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As distilleries and vineyards open their doors for the spring, visitors can explore coastal sites, countryside vineyards and rural estates accompanied by nature in full bloom.

Photo by: Rosebank Distillery Falkirk/Ian Macleod Distillers

Location: Falkirk, Scotland

A person smelling a patterned whisky glass with amber liquid, highlighted by warm light in a dark setting, evoking tasting or sensory evaluation.

Experience Britain's frost-fringed landscapes by vintage train this winter. There are more than 100 heritage railways to choose from, each with their own charm.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Lucy Ellis

Location: Goathland, England

Steam train leaving a train station

Britain’s grand estates throw open their doors each winter for festive events and experiences, transforming historic halls and parkland into sparkling showstoppers.

Photo by: Castle Howard/Nick Howard

Location: Castle Howard, England

Large country house seen from above with formal gardens and wooded countryside behind covered in low lying cloud

Autumn in Britain offers an idyllic backdrop for a wellness retreat that combines natural beauty with rejuvenating relaxation.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Helen Johnson Kolb

Location: Talachddu, Wales

Woman in a hot tub in the countryside

From candlelit dinners in Bath to skyline strolls in London – and not forgetting those sweeping Lake District views that poets wrote sonnets about – England is made for love stories.

Photo by: Visit Lake District/Paul Mitchell

Location: Windermere, England

A man and a woman on a boat driven by a skipper on a lake

From countryside escapes and afternoon tea in grand salons to walks under starry skies, discover the British getaways where visitors can feel as though they’ve stepped straight into a scene from Bridgerton, Downton Abbey or Pride and Prejudice.

Photo by: msmegcon

Location: Highclere, England

A woman stood outside Highclere Castle, Hampshire

2025 marks 75 years since Formula One first took to the tracks – and Britain is revving up for its biggest season yet.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Goodwood, England

Woman taking a selfie in vintage dress standing by a car racing track

This summer marks 200 years since Britain’s first passenger railway – and there’s no better time to celebrate than by discovering the country’s hidden gems by train.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu Films/Ula Blocksage

Location: Brechin, Scotland

A man taking a picture of a woman standing by the door of a train at a station platform.

When it comes to set-jetting, Britain ticks all the boxes – and more. It’s time for visitors to go behind the scenes of some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters where our scenery plays a starring role.

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: London, England

People watching a movie on a large screen at night with the city skyline in the distance

Explore the British destinations that were the real stars of the show during the 2025 film awards season.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pablo/Smuggler London LTD /National Trust

Location: Disley, England

A man takes a selfie with a woman in the grounds of a heritage house

Discover the real-life locations that inspired the film’s settings and explore related experiences that transport visitors into their own fairy tale adventures.

Photo by: realflowerpetalconfetti

Location: Pershore, England

Close up of pink coloured flower blossoms

At the 2025 BAFTAs, it’s not just the stars taking centre stage – Britain is having its moment in the spotlight too.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu/Dave Bain/Lorna Harrington/Upfest/Aardman

Location: Bristol, England

Two people playfully smiling and posing in front of a colourful mural.