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This has always been a most remarkable country. From its ancient beginnings with the Celtic tribes about 3,000 years ago through the colonization by the Romans in 42 AD to the present, Britain has enjoyed one of the world's most interesting and colorful histories. The variety of life throughout England, Scotland and Wales as well as Northern Ireland makes for new and memorable experiences in each and every visit.
Capital: London
Population: 59,000,000
Area: 94, 500 square miles
Language: English
Time: +5 Hours from New York
Electricity: 220 volts/ 50 Hz (many hotels have 110 plugs for American shavers)
Geography: The country is surrounded by water except along the Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland border. The country is as varied as its weather which is due largely to its geography. Scotland is mostly mountainous in the northern areas and mostly a plains area in the south. Northern England is quite hilly and flat for the rest of the area. Wales is almost entirely mountainous except for the coastline.
International Airports
London - Heathrow (LHR) The airport is about 16 miles from London's West end. It takes about 45 minutes by cab or the Underground. A new train from Paddington station takes only 15 minutes and also operates every 20 minutes and connect to Terminals 3 and 4. Busses and taxis are plentiful. There is bus service from Heathrow to most major centers of the country including rail connecting points.
London - Gatwick Airport (LGW) -The airport is about 25 miles from central London and is connected primarily by a train which takes about 35 minutes. The train operates every 20 minutes during the day. Bus service is very slow and not advised. Taxis are also slow and expensive from this far out from London. Passengers alighting from the Gatwick Train at the end of their journey at Victoria Station have many taxis waiting for them and also the complete transport system of London.
Birmingham - Birmingham International (BHX) - This is an extremely well laid out airport next to the Birmingham Exposition Centre. Train service from downtown is frequent and some bus service exists. Taxis are plentiful. Train service is available to all parts of the UK from the airport. Travel time by train is about 12 minutes.
Manchester - Manchester International Airport (MAN - The airport is about 15 miles from the city and is most easily accessible by train which operates about every 20 minutes during the day. Bus and taxi service is available.
Glasgow - Glasgow Airport (GLA) - The airport is about 12 miles from the city. Bus and taxi service is available.
Edinburgh - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - The airport is located about 8 miles from the city center. Taxi and bus service available.
Tipping: A service charge is usually added to the bill which amounts to 10% in restaurants. If you do not see this on the bill, leave a tip. Otherwise just leave small change.
Shopping: Shops and stores are open 9 am to 5:30 pm daily except Sundays. This is a country of antiques and they are everywhere. Woolens and linens are quite good as well as the Wedgwood, Royal Doulton china and porcelain. Clothing is also very good with the abundance of Harris Tweeds and various cottons and silks.
Food and Drink: Britain is the crossroads of the Commonwealth and so every imaginable cuisine is available here - especially in London. Puddings in England and Wales and various Scottish specialties in the north are very interesting. Pubs are a focal point of communities and are a source of excellent and inexpensive food. Beverages here are not limited to those enriched with alcohol but all sorts of family oriented beverages.
Social: The British are not stuffy, only historical portrayals of them. Most are very down to earth and extremely engaging and willing to help the traveler along the way. If anything, they will want to discover more of the 'colonies' in conversations with you. You will also discover that the English, Scots and Welsh as well as the Northern Irish are very different people as may be found in different parts of North America.
Business: Business culture has changed sharply. Position is no longer engrained into society but a new term called "meritocracy" which has revolutionized the social, political and economic morays of Britain. This is reflected tremendously in business affairs. Three piece suits, umbrellas and bowler hats have disappeared and have been replaced with smartly dressed figures who are bright, energetic and quite knowledgeable in their fields. Business appointments and business cards are essential.
Banking: Banks are usually open from 9:30 am to 4 pm weekdays. A few branches are open on Saturdays.
Currency: The British Pound
Money Exchange: This is fairly easy to do anywhere, but be mindful that travelers checks are not readily accepted unless they are in UK pounds. Best place to exchange currency is at the banks. Be extremely careful about changing currency at small kiosks. You may get a very good exchange rate only to be socked by a very high commission or service charge or no commission and a very poor rate or worst of all poor rates and high commission. Banks are the best.
Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club are well known.
The country has a varied climate ranging from subtropical in the southwest to cold and rainy in the northwest of Scotland. The country has its share of rain which can fall at any time. Scotland's northwest is the wettest area of the country. The southeast is quite sunny and tends to have the overall greatest amount of sun. The southwest is the mildest.
Destination: England
In England's North Country you’ll find the scenic splendour of lakes and mountains, castles, dramatic coastlines and glorious National Parks, combined with the medieval city of York, lively Blackpool and Manchester, world renowned for its football.
Travel south and you'll see a gentler landscape; quiet country lanes and inland waterways, the shimmering fenlands of the east coast and Stratford, Shakespeare’s birthplace and the university city of Cambridge.
Continue south of London and the area boasts glorious gardens, oast houses and stately homes whilst, the southern coast has an enviable reputation for its beaches and resorts, historic market towns, and the charming cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, close to Stonehenge.
To the South West of London, the West Country offers great surfing off the craggy Cornwall coast, picturesque thatched cottage villages in the Cotswolds, cider from Somerset and delicious Devon cream teas.
Destination: The East of England
There are so many places to go and things to see in the East of England you'll find it hard to fit it all in! Each of the region's counties has its very own unique character and all of them have a wealth of places to explore and treasures to discover. Step into the East of England and you step into a subtly different world. Senses are somehow heightened beneath the great wide skies that arch above the area due to its flat landscape.
It's England as you like it - the perfect mix of soft and gentle countryside, ancient cities, stately homes and gardens, charming towns, storybook villages, bird-reserved beaches and old-fashioned seaside fun. And all with that special additive - so very unique to the East of England - a very quirky individuality. In Stilton, Cambridgeshire, they roll cheeses down the street. At Grimston, Norfolk, they race snails on the cricket pitch for prizes. And at Great Dunmow, Essex, they have a mock trial, complete with a bewigged judge, to find a couple who 'haven't had a brawl for the last 12 months and a day'. Delightfully different!
There are ghosts galore throughout the region. At Blickling Hall, Norfolk, it's not just the horseman that is headless - but the horses, too, along with poor Ann Boleyn who sits with her head on her lap. On the Norfolk Broads there's a phantom skater and a ghost wherry. And at Dunwich, Suffolk, now lost beneath the waves, you can listen for the church bells of a huge and prosperous town.
Follies are a favourite in the eccentric East. You'll find all shapes and sizes from the giant rotunda of 18th century Ickworth House to the House in the Clouds on the Suffolk Coast - a former water tower converted into a unique holiday home. And then there are those other oddities - like the huge Tudor Dovecote at Willington in Bedfordshire, where there are also remains of a Viking harbour down by the river. And to get really confused - try and puzzle out the ancient earth maze at Saffron Walden, Essex. Or how they built the Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge without any nails.
Must see and do
Imperial War Museum, Duxford, CambridgeshireKings College Chapel, Cambridge
Norfolk Lavender, Heacham
Blickling Hall, Blickling
Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
National Stud, Newmarket
Audley End House, Park and Gardens, Saffron Walden
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Woburn Abbey, Woburn
Hatfield House, Hatfield
Events
February: Lambing Sundays and Spring Bulb Days, Kentwell Hall (Long Melford)
March: Shire Horse Society Spring Show, Peterborough (Cambridgeshire)
April: Easter Craft Show, Blickling Hall (Norfolk)
May: Living Crafts Exhibition (Hatfield House)
June: Wings and Wheel Model Spectacular, North Weald Airfield (Epping)
July: World Pea Shooting Championships, Witcham (Cambridgeshire)
August: De Havilland Moth Club Fly-In, Woburn Abbey (Bedfordshire)
September: Maldon Regatta, Maldon (Essex)
October: Norwich Beer Festival, Norwich (Norfolk)
November: The Thursford Collection Christmas Spectacular, Thursford (Norfolk)
December: Maldon Mud Race, Maldon (Essex)
Destination: England's North Country
Explore the great heritage cities of York and Chester. Escape to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Relive the drama of Hadrian's Wall and Fountain's Abbey World Heritage Sites. Refresh your spirits in the lofty castles and humble fishing villages of the Heritage Coastline. Chill out in the cultural, creative cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. Walk from coast to coast. Fly to the magical Isle of Man. Cycle on the backbone of Britain. Climb England's highest mountain.
