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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!

Interior of cabin at Jack’s Alt-Stays

Quirky Places to Stay on the Coast

Tuesday 13 September 2022

Who needs conventional when you can have unique, exceptional and out of the ordinary? The UK’s...

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An unmade bed with views of Tower Bridge from window

Indulge this winter: ultra-high-end luxury stays in iconic British locations

Tuesday 06 September 2022

Sleep between luxurious cotton sheets in Britain’s iconic landmarks, with a thread count so high...

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View of New Court and the Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam from the Kitchen Bridge at St. John's College. Credit to VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Accommodation update - July 2021

Friday 30 July 2021

There are a host of new and upcoming hotels in Britain, ready to be included in dream getaways...

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Cabin at The Quiet Site, Cumbria.

Get back to nature: Accommodation off the beaten track

Monday 03 August 2020

From thatched cottages with toasty open fires to cosy eco-lodges complete with wooden sauna and...

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48 Hours in Birmingham

Tuesday 04 December 2018

Britain’s second largest city, Birmingham, is booming. Already a dynamic city packed with a wide...

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Accommodation Update - November 2018

Wednesday 21 November 2018

Whether you’re looking for a boutique luxury hotel in leafy Kent or affordable accommodation in...

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Ten cool hotels to have on your radar in 2019

Tuesday 13 November 2018

Suitcases at the ready – some fabulously cool hotels are set to open in Britain next year, each...

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48 Hours in the Peak District & Derbyshire

Tuesday 30 October 2018

Spend two days combining city style with country walks, first-class restaurants with cultural...

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48 Hours in Inverness and Loch Ness

Thursday 18 October 2018

The ‘capital of the Highlands’, ...

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The World of Mr Banks

Wednesday 17 October 2018

The world of ‘banks’ is at the very heart of the story of Mary Poppins; aside from the magical...

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