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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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.