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With vast areas of protected land and thousands of miles of coastline, Britain has an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. It’s also renowned for its festivals, culture, and its eccentric traditions, from welly wanging to well dressing.
Curiously British Winter Traditions
From pagan festivals to theatrical buffoonery, Britain revels in ancient – and some very modern – winter traditions.
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.
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.
Cornwall holiday alternatives: Dorset and Devon
Cornwall is one of England’s most popular summer destinations, with holidaymakers looking for stunning coastline, great beaches, and pretty towns. But neighbours Devon and Dorset are great alternative south coast destinations for your next UK holiday.
17 of the best beaches in the UK
The UK is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here are just some of Britain’s best beaches, from dramatic cliff-lined coves in Cornwall to stunning white-sand beaches in Scotland.
Fish and chips
Fish and chips is regarded as a national dish in Britain. The popular takeaway also reveals regional differences and dialects.
The Best UK Christmas Markets 2022
Where to go for carols, mulled wine and festive cheer in our guide to the best Christmas markets in Britain.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival 2022
Every September, the South Wales town of Porthcawl gets all shook up as tens of thousands of people flock to a three-day festival celebrating Elvis Presley.
The Valentine’s Day Village
The most romantic village in the world, Lover in Wiltshire, celebrates Valentine’s Day in a very special way.
Tyneham: the English ghost village frozen in time
Tyneham was evacuated for D-Day training in WWII and has been deserted ever since. The Dorset village frozen in time offers visitors a glimpse of 1940s community life.