This month we bring you our latest accommodation update, extraordinary Welsh experiences, discover Paddington's favourite marmalade, plan your British cultural fix this autumn; hippos return to The Thames and actor Charles Dance rings the rally cry for Rugby World Cup 2015. All this and more…. http://media.visitbritain.com

Accommodation Update: Our quarterly digest of what's happening in the accommodation world in Britain. With news about recent openings you might have missed, refurbished properties, upcoming openings for later this year and a look ahead to 2015. http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Accommodation-update-recent-and-upcoming-openings-including-a-look-ahead-to-2015-11844.aspx

10 extraordinary experiences in Wales: For first-time visitors to Wales, we've highlighted ten of the destination's un-missable experiences and places to visit. From the capital, Cardiff and the Coastal Path to luxurious lodges and dark sky reserves, come prepared to have an amazing time. http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/10-unmissable-experiences-in-Wales-1-5-117ef.aspx

Paddington Bear ™ and Marmalade: Paddington Bear ™, the children's character created by Michael Bond, famously travels from Peru to Britain with a stack of marmalade sandwiches under his hat. With a new Paddington movie being released this winter, audiences the world over are about to fall in love with the bear once again as he embarks on a new adventure on the silver screen.  http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Paddington-and-Marmalade-118b1.aspx

To celebrate Paddington Bear coming to the big screen this year, Lancaster London will be treating guests in the Lounge Bar to complimentary Paddington Bear 'Elevenses' - the bear's favourite bite to eat! http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Paddington-Bear-Elevenses-at-Lancaster-London-1182f.aspx

The Culture Season: London is celebrating an autumn of culture, and the rest of Britain is putting on a show to satisfy art and history lovers from all over the world, with a season of fantastic exhibitions. Plan your culture fix!  http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/The-culture-season-upcoming-exhibitions-and-shows-to-book-onto-in-Britain-117ac.aspx

Ten spooky experiences to freak you out in Britain: Ghost-hunters will be spoilt for choice when seeking out the paranormal in Britain. The nation has a rich and often grisly history, which means plenty of ghouls and plenty of ghost stories. From vampires created in seaside towns to witches burnt at the stake that are still haunting the land, here are ten ways to make sure you get the chills on your trip. http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/10-spooky-experiences-to-freak-you-out-in-Britain-118b0.aspx

Hippos return to The Thames: Totally Thames has launched Florentijn Hofman's first ever UK commission, 'HippopoThames'. The renowned Dutch artist has created an extraordinary 21-metre-long hippo sculpture, which was towed on September 2, from its build site at Royal Docks to its new home at Nine Elms on the South Bank, central London's newest district. http://media.visitbritain.com/Story-Ideas/Totally-Thames-launches-Florentijn-Hofman-s-first-ever-UK-commission-HippopoThames-118af.aspx