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Uniek, traditioneel, modern, vernieuwend, fantasievol, verrassend: Groot-Brittannië is het allemaal en nog veel meer. Ontdek Groot-Brittannië op uw eigen manier, of u nu uit bent op inspiratie, actie, ontspanning of verborgen schatten...

Art, culture & 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

Spa towns

The Romans discovered the healing benefits of natural spa waters thousands of years ago. We’re lucky enough to have so many mineral-rich springs in Britain we continue to indulge ourselves today. Why not go with the flow and enjoy the therapeutic waters of one of Britain’s best spa towns?

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Erfgoed

Tower of London

Tower of London

De Tower of London, gebouwd in 1078 aan de Theems, is een populaire attractie.

Tower of London

HERITAGE

Sunlight shining down along the rugged and jurassic coastline at Durdle Door in Dorset Source:© Britainonview / - Britain on View

Britain’s World Heritage Sites

Did you know that Britain has 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? These range from sites of natural...

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Heritage

Windsor Castle Source:Oliver Mallich

Queen Elizabeth II

In 1952, the Queen ascended the throne following the death of her father King George VI. By...

Queen Elizabeth II

Heritage

Stonehenge Source:matt crawford

Stonehenge

World Heritage Site Stonehenge is one of the most important prehistoric monuments in the world....

Stonehenge

SECRET BRITAIN

Glamis Castle Source: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

Verborgen Groot-Brittannië

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

Grappige Britse evenementen

Traditionele  feesten maken onderdeel uit van het Britse leven. Sommige zijn begrijpelijk, andere zijn een tikje vreemd.

Quirky British events

Leisure & entertainment

Zorbing Source:Jonathan_W

Sports

Barclays Premier League, Chelsea Vs Machester City, Stamford Bridge Source:Crystian Cruz

Football in Britain

The Barclays Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world with great goals, silky-smooth skills, and tough tackles on display every week.

Football in Britain

Sports

St Andrews Old Course Source:Lluis Ribes Portillo

Golf courses & events

Fancy a round? What better way to relax than with a game at one of Britain’s great golf courses? Here are 10 of the best.

Golf courses & events

CHEAP & FREE BRITAIN

Visitors Centre at the bay, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales © Britainonview / - Britain on View Source:VBimages - 21964877

Free Cardiff

Cardiff is fast becoming one of the most fashionable cities in the United Kingdom. But even within the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city, it’s possible to visit a wealth of fascinating attractions for free.

Free Cardiff

CHEAP & FREE BRITAIN

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James, London, England © Britainonview / - Britain on View Source:VBimages - 21956069

Free London

Many visitors to London are pleasantly surprised to discover that Britain’s capital offers an impressive number of totally free museums, attractions, entertainment and events.

Free London

Celebrity chefs

Jamie Oliver Source:Coyright Scandic Hotels

Jamie Oliver

Not content with single-handedly saving British school dinners and giving deprived kids a leg up, Jamie Oliver has opened some of the best restaurants around.

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Michelin Star, miniscule price
Celebrity chef restaurants
Gordon Ramsay's restaurants

Top 10s

ETEN EN DRINKEN

British cheeses Borough Market Source:© Steve Silverman

Regional foods

Onze top-10 lokale gerechten vertegenwoordigt slechts een minuscuul deel van de goedgevulde...

Regional foods

Eten en drinken

Lyons' Tea sign at Teacosy, Brighton Source:© steviecat

Tearooms

Ga met ons mee op een theetijdreisje langs de beste plekken in Groot-Brittannië voor een kopje...

Tearooms

Eten en drinken

The Bell at Sapperton Source: (c) guettier

Gastropubs

Deze 'no-nonsense' eetgelegenheden, waar de nadruk duidelijk op goed eten ligt, zijn nu in heel...

Gastropubs

Food & drink

The view from the beer garden at the Applecross Inn © oldtimer, Flickr Source:© oldtimer, Flickr

Best beer gardens

What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with a golden draft or two in a...

Best beer gardens

Parks & beaches

Sightseeing

Peak District rocks Source:Paul Wilkinson

Nationale parken

There are 15 National Parks in Britain and they contain some of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring landscapes. They attract around 100 million visitors every year who flock to enjoy the leisure opportunities the parks provide.


