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It doesn't matter if you're looking for inspiration or practical travel tips, VisitBritain has everything you need in order to plan the perfect holiday to Britain!
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Cities of Contrasts
A getaway to one of Britain’s top city destinations offers a unique world of contrasts. Explore them here and fly to Britain with great value British Airways flights! Read more
Sherlock Holmes
The new Sherlock Holmes film opens on the 22nd of January 2010. Here you can get to know the man behind Sherlock Holmes. Read more
Britain is really the place for old fashioned ghost stories. Here we have top 10 haunted places for you to visit! Do you dare?
Welcome to our blog. Here you can find our best travel tips and personal experiences from Britain and lots more. Don't hesitate, check it out now! Welcome to our blog
Tower Bridge
Explore all the different faces of Britain; see mountains, sea, cities, people and examples of our unique way of life View our Image galleries
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On our web TV, VisitBritain TV, we gather loads of inspiring, useful and quirky clips about Britain. For example, see interviews with the makers of the new Sherlock Holmes movie and where the movie was made.
Do you find it difficult to see everything you want when you're in London? With Original Sightseeing Tour you can jump on and off the bus as you like. And if you're travelling before the end of February, the ticket lasts 48 hours instead of 24.
Time for a new series on the blog: In the "Quirky Event of the Week" you’ll find out what events like bog snorkeling, cheese rolling and Boxing Day Walrus Dip is. First up is the Hurling of the silver ball in St Ives.
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