Holiday houses & accommodation in the United Kingdom

What to eat in the United Kingdom

From traditional roast dinners, with crunchy potatoes and piles of meat and gravy, to beloved battered fish and chips, expect local fare to be comforting and hearty. Stew comes in different varieties depending on the region: it’s Lancashire hotpot in the North West, Irish stew in Ireland, scouse in Liverpool, and cawl in Wales. The aspect they all have in common is succulent slow-cooked meat and plenty of potatoes.

The South West is known for its cream teas, lovely buttered scones eaten with jam and clotted cream and washed down with copious volumes of tea. Then there’s Scotland’s famous haggis, stuffed sheep’s stomach eaten with ‘neeps and tatties’, or rather, turnips and potatoes. It tastes better than it sounds! The UK’s cities are firmly up to date with vegetarianism and the vegan movement, with both supermarkets and hip eateries offering plenty of options.

Art and culture in the United Kingdom

When it comes to art and culture, the UK’s got it going on, and the best thing is that museums are free. London is well known for its National Gallery, Natural History Museum, and more, but you can stay far from the capital and experience the same level of awe. In Manchester, you'll find the National Football Museum, in Sheffield, the Weston Park Museum, and in Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery can't be missed. In fact, in almost every city you’ll find museums and galleries celebrating both historical and contemporary Britain.

Then there are the concert halls. From the open air Minack Theatre in Cornwall to Birmingham’s stunning Symphony Hall, the UK is home to some of the world’s best. Historically, the UK was known for its creativity and today is no different. You’ll see it reflected in the street art from Aberdeen to Brighton and hear it as night falls, and the live music flows in pubs and small venues.

Explore the UK's extensive natural scenery

The UK boasts incredible scenery. In the north lie the remote Orkney and Shetland Isles, with their craggy archaeological sites and wild seabird populations. At the other end of the country, the Scilly Isles offer the UK’s best climate and long stretches of white sandy beach. In between, you’ll find the rolling Cotswolds, the wild Cairngorms National Park, and impressive Snowdonia.

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