2024-03-26 10:00
The pub, as we’ve mentioned before, is a longstanding British tradition. Historically, it was often the heart of the community. In many smaller villages and communities it still is. We… Read More
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2024-03-19 10:00
Britain’s long, rich literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the countryside that ha… Read More
2024-03-12 01:40
This weekend people from Belfast to Boston will be wearing green in celebration of all things Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated as far afield as Australia and it’s said that… Read More
2024-03-05 16:18
British Pie Week 2024 is underway, meaning it’s a celebration of all things encased in pastry for the next seven days. The British Pie Awards will be taking place this week and their w… Read More
2024-02-28 00:52
The 1st of March is St. David’s Day, commemorating the patron saint of Wales. Now while most people know that St, Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland,and recognize St. George… Read More
2024-02-06 20:41
In some parts of the world, it is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. But here in the UK, it’s Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. So get out the frying pan and flip (or if you’re feeling adve… Read More
2024-01-30 21:01
The British Isles are getting lots of love in the travel press at the moment, and rightly so. There is so much on offer, including stunning landscapes, magnificent coastline, millennia of hi… Read More
2024-01-22 19:35
This week, people will be raising a toast to Scotland’s greatest poet. They will hold celebrations not just in Scotland but around the world. In preparation for Burns Night, we take a… Read More
2024-01-16 22:04
If you’ve noticed National Landscapes being mentioned and wonder what they are, you’re not alone. It was easy to miss the press releases late last year in the panic of Christmas… Read More
2024-01-11 19:11
In our previous post, we highlighted Scotland’s far northern regions as one of Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations for 2024. Today, we take a look at another destination in the UK… Read More
2024-01-09 19:46
Usually when people travel to Scotland, their destinations are Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, and perhaps St. Andrews for a round of golf. While those are all beautiful, and deserving of… Read More
2023-12-06 18:01
It’s that wonderful time of the year when everything is festive and sparkly. That means it is also time to share a few of my favourite gift ideas that I have come across this year. All… Read More
2023-11-30 15:57
You can’t have a cup of tea without a biscuit or two for dunking purposes. And we Brits have created a plethora of biscuits to enjoy with our cuppa. Custard creams, Hob Nobs, and diges… Read More
2023-10-16 18:54
Here’s a question for you. When did you last look at your cellphone? And when did you last check your email? In today’s fast-paced world, the constant connection to technology ca… Read More
2023-09-27 17:31
As the darker evenings draw in and the temperatures become a little cooler, it can be all too easy to stay indoors. But there are dozens of festivals taking place around the country, celebra… Read More
2023-08-14 15:53
Have you enjoyed any fresh homegrown cherries yet this summer? If not, you are missing out. According to experts, this year’s crop promises to be some of the tastiest, juiciest fruit t… Read More
2023-08-09 14:48
A number of special summer shopping offers have come into the British Food and travel mailbox lately, with offers and deals on outdoor clothing, holiday lodging, and other items. Read on to… Read More
2023-07-04 21:32
The kids aren’t out of school just yet but summer is here. You don’t have to spend a fortune on holiday plans when the UK has so many great destinations right on your doorstep, m… Read More
2023-06-30 17:37
Since fully reopening in 2022, the cruise industry has seen a significant uptick in bookings worldwide. Statistics from Future Market Insights show that the global market was worth… Read More
2023-05-18 00:29
It’s no surprise that in Gaelic, the word “whisky” loosely translates to “water of life”. This beloved spirit is an integral part of their cultural heritage. An… Read More
2023-04-29 17:11
Walking can be a quick two minute dash to the bus stop, a 15 minute stroll around the road with your dog, or an afternoon along the clifftops. It can serve the purely practical purpose of ge… Read More
2023-02-10 16:51
We’ve written before about the Isle of Wight and why it’s such a popular holiday destination. It seems the gang at Wanderlust magazine agree. Our last post looked at some of the… Read More
2023-01-16 17:50
In our first post of the year, we share some of the kudos and recognition that UK destinations have recently received. National Geographic Awards National Geographic UK announced the winners… Read More
2022-12-23 02:12
‘You are what you eat’ is more than an old adage. Diets have huge implications on one’s health and body functions. In light of this, the NHS UK has outlined recommendations… Read More
2022-12-01 17:44
It’s that time of the year again. Once more, despite my promises to get everything sorted early, we are nearing mid-November and I haven’t bought a single thing yet. Anyway, read… Read More
