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!
Castle Hotels in England - Scotland - Wales
Bath, Brighton, Canterbury, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lake District, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester, York
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
Cornwall, Lake District, London, Devon, Isle of Skye, North Wales, Pembrokeshire, Scottish Highlands
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.
Kent is known as the 'Garden of England', but the county is home to some of England's finest medieval castles. Here's our look at some of the best, …
moreNorwich, Norfolk, England
One of the finest town churches in England, primarily 15th century, with a wonderful hammer-beam roof decorated with angels and gilded suns. The Perpendicular east window has excellent medieval glass, and the is a rare 15th-century wooden font canopy. Look for a tapestry woven by Flemish settlers in 1573, and the 16th-century tomb of Francis Wyndham.
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
Tomen y Bala - Bala, Gwynedd, Wales
St George Tombland - Norwich, Norfolk, England
Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland