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.
As you browse the attractions listed on the Britain Express website, you'll run across a peculiar little H symbol, which we call a Heritage Rating. If you've ever …
moreLuton, Bedfordshire, England
Formerly the Stockwood Park Museum, this award-winning museum is set beside the Stockwood Country Park. Discover the archaeology, geology, and history of the Luton region from prehistoric times. The highlight of the museum's collection is the Wenlock Jug, a late 14th-century bronze jug, or tankard, one of the finest examples of late medieval metalworking in Britain. There is also the Mossman collection of historic carriages - the largest carriage collection in Britain.
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
Halton, St Wilfrid's Church - Halton, Lancashire, England
Benenden, St George's Church - Benenden, Kent, England
Fairy Bridge - Dunvegan, Highlands and Islands, Scotland