Visit the real star of the show

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Introduction

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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Angus, Scotland

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Starring GREAT Britain

Step into the action
Young woman hovering on a broomstick in the Outer Bailey of Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle
Highland Folk Museum
Highland Folk Museum
Lighthouse on a prominent rocky outcrop
Anglesey
Boat Dock at The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands
Black Country Living Museum
Couple hiking in the mountains on a cloudy day
Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park
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Cairngorms National Park
Hagrids Hut, Warner Bros Studio Tours, Harry Potter World
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - Harry Potter
Aerial view of castle and surrounding countryside
Eilean Donan Castle
Character actors talking to a young child.
The Paddington Bear Experience
An instructor from Adventure Yoga Edinburgh holds a yoga pose on Arthur’s Seat overlooking the city
Arthur’s Seat
Man looking out at the castle view
Cardiff Castle
Aerial view of crescent-shaped building surrounded by grass
No. 1 Royal Crescent
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Outlander Tour
Explore Wales' Italian side
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Two men hiking in highlands at sunset. Streaming sunlight

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Cultural hotspots

London

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

London

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Picadilly Circus underground station

Edinburgh

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

Lowland Scotland

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Edinburgh

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Manchester

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

North West England

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Brighton

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

South East England

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Liverpool

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

North West England

Oh Me Oh My

Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

Bristol

Cool, creative Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

South West England

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Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

Cardiff

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

South Wales

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Cardiff

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

Glasgow

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

Lowland Scotland

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Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures

Birmingham

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

Midlands

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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

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Newcastle, England

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Leeds

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

Yorkshire and Humber

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

Belfast

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

Northern Ireland

Tourism Northern Ireland

The Titanic, Belfast

London

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

London

VisitBritain/Hazel Parreno

Picadilly Circus underground station

Edinburgh

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

Lowland Scotland

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Edinburgh

A young couple taking a selfie of view over historic town

Manchester

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

North West England

VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

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

Brighton

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

South East England

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Smiling woman in denim jacket standing between shops

Liverpool

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

North West England

Oh Me Oh My

Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

Bristol

Cool, creative Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

South West England

VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

Cardiff

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

South Wales

VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Cardiff

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

Glasgow

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

Lowland Scotland

VisitBritain/Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Two men looking at installation of suspended head sculptures

Birmingham

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

Midlands

West Midlands Growth Company

Historical building, with a clock tower, beside a fountain

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

Rich Kenworthy

Newcastle, England

Mensen die fietsen en skateboarden op een pad langs rivier de Tyne bij Newcastle

Leeds

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

Yorkshire and Humber

VisitBritain/Thomas Heaton

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

Belfast

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

Northern Ireland

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The Titanic, Belfast

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Your trip to Northern Ireland has never looked more magical

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