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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!

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....

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Gas Street Basin is on the historic Birmingham canal, which was completed in the late 18th century. The canal has traditional and tourist traffic and narrowboats carry people and goods through the city.

Central England Bucket List

Tuesday 06 July 2021

Steeped in culture and history, central England and the Midlands is home to some of the nation’s...

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Top destination stories for 2019

Wednesday 10 October 2018

2019 is almost here! Here are the top destination stories for what you can look forward to...

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Six of the best free things to do in Edinburgh this winter

Tuesday 09 October 2018

Planning to visit the Scottish capital for Hogmanay celebrations on 31 December? Why not come...

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The Magic Is Back – Mary Poppins Returns!

Tuesday 25 September 2018

It's been 53 years since the original Mary Poppins popped onto our screens with her...

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48 Hours in…Chester and Cheshire

Thursday 06 September 2018

With an enchanting mix of historic market towns, quaint village squares and picturesque...

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48 hours in… Bristol

Tuesday 21 August 2018

It’s already well-known for its Banksy street art connection and vibrant arts, culture and music...

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48 Hours in… Dundee

Tuesday 14 August 2018

Dundee is one of the best destinations in Europe to visit in 2018 according to Lonely Planet...

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48 hours in … Cardiff

Tuesday 14 August 2018

Europe’s youngest capital city, Cardiff...

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Day trips from London – must-do experiences in Hastings, Battle & Rye

Thursday 26 July 2018

Jump on a train heading south-east from London and in under 1.5 hours you’re in what is known as...

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