Category: UK

Unspoilt villages, rugged moorland and golden beaches – Devon is brimming with heritage, natural beauty and fresh sea air. From tranquil boat trips along the Jurassic Coast and hikes through National Parks to surfing in azure waters and tucking into locally caught seafood, here’s a taste of all Devon has in store if you’re dreaming of a British adventure… With the Bristol Channel to the north and the English Channel to the south, Devon is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Britain. Why not start with Croyde Bay, in North Devon. This glistening beach is surrounded by ... Read more

From Monday 18 January, all international arrivals to Scotland and England (including UK nationals) are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 3 days prior to departure, and provide evidence of a negative result before they travel. This is to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally. Passengers will be subject to an immediate fine of £500 if they fail to comply with the new regulations on pre-departure testing. If you are arriving from countries, not on the government’s travel corridor list, you will still be required to self-isolate for 10 days, regardless of the test result. Last week, ... Read more

From a new Banksy tour in Bristol to a deep dive into climate change in London, Britain promises a wealth of interactive experiences to enjoy when we’re all able to travel again. And with 24 January 2021 marking the UNESCO International Day of Education, you can seize the moment and start dreaming of the top cultural experiences that await on a future trip to Britain. Britain’s maritime history You can look forward to delving into maritime history at The Box in Plymouth, the south-west coast’s brand new cultural hub. The fully-accessible museum is currently showing a commemorative exhibition marking 400 years since ... Read more

From quaint snow-covered cottages to regal central squares, Britain’s towns and villages have long enjoyed a starring role in festive hits on the silver screen. These charming locations all helped to inspire some of the best-loved festive films, serving up a joyful helping of spectacular landscapes to go with the Christmas turkey.         Shere, Surrey and Cornwell, Oxfordshire – The Holiday Director Nancy Meyers’ hit festive flick The Holiday uses several striking locations to depict the quintessentially English country setting where stars Cameron Diaz and Jude Law find romance. The picturesque Surrey village of Shere provided one ... Read more

France has announced its plan to reopen its borders to passengers from England, ending a blockade intended to stop the spread of a new coronavirus variant, but which has held up thousands of trucks before Christmas. Most of the countries have shut their borders to Britain after a significantly more dangerous mutated coronavirus variant was discovered spreading across southern England at a rapid pace. With long queues of trucks in England and some supermarket shelves getting stripped, only a few days ahead of Christmas, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson managed to get French President Emmanuel Macron to lift a ban ... Read more

The UK capital’s creative industries are getting back into business — and are desperately making all efforts to make up for lost time and money in this crucial Christmas and New year period. Despite the hope of a return to normality brought by the vaccine rollout shortly, many arts organisations are still facing closure or extreme financial pressure due to several months long lockdown measures. How to support the arts in London under Tier 2 regulations?? Here are the answers THEATRES Among the worst hit art places are London’s famed  theatres with their traditional bumper Christmas season badly affected by ... Read more

Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88% in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took their toll. Based on current forecasts and the continued decline in passengers, the decision has been taken for Terminal 4 to remain non-operational until the end of 2021. Heathrow is calling for targeted, sector-specific Government support to protect jobs and help drive the UK’s economic recovery.  These include full business rates relief for all UK airports and abandoning the disastrous “tourist tax” which will make the UK the only country in Europe not to offer tax-free shopping for international visitors. The move is expected ... Read more

Explore GB Virtual, taking place from the 1 March to the 5 March 2021, will invite international buyers to connect online with travel trade suppliers from across the UK to do business and boost bookings. Attendance is free with registrations set to open from mid-December. Visit Britain Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said: “Using a tried and tested online platform Explore GB Virtual will give travel industry suppliers and destinations from across the UK the chance to get their products and services in front of top global buyers and forge valuable business connections. “As well as the opportunity to do business, ... Read more

The UK government’s latest move that will slash the travel quarantine lockdown if passengers test negative on the fifth day will provide a much-needed economic boost and is a step towards reviving international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, while many holidaymakers will embrace the reduced quarantine and will be able to afford the test, which will cost between £65 and £120, WTTC says it won’t be enough to resuscitate meaningful business travel. For that to take place and to significantly aid the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been battered by widespread and uncoordinated travel ... Read more