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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!

 Bath, Somerset, England. A couple, man and woman, walking past buildings of the Georgian Royal Crescent, pink flowers in the foreground - VisitBritain/Simon Winnall

Curtains Up for Bridgerton Season 2

Friday 11 March 2022

2022 is an exciting year for film releases produced in Britain - set in both gritty urban...

The best places for action adventure sports in Britain

Tuesday 01 June 2021

From white-water rafting in Snowdonia to sea kayaking in the Highlands or gliding above a vast...

Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Gardens. Exterior view of a thatched cottage and gardens where Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, lived as child. Farmhouse with thatched roof. Pathway going through garden. Managed by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Tra

Shakespeare’s England - an Elizabethan-inspired itinerary

Monday 19 April 2021

From grand palaces frequented by Queen Elizabeth I to the home of William Shakespeare, reminders...

The Tower of London at twilight viewed from across the River Thames, London, England.

The Crown 4-day itinerary

Monday 11 November 2019

Fans of The Crown can live out their royal daydreams with this four-day itinerary, taking in...

Great Britain, star of the Oscars 2019

Wednesday 23 January 2019

It’s been another remarkable year for the British film industry, reflected by the raft of...

Six of the best English country gardens

Thursday 19 July 2018

An English country garden is a sight to behold and there are plenty within an hour’s journey of...

Must-See Spots, Less Than An Hour From London

Monday 26 March 2018

London is one of the most fascinating cities on Earth. However, if you don’t venture just a...

60 minutes to Royal

Monday 05 February 2018

Central London is packed with attractions that celebrate all things royal. But hop on a train...

The Crown filming locations around Britain

Wednesday 06 December 2017

The Crown follows the story of Her Majesty The Queen in her accession to the throne, and as a...