The United Kingdom prides itself in its diversity of people and this is clearly exemplified in all the different cultures that can be experienced here especially in the capital city of London, which make it very difficult to define what exactly British culture is. For areas of scenic views with calm, tranquil environments, then the Lake District and highlands of Scotland are perfect places to visit. The mountains of the Snowdonia National Park in North-Wales are also worth a visit for awe inspiring views, from peaks that can reach up to 1,085m.The Snowdonia Mountain Railway takes you to the summit if you don’t fancy hiking up the mountain. For bustling city life then visit metropolitan cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool which all have lots to offer when it comes to shopping, culture, history and business. Of course, the largest and most culturally diverse city is London. It is a political, economic and cultural centre, and landmarks such as the Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and London Eye attract tourists from all over the world, the red telephone boxes now something of an icon in identifying British culture. Other notable areas include the historic towns of York, Cambridge and Oxford. The drinking culture in the UK is famous and you won’t find it hard to locate a bar or pub around, wherever you are. Dining out gives you the opportunity to try a variety of cuisines from all over the world, although pubs generally serve traditional fare such as a Sunday roast and fish and chips. The United Kingdom sees 24.8 million visitors a year and if you’re one of them, why not search our site for suitable lodgings during your stay here?


