Great Britain

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Great Britain.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from enjoying a dram at Talisker, Skye's oldest distillery; to roaming the honey-hued lanes and bridges in the Cotswolds' Bourton-on-the-Water; and exploring the Forbidden Corner at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Great Britain travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips;
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Great Britain and connect experiences together with ease;
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions;
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Stonehenge; National Botanic Garden of Wales; Glastonbury Abbey; Houses of Parliament & Big Ben;
• Special features on the Highlands, Brighton Beach, and Hampstead Heath walking tour;
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more;
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility and responsible travel;
• Connect with British culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions;
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of London;
• Covers: London; Canterbury & the Southeast; Oxford, the Costwolds & the Thames Valley; Bristol, Bath & Southwest England; Devon & Cornwall; Cambridge & East Anglia; Birmingham & the Midlands; Yorkshire; Manchester, Liverpool & Northwest England; The Lakes, Cumbria & the Northeast; Cardiff & South Wales; North Wales & Mid-Wales; Edinburgh; Glasgow & Southern Scotland; Central Scotland; The Highlands & Islands.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Great Britain.