Best of England | Travel Guides Reviews 

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4.8

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Looking at 63 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, noting the beautiful illustrations and excellent paper used in the books. Many people appreciate the swift delivery service and secure packaging, often arriving promptly even during busy periods. Reviewers find the books to be excellent gifts, packed with informative content and inspiring locations to explore, making them a treasure for discovering new places. The detailed photography and engaging narratives are frequently highlighted as outstanding features. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with their orders, such as delayed delivery or receiving an incorrect number of items.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered three books.Arrived quickly and well packaged. I gavethe first one as a birthday present to a London based friend and immediately got a great reaction, so seems like the contents struck... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received very quick delivery of three books Secret London, Secret England and the London Pub Guide. They were part of a terrific Black Friday offer which made them exceptional value for money. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really beautiful books I’ve got 2 as gifts for my family & love that you can focus on certain areas of the UK to discover more. The information on each page is perfect - not too much & the photogr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased Secret England and Secret London for my parents and in laws hoping that they would give them ideas for days out and adventures as they are all retired. They all thought that places featur... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb books

Superb books, well written, good quality photography, and so informative. Have two of the set now, so just considering the latest addition to the range. Can't rate highly enough.

July 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent London Travel Guide

Having purchased travel guides previously from Best of Britain, which I had loved, I was excited to see they had brought out London for kids. I have grandchildren and great grandchildren and now having received the book, I am certainly not disappointed. The book is crammed full of colourful photos and suggestions for days out, which would entertain children of all ages and adults too. What I love about the book, is the many hidden treasures in areas of London, that you would never find, tucked away down side streets, or in areas yet to be explored. The many eateries described and photos of delicious food make any trip to London complete. Bravo for the idea to do a map showing where every suggestion can be found. Can’t recommend this book enough.

June 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SECRET LONDON!

Received my Secret London book today. Excellent quality. Stunning photographs of a variety of places to visit. Proud to be a Londoner and looking forward to exploring more places from this book.

June 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company with great books and service

I do love this company - their travel books are so helpful and the customer service I receive is always exceptional. Just received Best London Pubs 2025 edition which is going to be a great book to have with me on my frequent trips to London. Every book I've purchased from these guys has been so helpful and a delight to read.

June 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE all the Best of Britain books

I have been extremely excited about the two new books being released by Best of Britain, a great independent company. I have all their other books. I treasure them and use them all the time. I am not disappointed; I love both their new books. The quality is exceptional, the photographs are amazing and they are a perfect size to take away. The London Pub Guide is a fantastic book full of interesting pubs to visit, many of which I have never heard of, and I cannot wait to try. London for Kids is full of great ideas for spending time in London but it is suitable for adults too, it’s not just for kids. I would highly recommend both these new books; they are a valuable addition to everyone's bookshelf, or they make perfect presents. Thank you, Best of Britain, for producing another two delightful books in addition to all of your other lovely books!

May 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love these guides

I absolutely love these guides! They are lovely and compact and the photos are beautiful. I have most of them and buy them as presents for family and friends and they love them too.

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best ideas on places to visit and things to do in Britain!

The Best of Britain series are excellent. I've got a few now (including the recently published London for Kids and London Pub Guide) and they are brilliant for working out where to go away and stay, places to eat and drink and stuff to do. Perfect for inspiration and they also make great gifts!

May 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am unusually inspired to recommend…

I am seldom inspired to recommend things but 'The Best of Britain' series of books are a truly wonderful collection that I think anyone who loves to travel these shores would find so interesting and beneficial when planning a trip. The photographs are great and descriptions in my view on point. We are discovering so many places we might otherwise have missed. A great size to keep in the car or backpack and imo great value for money.

May 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love these guides

I absolutely love these guides! You can tell the care and attention that's gone into each one. The photos are so beautiful and you just want to visit all the places shown. I have the full set and buy them even if I have no plans to visit the area, they are just lovely to look through. When I do use them for visits, the descriptions are always spot on

May 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing series of books

Such an amazing series of books packed full of fantastic locations, ideas and places to visit, they are so well presented, beautifully written with stunning photography and locations
Always love thumbing through the books and planking new adventure and the tactile nature of the books. I can’t recommend them enough.

May 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Secret London : an outstanding and beautiful book.

If you are looking for a compact book, full of beautiful photographs, telling you all about some off the beaten track, hidden corners of London, then look no further. This is the one you want; we're delighted with our purchase and it will be accompanying us on all future visits to the capital.

March 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great book

Great book. Great service and communication from the seller. Looking forward to using it on our next trip to London.

March 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just received my 2025 copy of Secret London.

What an amazing looking and informative book to have in my London visits kitbag....and what a great company to do business with. Very easy and speedy end to end transaction and lovely customer service catch-up email received once my book had arrived. Thumbs up all round.

February 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rediscover London

This is a fabulous book, I thought I knew London but there are so many hidden treasures still to explore

February 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Beautiful book.
Delivered very quickly and well wrapped
Queries were answered quickly by e mail.
Even a follow up e mail to check that the book had arrived and that I was happy with it.

February 11, 2025
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