Britain Calling

Everyone loves a bargain! Check-in and check-out great budget hotels in Britain, with room prices to suit everyone. Try unforgettable & unusual experiences that can be enjoyed on a minimal budget - from seeing more than 150 hot air balloons light up the night sky, to partying like a local at Notting Hill Carnival. Find all this, and more, in the latest edition of the Britain on a budget, a guide for international media, showcasing how Britain is the Home of Amazing Moments. There are more opportunities to discover amazing moments to remember with the next in the series of our 48 Hours In... feature, this month is Leeds; find those #OMGB moments in the beautiful architecture, hidden gems and one of Europe's largest city parks.

Discover plenty of unique moments at the colourful carnival atmosphere during the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations. From the artists to residents, to eclectics venues, Hull will share its significant contributions to ideas that have changed and enriched the world.

Bear Grylls shares with us his top 10 #OMGB moments, showcasing his favourite 'only in Britain' moments from sea cliff diving in the Isle of Wight to conquering Mt Snowdon on foot. 2017 is in the spotlight again with Scotland getting ready for their Year of History, Heritage and Archeology - find monuments to some of the the most famous Scots across the country!

Remember to share your Amazing Moments in Britain with us too using #OMGB.

Britain on a budget - a guide for international media

Welcome to the second edition of VisitBritain's value guide for international media. Now called Britain on a budget, the guide is packed full of story ideas and money-saving tips, with many free experiences highlighted.

Highlights include: great value views, unforgettable and unusual experiences on a minimal budget; music, heritage and shopping on a budget; purse friendly walks, affordable dining and so much more! Read more here.

48 Hours in Leeds

Start planning your next weekend break to Britain as we continue with our latest 48 Hours In...guides, this month to Leeds in Yorkshire.

Once an industrial powerhouse, Leeds in north England has reinvented itself with a thriving arts, nightlife and food scene. Shiny skyscrapers and sleek waterfront bars now occupy former woollen mills, and the city's textile heritage lives on in its many designer boutiques, posh department stores and vibrant high street. Find out more here.

Hull UK City of Culture 2017 - Highlights of the year announced!

Hull has been selected as Britain's City of Culture 2017, and has just announced the highlights of next year's programme – offering 365 days of transformative arts and culture in Yorkshire, north-east England.

The year will be split into four seasons, each with something distinctive to say about Hull and its place in the world: Made in Hull; Roots & Routes; Freedom, and Tell The World.

For more details on the programme, click here.

Bear Grylls shares his top 10 #OMGB moments

Bear Grylls has travelled the length and breadth of the country exploring the dramatic coastal and mountain terrain and shared his experiences of the landscape, animals and geology. Through his adventures he opens up magical moments on offer across Britain to inspire people to get out and explore the country.

To find out his top ten #OMGB amazing moments that can only be had in Britain, click here.

Scotland's year of history, heritage and archaeology

In 2017 Scotland will celebrate and showcase its rich history, heritage and archaeology. From the remains of its earliest settlements going back thousands of years, through the turbulent times of the Middle Ages and on to the Scottish Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, every area of Scotland has its own tale to share with visitors, and its own famous names.

Find out more here.