Welcome to Curiously British
A guide to Britain and the British
Curiously British is your guide to Great Britain: its sights, splendours and peculiarities.
This small island is home to a host of remarkable sights, from spectacular coastlines, picturesque villages, vibrant cities, iconic landmarks, and rich history. It’s also brimful with quirks, eccentricities and oddities that aren’t found anywhere else.
If you need some travel inspiration for a trip to the UK, weekend getaway or a staycation, you’ll find it here. You’ll also find information on British culture and life in the UK, from food and drink to customs and traditions.
In the coming months, you’ll find guides to the best places to visit around the nation, plus features on Britishness and what makes Britain great. Coming up are features on where to go and what to see as well as on language, quirks, and just why it rains so much.
Curiously British was founded by British journalist and travel writer Victoria Gooch.
She has written for national newspapers including The Independent, the Daily Telegraph, and the Daily Mail, as well as for travel guides including the AA and Insight Guides. Curiously British was created as a homage to her home.
Recent posts
Most recent posts for your inspiration
British Food: 7 traditional dishes from around the UK
The UK is home to a wide variety of traditional dishes, from the classic fish and chips to regional favourites like parkin, Lancashire hotpot and Welsh laverbread.
Curiously British Winter Traditions
From pagan festivals to theatrical buffoonery, Britain revels in ancient – and some very modern – winter traditions.
Pannage: the ancient autumn tradition in the New Forest
Every autumn, hundreds of domestic pigs are turned out into the New Forest to hoover up the fallen acorns that would otherwise poison the free-roaming ponies, sheep and cattle. Known as pannage, it’s a practice that dates back to William the Conqueror.