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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!

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Introducing Canterbury

Monday 16 November 2020

From ancient churches to historic pilgrimage sites, Canterbury has been mesmerising visitors for...

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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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Top reasons why Britain’s brilliant in 2021

Wednesday 14 October 2020

Restored castles steeped in legend, the Royal Horticultural Society unveiling the largest...

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Woman skipping on rocks at Stanage Edge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England.

Introducing Derbyshire

Monday 28 September 2020

A county awash with historic houses, rolling hills and a rich industrial heritage, Derbyshire is...

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Front view of Chatsworth House with hills behind, Peak District, Derbyshire, England.

Outstanding stately homes to visit in autumn

Monday 17 August 2020

Visitors able to travel to Britain this autumn can retrace the steps of British aristocracy as...

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Britain’s 20 most spectacular castles

Friday 31 July 2020

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

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Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness-shire, Scotland.

Discover Britain via its heritage train travel

Monday 27 July 2020

Britain’s iconic railways link thriving cities, picturesque villages and some of the country’s...

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Six of the best free things to do in Edinburgh this winter

Tuesday 09 October 2018

Planning to visit the Scottish capital for Hogmanay celebrations on 31 December? Why not come...

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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 offers ample opportunity...

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Road trip – England’s North West

Tuesday 18 September 2018

As the autumn months roll round, thoughts turn to brisk walks in a countryside ablaze with...

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