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February
2023.
Don't be a tourist bored! Introducing the Solid Gold* Great British Bucket List

1,000 PRICELESS PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO KNOW

Of course, you already know that Britain is a brilliant place for travel, adventure and unique discoveries. The stunning scenery, cultural intrigue... and truly ridiculous place names ensure you'll never be a tourist bored. But where in Britain should be on your bucket list? 
 
 

Get inspired and create your own Great British bucket list with this gold-standard selection of places to go and things to know. It's a treasury of crowdsourced local intel, ​​road-less-travelled experiences and (mostly) free fun... your golden ticket to the adventure of a lifetime (and a lifetime of adventure).  

CROWDSOURCED MAP, WITH A FOCUS ON FREE TO ENJOY PLACES

The amazing locations on this map are a combination of crowdsourced suggestions (over 9,000 were submitted by customers) and highlights from Marvellous Maps' existing range of thematic maps about Britain's best bits. The result, we hope you'll agree, is solid gold.

With more and more people choosing to enjoy their holidays and adventures on home turf, combined with cost-of-living concerns, the Solid Gold* Great British Bucket List Map responds to a growing need for a comprehensive, broad-based travel guide to Britain that also has a strong focus on places and experiences that are (mostly) free to enjoy.

 WHAT'S ON THE MAP?   

  • OUTDOORS & ADVENTUREThe very best wild and beautiful places, mountains, beaches, islands, rivers, lakes and family-friendly adventures

  • CULTURE & HERITAGEThe top historical and folklore-y places, alongside music, film & TV and literature locations and a suitable smattering of funny place names
 
  • LONG-DISTANCE ROUTESEpic adventures along the finest famous and not-so-famous long-distance walking, cycling, train and road routes
 
  • FOOD, FESTIVALS & EVENTSBritain's top sports, music and other festivals and events, with a side helping of great destination pubs / cafes and favourite local dishes 
 
  • THINGS TO KNOWPriceless information and inspiration to help you have a great time, save money and enjoy unforgettable adventures

Alongside this unique breadth of topics, the Solid Gold* Great British Bucket List Map also includes:

  • YOUR BUCKET LIST - create your own from the complete list of locations
  • GOLDEN BUCKETS - some truly unmissable places and experiences
  • TRIP PLANNER - see journey times and carbon footprints for 150 journeys 
  • BUSY BEES - avoid / plan around hotspots at peak times 

 PRODUCT DETAILS 

Full-colour, two-sided paper map of Britain. Folds out to 100 cm x 89 cm (but could expand your horizons much further). * Ingredients: Paper, card, ink, plastic laminate, glue, no precious metal.  

 The Solid Gold* Great British Bucket List Map is available now at marvellousmaps.com, priced at £14.99 for the fold-out version, £19.99 for the wall map and £119.99 framed. 

ABOUT MARVELLOUS MAPS

Marvellous Maps aim to inspire great adventures, liven up walls and put enormous grins on faces. However you like your adventures, whether you favour a full-on lycra-clad endurance challenge or more of an armchair adventure, there's a Marvellous Map for you. 


Marvellous Maps are dreamed up, designed and made in sunny Britain. We're also a Certified B Corporation - find out more about our that, our commitment to environmental responsibility and the excellent charities we support at marvellousmaps.com/about.