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Green meadows and a rocky shore by the castle on the holy island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK.

Sep 20, 20268 min read

A Guide to Walking St Cuthbert's Way in the UK

The ruins of Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire. Dave Head/Shutterstock

Apr 17, 202611 min read

11 of the Best Places to Visit in the UK

Flags at sunset at the British music festival WOMAD

Mar 26, 202611 min read

The Best Music Festivals in the UK in 2026

The Caledonian Sleeper crawls past Loch Lomond in Scotland. Caledonian Sleeper

Dec 18, 20256 min read

Riding the Caledonian Sleeper, One of Britain's Best Night Trains

People walk under a large Roman archway in an archaeological site.

Jul 10, 20258 min read

The Most Overlooked Gems of the Roman Empire

Plan your UK trip with our seasonal guide. BBA Photography/Shutterstock

Apr 9, 20257 min read

The Best Time to Visit the United Kingdom

Tynemouth Pier and Lighthouse, northeast England. Laura Donothey/Shutterstock

Mar 5, 202510 min read

8 of the UK’s Most Charming Coastal Towns

Group of people walking along cliff edge looking at city views. Edinburgh Castle in the distance

Feb 6, 20254 min read

Do I Need a Visa or ETA to Go to the United Kingdom?

The Caledonian Sleeper trundles between London and Scotland six times a week © Clive Marshall/PA Images via Getty Images

Feb 8, 20247 min read

London to Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper

The UK is introducing a pre-travel authorization system © Getty Images

Jun 15, 20234 min read

What Travelers Should Know About the UK's New Entry Fee

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 27: Faithful queue to see the tomb of Pope Francis on the first day of its opening to the public in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, on April 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Funeral rites for the late Pope Francis are held for nine days afte...

Sep 13, 20226 min read

Disruptions and High Hotel Prices: What to Know If Visiting London for Queen Elizabeth II Events

A group of older walkers on the Cotswold Way near Broadway, UK.

Jun 30, 202210 min read

From Rugged Coasts to Ancient Hills, These Are the Best Hikes in the UK

Turquoise waters meet a wide stretch of empty beach on a sunny day.

Jun 1, 20225 min read

The UK's 10 Best Beaches You Won't Want to Leave

Royal Walkabout

Apr 27, 20224 min read

London Is Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee with Westminster Abbey Rooftop Tours and Superblooms

A group in wet suits ready to go to wild swimming in a freshwater reservoir in Scotland

Apr 13, 20228 min read

The 10 Best Wild Swimming Spots in the UK

Sunset over beach reflecting in the wet sand with headland in the distance.

Mar 8, 20225 min read

The Best Places to Learn to Surf in the UK

Father and son hiking, Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland

Jan 18, 202211 min read

Lonely Planet Reveals the 10 Best Travel Experiences in the UK

The outside of the London Review Bookshop. It's raining and a child walks past with a green umbrella. The inside of the store is lit up in a warm yellow and there are customers inside.

Dec 28, 20214 min read

England Carries on with New Year Celebrations as Rest of UK Tighten Restrictions, Northern Ireland Bans Dancing

Sunrise On St Mary's Loch

Oct 28, 20216 min read

These Epic UK Hikes Deserve a Place on Your Adventure Bucket List

A woman looking out the window of a moving train

Oct 21, 20212 min read

A New Low-Cost Train Service Linking These UK Cities Launches Today

Piccadilly Circus Underground station in London, England

Jul 28, 20214 min read

Americans and Europeans Can Travel to Britain Without Quarantining from August

Orange camping tent on a shore in a morning light

Apr 28, 20214 min read

Want to Travel Within the UK? Here Are the Rules for Domestic Tourism

A car driving along an open highway

Jan 27, 20214 min read

Ask LP: What do I Need to Know About Driving in Europe After Brexit?

The BrewDog bar in Edinburgh, Scotland

Jan 20, 20212 min read

The UK's BrewDog Pubs Want to Offer You a Vaccine - and a Commemorative Beer

Young lesbian couple sitting wearing medical face masks, holding orange juices with a yellow wall in the background

Dec 14, 20202 min read

The UK Is Reducing Its Quarantine Period for Returning Travelers

A scenic landscape in Iceland

Nov 17, 20202 min read

The News of COVID-19 Vaccine Success Is Causing a Spike in Travel Searches

A picture of the living room of the pod with the benches that can convert into beds

Nov 9, 20202 min read

How This Jet Engine Was Transformed into a Unique Four-Bed Holiday Home

Oct 29, 20202 min read

See the World’s First Hedgehog Holiday Park in the UK

Steall Gorge and Waterfall via AllTrails

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Heatmap Analysis Reveals British Hiking Trails with Fewer Crowds

A plate of roast beef smothered in gravy with a side of Yorkshire Pudding and veggies

Sep 9, 20204 min read

The United Kingdom's 10 best food experiences

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