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…


SECRET BRITAIN

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

Perayaan tradisional adalah ciri-ciri kehidupan British. Some are straightforward and some are just plain weird.

Quirky British events

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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 mempunyai pelbagai gereja yang menarik dan luar biasa untuk ditemui. Ini sedikit gambaran tentang apa yang ada di sana!

Unusual churches in Britain
Destinasi-destinasi
  • Percutian di kota
    • Giants Causeway Source:© Andras-J (Flickr)
      Belfast

      Northern Ireland's capital city offers an ideal location to spend a city break and is perfectly located to act as a gateway to the rest of...

    • 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

      London tidak memerlukan pengenalan panjang lebar. Ibu negara yang penuh bersemangat dan bertenaga serta pelbagai-budaya ini adalah bandaraya...

  • Aktiviti luar
    • 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.

  • Sejarah dan warisan
    • 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
      Mandi manda

      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,...

    • Eton College, Windsor Source:© Reverend Dan
      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.