British Guild of Tourist Guides

Today is the start of #englishtourismweek and we're celebrating the 1100+ locally qualified Blue & Green Badge tourist guides that are #britainsbestguides - they're exceptionally good company! Find your very own guide today britainsbestguides.org/guide/find-a-g… @VisitEngland #travelgoals

Imagine waking up to 264k bottles of #whisky on your doorstep! 🥃 In 1941, the SS Politician ran aground off Eriskay, in the #OuterHebrides sparking the real-life story of "Whisky Galore' Get a taste of #scotland with your very own Scottish Tourist Guide tinyurl.com/szsnmudm

Discover 1,340 years of history in #Tetbury From the Chipping Steps to the famous May Wool Sack races & antique hauls on Long Street, it’s Cotswold heaven! Pro-tip: Wear flats - those C17th cobbles are real! Book a tour: britainsbestguides.org/tour/cotswolds/ #Tetbury #Cotswolds #TravelUK

Check out "Ian Jelf's (Virtual) Tour of the Cathedral City of Salisbury" TONIGHT or on 2 week "view again" eventbrite.co.uk/e/ian-jelfs-vi… @BBGuides @VisitWiltshire @SalisburyCath @BBCWiltshire @wiltshire

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2026 from the statue of Boudica! Thomas Thornycroft’s 1902 bronze captures the Iceni Queen as both fierce warrior & mother avenging her daughters. Leading 100k+, she challenged the Roman Empire itself - a timeless symbol of fearless agency. #London

By Order of #britainsbestguides 🎬 Our very own @peskyblunders hit the red carpet for the world premiere of 'The Immortal Man' in Birmingham! Catch the series on @netflixuk starting 20 March. Want to see the real grit? Book a locations tour with Julie: britainsbestguides.org/guides/julie-k…

#OTD 1926, the #Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was engulfed in a massive fire. But the story didn't end in ashes. Read our latest #blog from Phil Halling - your ultimate backstage pass to the dramatic story of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre 👇britainsbestguides.org/blogs/the-roya… #travelgoals

On #WorldBookDay2026 we're celebrating some of our favourite #London bookshops: 😍 Beautiful bookshops 🔥 Historic bookshops 😊 Books under bridges 🥰 Books on boats Discover your favourite quirky bookshops whilst on a private guided tour with #britainsbestguides #booklovers

Less than an hour's flight from London is #Belfast - a day trip with a real difference. Discover the stories of Belfast on a private guided tour with #britainsbestguides britainsbestguides.org/tour/belfast-c… #northernireland #daytrip #history #heritage #culture #travelgoals

Elle Tyler from @airtsnpairts nimbly demonstrating the use of the “loupin stane” to her colleagues - an assistance for mounting your horse#tourguide @STGAguides #britainsbestguides

A feast of flying buttresses at Westminster Abbey. These aren't just decorative stone arches, they are a C13th masterclass in structural engineering. Discover #London's Westminster Abbey on a private guided tour with #britainsbestguides britainsbestguides.org/tour/westminst… 📷 Danny Parlour

Experience the raw power of the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs (645–635 BC) at the @britishmuseum These panels capture a haunting intersection of power & pathos. Unlock the stories of ancient civilisations with a London Blue Badge Guide👇 britainsbestguides.org/tour/british-m… #britainsbestguides

In the 1800s Wombwell’s menagerie travelled England. One performance at Smithfield in London included an elephant that fired a gun. Hear more in our Strange Animal Stories Podcast: tinyurl.com/2mcp4ww5 @BBGuides #animal #Lions

Brits don't just eat #cheese - we chase it down hills at 70mph, use it as TV murder weapons, go to the moon for it...🧀 In the final part of our cheese series, Blue Badge Guide Bobbie Latter explores the #UK’s "bonkers" obsession with fromage. Read more: britainsbestguides.org/blogs/cheese-b…

In Part II of our #cheese blog series we’re taking you on a yummy shopping trip through #Cumbria Whether you’re heading to Keswick or Settle, Cumbria Blue Badge Tourist Guide Alison Shaw has the inside scoop on #shopping for the ultimate cheeseboard britainsbestguides.org/blogs/cheese-b…

Ready to get your daily dose of dairy? 🧀 We’re kicking off a 3-day #blog fest into the world of #cheese! Part I is live now - perfect for anyone who knows that "enough cheese" isn't a real phrase. Read here: britainsbestguides.org/blogs/cheese-b… #London #foodie #britainsbestguides

Samuel Pepys was born #OTD 1633. He witnessed the Great Fire of London and recorded the tumultuous event in his diary. Hear the story in our Great Fire Podcast at: tinyurl.com/33vfpwds #History @BBGuides

🎉 Happy International Tourist Guides Day 2026! 🎉 Today we celebrate our amazing UK-wide community of Blue & Green Badge Tourist Guides who bring the UK's heritage, culture & natural beauty to life for global visitors. 🙏 to #britainsbestguides for the memorable tours 💙💚

Anamorphosis art from 1546! Painted by William Scrots, this "distorted" portrait of a 9-year-old Prince Edward (crowned King otd 1547) was designed to look distorted until you view it from a specific side notch 👀 Discover art with #britainsbestguides britainsbestguides.org/tour/national-…

Tom was a decoy goose. He fell in love with a goosy girlfriend and followed her to London. But ended up at Leadenhall poultry market. Would he survive? Find out in our Strange Animal Stories Podcast: tinyurl.com/2mcp4ww5 #animals #History