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.
Shottesbrooke, Berkshire, England
There can be few medieval parish churches which exhibit more uniformity of style than St John's (more properly the Collegiate Church of St John the Baptist) at Shottesbrooke. The church stands in the grounds of Shottesbrooke Park manor and was built by the lord of Shottesbrooke estate, Sir William Trussell, in 1337.
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
Whitby - Yorkshire, England
Laidhay Croft Museum - Dunbeath, Highlands and Islands, Scotland
Ashridge Estate - Ringshall, Hertfordshire, England