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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.

Scotland will host its inaugural Tour de France Grand Départ in July 2027, as the 114th edition of the race returns to Britain for the first time in over a decade. For visitors, the route offers the chance to discover ancient castles, grand country estates offering whisky tastings and spa retreats, cosy eco-cabins with hot tubs, and a wealth of outdoor adventures.

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.

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

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.

Seven British restaurants – four in England, three in Scotland – have been honoured with a prestigious Michelin green star for their commitment to sustainable dining in 2026.

Britain has welcomed a raft of new Michelin starred restaurants following the unveiling of The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2026.

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.