Great Britain

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Great Britain.

Discover Great Britain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from stepping into a period drama as you roam honey-hued lanes and bridges in the Cotswolds' Bourton-on-the-Water; to enjoying a wee dram at Talisker, Skye's oldest distillery; and spotting grey seals, dolphins and migratory birds on Lundy Island.

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

- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Great Britain effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking
tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of London
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Hampton Court Palace, to St David's Cathedral & Bishop's Palace, and
Edinburgh Castle
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using 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

Covers: London; Canterbury & Southeast England; Oxford, the Cotswolds & 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