Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window onrecord-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records fromaround the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest andbrightest records in the world. From high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talentedpets, this page-turner will have you screaming “wait, what!?” from cover tocover.

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Readers ofall ages who are hungry for a new challenge (and can’t wait to ace quiz nightswith brag-worthy facts)Families wholove to learn together while having funAnyone witha curious mindHave you ever wondered, “Could I break a world record?”

Spoiler: you can!Record-breaking is for everyone, everywhere, and nothingbeats taking part in a new challenge… But, sometimes, all we need is the rightpush to get started. Open the next chapter of record-breaking with Guinness WorldRecords 2026.

Flick through the colourful pages, be inspired, and get inthe mood for a record-breaking adventure.