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Eat at 'the smallest pub on the planet', have a good old fashioned British Afternoon Tea or go fishing, prepare and cook your catch...then feast!- we unveil where you can do all this, and more, in the latest edition of the Food is GREAT, a guide for international media, showcasing that Britain is the Home of Amazing Moments. There are more opportunities to discover amazing moments with the next in the series of our 48 Hours In...feature, this month in Newcastle and Gateshead; find them while exploring Giant Country - a series breath-taking 'BFG' filming locations across Britain.  Discover plenty of inspiring moment in the Lake District where we Celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th Anniversary, and get into the spirit of one Britain’s most well-known sporting events, Wimbeldon. Remember to share your Amazing Moments in Britain with us too using #OMGB.

Food is GREAT - a guide for international media Welcome to the fourth edition of VisitBritain's Food is GREAT guide for international media, packed with lots of new story ideas and information designed to inspire you to explore and write about Britain's food and drink. Highlights include where to find some of Britain’s most luxurious restaurants and luxury gourmet retreats, gourmet gastropubs and organic restaurants, where to dine out on any budget, Britain’s vegetarian and vegan restaurants, plus chefs making their mark in Britain and family friendly restaurants!  Read more here.

48 Hours in Newcastle and Gateshead Start planning your next weekend break to Britain as we continue with our latest 48 Hours In...guides, this month to Newcastle Gateshead.  Located on the northern shore of the River Tyne, the city of Newcastle is closely intertwined with the town of Gateshead on the rivers’ south bank. The two are linked by numerous bridges, including the imposing Tyne Bridge and the contemporary Gateshead Millennium Bridge – the worlds only tilting bridge.Find out more here.

Get into the spirit of Wimbeldon One of Britain’s most well-known sporting events, ‘The Championship, Wimbledon’, will soon be in full-swing with elite tennis players from across the world competing for the coveted title. Every year the London neighbourhood of Wimbledon plays host to the oldest tennis tournament in the world; even if you weren’t one of those lucky enough to secure a ticket in the ballot, there are plenty of other ways to get into the spirit of Wimbledon. Find out more here.

Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th anniversary 28 July 2016 marks 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter, one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. Beatrix Potter is synonymous with the Lake District, where she lived and where, today, fans can visit her house and see the landscapes immortalised in her delightful illustrations and tales, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tailor of Gloucester. Find out more here.

Explore your very own ‘Giant Country’ in Britain Roald Dahl’s children’s book classic The BFG is soon to hit the big screens in July, with an adaptation that combines breathtaking filming locations across Britain with animation. If you can’t wait to experience the ‘Giant Country’ of the Big Friendly Giant’s world, we’ve listed some of the best and most colossal attractions across the nations to make you feel truly miniature! Find out more here.