Visit the real star of the show
Introduction
Lights, camera, adventure…
Britain is dialling up the drama – and you’ve got a front-row seat. Fall in love with our countryside, stealing scenes (and hearts) in your favourite costume dramas. Spot superheroes soaring through our cities, and experience a warm welcome to our salt-spritzed coasts, where movie magic is just a splash away.
In 2026, grab your trackside tickets for showpiece athletics, experience the latest art and culture smash hits, and be one of the first to explore the completed King Charles III England Coast Path. So, come see the real star of the show… we can’t wait for you to join the cast.
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Why Britain in 2026?
Why Britain in 2026?
Ready to make your British holiday the next box-office hit? This year you’ll be joined by a stellar cast of characters, from a 100-year-old bear to the Peaky Blinders, stepping straight into the scenes of The Immortal Man and Bridgerton’slatest series. Love world-class sports competitions, epic exhibitions and seriously good eats? We’ve got those covered, too. Whether it’s the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and European Athletics Championships, or the Royal Scottish Academy’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
Britain’s nations and regions are ready for their starring moment – all that’s missing is you. Hike, bike or abseil your way around the Yorkshire Dales, set to star in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, and maybe you’ll write your own love story along the way. Or, take to your broomstick to discover the British landscapes of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the film’s 25th anniversary year.
It’s time to channel that main-character energy – your red carpet awaits.
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