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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!

Drag performer Baby Lane posing at Bristo Square, Edinburgh during the Fringe Festival 2022.

See Britain through a Queer Eye in 2023 - Shows and Events not to be missed

Thursday 09 February 2023

This year’s calendar is jam-packed with events, exhibitions, shows and quirky activities....

Server pouring a drink for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych, image credit One Aldwych

Like Britain’s food, love these gastronomic experiences

Thursday 20 October 2022

Visitors can look to a fully loaded burger from a bustling food market, or embark on a wild food...

Two women and a man walking on a country lane in autumn

Flavours of autumn: seasonal food trails and experiences in Britain

Tuesday 06 September 2022

Autumn is the perfect time to indulge in some of the greatest foodie experiences across Britain...

Fforest Coast Dome in the Welsh countryside, credit Fforest Coast

From city to coast - Britain’s best glamping and camping spots

Friday 26 August 2022

From a magical treehouse escape, to an eco-quest on one of Scotland’s islands, Britain’s camping...

Outside on the roof terrace of The Culpeper, London. With the city in the background.

Alfresco dining in Britain's cities

Monday 15 August 2022

Let visitors feast on a fat menu of Britain’s imaginative alfresco settings. Dine in urban...

Edinburgh in summer. Street performer performing to a crowd on the street, during the Edinburgh festival. A unicyclist balancing on a tall pole, and performing balancing and juggling feats.

Edinburgh Festivals - Accessible shows and a pick of the Fringe

Tuesday 26 July 2022

A pick of the shows at Edinburgh Fringe festivals in some of the venues which are the most...

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....

A visualisation of About Us. Commission for UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK. Image credit 59 Productions, The Poetry Society and Stemette

Looking ahead to UNBOXED 2022

Friday 08 April 2022

Sweeping its way across Britain in 2022 is UNBOXED, where...