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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

Hit the pause button and recharge in some of Britain’s most scenic corners this winter.

Photo by: Visit Hull & East Yorkshire/Tom Arran

Location: Bridlington, England

A group of people practising yoga on a beach

From romantic castles to cobbled villages, Britain has long been a leading star of the silver screen. This Christmas, visitors can step beyond the credits and into the very landscapes where epic dramas come to life.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Aberfeldy, Scotland

A stag with large antlers in a field with light snow on the ground

Autumn in Britain offers an idyllic backdrop for a wellness retreat that combines natural beauty with rejuvenating relaxation.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Helen Johnson Kolb

Location: Talachddu, Wales

Woman in a hot tub in the countryside

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

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.

Photo by: msmegcon

Location: Highclere, England

A woman stood outside Highclere Castle, Hampshire