British Isles
It’s easy to take for granted those things immediately around us, but the truth is that our own backyard. the British Isles, offers attractions to rival holiday destinations anywhere in the world: the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and the Dorset coast; beer in a medieval pub and afternoon tea with scones in an elegant café; castles with turrets and churches with dainty spires; Cotswold stone and Shakespeare’s England; whisky distilleries and micro breweries.
That’s not to mention Stonehenge and Hadrian’s Wall; the Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast; Offa’s Dyke Path and Snowdonia National Park; the Millennium Stadium and Wembley; the British Museum, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Tate Modern.
We have a rich history and the very best of culture, shops, museums, galleries, restaurants and nature. Visit Britain promotes the country under the strapline ‘Britain is Great’. It’s difficult to argue.
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Discover British Muslim history through grand mosques, Islamic neighbourhoods and cultural landmarks across Britain. Britain’s history is often told through its castles, cathedrals and Celtic legends. But woven into its story is a fascinating, centuries-old Muslim heritage, much of which remains hidden in plain sight. From Moroccan ambassadors at the court of Elizabeth I to…
From 14th century abbeys to the stone circles of Calanais, these lesser-known historic places in Scotland offer a captivating insight into the country’s past. Scotland’s rich and sometimes turbulent past offers countless opportunities for fascinating short breaks, with historic sites revealing stories that span thousands of years. This article explores five places where you can discover the country’s heritage,…
From windswept coastlines to ancient woodlands, Kent’s wild places showcase a side of the county that feels surprisingly untamed and endlessly diverse. Lapped by the English Channel to the south, the North Sea to the east and the Thames Estuary to the north, Kent covers 1,442 square miles at the most southeast edge of England. It has…