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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!

British archaeological highlights

Monday 18 January 2021

Britain’s eclectic history means it’s a nation that is incredibly rich in archaeology. From well...

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...

Celebrate Burns Night like the Scottish at home

Monday 11 January 2021

Marking the anniversary of poet and lyricist Robert Burns’ birth on 25 January, Burns Night is a...

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...

Foel Fenlli, Vale of Clwyd, on the Offa's Dyke Path.

Boats, bikes and automobiles: breathtaking ways to tour Britain

Friday 30 October 2020

From a landmark-filled voyage along the River Thames to road-tripping through Scotland’s awe-...

Honister Cliff Camping Credit: Honister Slate Mine

New Year, New You - 10 top resolutions for 2021 in Britain

Wednesday 28 October 2020

From detoxing in style to reconnecting with nature, Britain is bursting with new and inspiring...

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...

Discover The Crown filming locations in Britain

Monday 26 October 2020

Experience Royal Britain by following Her Majesty The Queen through the 20th century in smash-...

Top reasons why Britain’s brilliant in 2021

Wednesday 14 October 2020

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

Exterior shot of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.

Art returns to Britain: 2020’s ground-breaking gallery exhibitions

Tuesday 01 September 2020

Britain’s vibrant art galleries are poised for the return of inspirational and ground-breaking...