Traditions and everyday life in United Kingdom

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in United Kingdom. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Traditions and culture in United Kingdom

The Pendle snow witch
Place

The Pendle snow witch

Pendle Hill in Lancashire is famous for the witch trials in the 1600s. It is a very spiritual place, for pagans and others. Each winter the snow witch appears...

Shared by DragonWolf
Around London
Place

Around London

Visited London with family , enjoyed the attractions, people and places around. London is exciting , fun during the day and at night . Lovely scenery and food.

Shared by Poppy3
GCSE study grind
Activity

GCSE study grind

studying at the library for gcses (important exams taken at the end of year 11, age 16) generally you have to do around 10 subjects and 20+ exams during may/june

Shared by jazz_berry
The English country side
Place

The English country side

England can be really dull sometimes for sure but walks with my friends and with family in the countryside in summer are always vivid in colour, it’s v pretty :)

Shared by MellowSun
Vacation to Whithorn
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Vacation to Whithorn

Every year my family goes to whithorn on holiday we take walks and have a lot of barbecues. Each time we go I take a shell or stone from the beach as a souvenir.

Shared by Chloe 123
British Heritage Railways
Place

British Heritage Railways

I grew up in East Grinstead, West Sussex, near Britain's oldest full-size heritage railway. The UK now has over 100 such railways, more than any other country!

Shared by Cameroncove
Movie Night
Event

Movie Night

Every Sunday me and my family do a movie night wear one person per week gets to pick a movie of their choice to watch and we all watch it together! I love it!

Shared by YesNoMaybe
Deer Shed festival
Event

Deer Shed festival

It’s a festival and it’s on once a year and you stay over in tents. It’s got rides, stalls and all sorts of fun. It would be muddy though since it does rain.

Shared by SwagMasterOfDoncaster28
The seaside
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The seaside

Growing up by the seaside, it’s become a safe/calm place. It’s so easy to escape from stress etc and to just enjoy the air, especially on a hot summers day.

Shared by Zena01
Southwell minster church
Tradition

Southwell minster church

The church in my town is over 1000 years old, it is an old historic building with a rich history. Within the church there are 11 hidden wooden mice to find.

Shared by James Bell
Walking along Southend Pier
Place

Walking along Southend Pier

Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea. Extending 1.33 miles (2.14 km) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world.

Shared by onemail
English country walks !!
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English country walks !!

As I live in such a beautiful area everyone walks !! I’ve attached some literally beautiful pics... like it’s so crazy how nice it is!! I’m so greatful :))

Shared by Florence_xx
Camden market in london
Everyday life

Camden market in london

Camden will forever hold a special place in my heart, it’s so full of life and culture, and lots of different activities and food, can’t recommend enough!

Shared by Kya28
Bennachie Hill
Place

Bennachie Hill

I have a local famous hill 10 minute drive from my house, called Bennachie. I climb this almost daily. Its beautiful and good to clear the mind. I love it

Shared by Alan Mc1ntosh
Chinatown
Activity

Chinatown

My friend and I regularly meet up when we are both not in university to have food in Chinatown. We spend time catching up and often exchange small gifts!

Shared by mo.lz
Marsden bay
Place

Marsden bay

Marsden bay at moonlight A rocky beach which is very atmospheric. Peaceful place.This photo is of the worm moon, which is a full moon in March in the UK.

Shared by Ellie8
New forest reserve
Place

New forest reserve

New forest is a National reserver located in the south of England, you can see wild horses in there. Alice in wonderland was inspired out of this place.

Shared by Elizabeth Gauthier
Cèilidh
Tradition

Cèilidh

Groups of family and friends gather to dance traditional Scottish dances to traditional Scottish music, usually accompanied by food, drink and laughter.

Shared by printedpink
Castle Combe Village
Place

Castle Combe Village

Castle Combe is one of my favourite towns to visit in England. It is worth visiting for its breathtaking beauty, rich history, and charming atmosphere.

Shared by Serahj
Living near Stonehenge
Place

Living near Stonehenge

Stonehenge is an ancient celtic monument close to my house through which the sun shines directly every Summer Solstice. It is more than 5000 years old

Shared by Oshmit
London lights
Tradition

London lights

Every year at Christmas, my family and I get the train to London to see the Christmas lights. We walk all over London and then get a hot chocolate.

Shared by ginge432
Castles and Picnics
Place

Castles and Picnics

The UK is filled with beautiful estates, castles and manor houses with beautiful views and gardens. If the weather plays along its a great day out!

Shared by SaffaTwin
Bonfire Night
Tradition

Bonfire Night

On the 5th of November, we have bonfires , fireworks and sparklers all over the country to celebrate a failed plot to blow up parliament in 1605.

Shared by veryjayy
Christmas Market
Event

Christmas Market

A Christmas market is held every year in Lincoln Castle. It sells lots of different types of food (many German food stalls), crafts and gifts.

Shared by Gracell
Beautiful North Devon
Place

Beautiful North Devon

North Devon has some of the best Coastline and countryside. Popular with tourists, surfers and walkers. Devon is also famous for its cream tea.

Shared by Teapot106
The Shambles- A magical place
Activity

The Shambles- A magical place

The shambles was the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in Harry Potter! Its old and beautiful especially at night with quirky places to wonder in.

Shared by Faye Francis
Walking in the Countryside
Activity

Walking in the Countryside

I love walking in my local countryside and exploring different areas of the UK. They are plenty of beautiful landscapes from hills to waterfalls.

Shared by JackNuttall93

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