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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!

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Lesser known beaches for water sports

Wednesday 07 September 2022

Britain is home to an array of exhilarating water sports. For those yearning for adventure, here...

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Surfers taking to the water at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields with South Shields Surf School

Adventure beyond Britain’s beaches

Monday 18 July 2022

Spanning thousands of miles, Britain’s coastline is packed with possibility. Enjoy a taste of...

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The Crab House Cafe. A beach restaurant in Wyke Regis famous for seafood. A platter of fresh seafood. A cooked lobster in the shell, with a garnish and cut lemons. Evening light over the sea. A glass of chilled white wine.

Catch of the day: Enjoy Britain’s best restaurants with sea views

Friday 30 July 2021

Set in striking coastal locations and serving up a delicious mix of freshly caught seafood and...

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Discover Britain’s quirkiest festivals

Tuesday 01 June 2021

From gravy wrestling to bog snorkelling, Britain is home to an array of weird and wacky...

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Braithwaite village, in the valley with a range of mountain fells including Barrow and the Whinlatter Pass. Low cloud lingering in the valley.

Britain buzzes with LGBTQI+ filming locations

Monday 01 February 2021

Britain is the setting of countless films and TV series loved by audiences around the world,...

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Bleak House, Broadstairs, Kent, England

A literary trip across southern England

Monday 09 November 2020

Literature lovers looking for future travel inspiration can trace the footsteps of Britain's...

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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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Get inspired by Britain’s natural wonders

Monday 15 June 2020

Britain’s natural wonders offer a glimpse into the country’s awe-inspiring ancient past; one...

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Going for Gold: 8 fun running events in Britain

Tuesday 25 February 2020

Sunday 26 April marks the 40th anniversary of the London Marathon, an event that will shine a...

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Experience Britain’s animal magic this spring

Thursday 16 January 2020

The spring sees Britain burst awake from its winter slumber, welcoming new animal arrivals and...

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