Photography Weekends Britain 2026

Discover Britain’s most breathtaking photography locations - and learn exactly how to capture them.

Photography Weekends Britain is the first guidebook to bring together England, Scotland and Wales into one practical photography travel guide, uniquely organised into 25 ready-to-use short breaks.

Described as ‘Impressive and inspirational… This may be the best travel guide I’ve ever read’ by James Lowen, British wildlife photographer and author of Much Ado About Mothing, this inspirational guide is ideal for planning a weekend escape or building a photography bucket list. It shows you where to go, when to go, and how to get the shot.

From the dramatic peaks of the Lake District to the historic streets of York, and from coastal wildlife in Pembrokeshire to the architectural beauty of Bath, Britain offers extraordinary variety within easy reach. This guide unlocks it all.

Written by award-winning travel writer and photographer William Gray, this combination of expert insight and practical planning tools will help you maximise every trip.

• Plan the Perfect Photography Trip - 25 expertly researched and refined weekend itineraries covering the best locations across Britain
• Capture Iconic & Hidden Locations - Discover 130 of the UK’s most photogenic spots, from the Scottish Highlands to the coastlines of Cornwall
• Know Exactly When to Go - Seasonal guidance for optimal light and conditions helps you photograph carpets of bluebells in the Cotswolds, summer-nesting puffins in Pembrokeshire and snow-flecked peaks in the Lake District
• Learn How to Get the Shot - Practical photography tips from award-winning photographer William Gray
• Covers the Whole of Britain - The only guide to combine England, Scotland and Wales in one photography-focused book
• Perfect for All Skill Levels - Ideal for beginners planning their first trip or experienced photographers seeking fresh inspiration, it will guide photographers planning UK trips, weekend explorers looking for inspiring short breaks, landscape, wildlife and urban photography enthusiasts and anyone wanting a ready-made photography travel plan

Offering ongoing inspiration for numerous trips away, Bradt’s Photography Weekends Britain will delight anyone who is open to the idea of travelling anywhere in Britain, but wants to be guided to the best areas for photography. If you want to plan a short break away, photographing some of the country’s finest landscape, city and wildlife locations, this is the guide for you. Stop wasting weekends searching for locations. Start capturing Britain’s best photography spots with these exceptional, ready-made itineraries.