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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!

Woman at the top of St Paul's dome at sunrise with city view

Annual events in Britain in 2022

Monday 08 November 2021

From literary festivals to royal celebrations, visitors can discover what's on in Britain this...

Traditional Cotswold stone houses in the village of Castle Combe on the village high street.

Britain's beautiful villages

Monday 30 November 2020

Britain’s many charming villages offer a chance to retrace hundreds of years of history and...

Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Castle ruins of a Norman fortress and Elizabethan palace.

Historic sites and romantic relics: Britain’s stunning open-air castles

Monday 26 October 2020

From moated medieval fortresses to Elizabethan palaces and historic castles nestled beside...

Britain’s 20 most spectacular castles

Friday 31 July 2020

Hundreds of castles dominate the landscape of Britain and are testament to the engineering...

9 reasons to visit Scotland’s islands in autumn and winter

Thursday 27 September 2018

With more than 790 offshore islands (around 95 are inhabited), Scotland is a perfect destination...

7 British festivals foodies you should visit in 2018

Monday 14 May 2018

Let the British food festival season begin! Come for the amazing food and world-renowned chefs...

8 new museums and exhibitions you won’t want to miss

Wednesday 02 May 2018

You’re never far from a first-rate museum or art gallery in Britain, many of which are free to...

What's hot for 2018 - Britain

Wednesday 11 October 2017

2018 is almost here! Here are the top destination stories for what you can look forward to...