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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!

Surfers taking to the water at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields with South Shields Surf School

Adventure beyond Britain’s beaches

Monday 18 July 2022

Spanning thousands of miles, Britain’s coastline is packed with possibility. Enjoy a taste of...

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...

Bond Itinerary - Wales

Monday 27 September 2021

Rugged mountains, glistening lakes and vast expanses of National Parks - Wales has everything to...

Braithwaite village, in the valley with a range of mountain fells including Barrow and the Whinlatter Pass. Low cloud lingering in the valley.

Britain buzzes with LGBTQI+ filming locations

Monday 01 February 2021

Britain is the setting of countless films and TV series loved by audiences around the world,...

The Mall heading towards Buckingham Palace, London. Lined with trees and Union Jack flags.

Annual Events in Britain 2021

Tuesday 12 January 2021

Discover some of the biggest and most exciting events, anniversaries and activities in Britain...

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...

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10 amazing outdoor summer activities in Britain

Monday 24 February 2020

Whether visitors are lovers of land or sea, Britain has a summer activity for everyone. From...

60 minutes from… Cardiff

Friday 06 July 2018

Wales’ vibrant capital city Cardiff is hosting one of the country’s biggest festivals between 3-...