Britain Calling: VisitBritain's monthly newsletter brings you a comprehensive guide to 2014's major accommodation openings and refurbishments, so read on for tips on where to lay your head in Britain next year - you'll be spoilt for choice! November saw Hull crowned UK City of Culture 2017, so find out what to do in the northern English city. Plus; follow our guide to ringing in the New Year across the nation.

Accommodation update - new openings and major refurbishments: VisitBritain presents its quarterly accommodation update, with information about new openings and major refurbishments in London, England, Wales and Scotland; 2014 will see the opening of exciting new properties across the nation, so read on for your handy lowdown all in one place.

Hull is crowned UK City of Culture 2017: Hull has been awarded the title of UK City of Culture for 2017, following Derry-Londonderry's success with the title this year. The city has plenty of plans for its celebratory year,  but for those who are curious to visit the Yorkshire city sooner, we've put together some information on the vibrant destination,.

Wind your way through Britain's waterways: With 3,000 miles of tranquil canals and rivers to explore across Britain, canal boat holidays are an easy way of exploring the destination's towns and countryside at a leisurely pace.

Where to see in 2014: Fireworks and festivals, parades and parties; the British love to celebrate and there's no better time to do so than when welcoming in the New Year. Ring in 2014 in memorable style with these New Year event highlights.

And finally - hungry? Try these street food restaurants: Britain has an appetite for street food from all over the world, the best of which can now be sampled out of the street and in fantastic restaurants all over the country!

Dont forget to check out our stories on where to find some festive fun in Britain this Christmas, what's new and key UK stories for 2014.

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