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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!

Hot tub at Scarlet Hotel Spa in Cornwall, England

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Accommodation Options in Britain

Wednesday 23 June 2021

Six sustainable accommodation options that you can book for your next eco-friendly British...

Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium and Brent, London Borough of Culture 2020

Celebrate Britain's footballing heritage

Tuesday 01 June 2021

As the birthplace of modern football, Britain is awash with clubs and museums which celebrate...

Ascot Race Course. The grandstand building, and the green turf of the race course, at the One Mile post.

The Royal Ascot Experience

Tuesday 01 June 2021

The highlight of the British horse racing calendar, Royal Ascot is known for hosting five days...

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...

The best places for action adventure sports in Britain

Tuesday 01 June 2021

From white-water rafting in Snowdonia to sea kayaking in the Highlands or gliding above a vast...

General View of Court 18 with Centre and Number 1 Court behind. The Championships 2019. Held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 2 Tuesday 02/07/2019. AELTC/Ben Queenborough

Experience Wimbledon’s history, heritage and traditions

Thursday 27 May 2021

Back in full swing for summer 2021, The Championships at Wimbledon is one of Britain’s best-...

Englefield house and Estate - filming location for Disney film Cruella

British style takes centre stage in Disney’s Cruella

Friday 21 May 2021

Set in London’s iconic 1970s punk era, Disney’s latest live-action film Cruella tells the origin...

London’s royal and historic walking routes

Thursday 27 August 2020

While strolling past iconic palaces or through leafy parks fit for a queen, visitors can retrace...

View from the inside Thors Cave looking onto the valleys of the Peak District Credit to Rebecca Read/VisitBritain

The path less trodden: National Parks’ hidden gems

Friday 07 August 2020

Whether it’s secret mountain pools, enchanting woodlands or rare wildlife, those with vivid...

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Discover Dickens’ England

Monday 01 June 2020

Renowned as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, this year marks 150 years since...