UK Tourism News
Agatha Christie Festival 2026 Announces Immersive Celebration of the Queen of Crime
The 2026 Agatha Christie Festival line-up has been unveiled, featuring unique events at hidden locations linked to the Queen of Crime, before culminating in a four-day Literary Festival packed with panel discussions, immersive experiences and appearances from leading crime writers and Agatha Christie experts. Founded in 1990, to mark the centenary of Christie’s birth, The Agatha Christie Festival is an annual celebration of her life and work, held near her birthday on 15 September on the English Riviera.
U.K. travel distribution settles into a stable pattern as market hits record £56.6 billion
The U.K. travel market reached a record £56.6 billion in gross bookings in 2025, driven by strong demand and Europe’s highest online penetration rate at 90%, according to a new report from Phocuswright. The findings come ahead of Phocuswright Europe, taking place June 15 to 17 in Barcelona, where global travel leaders will address the major forces shaping travel to and from Europe. Despite the growth, Phocuswright’s new U.K. Travel Market Essentials 2026 report finds that the country’s distribution landscape has settled into a stable pattern. Online travel agency (OTA) share has declined for three consecutive years, while supplier direct gains remain modest.
The Ultimate Wellness Escapes for 2026
After a busy festive period, January offers the perfect time to reset and plan for a year focused on health and wellness. From Clink I Lar hostels partnership with light therapy experts Lumie to a yoga retreat on the island of Herm, a Caribbean wellness escape in Aruba, an ecotherapy stay in Uganda and a pilgrimage in Japan, 2026 is full of opportunities to prioritise self-care.
How to Walk Your Own ‘Salt Path’ Inspired by the New Film
If the long-awaited release of the film adaptation of ‘The Salt Path’, on 30 May in the UK and Ireland, inspires you to embark on a walking journey along the South West Coast Path, Walkers’ Britain can help you walk one – or more – sections of what is arguably one of England’s most beautiful coastal routes. Based on Raynor Winn’s bestselling, award-winning memoir of the same name, ‘The Salt Path’ is a true story of love, determination, compassion, strength and pain, featuring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in the lead roles.
Lights, Camera, England! VisitEngland’s Latest Set-Jetting News
England takes centre stages in the coming months with a spectacular line-up of new films and stage productions set to showcase our blockbuster storytelling, cinematic landscapes and scene-stealing landmarks. With iconic characters back on our screens and stages, Brits have plenty of opportunities to go behind the scenes, step into the spotlight and explore the locations behind the action.
UK Economy Loses More Than £2.2BN from International Traveller Spend, reveals WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that the UK lost more than £2.2BN worth of exports as international visitors’ spending nosedived last year, compared to 2019, as the UK government continues to pile on taxes, red tape and slashes the budget of VisitBritain, the UK’s marketing arm.
Kynren Announces Its New Time Travelling Theme Park
The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have unveiled their most ambitious and exciting project to date: a brand-new historical theme park, Kynren – The Storied Lands. Set to open in summer 2026, subject to final planning approval, The Storied Lands will be a spectacular daytime attraction within the wider Kynren park in Bishop Auckland#. This new experience will transport visitors through history, myth, and legend, bringing the past to life through breathtaking live-action performances.
VisitBritain Launches Global Screen Tourism Campaign With Blockbuster-Inspired Film
To drive inbound tourism across Britain, national tourism agency VisitBritain has this week launched a global screen tourism campaign, kicking off with a blockbuster-inspired film that sees Britain the star of the show. The campaign ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ rolls out internationally this week with a launch film drawing on iconic film and TV moments from Mission: Impossible to Bridget Jones; Spider-Man to Succession; House of the Dragon to Harry Potter; Paddington to Fast & Furious to Mary Poppins Returns and more.
Walkers’ Britain Launches ‘Taste Of’ Trip Collection
Walkers’ Britain is excited to announce its new Taste of Trips range – a curated collection of walking holidays with shorter distances that offer a perfect blend of active exploration, relaxation and cultural discovery.
Invest Now or Pay the Price: UK Tourism Losing its Global Position
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline. On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows £60BN1 is at risk over the next 10 years, in lost tourism business.
Get More from a Bargain Winter Getaway With the Inn Collection Group on Black Friday
You can get more for your money where you’ll fit right inn this Black Friday, as The Inn Collection Group announces 20% off monetary voucher purchases between November 29 and December 2.
Steam Dreams Rail Co Announces Extraordinary Journey to the Lake District for 2025
The Steam Dreams Rail Co., provider of luxurious and unforgettable steam train journeys, today announces the launch of their much-anticipated Lakes Express holiday from the 9th – 12th September 2025. Step back in time and journey through breathtaking landscapes aboard a classic steam train. Feel the power of the locomotive, hear the rhythmic chug of the wheels, and breathe in the nostalgia of a golden era of travel as you are whisked away on a unique holiday experience where every mile reveals stunning vistas and timeless elegance.