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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.

When it comes to costume dramas, Britain often steals the show. But the country is not all about grand manor houses, cosy cottages and windswept moors. In 2026, a new wave of film and TV productions invite audiences to see historic Britain through a fresh lens

Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

Location: Castle Howard, England

Person in flowing cloak walks through ornate stone corridor lined with classical statues and archways.

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

Location: Dudley, England

Two men in vintage clothing and flat caps pose outside a shop with a display window and brick wall backdrop.

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

Location: Bristol, England

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

Location: Bridlington, England

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

Location: Goathland, England

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

Location: Talachddu, Wales

Woman in a hot tub in the countryside

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

Location: Wark, England

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

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

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.

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