Tampa Bay

Flying from the UK to Tampa Bay is easy with convenient connections through major hubs like New York, Atlanta, or Miami. Virgin Atlantic offer direct daily flights from Heathrow, and British Airways up to seven times a week (subject to seasonality) from Gatwick. Once you arrive, explore the city's vibrant downtown, Cuban culture in Ybor City and top attractions like BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY and the Florida Aquarium. With easy access to the best of Florida’s natural beauty and lively urban energy, Tampa Bay promises an unforgettable holiday experience.

Come, explore, and unlock adventure!

Discover BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY’S unique mix of world-class thrill rides and 200+ animal species; ignite your imagination and learn through play and shared discovery at Glazer Children’s Museum; and unleash your adrenaline on a Tampa Bay jet boat thrill ride. See The Florida Aquarium’s underwater delights; tap into your wild side at ZooTampa at Lowry Park; step back in time with Dinosaur World’s 200+ life-size dinosaurs.

Tampa Bay’s cuisine is just as unique and rich as its culture!
Discover fine dining or farm-to-table restaurants and fresh seafood and authentic Spanish dishes. Sip on lavish drinks at waterfront bistros and bars, explore Tampa Bay’s craft beer scene at Cigar City Brewing, and delve into the world of hand craft beer. Indulge in high end dining at Koya, Rocca, and Lilac;  the friendly Tampa Bay Bib Gourmand eateries like Gorkhali Kitchen, Rooster and the Till and Psomi; enjoy family friendly eateries along Tampa Riverwalk; host to an array of local vendors, Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf are an ideal way to enjoy good food on the waterfront with something for everyone.

You’ll have the best seats in the house with year-round pro sports action in Tampa Bay!
Follow the MLB Tampa Bay Rays, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, as well as the New York Yankees spring training, and a number of semi-pro and collegiate teams at Tampa Bay’s premier pro sports facilities. Play a round at championship courses like TPC Tampa Bay or Saddlebrook Resort. Feel the rush of freefall at iFLY Indoor Skydiving, test your wits at The Great Escape Room, or make a splash with stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking through Tampa’s scenic waterways. Whatever your style, there's no shortage of ways to dive into the action.

Tampa Bay combines rich history, vibrant culture, and exciting activities. Explore the historic streets of Ybor City, dive into the past at the Tampa Bay History Center, or enjoy the arts at The Tampa Museum of Art and catch a show at the Straz Center. Savour local flavors at craft breweries and diverse restaurants, and for adventure, bike along Bayshore Boulevard, kayak in the bay. With something for everyone, Tampa Bay offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and thrills!

Shop ‘til you drop at the upscale open-air Hyde Park Village, dip into daily lives of early Florida settlers at Hillsborough River State Park for hiking trails, wildlife spotting and more. Armature Works is the go-to spot for foodies and architecture fans plus you can enjoy Skyline views, waterfront dining and local craft brews. Ride the 2.7-mile heritage TECO Line Streetcar System through Downtown Tampa Bay, Channel District, and Ybor City; dive into Tampa Bays history with a Pirate Water Taxi tour; or seek out bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat on a Wild Dolphin Cruise. Leave the city behind to experience: Apollo Beach’s Manatee Viewing Centre in the winter months only; Hillsborough River State Park to spot Florida wildlife or day trip to Crystal River to swim with manatees.