Nationale parken

SIGHTSEEING

The beach towards the pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, England Source:© Britainonview / - Britain on View

Beaches

With summer fast approaching it’s time to break out the bucket and spade and head for the coast. Britain has some of the most spectacular, charming and gorgeous beaches in the world.

Beaches

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The Cotswolds Source:© Christopher Chan (Flickr)

De Cotswolds

Shakespeares birthplace © floato (Flickr)

Stratford-upon-Avon

View from inside a tent pitched at Dale Bottom Farm campsite in Naddle Beck, near Keswick in the Lake District, Dale Bottom, Cumbria © Britainonview / Rod Edwards

Vakantieparken & Campings

Summer Events

  1. 1 Festival Brazil
  2. 2 Shakespeare Festival
  3. 3 Edinburgh Festivals
  4. 4 Notting Hill Carnival
  5. 5 The Proms
  6. 6 Festinho
  7. 7 The Green Man Festival
  8. 8 Doors Open Days
  9. 9 Abergavenny Food Festival
  10. 10 Porthcawl Elvis Festival

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Culture 24: Places to go

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  • Route suggesties
    • Ben Nevis view from Corpach © Britainonview / - Britain on View
      Walking up Ben Nevis

      Britain's highest mountain features on many people's hit list and while the walking and summit views make it a worthwhile outing, it is not a...

    • River Wye Source:Anguskirk
      Walking the Wye Valley

      The Wye Valley Walk follows the beautiful river valley from Chepstow in Monmouthshire to Rhayader in Powys, criss-crossing the border between...

    • Eilean Donan Castle at night Source:Allan Gourlay
      Scotland's history & heritage

      Taking you through the West Highlands of Scotland, this captivating itinerary allows you to relax and indulge your senses while experiencing the...

    • The City of 'Dreaming Spires'
      Het Hart van Engeland

      Op zoek naar iets typisch Engels? Van knusse tearooms tot fantastische middeleeuwse architectuur, zult u alles vinden in het Hart...

    • Wast Water in the Western lake District Source:Barry
      North England by car

      Come and take in some of the prettiest towns and villages and the most inspiring scenery England has to offer, from wild mountains to wooded...

  • Sightseeing
    • Canterbury Cathedral Source:Spiterman
      Canterbury Cathedral

      Canterbury has been a key location for the Church of England for nearly five centuries and you'll find many important religious buildings and...

    • Kew Gardens, London Source:Roger Quayle
      Kew Royal Botanic Gardens

      Kew Gardens has made continual contributions to botanical and environmental science since 1759, helping conserve unique collections of plants...

    • Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Source:Chris Guise
      Robin Hood

      A brilliant archer, Robin Hood lived a life of adventure, stealing from the rich to give to poor and hiding out in Sherwood Forest. Take a Robin...

    • Durdle Door, Dorset Source:© lovestruck. (Flickr)
      Dorset and East Devon Coast

      The Dorset and East Devon Coast, also known as The Jurassic Coast was the first ever site to be inscribed as a 'natural' World Heritage Site. It...

    • Blenheim Palace Source:Chris Guise
      Blenheim Palace

      The birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace near Oxford is a perfectly preserved 18th-century residence set in a 2,100-acre park...

  • Evenementen
    • Llangollen International Eisteddfod Source:© Old Polar_oid
      Llangollen International Eisteddfod

      The Inverness Highland Games on 24 July promises to be one of the most memorable events ever experienced in the Scottish Highlands.

    • Stage at RockNess Festival Source:Pogofish
      RockNess music festival

      Known as 'The Most Beautiful Festival in the World' because of its jaw-dropping location, RockNess on the banks of Loch Ness (do you see what...

    • Overlooking Courts 14 & 15 during The Championships, Wimbledon, London, England Source:© Britainonview / Andrew Orchard
      Wimbledon

      The world's most famous tennis tournament draws hundreds of thousands of people to Britain every year - make sure you're one of them!

    • Man vs Horse Source:© Dirty Dingus
      Man vs. Horse Marathon

      Who do you think would win in a race between a man and a horse? Seems obvious doesn’t it, but don’t be so sure.

       

    • Minack theatre on the coast of Porthcurno, Cornwall Source:Eve Saint-Simmons
      Het Minack Theatre

      Het Minack Theatre presenteert iedere zomer 18 toneelstukken in het mooiste en meest originele theater van Groot-Brittannië.

Did you know?
The first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 cost £1 including free milk from the farm
Deck Chair