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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....

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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...

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View of New Court and the Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam from the Kitchen Bridge at St. John's College. Credit to VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Accommodation update - July 2021

Friday 30 July 2021

There are a host of new and upcoming hotels in Britain, ready to be included in dream getaways...

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Manchester Christmas Market sign

11 of the best Christmas markets in Britain

Thursday 26 September 2019

Discover some of the most festive, traditional and unique Christmas markets in Britain

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48 Hours in… Leeds

Tuesday 17 July 2018

One of the only cities outside London to have its own ballet and opera companies, Yorkshire city...

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10 of the best brewery experiences across North England

Monday 02 July 2018

Britain loves its beer and ales and, to celebrate International Craft Beer Day on 3 August, we...

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15 incredible ways to celebrate World Gin Day in Britain

Monday 30 April 2018

Shaken or stirred, with tonic or in a cocktail, the popularity of gin continues to boom and,...

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Britain’s best coffee houses – the new British brew

Wednesday 17 January 2018

Brits may be stereotyped as avid tea drinkers, but it hasn’t stopped a growing coffee culture...

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