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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!

Upside down house in Brighton

Top 10 budget experiences to try in Britain this year

Thursday 23 June 2022

Experience Britain for less this summer with a variety of free events, low cost experiences, and...

Exterior of The Liverpool Boat with the harbour in the background

Quirky accommodation in and around British cities

Thursday 23 June 2022

British cities offer a wide range of different types of accommodation. Whether located directly...

Two young people using aerosols to create street art mural

Where to find Britain's best street art experiences

Thursday 23 June 2022

Britain’s art scene is overflowing with creativity, making it easy for visitors to immerse...

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....

Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua Shard developed in partnership with Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital

Restaurants which make a difference

Tuesday 07 June 2022

There are many ways to support the local community when travelling around the United Kingdom,...

Chef and two guests stood at a display table in front of Blenheim Palace, with food and cakes on the table in front of them

It’s a foodies Summer – the most exciting and newest food events in Britain this summer

Tuesday 07 June 2022

From themed exhibitions to long awaited reopenings, the Summer of 2022 is a highly anticipated...

A man and woman walking over the river at clapper bridge

Take on the outdoors with new walking tour experiences

Monday 06 June 2022

As mindful travelling becomes increasingly important to destinations and travellers, walking...

Three people, a man and two women walking up a ridge

Play Outdoors in England’s National Parks

Monday 06 June 2022

Britain’s National Parks offer a huge range of activities from high adrenaline adventures on...

Parade goers during Pride in London in July 2019

Top 10 Events to Celebrate Britain’s Diversity

Monday 06 June 2022

2022's LGBTQ+ calendar is jam packed with fabulous events, from two days of extravaganza at...

Two white cups with tea being pured into them from a thermos

Picnic like never before this Platinum Jubilee weekend

Tuesday 24 May 2022

With one month until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, be prepared to pack the best of British...