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Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Food & Drink

No one does food like the British do. Whether it’s a traditional afternoon tea, fish and chips by the seaside or one of countless specialist international cuisines when eating out, you can find everything you need to know about food in Britain here. From regional specialities like the legendary Cornish pasty to the dark and peppery Haggis, there’s a mouth-watering delight to be tried (and devoured!) in Britain’s every corner. Yum!

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