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.
History of Britain - the full text of the 1912 book
English
Culture
What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.
British Biography
Our look at the lives of famous people in art, architecture, science, and literature.
Polegate, East Sussex, England
Polegate Windmill is a Grade II* listed tower mill on the outskirts of Polegate. The mill remained in use until 1965 and has now been fully restored to working order. It has four sails plus a fantail and has three sets of grinding wheels. There are irregular open days throughout the year, but the mill exterior can be seen at any time.
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
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse and Bridge - Waltham Abbey, Essex, England
Zennor, St Senara's Church - Zennor, Cornwall, England
Dob Gill Waterfall - Wythburn, Cumbria, England