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Whittington Castle, Shropshire

'This green and pleasant land'

From picturesque villages and quiet country lanes to the bustle of historic London, there's so much to see, and so much history to explore! Here are some popular areas:

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Glamis Castle, Aberdeenshire, scotland

'A land of Romance'

Nowhere in Britain can match the scenic beauty of the Scottish Highlands and islands, but there is so much more to Scotland than romantic visions of pipers on lonely hilltops:

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Caernarfon Castle, north Wales

'Castles, Coast, and Scenic Splendour'

From the stunning mountain scenery of Snowdonia to magnificent medieval castles, ancient monuments on Anglesey to sacred St David's and wonderful coastal walks:

A Passion for British Heritage

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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Holiday cottage, Cornwall, England

Holiday cottages at thousands of popular locations throughout England

England

Popular Areas

Lake District, Peak District

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Devon, Cornwall, Northumberland, Yorkshire

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Thatched holiday cottage, Isle of Skye, Scotland

The best of Scotland, from remote glens to popular tourist destinations

Scotland

Popular Areas

Isle of Skye, Cairngorms

Locations

Scottish Highlands, Fife, Dumfries and Galloway, Borders

Stay ... in Wales
Self-catering cottage, Wales

Our family usually stays in a self-catering cottage so we can tour one area in-depth for a week or even two at a time.

Wales

Popular Areas

Anglesey, Pembrokeshire

Locations

North Wales, South West Wales, Glamorgan, Powys

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Historic Sites
Eilean Donan Castle, Lochalsh, Scotland

Our family has visited over 5,000 historic sites in Britain, from Cornwall to Caithness and Anglesey to Norfolk, from castles to picturesque villages - there's so much to see!

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Callanish stone circle, Isle of Lewis

History of Britain - the full text of the 1912 book

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What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.

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British Biography
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Illustrated Dictionary of Church History and Architecture

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Cille Bharra Church

Cille Bharra Church

Eoligarry, Highlands and Islands, Scotland
A fascinating site with a rich history, Cille Bharra stands near the northern end of the Eoligarry peninsula, north of Barra airport and its unique beach runway. Within the stone walls enclosing the site stand three chapels, two now ruinous, dedicated to St Barr, the 7th-century Irish monk who gave his name to the island of Barra. The chapels probably date to the 12th century and later, but may occupy the site of much earlier buildings.

Heritage Rating: 4 Heritage Rating
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Hawkshead - Cumbria, England

Rushton Triangular Lodge - Rushton, Northamptonshire, England

Totnes - Devon, England

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