The landscape of British tattooing has been changing for the better constantly over the past few decades. More and more Brits are getting tattooed by the kind of talent that has never even existed until now. The UK’s Best Female Tattoo Artists Whatever style of art you personally enjoy, be it watercolour, oils, surrealism, geometry, …
The UK’s diverse culture is reflected in its patchwork cuisine. British recipes incorporate various styles and ingredients from the four nations that comprise the United Kingdom, as well as the country’s diverse immigrant culture. These unique British cookbooks offer an experience deeper than cooking. Not only will you enjoy creating various British snacks, meals, desserts, …
When we hear tales of myths and folklore, we often think of Norse and Greek mythology. But British folklore, legends, and myth are nothing short of enchanting. In our list of British books, you’ll discover folktales, meet mystical creatures, learn British songs, and more. Take a journey through wooded forests, mystical places, and beautiful countrysides. …
Bath is one of the oldest cities in the UK. But, unlike many other ancient cities, it almost completely retains that unique historical beauty. A Bath day trip is enough to see this beauty for yourself, given Bath’s compact size and the fact that every street — long and narrow — is spilling over with …
Do you have a favourite go-to treat? Delicious snacks are enjoyed all over the world! But, changing it up and trying snacks from other places can be an exciting way to dive into another culture and change things up. British snacks, in particular, are a world unto themselves. We know that the British love their fish …
As one of the oldest and most architecturally beautiful little cities in the UK. Bath is a favourite place to visit amongst bookworms and culture seekers. The city of Bath has a museum dedicated to Jane Austen (with a gift shop and tearoom), the historic Roman baths which gave the town its name, the magnificent …
For many of us, British or otherwise, the places and people of Jane Austen’s novels represent that quintessential English life. But these places and people were inspired by Austen’s own home and life, all of which can be experienced by a Jane Austen tour of England. Taking a tour of the towns and villages, the …
Brighton, sometimes referred to as ‘London by the Sea,’ is a charming coastal city just an hour from London. If you’ve never had the chance to go, we highly recommend spending some time in this quirky, fun-filled part of the UK. We’re going to share with you how you can spend the perfect day in …
Still standing two hundred years after Horace Walpole’s death, the gothic castle that the wildly eccentric author originally converted from two cottages stands to welcome guests to this day, thanks to a huge restoration project which took it from disrepair to its former glory. A pastiche of Walpole’s absurd imagination and the gothic places he …
A visit to Chawton in Alton, Hampshire is a perfect day out for Jane Austen fans. Chawton offers everything from a Jane Austen trail to follow, her own home, and an Austen themed tea-room, to the magnificent Chawton Estate owned by Austen’s brother (frequented by Austen herself often). Chawton is also a stone’s throw from …