brazil brings a dynamic programme of music, visual arts, dance, literature, debate and performance to London.

    • Main stage at the festival Source:Tom Bamber
      Music festivals

      With the summer festival season well underway, it's time to pack the tent, put on your denim shorts and wellies and MAKE SOME NOOOOISE!