Language

Dialects and accents

English is the most widely-spoken language of the UK, but you’ll also come across Scots and Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Irish Gaelic. It also has a vast range of dialects and accents, which change as you move across the country. This is a reflection of its geography, inhabitants and invaders: the languages of the Anglo-Saxons, Romans, Vikings and the Norse have all been weaved into the original Celtic over time.

Curiously British Winter Traditions

Dec 15, 2023 | Culture, History and heritage

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

Nov 16, 2023 | Culture, Food and Drink

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

Oct 9, 2023 | History and heritage

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

Jun 4, 2023 | Coast, Destinations, England

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

Jun 3, 2023 | Coast, Destinations, England, Scotland, Wales

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

Jun 1, 2023 | Food and Drink, Language

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

Dec 17, 2022 | Culture, Food and Drink

Where to go for carols, mulled wine and festive cheer in our guide to the best Christmas markets in Britain.

Porthcawl Elvis Festival 2022

Sep 6, 2022 | Coast, Hobbies and past-times, Wales

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

Jun 15, 2022 | Culture, Hobbies and past-times

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

Nov 11, 2021 | Culture, England, History and heritage

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.

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