Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Find Your Great Britain
With England entering a month-long lockdown from Thursday 5 November and varying restrictions in place across Britain, normal life may be on pause, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to dream of exploring our beautiful countryside, wandering our sandy shores and discovering our historic landmarks once more.
Our traditional pubs and stately homes are looking forward to giving you a warm British welcome when we’re all able to travel again, and in the meantime you can still delve into our heritage, revel in our culture, and dig into our foodie delights from afar. Check out our latest articles or hop on over to our social channels for more tips and trivia – it’s all you need to imagine a true taste of Britain.
Know Before You Go
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Cultural hot spots
What's your dream destination?
Scotland
Imagine a country where ancient castles guard mysterious lochs and emerald glens, and where the local spirit is as warm as the welcome.
England
Discover the land of Big Ben, Banksy and bangers and mash. From its bustling cities to its blooming beautiful gardens, it doesn’t disappoint.
Northern Ireland
Get swept up in a world of ancient myths and modern-day legends, from the Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones to the vibrant buzz of Belfast.
Wales
Delve into a land of dragons, of world-renowned choirs, championship rugby, and some of the most spellbinding scenery Britain has to offer.
Be inspired
Our top experiences
Travel like a local across London with this popular, pre-loaded smart travel card ready to use! Save time and money on London’s public transport, now also including Heathrow and Gatwick Express!
From £20.00
Discover the heritage houses of Britain on a National Trust touring pass, available at VisitBritain.
From £35.00
A pass for free entry to a huge selection of Scotland’s most cherished heritage properties
From £55.00
Travel like a local across London with this popular, pre-loaded smart travel card ready to use! Save time and money on London’s public transport, now also including Heathrow and Gatwick Express!
From £20.00
Explore royal history dating back 1,000 years at the awe-inspiring Windsor Castle - the world's oldest and largest occupied castle.
From £23.50
Tour the celebrated Old Trafford – home of one of the world’s most popular football clubs
From £25.00
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