2022-10-26 16:32
Halloween is drawing closer and, to tell the truth, it is always time for a few good ghost stories. So today we’re looking at a few of the many reportedly haunted places in spooky Brit… Read More
2022-10-14 16:53
Our last post offered some reasons to visit Monmouthshire this autumn, but it’s not possible for everyone to drop everything and go to Wales. Still, there are plenty of ways to enjoy t… Read More
2022-10-05 20:19
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eve… Read More
2022-09-28 18:25
In honor of British Food Fortnight, and realising that it’s been a while since I’ve tried a new traditional recipe, here’s something a little different – a Kentish Le… Read More
2022-06-13 20:24
Blessings of your heart, you brew good ale. – William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona Beer Day Britain Beer Day Britain launched in 2015 as a celebration of… you’ve g… Read More
2022-06-13 16:02
Things have been a bit quiet on the site lately because I’ve been busy catching up on some home decorating. That’s taken me down a lot of shopping rabbit holes and so read on for… Read More
2022-05-17 02:20
It’s time to celebrate one of the great British culinary inventions – the sandwich. This year’s British Sandwich Week runs from 22nd to 28th May. Who knew that several hund… Read More
2022-04-27 12:35
Whether you grew up by the coast, or if you look forward to that once or twice a year visit, there are so many different ways to enjoy the waves. From boating and swimming to surfing and oth… Read More
2022-04-13 15:55
The Welsh know it as bara lawr. Some call it Welshman’s caviar. Laverbread is a seaweed delicacy with European PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status, and National Laverbread Day… Read More
2022-03-24 17:50
If you’re planning your next getaway in England, here’s one place I bet you haven’t considered: Rutland. This tiny landlocked county tends to get overlooked but, if you rea… Read More
2022-03-16 20:47
The United Kingdom has a surprising number of mountains, some of which you probably are not too familiar with (unless you are something of a climber). Sure, Snowdon, Ben Nevis, and Scafell P… Read More
2022-03-07 22:07
Whatever your drink of preference, there are lots of British options to choose from. In this post, we look at a few of the distilleries, wineries, and breweries around the country. Perhaps y… Read More
2022-02-11 16:51
Scotland is the proud home of 13 UNESCO sites, including creative cities, geoparks, biospheres, and world heritage sites. To celebrate each location, and to make the public more aware of the… Read More
2022-01-20 18:54
Stretching across northern England between Wallsend near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria, Hadrian’s Wall is a national landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built during… Read More
2022-01-13 17:19
Worcestershire sauce. Darkly hued. Tangy. Frequently mispronounced by non-Brits. A great addition to soups, stews, scrambled eggs, roast beef… you name it, a dash of the W can add a s… Read More
2022-01-06 17:18
After a couple of dismal years for the tourist industry, Scotland is hoping to bounce back from the pandemic by spotlighting its many artists, writers, and storytellers. That’s right:… Read More
2021-12-17 01:24
It may have gone out of fashion in some households, but a good trifle is a tasty delight that makes any day feel extra festive. It can be made quickly enough to serve for a special dessert d… Read More
2021-11-24 19:49
After more than a year of pandemic, shutdowns and shipping delays, there’s not better time to buy from artists and small businesses in the UK. Read on for some of our favourite Christm… Read More
2021-10-18 01:48
On October 18th, 1951, Snowdonia was named as a National Park of Great Britain. To celebrate its 70th birthday, we look at some of the highlights of this majestic Welsh park. We uncover a fe… Read More
2021-08-16 20:39
The South Downs National Park recently announced that it was growing with a key landmark of the south coast joining its landscape. The iconic Seven Sisters Country Park is no longer under co… Read More
2021-07-20 18:33
Supporting British businesses and artisans is something we encourage. With that in mind, here are five of our favourite British buys for July. Growbar Get the perfect window box or give your… Read More
2021-05-24 16:26
It may not feel like it with the oddly unseasonable weather we’ve had this May, but summer is coming. And you can’t have British summer without strawberries and cream. Now if you… Read More
2021-05-12 14:03
We Brits love our gardens. They are our private oasis from the chaos of the outside world. We may not all have acres of land to style, but even a postage-stamp sized plot can become somethin… Read More
2021-05-07 16:51
Seventy years ago, on 9th May, 1951, the Lake District was named an official National Park of Great Britain. It was the second area of the country to be designated a National Park, the Peak… Read More
2021-04-22 13:43
Earth Day is here again, but by now we all know the importance of protecting our planet every day, not just in April. So we are sharing some of our favourite eco-friendly British buys as wel… Read More
2021-04-21 14:29
