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Why you should visit Britain in 2024

From innovative entertainment venues to the latest food halls, find out why a trip to Britain should be on your bucket list for 2024.

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A group of friends having fun at a festival.

A Taylor Swift guide to London

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…

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Female tourist exploring a London shopping courtyard with shops and outdoor seating.

Back to Bridgerton – top filming locations from the hit show

Follow in the footsteps of Bridgerton’s stars and discover the real-life filming locations on a trip to Britain.

VisitBritain/Pete Seaward

Woman sat under a tree sketching in the grounds of a large country estate

Rail Trails: Unique rail experiences and suggested itineraries to get off the beaten track

Check out these themed rail experiences and itineraries to take you outside the cities and explore further across Britain’s nations and regions.


VisitBritain/David Clapp

Steam train on railway line along coastline. Sea views

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story - filming locations

Follow in the footsteps of Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte and visit the locations that set the scene for the regal story.

Blenheim Palace

An aerial view of the grounds surrounding Blenheim Palace, an eighteenth-century country house, surrounded by gardens, trees and a lake crossed by a bridge to reach the front of the house. Blenheim Palace - Silver award winner for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

Michelin Guide shines a spotlight on Britain’s sustainable gastronomic excellence

Discover your next culinary obsession with these six Michelin Green Star winners 2024.

VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Waiter with food at table

Waiter placing plate of food on table beside glass of wine

Christmas films to get inspired to explore Britain

Get into the holiday spirit with these films and explore the wonders of Britain during this festive season.

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City skyline at night of a domed cathedral and other buildings with lights in the trees

Gold medal worthy sporting thrills and adventures across Britain

Gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics with Britain’s top sporting experiences and accommodation.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

The Dare Skywalk Edge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Bring fiction to life and set jet to Britain’s Top Literature Hotspots

Set jet across Britain to visit your favourite fictional realms and literary destinations.

VisitBritain/Sophie Nadeau

Aerial view of Radcliffe Camera in Oxford

Explore Britain’s hidden gems with a BritRail Pass

Check out our thrilling rail itinerary ideas and explore the best of Britain’s nations and regions all year round.

VisitBritain/David Clapp

Steam train on railway line along coastline. Sea views

Embark on a sugar-coated Wonka experience in Britain

Add these Wonka filming locations to the bucket list for your next trip to Britain.

VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Man looking up at a historical building with domed shaped roof.

Unmissable events celebrating LGBTQIA+ and other historically underrepresented communities in Britain

Explore Britain’s top 10 lesser-known festivals celebrating diversity and inclusion in 2024.

Dan Regan

Bristol Pride marches through the city centre