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.
In an earlier article, I looked at 8 stunningly beautiful thatched cottages in England I've run across on family excursions over the past 20 years of exploring Britain. …
moreEdinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
A beautifully restored 15th-century house on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, home to religious reformer John Knox for the last few months of his life. There are large tiled fireplaces and wonderful painted and panelled rooms, plus objects linked to Knox and John Mossman, a wealthy goldsmith who owned the property before Knox.
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
Gladstone's Land - Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Amroth, St Elidyr's Church - Amroth, Dyfed, Wales
Petwood House Garden - Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England