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Millions of Brits planning a domestic holiday during festive season, bringing estimated £2.5 billion boost to economy. Survey also shows that going out for a meal and visiting a Christmas market are most popular festive activities.

2025 promises to be a landmark year for England with milestone celebrations and exciting new launches across the country.

Britain’s dining scene continues to welcome new and revamped restaurants, bringing fresh culinary delights to destinations across the country – enough to feast through the festive season and beyond!

2025 is shaping up to be a royally exciting year, with an array of events that offer a glimpse into British traditions and royal life.

Britain’s flower shows and gardens are set to dazzle visitors with a rich tapestry of blooms and garden artistry in 2025.

Britain’s accommodation offering continues to grow, with the remainder of this year and next bringing a range of exciting new options, each with a distinctive character.

England offers up a whole ho-ho-host of festive fun this winter, from traditional markets and seasonal feasts to quirky immersive experiences and twinkling illuminated trails.

British tourism suppliers will join VisitBritain in Frankfurt from 13-14 November to meet with top buyers to do business and boost tourism to Britain.

UK tourism suppliers are set to show top buyers from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Asia why Britain is the destination to visit now, as VisitBritain gears up to host its ‘Destination Britain Middle East and Asia’ trade mission in India.

Here are the exhibitions and theatrical productions set to take centre stage in 2025.

VisitBritain has announced its programme to secure international business events and increase delegate attendance has resulted in a boost to the economy of £45.5 million.

As the sporting calendar heats up in 2025, Britain is set to be a playground for sports enthusiasts, with a thrilling lineup of events.

Britain’s gastronomic scene is livelier than ever, and its food festivals are where it all comes to life.

VisitEngland has today, 22 October, revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2023-2024, recognising excellence within the visitor attraction sector.

East Anglia named in Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel’ list for 2025

Competing for visitors from China and encouraging them to explore more of Britain through regional gateways, driving growth from tourism across the nations and regions, are top of the agenda as VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates visits Beijing and Shanghai this week.

From Northern Italian cuisine on a Somerset art farm to Manhattan-inspired dining with vintage vibes in Manchester, Britain’s culinary scene is thriving this autumn.

Experience Britain differently with these winter experiences in 2024.

Twinkling lights, festive traditions and the comforting charm of cosy gatherings in picturesque settings – all enchanting elements captured in British Christmas films.

From Manchester to London, Birmingham to Edinburgh, here are some of the standout Christmas markets to visit across Britain in 2024.

Tourism businesses can use the questionnaire to identify the key accessibility features in their business and list these on their websites to provide high-level accessibility information.

With a full calendar of events and cultural highlights, 2025 offers a chance to see Britain differently…

Here are some of England’s best accessible travel experiences including award-winning attractions, outdoor adventures and adapted accommodation options.

As we mark World Tourism Day, our CEO Patricia Yates shines the spotlight on the importance of our industry as a global force for good.

National tourism agency VisitBritain has been welcoming international media to Birmingham, Bath and London this week for a film-and-TV themed trip to showcase iconic filming destinations and associated experiences to boost tourism to Britain.

Bradford’s UK City of Culture 2025 programme offers an exciting opportunity for international visitors to experience the city’s rich cultural heritage, diversity and dynamic arts scene.

From medieval castle grounds to the beauty of the Cotswolds, here’s a round-up of the latest new openings and places to stay.

Eligible non-Europeans can now apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETAs) to travel to the UK.

VisitEngland has today Wednesday 11 September revealed this year’s 100 winners of its ROSE Awards.

VisitBritain has announced its second annual Business Events Association Conference will take place at the International Convention Centre Wales from 11 to 13 February 2025.

Nick de Bois CBE, the Chairman of Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain, is set to visit Japan on a four-day trip, putting Britain’s tourism offer in the spotlight in the run-up to Osaka Expo 2025.

We are currently gathering expressions of interest for our proposed programme.

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, England comes alive with seasonal celebrations.

The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016.

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £3.1 billion boost to the economy.

As autumn paints the British landscape in hues of gold and amber, combine picturesque trails with iconic rail adventures.

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

Britain’s harvest season brings with it a wealth of culinary delights and gastronomic experiences, from food and drink festivals, to trails and tastings.

As autumn unfolds and the nights grow longer, Britain’s dark skies come alive with shimmering stars, driving opportunities for astrotourism.

From Latin American fusion food to Scottish cuisine using foraged ingredients, get a taste for Britain’s freshest foodie openings.

As global attention turns to France for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, VisitBritain is seizing the opportunity to promote Britain as a visitor destination, rolling out its latest campaign across France to drive growth.

Follow in Taylor Swift's footsteps and explore the capital with this round-up of all the destinations featured in her song "London Boy", complete with exciting things to experience along the way…

VisitEngland has today, 11 July published its 2023 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that while visits to attractions across England continued to recover last year, they were still significantly down on pre-pandemic levels.

The annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024 took place at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel Liverpool on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

English summertime is in full bloom! Here VisitEngland shares the destination’s latest summer news.

From countryside getaways to urban luxury, here's the latest new and planned openings in Britain’s accommodation sector.

From cosy neighbourhood restaurants to buzzing street food markets, Britain’s new foodie scene is booming in 2024.

Visitors spent an additional £1.26 billion across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show.

VisitEngland is working with AccessAble to support hospitality and tourism businesses across England to provide detailed descriptions of their venue accessibility for visitors.

Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain and the Saudi Tourism Authority have today, 14 May, signed a Declaration of Intent, setting out areas of co-operation between Britain and Saudi Arabia to develop and grow tourism.