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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.

Food has played a central role in Yorkshire life for centuries. This guide explores Yorkshire’s culinary scene for visitors who like their meals with a sense of place – from Malton’s artisan producers to fine dining in manor houses and historic inns.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Location: York, England

Man wearing blue apron holding a stack of cheeses in a cheese and wine shop

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.

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...

Photo by: VisitBritain/Max Renaud

Location: Bristol, England

Aerial view of a residential area with rows of colourful terraced houses, greenery, and cityscape under a clear sky.

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

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.

With three blockbuster national parks packed into one country, Wales punches well above its weight when it comes to drama – on screen and off.

Photo by: Michael Roberts/Moment/Getty Images

Location: Snowdon Massif, Wales

Trekker hiking up a mountainous cobble stoned path through a barren mountain range

Scotland’s national parks deliver drama, flavour and fresh-air by the bucketload. No CGI required – just a pair of comfortable boots and perhaps a well-timed picnic blanket.

Photo by: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority/Andrew Cawley

Location: Luss, Scotland

A wide panorama of a hiker standing atop a hill looking out over grassland and lakes.

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

Aberdeenshire serves up wild beauty, rich history, and just the right touch of Highland magic.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Location: Stonehaven, Scotland

Two women with hot drinks, sitting on a stone wall near a castle

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