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Britain has a wealth of new Michelin-starred restaurants, following the release of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2025.

Photo by: Mark Bristol

Location: Aughton, England

Overlooking the lake in front of the buildings of restaurant

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

Location: Braemar, Scotland

Child wearing a kilt leaning forward

At the Golden Globes 2025, Britain’s iconic film locations were proving they deserve their moment of fame too.

Photo by: East Sussex,Brighton & Hove,West Sussex LVEP/James Ratchford

Location: Seaford, England

A couple walk together on a headland with white chalk cliffs in the background.

2025 is shaping up to be a royally exciting year, with an array of events that offer a glimpse into British traditions and royal life.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Martin Ritchie

Location: London, England

Men in ceremonial uniform riding horses towards a large historical building and a Ferris wheel

Britain’s flower shows and gardens are set to dazzle visitors with a rich tapestry of blooms and garden artistry in 2025.

Photo by: VisitBritain/J Baxter

Location: Kew, England

Woman going up the staircase in a large glass house filled with plants

Britain’s gastronomic scene is livelier than ever, and its food festivals are where it all comes to life.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu/Andrew Hood

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Whisky being poured from a barrel in a shop

Twinkling lights, festive traditions and the comforting charm of cosy gatherings in picturesque settings – all enchanting elements captured in British Christmas films.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Scott Salt

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Couple walking along a cobbled street at night hung with fairy lights

From Manchester to London, Birmingham to Edinburgh, here are some of the standout Christmas markets to visit across Britain in 2024.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Two women standing in front of a Christmas market stall

With a full calendar of events and cultural highlights, 2025 offers a chance to see Britain differently…

Photo by: Jennifer McCord

Location: England

Crowd in front of the main stage at a music festival

As autumn paints the British landscape in hues of gold and amber, combine picturesque trails with iconic rail adventures.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Lucy Ellis

Location: Goathland, England

Steam train leaving a train station

Britain’s harvest season brings with it a wealth of culinary delights and gastronomic experiences, from food and drink festivals, to trails and tastings.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Joanna Henderson

Location: Heathfield, England

A yurt in an orchard campsite

As autumn unfolds and the nights grow longer, Britain’s dark skies come alive with shimmering stars, driving opportunities for astrotourism.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Ida Eriksson

Location: Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

Woman in a bed in a glamping bubble pod at night