The Rough Guide to Great Britain: Travel Guide with eBook

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Great Britain, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Great Britain travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to Great Britain, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Gower Peninsula, Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge, Lake District, West Highland railway, whale- and dolphin-watching in the Moray Firth, Southwold, Whitby, Oxford and Cambridge colleges, British Museum, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Rennie Mackintosh architecture in Glasgow, Eden Project, walking in the Peak District, Iona
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Great Britain
• Language essentials – a handy dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Great Britain, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: London, The Southeast, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, East Anglia, The West Midlands and the Peak District, The East Midlands, The Northwest, Cumbria and the Lakes, The Northeast, South Wales, Mid-Wales, North Wales, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Southern Scotland, Glasgow and the Clyde, Central Scotland, Argyll, Northeast Scotland, The Highland region, Skye and the Western Isles

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Originally from Somerset, Norm has spent much of his working life in Eastern Europe – he is the author of the Rough Guides to Slovenia, Romania and Budapest – but in recent years he has turned his hand to home shores as author of the Scotland, Wales and Ireland guides. These days he divides his time between Orkney and Somerset.

Owen Morton is based in North Yorkshire, and has written or contributed to numerous Rough Guides, ranging from Pembrokeshire to the Philippines. When not exploring the world, he entertains himself by writing a blog about 1980s cartoons. His favourite animal is the wonderfully expressive and permanently furious manul, native to Central Asia and sadly not Shetland. Follow him on Instagram at @owenmortonmanul.

Matthew Teller (www.matthewteller.com) is an author and journalist living on the Cotswold fringes. He writes for media in Britain and around the world, presents and produces documentaries for BBC Radio, and has written or contributed to many Rough Guides over the years. His books include Quite Alone: Journalism from the Middle East (2020), Nine Quarters of Jerusalem (2022) and Daybreak in Gaza (2024).