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
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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.
During the medieval period, farmers in England were required by law to give one-tenth of their yearly harvest to the church. The income from this produce was used …
moreLydney, Gloucestershire, England
The historic mansion of Lydney Park was originally surrounded by a formal walled garden and 'pleasure garden' close to the house, with a huge deer park further away. The deer park has been planted with a mix of rare and exotic trees, and after WWII the formal gardens were replanted with a pleasant combination of spring flowers and drifts of bulbs, magnolias, and flowering cherries. There are hedges and lawns a paved terrace, and a pair of fountain pools.
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
Chadshunt, All Saints Church - Chadshunt, Warwickshire, England
Garton-on-the-Wolds, St Michael's Church - Garton-on-the-Wolds, Yorkshire, England
Perranporth - Cornwall, England