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Spring 2026 saw the much-anticipated opening of the King Charles III England Coast Path, a 2,700-mile (4,328 km) trail along England’s coastline from the Scottish border to Wales.

From a new musical walking trail to a summer-long festival scene, here are six reasons to visit the city, the Merseyside coast and the wider north-west of England in 2026.

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.

Hamnet's portrayal of Shakespeare and his wife grappling with their son’s death is drawing fresh attention to the landscapes that shaped the playwright's world, from Stratford-upon-Avon's timber-framed streets to Herefordshire's Tudor villages and London's historic playhouses.

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

From Tate Modern’s largest-ever Tracey Emin retrospective to immersive fashion at V&A Dundee, Britain’s exhibition calendar has plenty to entice visitors in 2026.

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

Lonely Planet has named Bristol among its 2026 Best in Travel destinations, shining the spotlight on the city’s extensive art scene. Here’s our guide on what to see and do in Bristol 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.

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.

When it comes to set-jetting, Britain ticks all the boxes – and more. It’s time for visitors to go behind the scenes of some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters where our scenery plays a starring role.

Explore the British destinations that were the real stars of the show during the 2025 film awards season.