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Presenting VisitBritain's look at the biggest topics and trends across Britain right now! You can also discover new hotel openings and refurbishments in the Accommodation Update, and the latest restaurant launches in the Taste Update – all designed to whet the media’s appetite!

Entrance of Borough Market, London - credit Borough Market

Britain’s top city-based food markets

Friday 01 July 2022

Britain streets are home to bustling food markets that bring a mix of flavours and local produce...

Two young people using aerosols to create street art mural

Where to find Britain's best street art experiences

Thursday 23 June 2022

Britain’s art scene is overflowing with creativity, making it easy for visitors to immerse...

The Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh fringe festival. A street performer drawing a crowd in a summer performance. A living statue, man in silver on a bicycle in costume. Lothian, Scotland. Credit VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Looking ahead to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Wednesday 15 June 2022

An epic celebration of arts and culture, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe turns 75 this August....

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Looking ahead to UNBOXED 2022

Friday 08 April 2022

Sweeping its way across Britain in 2022 is UNBOXED , where creativity meets the unexpected. From...

Urban Greening

Wednesday 09 March 2022

The appreciation of local green and natural spaces has increased significantly particularly...

Friends kayaking on the Thames in front of Tower Bridge

Experience outdoor adventure in Britain’s cities

Tuesday 08 March 2022

In Britain’s cities, the great outdoors is closer than visitors might think. Our urban spaces...

Man standing behind the counter of BABA G's food stall, Brixton, London

Tucking into another side of Britain's cities

Tuesday 08 March 2022

“What’s for dinner?” In Britain’s cities, those three little words could take visitors anywhere...

Group of people walking along Up at the O2, London

Uncovering another side to Britain’s iconic locations

Tuesday 08 March 2022

Why simply sightsee, when visitors can experience Britain's icons up-close? From climbing the...

Reasons why Britain’s brilliant in 2022

Friday 05 November 2021

From landmark royal anniversaries and ground-breaking sustainable events to a celebration of...

Woman walking past street art on Brick Lane, London, England.

Unmissable walking routes in British cities

Friday 30 April 2021

Britain’s cities are fabulous on foot. Whether it’s a saunter though London’s creative East End...