Explore our ongoing programme of talks, workshops, and cultural events to help you make the most of your time in the UK.
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Ever wanted to explore Buckingham Palace? This is your chance! You can act like a member of the Royal Family for the day and admire the lavish State Rooms where the King entertains guests. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration. […]
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This annual light show in Blackpool is nearly 150 years old! The winter might be cold and dark but this Festival of Light is sure to get you feeling cozy. The Illuminations are usually bookended by a fantastic celebrity-packed Switch-on Festival Weekend with bespoke Illumination performances, and Lightpool Festival, a spectacular walking route linking Blackpool’s […]
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Looking for Mr. Darcy? Visit Bath during the annual Jane Austen Festival for an immersive Regency experience. You can channel Bridgerton with other Jane Austen fans in the spectacular opening Grand Regency Costumed Promenade. Past events have included elegant guided walks and day trips, intriguing talks, music recitals and concerts, as well as workshops and dance […]
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London will host its 68th annual film festival organised with the British Film Institute. Past events have screened more than 300 films, documentaries, and shorts from around 50 countries. Previous A-list guests have included Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Casey Affleck, Sigourney Weaver, Liam Neeson, and director Tom Ford. Find out more Want to find more […]
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This is one of nation’s biggest contemporary visual art shows taking place in Cardiff. It awards the UK’s largest art prize of £40,000 to one of the shortlisted artists. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.
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Get into the Christmas Sprit and welcome in the New Year with a walk along illuminated trails with twinkling lights at Kew Gardens. You might even meet Father Christmas! Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.
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Happy Hogmanay! Celebrate New Year’s the Scottish way with fireworks, open-air concerts and street parties. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.