'A land of Romance'
Nowhere in Britain can match the scenic beauty of the Scottish Highlands and islands, but there is so much more to Scotland than romantic visions of pipers on lonely hilltops:
'Castles, Coast, and Scenic Splendour'
From the stunning mountain scenery of Snowdonia to magnificent medieval castles, ancient monuments on Anglesey to sacred St David's and wonderful coastal walks:
A Passion for British Heritage
For over 15 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!
Specialising in historic properties, hand-rated for historic interest
Castle Hotels in England - Scotland - Wales
Popular Historic Destinations
Bath, Brighton, Canterbury, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lake District, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester, York
B&Bs, guest houses, and small hotels
What could be more British than a stay in a cosy Bed and Breakfast, with a cheerful host full of local knowledge?
Top locations
Cornwall, Lake
District, Devon, Dorset, Pembrokeshire, Scottish Highlands, London
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.
Self catering cottages in: England - Scotland - Wales
Top locations
Cornwall, Lake District, London, Devon, Isle of Skye, North Wales, Pembrokeshire, Scottish Highlands
Our family has visited over 5000 historic sites in Britain, from Cornwall to Caithness and Anglesey to Norfolk, from castles to picturesque villages - there's so much to see!
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.
17th Century Orton Hall
Orton, Cumbria
Orton Hall is a superb Jacobean Mansion built in 1662 standing in 7 acres of its own mature parkland. We have 3 suites, each with its own unique charm. All guests have full use of the grounds and the Great Hall, with its grand piano, snooker table, fireplace and spectacular … more >>
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Camber Castle
Rye, East Sussex, England
The ruins of a mighty castle built by Henry VIII as part of his great coastal defences. The sea, which used to lap at the foot of the castle walls, now lies over a mile distant, and the castle stands adrift and somewhat lonely-looking in a field. The castle is in need of repairs and may not always be open to visitors for safety reasons, but you can still get a good view into the interior.
Best Historic Churches - Our top rated historic churches to visit in Britain
Lady Godiva - Fact and Fiction
Lamb House - Rye, East Sussex, England
Hastings Fishermen's Museum - Hastings, East Sussex, England
Hastings Museum - Hastings, East Sussex, England
Rye Art Gallery - Rye, East Sussex, England
Rye Castle Museum - Rye, East Sussex, England
Battle Museum of Local History - Battle, East Sussex, England