Whether you're planning your family holiday, weekend away, afternoon escape or just determined to make the most of your leisure time, the adventure starts here! With more than 350 exhibitors, 1000's of destinations, attractions and places to stay you can meet the experts and get the best advice face-to-face. Get your bearings before you go at Best of Britain & Ireland 2010!

The first-ever Best of Britain & Ireland event took place in 2009, with almost 10,000 visitors gathering new holiday ideas, tasting modern and traditional cuisine, discovering local knowledge and enjoying music and dance. To see what the 2010 event offers, and book tickets visit www.britainandirelandevent.co.uk

Let us guide you ..

You can explore the show on a wonderful hosted Blue Badge Guided Tour presented by Britain’s Official Tourist Guides.

A great hit at last year’s event, our knowledgeable Blue Badge Tourist Guides will entertain and inform you with background stories and fascinating information about the many different destinations and attractions at the show.

Blue Badge Tourist Guides know Britain better than anyone. They are passionate and professional experts. They help bring destinations alive with their local knowledge of theatres and museums, market days, special events, and the best restaurants and pubs.

All year round Blue Badge Guides escort holidaymakers and groups of family and friends on special interest tours. They host corporate events, offer educational visits and can provide tailor-made walks and itineraries for any occasion.

Exploring Britain without a qualified Tourist Guide is like watching television with the sound off!