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Britain’s real stars of 2025 awards season

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

Britain stars at the BAFTAs

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.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites – 80th anniversary

From Shetland’s rugged landscapes to the Isle of Wight’s scenic shores, celebrate UNESCO’s legacy in Britain.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

Location: Watermillock, England

Kayaker and stand up paddle boarder on a lake

The Salt Path: discover the cinematic appeal of the South West Coast Path

Explore the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile trail from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Adam Burton

Location: Sennen, England

White signpost on a clifftop with the sea and a white building in the distance

Back to Bridgerton – top filming locations from the hit show

Follow in the footsteps of Bridgerton’s stars and discover the real-life filming locations on a trip to Britain.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pete Seaward

Location: Blenheim, England

Woman sat under a tree sketching in the grounds of a large country estate

Rail Trails: Unique rail experiences and suggested itineraries to get off the beaten track

Check out these themed rail experiences and itineraries to take you outside the cities and explore further across Britain’s nations and regions.


Photo by: VisitBritain/David Clapp

Location: Churston Ferrers, England

Steam train on a railway line following the coastline

Explore Britain’s hidden gems with a BritRail Pass

Check out our thrilling rail itinerary ideas and explore the best of Britain’s nations and regions all year round.

Photo by: Alamy Stock/Paul Hanson

Location: Pitsford, England

A steam train travelling through the countryside.

Bring fiction to life and set jet to Britain’s Top Literature Hotspots

Set jet across Britain to visit your favourite fictional realms and literary destinations.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sophie Nadeau

Location: Oxford, England

Traditional Neo Classical building in a city

King Charles III England Coast Path – the latest sections open to the public

Explore the newly opened sections of the ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Location: Dunnottar, Scotland

Two women stood on a clifftop, near a castle and the sea

Unmissable events celebrating LGBTQIA+ and other historically underrepresented communities in Britain

Explore Britain’s top 10 lesser-known festivals celebrating diversity and inclusion in 2024.

Photo by: Dan Regan

Location: Bristol, England

Crowd marching at a parade, holding rainbow flags, umbrellas and balloons

Embark on a sugar-coated Wonka experience in Britain

Add these Wonka filming locations to the bucket list for your next trip to Britain.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sophie Nadeau

Location: Oxford, England

Traditional Neo Classical building in a city