From chocolate to new luxury in London, plus world-class sports and brand-new cultural hubs, there’s no shortage of hot new openings and fresh takes on traditional classics on display in Britain this summer. Here’s a quick look at 10 to-do tips to help a make a visit in 2024 even more memorable.

1. London’s luxury boom: London’s luxury hotel scene is expanding rapidly, with several new additions, including the opening of the new Park Hyatt London River Thames, located within walking distance from London’s major tourist attractions in late 2024. Additionally, Six Senses, renowned worldwide for its authentic, personal, and sustainable five-star hotels, is scheduled to unveil a new property in London in 2024, while Mandarin Oriental is set to open it’s second London property in Mayfair in the spring. London’s newly opened Raffles at the OWO and The Peninsula London offer even more high-end accommodations.

2. Curtain’s up: London’s West End is buzzing, with timeless classics returning to the stage and new and exciting shows making a debut this year. Catch the hilarious Sister Act musical returning to the West End in March. Mean Girls, the smash-hit Broadway musical will be coming to London’s Savoy Theatre in June and The Devil Wears Prada will take the stage at London’s Dominion Theatre in October. Hello, Dolly! will be coming to the London Palladium for a limited summer season in July 2024. Hairspray the Musical will be making a comeback in July, with a tour throughout the UK.

3. The royal life: Discover the regal side of Norwich this summer visiting the reopened Norwich Castle in the East of England after a major re-development. Cutting-edge projection and digital technology will immerse visitors in King Henry’s lavish Castle, revealing its untold stories and Norwich’s medieval importance. Also:

• Later this year visitors will be able to explore Raby Castle’s re-imagined gardens, stylish shops and local flavours quaintly housed inside the newly refurbished heritage buildings in Durham.
• Caernarfon Castle in Caernarfon, Wales has reopened after a £5 million pound refurbishment to include rooftop deck, tower access and an elevator to allow visitors to reach parts of the gatehouse that have been inaccessible for centuries.
• Braemar Castle, a 17th-century gem currently undergoing a £1.6 million restoration, is set to be completed by spring 2024, promising an enhanced experience for visitors in the heart of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.
• Blenheim Palace will host the biggest exhibition in its 300-year history when it launches Icons of British Fashion, running from March 23 to June 30.

4. Sustainable stays: More and more travellers are picking eco-friendly places to stay, and there are new options to try in Britain:

• The Treehousehotel chain is taking root in Manchester this spring re-purposing a former hotel. Nestled in the Pembrokeshire countryside of Wales.
• BlueStone National Park Resort has introduced new platinum lodges. The resort is dedicated to benefiting the local community and protecting their unique environment.
• TreeDwellers in the Cotswolds provides a nature-immersed experience with treehouses designed to blend into the forest, featuring natural interiors and comforting amenities including roll top bathtubs and wood-burning fires.
• Opening this year, Harestone Moss in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, offers a unique eco-friendly getaway in 28 hectares of rewilded paradise, featuring luxury self-catering accommodation, including underground burrow houses, converted grain silos, and a boutique treehouse, nestled amid wildlife, nature trails, and Aberdeenshire beaches.

5. King Charles III England Coast Path: When it’s officially completed by the end of 2024 the King Charles III England Coast Path – tracing 4,500 km. along the entire coast of England – will be the longest coastal path in the world. Recently renamed after in recognition the Coronation of King Charles III, the path is expected to be completed in 2024, though most of the path is already open, offering breathtaking cliffs, sandy beaches, fresh sea-to-table cuisine, and charming coastal villages along England’s coast.

6. New wineries, distilleries, and breweries: Visit Port of Leith Distillery, the first ever vertical distillery located in Edinburgh’s trendy neighbourhood of Leith, or discover the world of Whisky with Penderyn Distillery masterclasses and fully guided tours, with three locations throughout Wales. Finch, opening in May, is a new and unique wine bar located in the historic Brixton Market in London, specializing in English wine. Meanwhile, East Yorkshire gets a new twist with Laurel Vines’ Herd it on the GrapeVine Highland Cow Safari and Vineyard tour.

7. Good sports: Wembley hosts European football’s biggest showpiece, the UEFA Champions League final on June 1, while there’s always action from the Premier League. The pomp and pageantry of Royal Ascot takes place in June and more than 300 boat races are packed into July’s Royal Henley Regatta, while the Tour of Britain cycling race kicks off in September, taking riders through eight locations in England and Wales. Annual classic sporting events include Wimbledon in London and the British Open held at Scotland’s Royal Troon Old Course in July.

8. Lesser-known music festivals: Celebrate the best of British culture at these unforgettable music festivals. Wilderness in Oxfordshire offers four days of escapism with music, culinary delights, workshops, and more. Boardmasters in Cornwall (Aug. 7-11) combines five epic days of music with a beach lifestyle against the stunning Cornish coast. Focus Wales in Wrexham (May 9-11 (is an international showcase featuring 250-plus emerging talents and arts events. Loosefest in Newcastle (Augus), the North East’s largest festival, returns after a weather-related cancellation, set in the expansive Town Moor. TRNSMT in Glasgow (July 12-14) showcases up-and-coming names and hosting world-class talent. Camp Bestival, in Lulworth Castle (July 25-28) and Shropshire (Aug. 15-18), combines a music festival mixed with summer camp for both kids and adults, creating the ultimate family festival experience.

9. 80th anniversary of D-Day: The UK is commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 2024. Visitors are invited to experience the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, standing over 90 m. high at the Gateway to England, symbolizing the UK’s frontline during World War II. Other activieies include exploring the top-secret corridors of Churchill War Rooms in London; uncovering the compelling story of D-Day at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth, where personal accounts, captivating audio-visual presentations, and iconic artifacts bring to life the challenges of getting an army across the English Channel into France during World War II. Meanwhile, 20th-century history on display at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, featuring iconic aircraft, historic artifacts, and personal stories from the early days of flight to the Cold War.

10. Chocoholic dreams: 2024 marks a milestone for Cadbury, which commemorates 200 years since the first ever Cadbury Shop opened in Birmingham. Celebrations will take place at Cadbury World in the historic Bournville Village—the birthplace of the first factory—with a series of festivities and tastings to honour the anniversary. Other immersive chocolate themed experiences throughout Britain range from The Chocolate House in Trehafod, Wales, offering artisanal chocolates and tempting treats, to The Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow, Scotland, for a Chocolate and Whisky Tour featuring expertly paired single malt whiskies and local chocolates. London Chocolate’s Bean to Bar Factory offers a hands-on tour showcasing the journey from cocoa beans to delicious chocolate bars.