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Here, Lonely Planet have put together lists of what they think are some of the best things about Britain. If you want to share your favourite things about Britain, send your ideas and experiences to tipsandtales@visitbritain.org.

Traditional Fish & Chips © Britainonview.com

Britain's fabulous food

The biggest, best surprise awaiting you in Britain? A reborn eating scene. Britain is a land in love with fine produce and taking visitors to gourmet heaven.

Britain's fabulous food
Stephen Fry

Classic British kit

Stylish, timeless and without equal the world over: welcome to the home of classic British kit.

Classic British kit
Golfer driving with the Old course Royal and Ancient in the background, St Andrews

Golfing Britain

Whether you're seeking help from a legend to get your handicap down or in the mood for a thwack around a coastal classic course, Britain is the place to be.

Golfing Britain
Alnwick Castle with one of the grand stone carved lions on Lion Bridge.

Great British Legends

Robin Hood, Nessie, King Arthur… food for thought or fuel for the imagination, Britain's tall tales simply must be seen and heard.

Great British Legends
Top Shop department store © Britainonview.com / Juliet White

If Britain was...

If it's hip, controversial or noteworthy it probably came from Britain. Here you can find some of the finest British exports ever.

If Britain was...
Royal Pavilion at night, Brighton

Perfect day

Deciding where to start with the wealth of shopping, dining and culture on offer in Britain can be tough. So here's a perfect day spent in Britain's foremost cities.

Perfect day
Culzean Castle © Britainonview.com

Reeling around Britain

Britain is one glorious, gorgeous movie set. Here are ten top Brit flicks, complete with Great British locations.

Reeling around Britain
Coldplay

The bands that built Britain

With one of the world's best live music and dance scenes, Britain's one fantastic place to party - as these bands well know.

The bands that built Britain
Glamis Castle © Britainonview.com

The secret life of castles

Dramatically situated, packed with history and scattered throughout the land, there's a castle for you whatever your particular interest.

The secret life of castles
Eden Sessions music concert at The Eden Project with the stage and biomes illuminated at night © Britainonview.com / Eden Project

What's hot?

Visitors should expect to be surprised: Britain is no small, stuffy island. The only certainty is that you'll get very, very involved.

What's hot?
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