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The Tour de France Femmes pedals into Britain for the first time in summer 2027. While the riders whizz past, slow down to experience what England’s northern cities have to offer, whether exploring by bike, foot or tram.

Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ sweeps through Wales on 4 July, following a route from the market town of Welshpool to the capital, Cardiff. While the race covers a day of excitement, the route can offer weeks of adventure.

The peloton speeds into England for Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2027. Visitors can follow in their tyre tracks in North-West England and enjoy adrenaline-packed outdoor adventures, award-winning spas, fine dining, medieval castles and a myriad of festivals.

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.

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

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 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...

For those dreaming of a festive Scottish escape, the Borders delivers history, atmosphere and plenty of winter sparkle – from castle dining under glittering chandeliers and artisan craft fairs in frosty courtyards, to stargazing under some of Europe’s darkest skies.

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.

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.

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.