Secret Britain

Secret Britain

Unearth our hidden traditions and lesser-known sights

Looking for another Britain? Dig a little deeper and discover odd events, haunted houses and quirky corners. Celebrate the eccentric, the obscure and the down-right weird on our tour of Secret Britain…


Tolthorpe Hall Openair Theatre

Little big Rutland

Ladies and gentlemen, may we have your attention as we introduce the small, but mighty county of Rutland! Despite being Britain's smallest county, Rutland is absolutely brimming with things to see and do, and is one of the best kept secrets of the English countryside. In fact, the county motto is 'Multum In Parvo', which means 'Much in Little'.

Little big Rutland

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Sir John Soane's Museum Source:stu smith Credit: stu smith

Hidden gem museums

Britain's national museums and galleries, with their world-class collections, certainly attract the crowds - the British Museum alone sees more than four million visitors pass through its doors each year.

Hidden gem museums

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St Mary's Church, Whitby Source:Holly Hayes Credit: Holly Hayes

Unusual churches in Britain

Britain has a myriad of interesting and unusual churches to discover. Here’s a little taster of the treasures out there!

Unusual churches in Britain

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Glamis Castle Source:Alastair Diack Credit: Alastair Diack

Most haunted places in Britain

Did you know that half of all adults believe that ghosts might exist? It’s no wonder then that so many people come to Britain and visit one of the thousands of sites that are said to be haunted. And here are our top 10.

Most haunted places in Britain

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Competitor at the SPMK World Bog Snorkelling Championships, an annual race of 2 lengths of a 60 yard trench cut through Waen Rhydd peat bog in Powys, Llanwrytd Wells, Powys, Wales © Britainonview / Andy Sewell

Quirky British events

Traditional celebrations are a feature of British life. Some are straightforward and some are just plain weird.

 

Quirky British events

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Minack theatre on the coast of Porthcurno, Cornwall Source:Eve Saint-Simmons Credit: Eve Saint-Simmons

The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre showcases a summer season of 18 plays in Britain’s most beautiful and original theatre.

The Minack Theatre

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Source:valerie Credit: valerie

Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden is hidden away in the heart of the capital behind high walls next to the River Thames.

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Destinations
  • City breaks
    • Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Source:Andras Jancsik
      Belfast travel guide

      Learn everything about Belfast from its historic landmarks like Belfast Castle and Belfast City Hall to its unique blend of traditional and...

    • View of the City from banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland Source:© Britainonview / - Britain on View
      Glasgow

      Known as Scotland's style capital with its art deco brasseries, stylish shops and cultural centres, Glasgow boasts more than 30 museums and...

    • Wales Millennium Centre Source:© Britainonview / David Angel
      Cardiff

      Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales offers visitors fantastic shopping, lively nightlife, a thriving arts and culture scene and history dating...

    • Tate Liverpool Source:© e-peps (Flickr)
      Liverpool

      Liverpool is fast becoming one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. Awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, it boasts more...

    • Views to Tower Bridge from the south side of the River Thames at night, London, England Source:© Britainonview / James McCormick
      London City Guide

      This isn’t just another capital city, it’s a thriving metropolis with a unique personality formed by its iconic landmarks, centuries...

  • Discover the outdoors
    • Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Source:© Shadowgate (Flickr)
      Orkney

      The Orkney archipelago is an opportunity to explore prehistory, wildlife and seascapes, while enjoying the relaxed pace of life and genuine...

    • Sunset in Cornwall Source:© midlander1231 (Flickr)
      Cornwall

      Cornwall has more than 320 miles of the finest coastline in the world, wonderful countryside, spectacular gardens and world class visitor...

    • Royal Pavilion at night, Brighton Source:© Britainonview / - Britain on View
      Brighton

      England’s favourite seaside city, Brighton is historic, elegant and offbeat and the perfect place for a break.

    • Mountain Y Garn in Snowdonia Source:© Richard0 (Flickr)
      Snowdonia

      Snowdonia is one of Wales’ most famous regions, known for its craggy mountains, brooding natural landscapes, rugged coastline and Wales and...

    • The Cotswolds Source:© Christopher Chan (Flickr)
      The Cotswolds

      The Cotswolds is an area of gentle hills lying between the enticing cities of Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, and Oxford.

  • History and heritage
    • Thermae Bath Spa is Britain's original and only thermal bath spa set in the busy city of Bath, England © Britainonview / Jon Spaull Source:VBimages - 21974131
      Bath

      Bath, an exquisite Georgian spa city boasting the Royal Crescent, Roman Baths, and Thermae Bath Spa. Founded by the Romans and now a World...

    • Shakespeares birthplace © floato (Flickr)
      Stratford-upon-Avon

      Stratford-upon-Avon is William Shakespeare's home town with glorious river setting, five houses associated with Shakespeare, The RSC Courtyard...

    • East Gate Clock Tower, Chester Source:© Britainonview / Ingrid Rasmussen
      Chester

      Ancient, dynamic, traditional, exciting, Chester is one of Britain's best breaks. The city offers classy architecture, world class heritage,...

    • Windsor

      Windsor, a short break destination combining history, fine shopping and dining, sports, leisure activities and events. Home to 13 attractions...

    • York Minster Source:© Nick Garrod
      York

      The History of York is the History of England. There are 2000 years worth of history in this beautiful North Yorkshire city.