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.
Kirkstead, Lincolnshire, England
Kirkstead Abbey is a ruined 12th-century monastery in a farm field on the outskirts of Woodhall Spa. The abbey was founded as a daughter house of Fountains Abbey and lasted until 1537 when it was suppressed by Henry VIII. You can still see the moat that surrounded the abbey and an intact 13th-century chapel outside the monastery.
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
Swinford, All Saints Church - Swinford, Leicestershire, England
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
Queen Caroline's Bath - London, Greater London, England