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From Birmingham’s industrial heart to Manchester’s speakeasies and Liverpool’s waterfront, step into the world that inspired the Shelbys.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

Two men posing on the street in front a hardware shop at living museum

Britain steps into 2026 with fresh energy, bringing its stories to life in exciting new ways. History meets high-tech, castles get digital makeovers, coastlines become epic trails, and film and TV shows put the nations and regions centre stage.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu

Three friends standing and laughing under a red illuminated canopy

Hit the pause button and recharge in some of Britain’s most scenic corners this winter.

Photo by: Visit Hull & East Yorkshire/Tom Arran

A group of people practising yoga on a beach

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

Steam train leaving a train station

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

Photo by: VisitBritain/Helen Johnson Kolb

Young woman sitting in a hot tub looking at mountains in the distance holding a glass of champagne, evening light

Britain’s National Parks are rolling out the red carpet for visitors this autumn with a host of seasonal and sustainable experiences oozing with star quality.

Photo by: Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant/Martin Kitchin

A dark sky observatory lit up at night under the sky.

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

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

A woman stood outside Highclere Castle, Hampshire

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

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

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

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

Across England, Scotland, and Wales, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for cultural celebrations, with events highlighting everything from world-class performances to grassroots community art.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Peter Beavis

A young girl wearing a kilt leans forward while dancing

Follow in the footsteps of favourite action heroes, from white-water rafting in Wales to zip-lining through forests and kayaking London’s waterways.

Photo by: VisitBritain/English Heritage

Girl leaping into the air with raised arms near stone wall