Featured attractions & events

There are literally thousands of world-class attractions and events in Britain. You can enjoy British cuisine at a mouth-watering food fair, amuse the family at a top theme park, dance in the streets at a Caribbean carnival, or simply soak up British heritage at a historic castle. Wherever you go in Britain, you’ll find non-stop entertainment of every type.

Use the search on the right to find your favourite attractions and events, or take a look at a few upcoming attactions & events that we can't wait to visit.

Sherlock Holmes

Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Locations

Follow hot on the heels of director Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law and visit some of the key locations used in the new Sherlock Holmes motion picture.

Top 10 Sherlock Holmes Locations
Shopping Bags

Top 10 UK winter sales destinations

With the ‘January Sales’ starting earlier each year it’s time to start planning your bargain bagging spree.

Top 10 UK winter sales destinations
Ice skating on the ice rink in the courtyard of Somerset House © Britainonview.com / Jasmine Teer

Top 10 outdoor ice rinks

Picture yourself gliding effortlessly across a carpet of ice as smooth as marble. Twirling, spinning and leaping into the air in a series of dizzying flips and loops…

Top 10 outdoor ice rinks
Bath Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

There’s no better place to fill up on roast chestnuts, hot mulled wine and festive cheer than a traditional Christmas market or fair. Indulge in some essential Christmas shopping, enjoy carol singing and experience the lights and smells of the season all in one place.

Christmas Markets
The Tea Cosy, Brighton - copyright Wordridden

Top 10 British tearooms

Here in Britain we take our tea seriously. Each day we sink 165 million cups of it. It’s our national drink – classless, timeless and tasty. But where to go? Join us for a teatime trip around Britain’s best places to savour a cup of the brown stuff.

Top 10 British tearooms
Rosslyn Chapel Gargoyle

Top 10 British myths and legends

Whether they’re true, just good stories or somewhere in between, we all love a juicy myth or legend. Here are some of Britain’s best and the places to experience them.

Top 10 British myths and legends
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