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 …
moreWestonbirt, Gloucestershire, England
One of the finest and most popular arboretums in England, Westonbirt features 17,000 trees and 17 miles of paths. Photographers flock to Westonbirt in the autumn to catch the astonishing, rich display of Fall colours, especially in Acer Glade, It truly is a marvellous site, but it can be muddy after wet weather so please bring good footwear.
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
Rievaulx Abbey - Helmsley, Yorkshire, England
Churchill War Rooms - London, Greater London, England
Ashton Keynes - Wiltshire, England