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Now is the perfect time to see Britain differently. Enjoy food as diverse as our people, or explore our cities by paddleboard or street art tour. Dance ‘til dusk at any one of our intimate underground venues and huge concerts, or bring the past to life in our castles and historic buildings. Whether you’d like to laugh along to comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, get lost in our quirky museums and art galleries, or tuck into an afternoon tea with a difference, let your journey of discovering Britain start right here.

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  • Britain is the perfect destination to try your hand at an adventure sport.

    Photo by: Visit Northumberland/Kevin Gibson

    Two men on are paddleboarding in the sea with a heritage castle in the background.
  • We've got Bowie, Beatles, Burns, Brontë and Bush - but it’s not only homegrown talent that makes Britain a beacon of culture.

    Photo by: Visit Hertfordshire/ Rebecca Douglas

    Location: Hertfordshire, England

    Two women walk through an ornate room in a heritage house
  • At just 874 miles from top to bottom, Britain might be small but it’s full of big flavours. Our local delicacies are part of our DNA, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Zedmill

    Father and son enjoying brunch at a restaurant
  • From Bridgerton to Bond and Harry Potter to the Peaky Blinders, Britain is the star of the show in a multitude of film, television shows and period dramas.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Pablo/Smuggler London LTD

    Location: London

    A group of people take a trip on a river boat with the Houses of Parliament beyond
  • Even Britain’s oldest treasures have new surprises in store. Maybe you’ll go glamping in a medieval castle, catch live music at a Tudor palace, or tour Royal Windsor by horse-drawn carriage?

    Photo by: Crown Copyright /Visit Wales

    Kids running through the grounds of an old castle.
  • From its pop pioneers the Beatles, to the diverse sounds of today, Britain has a long and dynamic musical legacy just waiting to be discovered.

    Photo by: Getty Images/SolStock

    Location: Northumberland, England

    A group of friends having fun at a festival.
  • Outside its famous cities, Britain is full of green spaces, from its 15 National Parks to 46 National Landscapes and 3 million hectares of woodland.

    Photo by: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire/Tony Pleavin

    A man and a woman walk in open countryside
  • Sit back, relax and rejuvenate as you uncover a world of luxury treatments, quaint spa towns and railway journeys through picturesque landscapes.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu

    Man and woman relaxing in an outdoor swimming pool
  • From royal spectacles and events, to Netflix’s popular TV series The Crown, the British Royal family have always been a part of Great Britain’s culture.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Aurélie Four/@LeCorgi

    Marcel LeCorgi poses with his Corgi friends in front of Buckingham Palace
  • From Harrods to The Shambles, Borough Market to Bicester Village, Britain is home to some of the most famous stores, shopping streets and markets in the world.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

    People walking between shops, lit up from inside
  • Travel doesn’t have to come with a high carbon footprint. Touring around Britain can be enjoyed sustainably, ethically and with minimal impact on the environment.

    Photo by: VisitBritian/Getty Images/SolStock

    A male skateboarder enjoys the flat road surface to skate on in the Scottish Highlands, with wind turbines behind him