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Lights, camera, adventure…

This year Britain is stepping into the spotlight, and the co-star is… you. From action-packed cities to romantic rural escapes, you’re invited to step into the real-life places that inspire your favourite films and TV shows. Across our isles, you’ll discover memorable characters, thrilling experiences and the warmest of British welcomes.

We’re also rolling out the red carpet for a new UK City of Culture, celebrating 250 years of an iconic British writer (inspiration for many a rom-com) and showcasing rugby’s top talents. So, the stage is set and the cameras are rolling – darling, it’s time for your close-up.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu Films/Ula Blocksage

Location: Angus, Scotland

A man and a woman sitting at a table inside a train carriage.

Watch our Starring GREAT Britain film

Our pick of the best things to see and do

How to see things differently in Britain in 2025

From exciting new openings to the return of some old favourites, and plenty of celebrations along the way – 2025 is packed with opportunities to see things differently in Britain.

Photo by: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Flashpop

A woman sits on a mans shoulders at a festival in the summertime

Visit Mission: Impossible filming locations

Lights, camera – and lots of action: Follow in the footsteps of American super-sleuth Ethan Hunt across Britain’s beauty spots.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Matador Network

Woman at the top of St Paul's dome at sunrise with city view

Key sporting moments in 2025

Pump up the adrenaline for thrilling sporting spectacles in Britain this year.

Photo by: birchallimagery

Location: Liverpool, England

Britain’s best footballing cities

Catch a game or book a tour at some of the stunning stadia around Britain. As Welcome to Wrexham returns, we’re turning the spotlight onto Wrexham AFC.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

A man and boy in stadium tunnel looking out to pitch

Top filming locations: Britain on screen

Seek out the stories from the latest releases and experience the destinations through your own adventure.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Two men hiking in highlands at sunset. Streaming sunlight

Sustainable adventures in Britain: coast and countryside

It’s never been easier – or more fun – to explore Britain sustainably.

Photo by: East Sussex,Brighton & Hove,West Sussex LVEP/James Ratchford

A man and a woman stand with bicycles wearing helmets

How to see things differently in Britain in 2025
From exciting new openings to the return of some old favourites, and plenty of celebrations along the way – 2025 is packed with opportunities to see things differently in Britain.
Photo by: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Flashpop
Visit Mission: Impossible filming locations
Lights, camera – and lots of action: Follow in the footsteps of American super-sleuth Ethan Hunt across Britain’s beauty spots.
Photo by: VisitBritain/Matador Network
Key sporting moments in 2025
Pump up the adrenaline for thrilling sporting spectacles in Britain this year.
Photo by: birchallimagery
Location: Liverpool, England
Britain’s best footballing cities
Catch a game or book a tour at some of the stunning stadia around Britain. As Welcome to Wrexham returns, we’re turning the spotlight onto Wrexham AFC.
Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett
Top filming locations: Britain on screen
Seek out the stories from the latest releases and experience the destinations through your own adventure.
Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards
Sustainable adventures in Britain: coast and countryside
It’s never been easier – or more fun – to explore Britain sustainably.
Photo by: East Sussex,Brighton & Hove,West Sussex LVEP/James Ratchford

Explore our regional film and TV itineraries

North-east of England film and TV itinerary

Fall under the spell of the north-east of England on a set-jetting journey that’s laced with magic.

Photo by: Alnwick Castle

Two wizarding professors demonstrating flying on a broom outside a large castle.

North Wales film and TV itinerary

Wherever you look, north Wales is bursting with star power. Bring your binoculars – and your sense of adventure.

Photo by: Crown Copyright / Visit Wales

Friends having a picnic in grassland by a glacially formed lake.

North-west of England film and TV itinerary

Your mission: experience the best of the North West’s blockbuster backdrops, from Cheshire to Cumbria. Do you accept?

Photo by: VisitBritain/Zut Media

Two men taking a selfie inside a large library.

East Midlands film and TV itinerary 

Step into epic rolling hills, stately homes, and historic towns – the East Midlands boasts a melting pot of big-screen backdrops.

Photo by: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire/Tony Pleavin

Location: Matlock Bath, England

Two women walk down a main street in a hillside town

Scottish Highlands film and TV itinerary

From James Bond to Harry Potter, Downton Abbey to Outlander, this Highland itinerary holds plenty of drama and adventure.

Photo by: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority/Andrew Cawley

Location: Loch Lomond, Scotland

A wide panorama of a hiker standing atop a hill looking out over grassland and lakes.

Devon and Cornwall film and TV itinerary

We think you’ll agree Devon and Cornwall are naturals in front of the camera. Step into the world of Westeros and experience a Bond villain’s lair.