This month, April 16th to be precise, marks the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. Also known as the Battle of Drummossie, it was the final battle of the “Forty-five Rebellio… Read More
2021-04-15 15:22
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Peak District, the first of the National Parks of Great Britain. We’re showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special… Read More
2021-04-13 16:42
In this post, we enjoy a slice of a traditional British favourite, albeit one that might make modern health food fanatics faint. Give a cheer for lardy cake! Lardy cake is an enriched yeaste… Read More
2021-03-20 18:52
Spring is in the air and hopefully we’ll soon be enjoying sunny days and the great outdoors. Since the beach and spring have been on my mind, here are a few British buys for this month… Read More
2021-03-04 17:31
The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day bei… Read More
2021-03-01 20:30
Fidget pie… following in the tradition of so many British dishes with creative names that make you wonder how they came about. Yet this traditional Shropshire favourite was, until rec… Read More
2021-02-22 18:13
The small landlocked county of Shropshire borders Wales to its west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. It is largely rural with a small population but… Read More
2021-02-11 17:02
The lockdowns of the last year have left many of us pent up at home and not getting enough exercise. Regular readers will know that I am a huge fan of walking, enjoying both its physical and… Read More
2021-02-05 18:03
Several UK attractions were nominated in the recently-announced Tiqets Remarkable Venue Awards. Tiqets is an online ticketing platform which makes it easy to find and book tickets to attract… Read More
2021-02-01 19:08
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we are sharing some delightfully romantic British buys to share with your sweetheart. Or to buy for yourself! Read on for our Valentine buy… Read More
2021-01-22 15:04
One of the most famous of the traditional British puds, a bowl of spotted dick with custard is proper comfort food. A tasty combination of suet dough, currants or other dried fruit, and lemo… Read More
2021-01-11 01:54
If your plans to explore Scotland in 2020 were scuppered, here’s hoping to better luck in 2021. After the success of recent themed travel promotions, VisitScotland declared 2020 the Ye… Read More
2021-01-05 18:53
January, we’ve only just begun, and already the UK has been plunged into lockdown. However, we remain eternally hopeful that this will allow us to enjoy the spring and summer in all th… Read More
2021-01-04 05:22
The last few years have seen Wales highlighting a number of its outstanding reasons to visit; 2017 was the Year of Legends; 2018 was the Year of the Sea; and 2019 was the Year of Discovery… Read More
2020-12-14 18:53
Sponsored post: In collaboration with Hotels.com, but all views are my own. Travel plans have been in flux for much of this year as safety regulations related to COVID-19 change almost weekl… Read More
2020-12-06 21:34
Many of our modern Christmas traditions would have been unheard of during the reigns of Henry VIII and his Tudor brethren. Don’t expect to see a Christmas tree, for one thing. The reli… Read More
2020-11-18 19:53
This post contains some affiliate links. Buying through these links will earn the site a few pennies of commission for upkeep. There is no additional cost to you. There are few things I enjo… Read More
2020-11-07 15:59
The UK has now entered a second lockdown period and just in time for Christmas shopping! What to do? For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite British buys &ndas&hell…Read More
2020-10-29 16:02
A new travel campaign this winter aims to help support the British tourism industry while respecting local COVID-19 restrictions. Tourism typically falls into something of a lull in winter… Read More
2020-10-22 19:57
Two of this week’s British buys are for those with a love of the British countryside, while the third is a British tipple from a company that may not be on your radar. As always, we en… Read More
2020-10-15 17:19
In this second part of our new regular series, we highlight another three Great British buys. With ongoing pandemic closures, it is more important than ever to help support British businesse… Read More
2020-10-08 16:27
2020 has been a year most of us would probably rather be over and done with as soon as possible. But as the continued uncertainty of the pandemic looms over us, do I also dare remind you tha… Read More
2020-09-03 14:01
Doors Open Days is an annual festival celebrating the rich architecture of Scotland. This year the organizers of the festival, like many others, have found themselves struggling with the pan… Read More
2020-08-06 17:25
Since it was established in 1994, Heritage Open Days has become England’s largest festival of history and culture. As the country’s contribution to European Heritage Days, it joi… Read More
2020-07-08 15:53
Last week we looked at the Good To Go programme that has been introduced by VisitBritain to help restaurants and businesses indicate that they can open safely post-lockdown. They have also i… Read More
2020-07-02 15:19
As businesses look to reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, you may be wondering about safety, both for you the customer and for the employees. Luckily the Tourist Organisations of Great… Read More
