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Introduction

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Lights, camera, adventure… 

This year Britain is stepping into the spotlight, and the co-star is… you. From action-packed cities to romantic rural escapes, you’re invited to step into the real-life places that inspire your favourite films and TV shows. Across our isles, you’ll discover memorable characters, thrilling experiences and the warmest of British welcomes.

We’re also rolling out the red carpet for a new UK City of Culture, celebrating 250 years of an iconic British writer (inspiration for many a rom-com) and showcasing rugby’s top talents. So, the stage is set and the cameras are rolling – darling, it’s time for your close-up.

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Alnwick Castle
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Highland Folk Museum
Highland Folk Museum
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Anglesey
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Boat Dock at The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands
Black Country Living Museum
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Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park
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Cairngorms National Park
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Hagrids Hut, Warner Bros Studio Tours, Harry Potter World
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - Harry Potter
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Aerial view of castle and surrounding countryside
Eilean Donan Castle
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The Paddington Bear Experience
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Arthur’s Seat
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Cardiff Castle
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No. 1 Royal Crescent
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Outlander Tour
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Explore Wales' Italian side
Portmeirion
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Steam train on train tracks and old-fashioned carriages at Goathland Railway Station
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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The Sainsbury Centre
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Buttermere Valley
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Northern Quarter
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Dartmoor National Park
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Belvoir Castle
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Royal Albert Dock
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Bradford City Hall
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Freshwater West
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Watch our Starring GREAT Britain film

Our pick of the best things to see and do

How to see things differently in Britain in 2026

From exciting new openings to the return of some old favourites, and plenty of celebrations along the way – 2026 is packed with opportunities to see things differently in Britain.

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Street art and free outdoor exhibitions

Explore striking outdoor displays, intriguing sculptures and rural trails, including Bristol, named a Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 destination for its art.

One young woman using aerosol to create street art mural

Halloween and Bonfire Night in Britain

From monster hunting to firework displays, Halloween and Bonfire Night are unmissable autumn celebrations.

Leeds Castle fireworks

Britain’s best footballing cities

Catch a game or book a tour at some of the stunning stadia around Britain. As Welcome to Wrexham returns, we’re turning the spotlight onto Wrexham AFC.

A man and boy in stadium tunnel looking out to pitch

Top filming locations: Britain on screen

Seek out the stories from the latest releases and experience the destinations through your own adventure.

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Visiting Britain in winter

Whether you’re enjoying our star-studded scenery on a snowy stroll, or admiring it from the warmth of an outdoor hot tub – this is how to spend winter in Britain.

Family and friends walking along a coastal path in the winter sunshine

  • How to see things differently in Britain in 2026

    From exciting new openings to the return of some old favourites, and plenty of celebrations along the way – 2026 is packed with opportunities to see things differently in Britain.

    A woman sits on a mans shoulders at a festival in the summertime

  • Street art and free outdoor exhibitions

    Explore striking outdoor displays, intriguing sculptures and rural trails, including Bristol, named a Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 destination for its art.

    One young woman using aerosol to create street art mural

  • Halloween and Bonfire Night in Britain

    From monster hunting to firework displays, Halloween and Bonfire Night are unmissable autumn celebrations.

    Leeds Castle fireworks

  • Britain’s best footballing cities

    Catch a game or book a tour at some of the stunning stadia around Britain. As Welcome to Wrexham returns, we’re turning the spotlight onto Wrexham AFC.

    A man and boy in stadium tunnel looking out to pitch

  • Top filming locations: Britain on screen

    Seek out the stories from the latest releases and experience the destinations through your own adventure.

    Two men hiking in highlands at sunset. Streaming sunlight

  • Visiting Britain in winter

    Whether you’re enjoying our star-studded scenery on a snowy stroll, or admiring it from the warmth of an outdoor hot tub – this is how to spend winter in Britain.

    Family and friends walking along a coastal path in the winter sunshine

Explore our regional film and TV itineraries

North-east of England film and TV itinerary

Fall under the spell of the north-east of England on a set-jetting journey that’s laced with magic.

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North Wales film and TV itinerary

Wherever you look, north Wales is bursting with star power. Bring your binoculars – and your sense of adventure. 

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North-west of England film and TV itinerary

Your mission: experience the best of the North West’s blockbuster backdrops, from Cheshire to Cumbria. Do you accept?

رجلان يلتقطان صورة سيلفي داخل مكتبة كبيرة.

East Midlands film and TV itinerary 

Step into epic rolling hills, stately homes, and historic towns – the East Midlands boasts a melting pot of big-screen backdrops.

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Scottish Highlands film and TV itinerary

From James Bond to Harry Potter, Downton Abbey to Outlander, this Highland itinerary holds plenty of drama and adventure.

Walkers taking in the view of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill part of the West Highland Way

Devon and Cornwall film and TV itinerary

We think you’ll agree Devon and Cornwall are naturals in front of the camera. Step into the world of Westeros and experience a Bond villain’s lair.

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Kent and Sussex film and TV itinerary

From Bridgerton and The Crown, to Wicked Little Letters and Call the Midwife – Kent and Sussex are hot period property.

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Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire film and TV itinerary

Bring your big-screen dreams to life in the north-west Home Counties, a star player in Britain’s film and TV scene.

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South Wales film and TV itinerary

South Wales is a serious screen star, with the A-list credits to prove it.

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Cultural hotspots

Liverpool

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

North West England
Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

Glasgow

Pushing the boundaries of art and culture, with a heart that beats through its people.

Lowland Scotland
Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures

Newcastle upon Tyne

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

North East England
Two men skateboard along the River Tyne in Newcastle

Birmingham

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

Midlands
Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain

Manchester

The gateway to the North, world-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

North West England
DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Cardiff

Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

South Wales
A gay couple enjoying the shopping facilities at Castle Arcade in Cardiff, Wales

Edinburgh

From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

Lowland Scotland
A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

Brighton

A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

South East England
Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops

Bristol

Cool and creative, and part of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 list, Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

South West England
Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

Leeds

A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

Yorkshire and Humber
The Victorian formal gardens with statues and low hedges in front of Harewood House

Belfast

A dynamic port city with a colourful past, Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast.

Northern Ireland
The Titanic, Belfast

London

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

London
Picadilly Circus underground station

  • Liverpool

    From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

    North West England
    Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

  • Glasgow

    Pushing the boundaries of art and culture, with a heart that beats through its people.

    Lowland Scotland
    Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

    North East England
    Two men skateboard along the River Tyne in Newcastle

  • Birmingham

    An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

    Midlands
    Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain

  • Manchester

    The gateway to the North, world-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

    North West England
    DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester

  • Cardiff

    Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

    South Wales
    A gay couple enjoying the shopping facilities at Castle Arcade in Cardiff, Wales

  • Edinburgh

    From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a castle on a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

    Lowland Scotland
    A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

  • Brighton

    A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

    South East England
    Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops

  • Bristol

    Cool and creative, and part of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 list, Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

    South West England
    Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

  • Leeds

    A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

    Yorkshire and Humber
    The Victorian formal gardens with statues and low hedges in front of Harewood House

  • Belfast

    A dynamic port city with a colourful past, Belfast is a vibrant cultural hub on Northern Ireland’s eastern coast.

    Northern Ireland
    The Titanic, Belfast

  • London

    An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

    London
    Picadilly Circus underground station

Discover annual events

Celebrate in Britain

Find out what’s happening across the nations with our round-up of annual events.

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