Welcome to England's North Country. Make it your own
Things to see and do...
Durham Cathedral and Castle
Jorvik Viking Festival, York (February)
Take a walk on historic York’s city walls
Isle of Man Walking Festival (June)
Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate (July)
RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, Cheshire (July)
Take a stroll along Liverpool’s waterfront
Relax on a Windermere Lake Cruise in the Lake District National Park
International Beatles Week, Liverpool (August)
Please confirm all dates are correct before departure.
Destination: Heart of England
Like the rest of England, the Heart of England is charmingly individual, but the bonus is that the Heart of England is at the hub of Britain’s road network, so exploring every last bit of it is made very easy! You don’t have to fly into London because there is the international airport at Birmingham right in the centre of the region. Birmingham is also now able to offer a world-class cultural scene, superb shopping, top attractions, fantastic nightlife, major international events and exhibitions
Take some time to visit the Cotswolds, taking in the many honey-coloured villages. The potteries of Staffordshire to the north of the region are juxtaposed with Shakespeare’s Stratford-on-Avon and the nearby lesser-known parts of Warwickshire. Close by lies the Black Country, and a visit here will reveal a rich seam of art, crafts, tradition and culture with modern architectural design sitting alongside villages from the Victorian era.
Explore the counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire along the beautiful borderlands of England and Wales, sampling the myriad of excellent restaurants and locally produced food. Don’t forget to discover the real taste of the countryside in Herefordshire’s famous cider.
In Worcestershire you can find fine churches, historic buildings and a thriving arts scene with internationally acclaimed festivals and events.
This is just a taster of what’s on offer in the Heart of England, you have to come here yourself to discover the rest!
Must see and do
Herefordshire Regimental Museum, Hereford
The Rugby Museum, Rugby
Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry
Ironbrige Gorge, Shropshire
Events
March: Borderlines Film Festival (Herefordshire)
May: Sheep Grand National (Telford)
July: Organic Food and Wine Fair (Coventry)
August: Coventry Kite Festival (Coventry)
November: Military Pageant (Birmingham)
Destination: London
With over 30,000 shops and stores to choose from, as well as a burgeoning reputation in the fashion world, shoppers will not be disappointed - from designer labels in Bond Street to bustling street markets in Camden, Notting Hill or Brick Lane. The capital also has 400 live music venues, catering for everything from opera to Brit pop and sports fans will not be short of excitement whenever they come. The summer sees the world’s largest classical musical festival at the Royal Albert Hall – the Proms.
In the 21st century, London has reinvented itself on a monumental scale. Don’t miss the amazing views from the ultra modern British Airways London Eye, the world’s most visited modern art gallery, Tate Modern, or the staggering scale of the British Museum Great Court. Newcomers this year include the Firepower artillery museum in Woolwich and the Museum in Docklands which opens in September.
London maps
Must see and do:
The London Eye, South Bank, London
Madame Tussaud's/Planetarium, London
Tower of London, London
The London Dungeon, London
The Original London Tour, London
Houses of Parliament Summer Opening, London
West End & Westminster Abbey Tour, London
Dali Universe, London
Hampton Court Palace, London
Kensington Palace, London
Events
January: The New Year's Day Parade, central London
February: London Fashion Weekend, King's Road
March: The Daily Mail Ideal Home Show
April: London Marathon
May: Chelsea Flower Show
June: Royal Ascot (Berkshire)
June - July: Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Wimbledon
July - September: The Proms Music Festival
August: Summer Opening of the State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
October: Trafalgar Day Parade
November: Fireworks Night, various venues
December: Christmas Tree, Trafalgar Square
Destination: South East England
South East England is England at its best! From Kent, the 'Garden of England' to the time enduring New Forest and the Isle of Wight to the mellow Oxfordshire villages, the South East of England provides the perfect mix - quaint villages, rolling countryside, dramatic coastline, seaside chic and heritage cities. Choose from rural tranquillity, city sightseeing and invigorating coastlines for a break with great variety.
