Best of Britain features

Welcome to our Best of Britain features. Here you’ll find features celebrating the best things to have come out of Britain, from the best British films and bands to our favourite British myths, monsters and legends.

Each month we’ll bring out a new feature, so don’t forget to come back and check!

This months feature

Hot Air Ballooning at Leeds Castle

The other side of castles

From hot air ballooning and medieval jousting to overnighting with ghosts and walking in the footsteps of royalty; find out more about the great family days out at Britain’s castles, visit those featured in famous films including Harry Potter and read our exclusive interview with Charles Berkeley.

The other side of castles

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Royal Festival Hall

Made in Britain

Fashion, shopping, nightlife, music, art and architecture - we've put together the best of Britain's cultural highlights for you. Find out where Kate Moss shops, meet the woman who taught Stella McCartney everything she knows, and discover where you can get a slap-up meal at 04:00 in the morning!

Made in Britain
Visitors outside the British Museum in London, a grand entrance to the nation's greatest collection of historical and cultural artifacts © VisitLondonImages / Britainonview.com

Perfect Days

Imagine you had 1 day to spend anywhere in Britain - where would you go and what would you do? Britain is full of unique characters, and here we've got a restaurateur, silversmith, athlete, museum curator, 3 tourist industry workers and a tea baron to share their perfect day in Britain.

Perfect Days
Nigella Lawson

Britain’s Celebrity Chefs

Britain is home to some of the world’s best chefs, and many of them have now become national and international celebrities. Find out about your favourite British celebrity chef, where their restaurants are, and we’ve even got recipes from them for you to try.

Britain’s Celebrity Chefs
Carnforth Station

Britain's Top Films and Locations

From gangster movies to romantic comedies, here is a selection of Britain's top films and the locations used. Also featured is an epic film itinerary, an exclusive interview with Braveheart actor and top tips on star spotting in London. 

Britain's Top Films and Locations
Robin Hood Statue

Myths & legends in Britain

Many mythical creatures and figures were born out of ancient British folklore, and some of the world's most important sacred sites and mythical artefacts can be found on these shores. Here, find out more about the myths and legends of Britain.

Myths & legends in Britain
Lal Qila

Britain - Do it your way

Read our features on British music, sport, nightlife, art, fashion and everything else Britain has to offer; take a look at our interview with the expert, and once you're clued up, why not come to Britain and work your way through one of our itineraries?

Britain - Do it your way
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