Fodor’s Essential Great Britain: with the Best of England, Scotland & Wales

Whether you want to explore London, hike the Scottish Highlands, or marvel at Stonehenge, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Great Britain are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Great Britain guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor’s Essential Great Britain travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

MORE THAN 80 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more

PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Great Britain’s Best Museums”, “Great Britain’s Best Castles”, and more

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more

SPECIAL FEATURES on “Golfing in Scotland”, “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit”, and “What to Eat and Drink”

LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, the Cotswolds, Liverpool, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Manchester, Stonehenge, York, Cardiff, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St. Andrews, Loch Ness, the Highlands, Isle of Skye, and more

Looking for more detailed guides on Great Britain? Check out Fodor’s London, Fodor’s Essential England, and Fodor’s Essential Scotland.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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Reviews of Fodor’s Essential Great Britain: with the Best of England, Scotland & Wales

?Fodor?s is pitched a few notches higher?aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.? ? New York Times?The Fodor?s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.? ? Chicago Tribune?In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.? ? Booklist?Fodor?s super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail.? ? Sacramento Bee?Fodor?s can help you plan the perfect adventure.? ? Arizona Republic