Great Britain

Great Britain in 2022

The Commonwealth Games will bring a show-stopping array of sporting competitions to Birmingham in 2022. Spanning 28 July – 8 August, 2022, the international multi-sport event, which started in 1930, will feature 6,600 athletes from 72 nations. Birmingham may be England’s second largest city, however it is often overlooked as a top destination for travelers. With a rich history full of innovation and heritage, a culinary scene bursting with six Michelin-starred restaurants, and endless galleries and museums to explore, Birmingham should be on everybody’s radar. Plus, it’s just a quick two-hour train ride from London.

2022 will mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of her 70th year on the throne. Plans are in place to stage a series of events from 2-5 June, 2022, to create a four-day bank holiday weekend. London and other major cities will be complemented by events in communities across the UK and the Commonwealth, to reflect the Queen’s reign, the longest of any British sovereign, and her impact on the UK and the world since her accession to the throne in 1952. Future visitors can retrace the steps of British aristocracy as they explore the opulence of grand stately homes, London’s royal and historic walking routes, and royal London dream locations.

In the run-up to its 75th anniversary in 2022, the Edinburgh International Festival is inviting audiences to consider what local, national and international citizenship might mean in the 21st century. Through a dedicated programme strand entitled ‘You Are Here’, artists from Scotland, and from around the world will give voice to ideas that offer unique and truly global perspectives on questions affecting our lives and our communities. Edinburgh is the world’s leading festival city, with a range of major annual festivals bringing talents from more than a third of the world’s countries.

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