The United Kingdom can be an expensive place to travel, but it doesn’t always have to be. If you enjoy history and nature, it’s totally possible to plan loads of free activities all over the country. It’s true you’ll miss out on some of the most impressive stately homes or tourist traps or fancy afternoon …
There are a lot of ways to save on hotel rooms, but when you ask people how they do it, their advice usually falls into one of two categories: Join xxx loyalty program Use my favorite discount booking site like Hotels.com, Bookings.com, Expedia, etc. The first tactic can be great if you do it right, …
London hotels and team rooms are constantly battling to come up with the most lovely, unusual, and utterly magical afternoon tea services – and many rotate their themes frequently to keep people coming back for more. If you find yourself in London for a holiday or weekend break, you may find it hard to choose …
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While you might assume kitchens are fairly standard rooms, anyone who watches a mix of British and American television will quickly realize there are some major differences between the typical British kitchen and the typical American kitchen. One of the most common questions we see is, “Why are British refrigerators so small?” Not far behind …
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Recently, our British TV site got a question about British garden centres: “What’s the deal with garden centres in the UK? I’ve heard a couple shows mention them, but I don’t think we have those in the US. Is it like the plant section at Walmart?” Yes and no. A British garden centre is quite …
For a first-time visitor (or even a tenth-time visitor), London can be a bit intimidating. It’s a bustling, multicultural city of more than 8 million people, hundreds of museums, and 32 boroughs. How in the world is somebody supposed to know where to start? Assuming you’re not on a package trip, it’s safe to assume …
On our most recent trip to the UK, we were lucky enough to spend a few days around Loch Ness. Specifically, we stayed in Drumnadrochit, the epicenter of Nessie tourism. It turned out to be one of the best spots we’ve visited yet. There’s actually quite a lot to do in the area, and …
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It’s not uncommon for visitors to the UK to want to track down the locations of some of their favorite British TV shows. Whether you’re a fan of Gavin and Stacey, Doc Martin, Call the Midwife, or something completely different, it’s only natural to want to see the settings that have become so familiar – …
Read moreWhere is Broadchurch Set in England? A Guide to Broadchurch Filming Locations
Most of us can immediately recognize a thatched roof cottage without any trouble, but few people realize just how long people have been building homes this way. The use of thatching in roofs is a tradition that dates back to at least the Bronze Age, and it was born out of the need for lightweight, …
Given that most people won’t get to go to England all that many times in their lives, we here at IHeartBritain.com are strong advocates of planning your own trip rather than buying an all-inclusive package tour. Package tours are generally pretty broad, and unless it’s a specialty tour that caters to your interests, you’re likely …
Read more7 Great British TV and Movie Tours In & Around the Cotswolds