2020-07-01 17:50
The pub is the heart of many a community around the British Isles, serving as a social centre for locals. So the news that many can reopen within the next few weeks after the coronavirus pan… Read More
2020-06-26 03:17
As the UK begins the process of reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, many people have been eagerly awaiting to hear when they can once again enjoy a pint at their local pub. And with go… Read More
2020-06-23 16:24
Anyone who grew up in the UK in the 1970s or 80s no doubt remembers butterfly cakes. They always seemed so fancy and eating them was a careful procedure involving removing each wing and eati… Read More
2020-06-13 20:24
Blessings of your heart, you brew good ale. – William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona Beer Day Britain Beer Day Britain launched in 2015 as a celebration of… you’ve g… Read More
2020-06-03 01:11
It is time to celebrate what to me is one of the ultimate signs of summer – the fresh homegrown tomato. It is British Tomato Fortnight, because these wonderful gems deserve more than a… Read More
2020-05-26 20:42
Given the ongoing global health situation, it may seem a little strange to be discussing tourism, and this year’s English Tourism Week celebrations are happening virtually instead of i… Read More
2020-04-29 20:14
At the risk of stating the obvious, it’s been a strange few months. Businesses are closed (hopefully only temporary for most). Travel is definitely off the cards, and I’ve spent… Read More
2020-03-19 14:16
Simnel cake – a fruitcake with distinctive marzipan decoration. Most places I see it mentioned talk of it as an Easter cake, but I was sure I remembered learning about it for Mother&rs&hell…Read More
2020-03-15 16:07
British BBQ has come a long way. In this post, we look back at some not so fond memories of barely-cooked sausages, and give a sigh of relief at the improvements–hickory-smoked ribs an… Read More
2020-02-23 16:46
In some parts of the world, it is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. But here in the UK, it’s Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. So get out the frying pan and flip (or if you’re feeling adve… Read More
2020-02-23 00:13
Looking back through British food history, you will find one constant. Whether used as bowl for pottage, torn off in chunks and eaten with cheese, or used as the basis for a sandwich, bread… Read More
2020-02-16 18:20
After Ciara and Dennis both hitting the UK in the past few weeks, it may be hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. But the days are starting to get longer, and buds are begin… Read More
2020-02-04 20:56
Britain packs a lot of vastly different scenery within its relatively small borders, from coastal shores to mountain peaks, thick forests to open pasture land. In this post, we give you ten… Read More
2020-01-29 03:23
In this new occasional series, we’ll explore the rich variety of regional foods that you can find around the UK. For centuries Kent has been known as the Garden of England, and with go… Read More
2020-01-15 22:22
The last few years have seen Wales highlighting a number of its outstanding reasons to visit; 2017 was the Year of Legends; 2018 was the Year of the Sea; and 2019 was the Year of Discovery… Read More
2020-01-07 15:54
If you haven’t already started planning where to explore in 2020, you might want to consider a trip to Scotland. After the success of recent themed travel promotions, VisitScotland has… Read More
2019-12-10 03:19
The Victorian era is perhaps the first period in history that comes to mind for most when thinking of a traditional Christmas. However, people had celebrated for centuries before in a variet… Read More
2019-12-02 20:51
It’s that time of year again – bells, glitter, carols, mince pies…. Yes, Christmas is coming, and wherever you happen to be in the UK, there are plenty of festive events n… Read More
2019-11-18 19:21
An earlier post looked at 10 of England’s 33 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Technically, England has 34 but it shares one of those with Wales. In this post we will loo… Read More
2019-10-17 17:13
Located at the northern end of the Forest of Dean, not far from the Welsh border, the market town of Ross-on-Wye is the ideal stop for a few nights while exploring the surrounding area. I sp… Read More
2019-10-08 00:01
The beautiful Romney Marsh in Kent has much to offer visitors seeking a peaceful getaway–wonderful coastline, pastoral country landscapes, picturesque villages. It also has some fascin… Read More
2019-10-02 18:35
Ask most people about Sir Walter Raleigh and they will know him as a soldier, explorer of the New World, and possible lover of Queen Elizabeth I. He introduced tobacco to England, and some s… Read More
2019-09-23 22:46
In 1620, 102 passengers and a crew of approximately 30 departed from Plymouth to seek a new life in the Americas. After several months at sea, the Puritans landed in what is now Massachusett… Read More
2019-09-16 21:01
If you’re new to London, or just visiting, you might think chances to see a bit of nature are limited to the big parks (full of tourists) or to the weekend, when you can escape to the… Read More
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