Big Up Britain

Monday, November 2nd, 2026

Good News for Culture in Britain

Portsmouth’s new Royal Marines museum brings 360 years of service to life

Culture

Portsmouth’s new Royal Marines museum brings 360 years of service to life

A £15m Royal Marines museum is due to open in Portsmouth, combining historic artefacts, immersive displays and hands-on challenges for visitors.

1 November 2026

Library use rises across England as 36% engage with services

Culture

Library use rises across England as 36% engage with services

New government figures show library engagement in England reached 36% in 2025/26, with both physical visits and digital use increasing.

21 October 2026

West Midlands lands £100m boost as filming boom creates jobs across the region

Culture

West Midlands lands £100m boost as filming boom creates jobs across the region

West Midlands screen productions generated £15.5m in early 2026, as a new £100m investment aims to grow jobs, skills and studio space.

12 October 2026

Britain’s prettiest pubs could be hiding in converted shops, churches and old buildings

Culture

Britain’s prettiest pubs are waiting for your votes!

CAMRA is inviting nominations for its 2027 Pub Design Awards, celebrating standout pubs, clever conversions and community-led refurbishments across the UK.

12 October 2026

More good news stories for Culture

£2.1m backing keeps England’s regional film industry rolling

Culture

£2.1m backing keeps England’s regional film industry rolling

6 October 2026

Culture

National Videogame Museum launches UK-wide mission to save gaming history

29 September 2026

city of culture

Culture, Inspiration

UK Cities Compete for £10m National Title | City of Culture

18 March 2026

london

Culture

London Crowned World’s No.2 City to Raise a Family

11 March 2026

loo of the year

Culture, Fun

Flushed with Pride: Britain’s Best Loos Crowned

9 February 2026

newprt wales

Culture

£180m Boost for Welsh Towns – Locals to Lead Revival!

5 February 2026

BBC Get singing

Culture, Entertainment

Get Singing: BBC’s Biggest Music Education Push in a Decade

27 January 2026

art gallery

Culture

Lost for 220 Years – Robert Burns’ Forgotten Portrait Returns Home

26 January 2026

british cultual and art spaces

Culture

£1.5bn Lifeline to Save Britain’s Museums, Libraries and Local Arts

22 January 2026

Paul Harrop / Hull Maritime Museum / CC BY-SA 2.0

Culture, Tourism

UK’s Cultural Scene Set to Sparkle with New Museum Openings in 2026

6 January 2026