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.
One of the most enjoyable things about running the Britain Express website is that I get to see (vicariously) some of the most picturesque and historic accommodation properties …
moreBrancepeth, County Durham, England
Brancepeth Castle is a 12th-century castle later transformed into an elegant Regency country house. The castle was owned for over 400 years by the powerful Neville family and it was here in 1569 that Charles Neville, the 6th Earl of Westmorland, plotted the Rising of the North.
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
Lead, St Mary's Church - Lead, Yorkshire, England
Low Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, England
Ipswich, St Mary at Quay Church - Ipswich, Suffolk, England