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Britain’s history & heritage

A trip to Britain can be a journey into the past—just pick your destination and get ready for adventure. Marvel at the enigmatic Stonehenge, follow in the footsteps of bygone sovereigns, discover Shakespeare’s birthplace, step back in time as you climb the battlements at Caernarfon Castle or experience a booming one o’clock gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.

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World Heritage Sites in Britain

World Heritage Sites are places designated by UNESCO to be of outstanding value to humanity. In Britain, we are proud to have over 25 World Heritage Sites.

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British Heritage Cities

All Britain's cities offer a unique window into the past, but only a selected few are awarded the exclusive title of British Heritage Cities.

British Heritage Cities

Trooping The Colour at Buckingham Palace

Britain’s royal heritage

The history of British royalty is a long and captivating story of marriage, murder, patriotism, war, love, passion and unity. There's no better way to experience all of that excitement than to visit one of our royal heritage sites.

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Religious buildings in Britain

Built to inspire and stir the senses, religious buildings can tell you so much about the people, history and culture of Britain.

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The Boathouse of Dylan Thomas in Laugharne, Swansea

Artists & literary Britain

Britain has been the home to numerous literacy, artistic and musical geniuses. Discover the landscapes, towns and people that have inspired our great masters.

Artists & literary Britain

Alnwick Castle with one of the grand stone carved lions on Lion Bridge.

Great British Legends

Robin Hood, Nessie, King Arthur… food for thought or fuel for the imagination, Britain's tall tales simply must be seen and heard.

Great British Legends

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Join us for 2009 Homecoming Scotland, a year-long celebration of all things Scottish including Burns, Whisky and Golf. Robert Burns celebrates his 250th anniversary and we're celebrating with over 300 major events and festivals.

Homecoming Scotland 2009

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