There are dozens of gardens to visit in the South East, which brim with unforgettable pleasures, from the world famous Sissinghurst in Kent and romantic Nymans in West Sussex, or Cliveden overlooking the River Thames near Maidenhead to the Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park or exotic Leonardslee, near Horsham.
History has left a trail of magnificent buildings from all eras, Fishbourne Roman Palace near to arts and culture city Chichester, 12th-century Canterbury Cathedral and spectacular castles such as Leeds Castle in Kent or Windsor Castle, the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
This part of England is ideal for gentle walking, that special ingredient of a country visit that sends you home relaxed and invigorated. Head for the Oxfordshire Cotswolds famed for its golden charm, or walk high up on the North and South Downs or the Surrey Hills.
You are never far from the coast and its associated maritime heritage. The Historic Dockyard at Chatham near Rochester covers 400 years of maritime history while Portsmouth is the site of Henry VIII's ship the Mary Rose, Admiral Lord Nelson's HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.
So close to London, this region of history and heritage, coast and countryside awaits your discovery!
Tourism South East – Top Destinations
Canterbury
Brighton
Oxford
Isle of Wight
The Royal Borough of Windsor
Additional Must sees and dos
Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime Tunnels, Kent
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent
Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent
Battle Abbey near Hastings, East Sussex
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Rye, Hastings & 1066 Country, East Sussex
Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, Surrey
Exbury Gardens, Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire
Wakehurst Place Gardens, Ardingly, West Sussex
Events
January: Embassy World Professional Darts, Frimley Green (Surrey)
February: Olney Pancake Race, Olney (Bucks)
March: Diesel Gala Day, Chinnor Station (Oxford)
April: The Attheraces Gold Cup Celebration Meeting, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher (Surrey)
May: Brighton Festival - City of Brighton & Hove
May to August: Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex
June: Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Park (West Sussex)
June: Royal Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire
June: Henley Royal Regatta, Oxfordshire
June: Dickens Festival, Rochester, Kent
July: Farnborough Air Show, Farnborough (Hants)
August: Skandia Life Cowes Week, Isle of Wight
September: Southampton Boat Show, Southampton (Hants)
October: Canterbury Festival, various venues, Canterbury (Kent)
November: Veteran Car Run (Brighton)
December: Festive Food & Drink Fayre, South of England Showground (Ardingly, West Sussex)
Destination: Scotland
Scotland’s great cities beckon you to explore. In the capital, Edinburgh, follow the cobbled ‘Royal Mile’ from the ancient castle, which dominates the skyline, to Holyrood Palace. The highlight of the year is in August when the city hosts the annual International Festival while the Military Tattoo lights up the castle esplanade. Glasgow is Scotland’s style capital. Attractions like the Lighthouse, the Burrell Collection and Gallery of Modern Art reflect the Glaswegian passion for art. And when daylight fades, there’s the pleasure of a good malt whisky - 300 whiskies are distilled in Scotland. Follow the world’s only ‘malt whisky trail’ and sample a dram or two in Speyside or visit Islay for a ‘peaty’ malt such as Laphroaig or Lagavulin.
Scotland’s closer than you think - just over four hours by train from London to Edinburgh and with frequent fast flights to its major cities. The country has nearly 800 islands (130 inhabited), most accessible by ferry. Popular excursions include Iona, with its ancient monastery, and Skye, romantic refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Are you interested in researching your Scottish ancestors? There is nothing compared to experiencing first hand the places they lived and worked. Come walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and the first step in your ancestral journey to Scotland.
Scotland boasts over 540 golf courses to choose from including world famous championship golf courses such as The Old Course St Andrews, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Turnberry and Gleneagles. Considering the quality and range of golf courses with accommodation to suit every golfer's needs, your first choice for a golf vacation has to be Scotland.
Must see and do
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Mercat Walking Tours of Edinburgh
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Royal Yatch Britan