As Easter creeps nearer, you might wonder why we, as a nation, do some of the things we do. There are a host of British traditions that take place at Easter, so here are some of them and why we do them.
Outlander has returned for another season and if you can’t get enough of the Frasers and their family drama, then why not plan a trip to Scotland to see some of the locations used in the show?
February 7th marks the 210th birthday of writer Charles Dickens, as he is widely thought to be the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, why not celebrate by visiting some of the heritage attractions that inspired his work?
Get set for February half-term! There will be plenty to keep young visitors entertained at the Victoria Art Gallery, Roman Baths and Fashion Museum in Bath.
As one of the largest counties in England, it is hardly surprising that Yorkshire has an abundance of history to explore. From ties to the War of the Roses to world famous churches and even a ghost shop, there is loads to explore in the city of York!
South Wales and the country’s capital, Cardiff, is a haven for historical attractions and glimpses into Wales’ past, despite the city being one of the youngest capital cities in Europe. Don’t let that fool you, there are over 2000 year’s worth of history to be found here and South Wales has one of the largest collections of castles in the British Isles.
With Halloween on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to find out more about Britain’s heritage by taking a look at some of the nation’s supposedly most haunted sites.
Edinburgh is thought to be one of the most haunted cities in Europe – and well, you don’t get a reputation like that unless you have a long and diverse history. Wherever you look in Scotland’s capital, you are surrounded with gothic style architecture, cobbled streets and reminders of the city’s past, from industrial railway arches to Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood.
If you’re taking part in any of the Heritage Open Days that are taking place across England this year, you’ll have noticed that the theme is Edible England and there is a real focus on heritage means of food and drink production as well as local delicacies. To get you in the spirit of the event and to tempt your tastebuds, here are a few of the nation’s heritage dishes for you to discover!
Schools and readers the world over come together to celebrate the life of children’s author, Roald Dahl on 13th September, every year and this year’s event marks what would have been his 105th birthday. That makes him even older than Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Grandpa Joe who was only 96 and a half!
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