‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York Times The ultimate guide to the best cultural things to do throughout England, Scotland and Wales, from where to find out more about the elusive Banksy to the low-down on the Edinburgh Festival and Wales’ National Eisteddfod; includes author-recommended reviews and practical information covering a wide-range of options from festivals, galleries, museums, historic buildings and cultural centres.

This guide has been created by Lonely Planet’s dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in England, Scotland and Wales, finding the best cultural experiences and sharing practical and honest advice.

Inside Culture Vulture Britain: best cultural experiences

• Hundreds of recommended cultural things to do, divided up by region for ease of use • Includes a calendar of events for the year, plus information on the best festivals, galleries, museums and historic buildings throughout the country • Includes boxed texts on areas of cultural interest as diverse such as Banksy, Dedham Vale, the Brontës and how the Olympics started • Includes London, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Glyndebourne, Haworth, Hay-on-Wye and much much more!

Special eBook enhancements: • Comprehensive interlinking – to enable you to seamlessly flip between pages, jump between maps and reviews, or visit the websites of places we recommend • Plus pinch and zoom images and maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detail • Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability • Add notes, bookmark or use the inbuilt dictionary. Written and researched by David Else, David Atkinson, Peter Dragicevich, Belinda Dixon, Joe Bindloss, Neil Wilson, Marc Di Duca, Oliver Berry, Etain O'Carroll, Fionn Davenport, Andy Symington and Catherine le Nevez. Check out Lonely Planet’s iPhone apps including London City Guide and our new series of London Audio Walking Tours.