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.
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Cornwall is one of the most popular visitor destinations in England, and for good reason; the county boasts incredible coastal scenery, picturesque villages, and spectacular historical sites.In this …
moreSouth Cadbury, Somerset, England
Is this Camelot? Or perhaps Mount Badon, site of King Arthur's final battle? Perhaps, for tales of King Arthur cling to this ancient hillfort rising above the pretty village of South Cadbury. The summit of the 150-metre high hill is defended with four earthwork ditches and banks. The site was occupied as early as the Neolithic period. The Romans captured South Cadbury, but at the end of the Roman era, it seems that there was a large settlement with a great hall here. The Saxons later established a mint at South Cadbury.
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
Madley Church - Madley, Herefordshire, England
London Charterhouse - London, Greater London, England
Batcombe - Dorset, England