Overview
Dive headfirst into Great Britain and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Great Britain rewards curiosity - find hidden pubs where late-night live music spills out onto the streets, and endless hiking trails that cross rugged peaks and ancient woodlands. Our on-the-ground experts have seen sandy beaches and modern art in St Ives, sipped whiskies from Islay to Speyside, and gazed in awe at Cardiff Castle. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
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 your trip to Great Britain effortlessly, including:
- 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
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of London
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from touring St Paul's Cathedral in London at twilight, to exploring the gilded interior of Glasgow's City Chambers, and seeing all that Eryri (Snowdonia) has to offer
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Great British culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: London; Canterbury & the Southeast; 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 & Northeast England; 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.
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