Photo by: Hangloose Adventures

Location: Cornwall, England

Two friends enjoying a zipline experience.

Kent and Sussex film and TV itinerary

From Bridgerton and The Crown, to Wicked Little Letters and Call the Midwife – Kent and Sussex are hot period property.

Photo by: Visit Kent/Rebecca Douglas

A woman and a man sit wearing roller skates at a Roller Disco

Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire film and TV itinerary

Bring your big-screen dreams to life in the north-west Home Counties, a star player in Britain’s film and TV scene.

Photo by: Visit Hertfordshire/ Rebecca Douglas

Two young men walk through ornate gardens

North-east of England film and TV itinerary
Fall under the spell of the north-east of England on a set-jetting journey that’s laced with magic.
Photo by: Alnwick Castle
North Wales film and TV itinerary
Wherever you look, north Wales is bursting with star power. Bring your binoculars – and your sense of adventure.
Photo by: Crown Copyright / Visit Wales
North-west of England film and TV itinerary
Your mission: experience the best of the North West’s blockbuster backdrops, from Cheshire to Cumbria. Do you accept?
Photo by: VisitBritain/Zut Media
East Midlands film and TV itinerary 
Step into epic rolling hills, stately homes, and historic towns – the East Midlands boasts a melting pot of big-screen backdrops.
Photo by: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire/Tony Pleavin
Location: Matlock Bath, England
Scottish Highlands film and TV itinerary
From James Bond to Harry Potter, Downton Abbey to Outlander, this Highland itinerary holds plenty of drama and adventure.
Photo by: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority/Andrew Cawley
Location: Loch Lomond, Scotland
Devon and Cornwall film and TV itinerary
We think you’ll agree Devon and Cornwall are naturals in front of the camera. Step into the world of Westeros and experience a Bond villain’s lair.
Photo by: Hangloose Adventures
Location: Cornwall, England
Kent and Sussex film and TV itinerary
From Bridgerton and The Crown, to Wicked Little Letters and Call the Midwife – Kent and Sussex are hot period property.
Photo by: Visit Kent/Rebecca Douglas
Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire film and TV itinerary
Bring your big-screen dreams to life in the north-west Home Counties, a star player in Britain’s film and TV scene.
Photo by: Visit Hertfordshire/ Rebecca Douglas

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Providing you with inspirational activities and experiences, from those in the know.

Your guidance and information about travelling to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Helping the travel industry showcase the best of Britain.

Cultural hotspots

London

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

London

Photo by: VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno

Edinburgh

From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

Lowland Scotland

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Edinburgh

A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

Manchester

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

North West England

Photo by: VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Brighton

A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

South East England

Photo by: VisitBritain

Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops

Liverpool

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

North West England

Photo by: Oh Me Oh My

Location: Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

Bristol

Cool and creative, Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

South West England

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

Cardiff

Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

South Wales

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Location: Cardiff

A gay couple enjoying the shopping facilities at Castle Arcade in Cardiff, Wales

Glasgow

Pushing the boundaries of art and culture, with a heart that beats through its people.

Lowland Scotland

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures

Birmingham

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

Midlands

Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain

Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

North East England

Photo by: Rich Kenworthy

Location: Newcastle, England

Two men skateboard along the River Tyne in Newcastle

Leeds

A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

Yorkshire and Humber

Photo by: VisitBritain/Thomas Heaton

The Victorian formal gardens with statues and low hedges in front of Harewood House

Belfast

A dynamic port city with a colourful past, Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast.

Northern Ireland

Photo by: Tourism Northern Ireland

London
An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.
London
Photo by: VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno
Edinburgh
From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.
Lowland Scotland
Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett
Location: Edinburgh
Manchester
World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.
North West England
Photo by: VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival
Brighton
A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
South East England
Photo by: VisitBritain
Liverpool
From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.
North West England
Photo by: Oh Me Oh My
Location: Liverpool
Bristol
Cool and creative, Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.
South West England
Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards
Cardiff
Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.
South Wales
Photo by: VisitBritain/Ben Selway
Location: Cardiff
Glasgow
Pushing the boundaries of art and culture, with a heart that beats through its people.
Lowland Scotland
Photo by: VisitBritain/Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Birmingham
An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.
Midlands
Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company
Newcastle upon Tyne
Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.
North East England
Photo by: Rich Kenworthy
Location: Newcastle, England
Leeds
A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.
Yorkshire and Humber
Photo by: VisitBritain/Thomas Heaton
Belfast
A dynamic port city with a colourful past, Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast.
Northern Ireland
Photo by: Tourism Northern Ireland