For over 15 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!
Castle Hotels in England - Scotland - Wales
Bath, Brighton, Canterbury, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lake District, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester, York
What could be more British than a stay in a cosy Bed and Breakfast, with a cheerful host full of local knowledge?
Top locations
Cornwall, Lake
District, Devon, Dorset, Pembrokeshire, Scottish Highlands, London
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.
Self catering cottages in: England - Scotland - Wales
Cornwall, Lake District, London, Devon, Isle of Skye, North Wales, Pembrokeshire, Scottish Highlands
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.
I keep a mental list of places to go when the weather is good - historic or scenic sites within a short drive of our home in the …
moreCambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Christ's College was founded by William Byngham in 1437. Byngham called his foundation 'God's House', but that name was not destined to last. In 1448 Henry VI decided that he wanted the God's House site for a new college he planned to establish (King's College), and Byngham's foundation was forced to move to its current location.
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
Winsford - Somerset, England
Brantwood - Coniston, Cumbria, England
Presteigne - Powys, Wales