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A House of the Dragon escape: wild coastal adventures in North Wales

As House of the Dragon returns for its third season in June 2026, North Wales takes the spotlight once again as its cinematic landscapes are transformed into Westeros.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Royce Mackin

Location: Llanddwyn Island, Wales

A path leading to a lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop by the sea

Dream like a duke or duchess: Britain’s literary-inspired heritage stays

Enjoy a literary or film-inspired break at one of Britain’s manor houses or historic castles.

Photo by: Chatsworth House Trust/India Hobson

Location: Bakewell, England

A grand stately home with a lake and tall fountain in front, surrounded by green lawns and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

How to see Britain differently in 2026

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

The great British reset – slow travel escapes for 2026

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

Wales’s best ‘BAE-cations’

Whether it’s a windswept walk along Cardigan Bay or a twilight hammam session under the stars, this corner of north Wales blends the wild with the indulgent.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Robin Creative Media

Location: Harlech, Wales

Aerial view of castle standing on a grassy hilltop surrounded by town and landscape

Experience life in Britain like a lord or a lady - step into the world of Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and Pride & Prejudice

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