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Three competitors checking their maps for bearings and directions during the orienteering section of Edinburgh's Rat Race competition © Britainonview.com / Angus Bremner

Edinburgh Rat Race 2008

The Edinburgh Rat Race is a crazy 2-day race around the city where participants have to perform bizarre tasks at designated checkpoints before they cross the finish line. This year, it's happening on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July.

Edinburgh Rat Race 2008

Nightlife in Britain

Whether you want a big night out at a superclub, a quiet night in a pub, or a celebrity-filled night in a club with all the trimmings, you'll find it in Britain.

Nightlife in Britain

24-hour London

There's so much to see and do in London, sometimes there isn't time to sleep! London is full of 24-hour bars and restaurants so you can party around the clock. Savour every minute of your time in the capital with our guide to 24-hour London.

24-hour London

Top Shop department store © Britainonview.com / Juliet White

If Britain was...

If it's hip, controversial or noteworthy it probably came from Britain. Here you can find some of the finest British exports ever.

If Britain was...

Britain - Do it your way

Read our features on British music, sport, nightlife, art, fashion and everything else Britain has to offer; take a look at our interview with the expert, and once you're clued up, why not come to Britain and work your way through one of our itineraries?

Britain - Do it your way

View of central London from Houses of Parliament

London’s latest museum

Whatever your sexual experience, the Amora Sex Theme Park at London’s Trocadero is sure to answer any questions you may have about sex and relationships and maybe even surprise those who thought they knew it all!

More about London’s latest museum

Top 10 clubs in London

With literally thousands of clubs to choose from in London, ranging from the very exclusive to your average all-nighter, here’s a selection of ten of the goodies (in no particular order).

The top 10 clubs in London

Britain’s youth hostels revamped

Over the decades Britain has totally redeveloped the youth hostel industry to provide quality-assessed, modern accommodation at incredibly low prices. And what is already great accommodation is about to get a £13.5 million makeover from the YHA – Britain’s biggest youth hostel operator.

Youth hostel revamped – see how they’re changing

Fun and unusual places to stay

If you are tired of staying in your standard hotel, or backpacker hostel, why not branch out and try one of Britain’s slightly unusual types of accommodation?

Fun and unusual places to stay