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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!

See Monster. Illustration by NEWSUBSTANCE. Commission for UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK. Credit UNBOXED

Discover top art and design along Britain’s coast

Friday 19 August 2022

Land on Britain’s shores for thrilling art installations bursting with immersive aquatic giants...

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....

Night time in City Park square, Bradford

Introducing Bradford: UK City of Culture 2025

Wednesday 01 June 2022

Bradford will be the UK City of Culture 2025, with more than 1,000 events and performances...

Group of people paddle boarding on the River Thames, Richmond, London, England.

The Culture of the Thames

Wednesday 31 March 2021

From world-famous boat races and regal palaces to large-scale art installations, the shores of...

Medieval architecture next to the modern Coventry Cathedral

Introducing Coventry

Wednesday 31 March 2021

From striking medieval architecture to experimental theatre, Coventry offers an unexpected taste...

Coventry City Culture

Celebrating Coventry City of Culture 2021

Wednesday 31 March 2021

Modern and wonderfully diverse, yet packed with history, Coventry City of Culture 2021 will...

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...

Dark Skies and wildflower seeding at St Huberts, Idsworth, South Downs National Park

Top cultural and educational experiences for 2021

Monday 04 January 2021

From a new Banksy tour in Bristol to a deep dive into climate change in London, Britain promises...

Woman skipping on rocks at Stanage Edge, Peak District, Derbyshire, England.

Introducing Derbyshire

Monday 28 September 2020

A county awash with historic houses, rolling hills and a rich industrial heritage, Derbyshire is...

New exhibitions to see in autumn and winter

Friday 19 July 2019

From the announcement of the Turner Prize winner to a host of incredible installations and one-...