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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moreGloucester, Gloucestershire, England
A peculiar decagonal gazebo dating in part to the 14th century. Tradition says the King's Board was given to the city of Gloucester by Richard II. It was probably used as a preaching cross or coin exchange, but later became a Tudor butter market and even later a conduit house.
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
Mallerstang Dale - Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England
Thorpeness - Suffolk, England
Strangers Hall - Norwich, Norfolk, England