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

Pacific Northwest
Place

Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is incredible with cliffs plunging straight into the Pacific.

Shared by fenexia
Tower Bridge
Place

Tower Bridge

The great Tower Bridge in London at night. A beloved monument in the capital city.

Shared by meb1608
Our famous Haggis
Tradition

Our famous Haggis

We in Scotland are known for our haggis although to be honest I am not keen on it.

Shared by anjtob
Strawberry picking
Family life

Strawberry picking

During the summer months, my family and I will go strawberry picking to make jam.

Shared by Kimsy
Pizza with friends
Event

Pizza with friends

Every month i go to pizza express with my friends. The doughballs are amazing lol

Shared by Xmushu
Avenham Park
Place

Avenham Park

I like going to Avenham because it keeps me calm, especially the Japanese Garden.

Shared by Grey Soda
Remembrance Day
Tradition

Remembrance Day

To remember the war and everyone that risked or lost their lives for our country

Shared by Eneriamme
Kilt supplement
Tradition

Kilt supplement

Unusual clothing for men. Made from tartan fabric and compelted with pickpocket.

Shared by Frida Böhm
Love the outdoors
Activity

Love the outdoors

I love being outdoors. I enjoy walks in forests and riding trails on my bike.

Shared by KJH85
Seal beach
Place

Seal beach

Lovely walk and some photographs took at Seal Beach in Scotland, Newburgh

Shared by Mithra
Dunottar Castle
Place

Dunottar Castle

Beautiful Dunottar Castle for walks and views, only 10 miles from my home.

Shared by TomSL
Lake District
Place

Lake District

Going on walks/ hikes and swimming in lakes! Lots of hills and greenery

Shared by Ashaaaa
Welsh beaches
Place

Welsh beaches

One of my favourite things about Wales it the beautiful beaches.

Shared by Zanne
Burns night
Event

Burns night

Celebrating Burns night to honor the poet Robert (Rabbie) Burns

Shared by Sarah Jay

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