For over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the world. We love exploring the UK, and hope that whether you're a Brit or a tourist, you'll take every chance to discover British history and landscape for yourself, and enjoy the wonderful heritage that awaits in every corner of this wonderful country. Get inspired - Explore Britain's Heritage!
Most of our family travelling is done via stays in self catering cottages, where we can unwind and tour one area in-depth for a week or even 2 at a time.
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What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.
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During the medieval period, farmers in England were required by law to give one-tenth of their yearly harvest to the church. The income from this produce was used …
moreEmpingham, Rutland, England
Empingham is the third-largest town in Rutland, after Oakham and Uppingham, so it comes as no surprise that the parish church of St Peter is a large, imposing structure. The church is mainly a 13th-century building, though there has been a church here since at least the Norman period. The earliest part of the current building is the south arcade, which is early 13th century.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Bridge over the Atlantic - Seil, Argyll
Achmore Stone Circle - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Dun Eistean - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Clach an Truiseil Standing Stone - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Crossness Pumping Station - London, Greater London, England
Great Brington, St Mary's Church - Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England
Honister Pass - Seatoller, Cumbria, England