Scottish whisky tours: the best distilleries old and new
Try a wee dram at one of these distilleries, which range from the historic to the brand-new, for the best in Scottish whisky tours
If you want to sample some of the best of Scotch...
Big Ben’s bongs to fall silent during restoration work
The iconic sound of Big Ben’s bongs will not be heard in London until 2021 as essential restoration work is carried out to Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower
They are recognised the world over as a symbol...
UK’s best garden tea rooms
On a sunny afternoon, there's little better than tea and cake in a pretty garden tea room. We pick the best around the country from Somerset to Yorkshire
RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire
Any list of the...
Stop! You’ve been been pouring tea all wrong
Afternoon tea is popular in Britain. Whether tea is poured from a ceramic or a silver teapot can make all the difference. We asked some of our favourite tearooms - from Bettys in Yorkshire...
Ten best places for tea in the UK
It’s one of our nation’s favourite pastimes, so if you want to indulge in a little tea and cake then read our guide to the best places to take Afternoon Tea.
A History of Fashion in 100 Objects
Bath’s Fashion Museum is set to unveil A History of Fashion in 100 Objects this March, a major new exhibition celebrating fashion from the 1500s to the present day.
Lighting up London
Spectacular light show Lumiere London will chase away the January blues and show some of city’s most familiar spots in a whole new light.
The Winter’s Tale: a festive feast in the West End
As Kenneth Branagh’s yearlong season in the West End's Garrick Theatre continues, we review his seasonal programme, including The Winter's Tale starring Judi Dench.
With a smattering of British icons, a generous dollop of young talent...
Tower of London poppies to tour north of England
Two parts of installation – Wave and Weeping Willow – will go on show in Yorkshire, Liverpool and Northumberland later this year.
The poppies at the Tower of London were one of the most poignant...
Beautiful photos of Shakespeare’s England
To celebrate the Shakespeare 400 – the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death – we take a photographic tour of Shakespeare’s England with VisitBritain.
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