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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!

Bristol Pride marches through the city centre

Unmissable Events Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and Other Historically Underrepresented Communities in Britain

Friday 01 March 2024

2024’s diversity and inclusion calendar is brimming with exciting events, ranging from the two-...

Bristol seen from the river with Clifton Suspension Bridge in background against a blue sky

Discover Bustling Bristol on a Captivating City Break

Friday 17 November 2023

Escape the winter blues with a getaway to Bristol, a city brimming with culture, creativity,...

Hampton Court Palace is a historic royal palace built by Cardinal Wolsely and handed to his monarch King Henry VIII in the year 1528. King William III created a baroque classical wing of the palace overlooking gardens in the late 17th century. Building fa

Royal Escapes in Britain

Tuesday 14 March 2023

The countdown is on for the Coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday, May 6th,...

View from the crowd looking at the stage at the music festival Creamfields, evening light

Discover The Best UK Music Festivals in 2023

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Festivals have become much more than music and drinks, with Britain championing exciting events...

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....

Server pouring a drink for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych, image credit One Aldwych

Like Britain’s food, love these gastronomic experiences

Thursday 20 October 2022

Visitors can look to a fully loaded burger from a bustling food market, or embark on a wild food...

Two men on mountain bikes cycling at Devil - credit VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

How to see things differently in Britain in 2023

Friday 14 October 2022

Musical extravaganzas, captivating cultural hubs and a right royal occasion are just some of the...

Outside on the roof terrace of The Culpeper, London. With the city in the background.

Alfresco dining in Britain's cities

Monday 15 August 2022

Let visitors feast on a fat menu of Britain’s imaginative alfresco settings. Dine in urban...

Group of people enjoying drinks at London in the Sky, suspended above the O2

Dining experiences with a difference

Tuesday 26 July 2022

From sky-high eating to sensory meals in the dark, Britain’s foodie scene is filled with unique...

Entrance of Borough Market, London - credit Borough Market

Britain’s top city-based food markets

Friday 01 July 2022

Britain streets are home to bustling food markets that bring a mix of flavours and local produce...