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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!

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...

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Edinburgh in summer. Street performer performing to a crowd on the street, during the Edinburgh festival. A unicyclist balancing on a tall pole, and performing balancing and juggling feats.

Edinburgh Festivals - Accessible shows and a pick of the Fringe

Tuesday 26 July 2022

A pick of the shows at Edinburgh Fringe festivals in some of the venues which are the most...

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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...

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Two young people using aerosols to create street art mural

Where to find Britain's best street art experiences

Thursday 23 June 2022

Britain’s art scene is overflowing with creativity, making it easy for visitors to immerse...

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The Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh fringe festival. A street performer drawing a crowd in a summer performance. A living statue, man in silver on a bicycle in costume. Lothian, Scotland. Credit VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Looking ahead to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Wednesday 15 June 2022

An epic celebration of arts and culture, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe turns 75 this August....

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Exploring Britain's cities by bike

Friday 22 April 2022

From iconic sights to touring the flavours of Britain’s cities, visitors can hop on a cycle for...

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Looking ahead to UNBOXED 2022

Friday 08 April 2022

Sweeping its way across Britain in 2022 is UNBOXED , where creativity meets the unexpected. From...

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Urban Greening

Wednesday 09 March 2022

The appreciation of local green and natural spaces has increased significantly particularly...

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The Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh fringe festival. A street performer drawing a crowd in a summer performance. A living statue, man in silver on a bicycle in costume.

How to discover another side of Edinburgh

Tuesday 08 March 2022

Edinburgh may be one of Britain’s oldest cities, but it loves to do things differently. Whether...

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Friends enjoying the Skuna Boat hot tub experience - credit VisitBritain/Jacob Niblett

Discover another side of Britain

Tuesday 08 March 2022

From the heights of Big Ben to the jewels of the Tower of London, we’re famous for our icons,...

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