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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!

Coastal town of Craster, Northumberland with yellow gorse in the foreground

Explore Northumberland’s coast, castles and Roman heritage

Thursday 15 June 2023

Transport yourself back to the Kingdom of Northumbria, once the largest kingdom in the British...

Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop

Britain’s Royal Trails

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Walk in the footsteps of British royalty as you discover the many...

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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...

Deer at Lochranza, Scotland. VisitBritain/Dougie Cunningham

Britain’s coolest island experiences

Friday 30 July 2021

Hundreds of small islands can be found off Britain’s coast, packed with an eclectic mix of...

Ten of the best ghostly tours and haunted houses in Britain

Thursday 20 September 2018

Get ready to be spooked this Halloween with these spine-chilling experiences and haunted houses...

Accommodation Update - September 2018

Wednesday 05 September 2018

From elegant rooms in the heart of London, to cosy and charming cottages located on the Devon...

Five reasons to visit Britain’s National Parks

Tuesday 24 July 2018

July heralds Britain’s National Parks Week (22-29), where an eclectic range of events, from...

8 reasons why Newcastle and the North East are hot right now

Monday 07 May 2018

The spotlight is shining brightly on Newcastle Gateshead this summer; Rough Guides declared it...

Accommodation Update July-October 2017

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Read on for the latest Accommodation Update, brought to you by VisitBritain's Destination PR...

The most romantic honeymoon destinations in Britain

Friday 15 July 2016

If like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle you’re in the process of planning your honeymoon, why not...