Place
Our beach across the road
We are so lucky to live across the road from a beautiful beach
Shared by June mc
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.
1,243 keepsakes from United Kingdom (430 traditions and culture, 813 personal) · page 15 of 42Traditions and culture in United Kingdom
Place
Oyster bay in Devon
Lovely little bay in south Devon. Always quiet and beautiful.
Shared by gav2085
Place
caravaning in Wales on summer weekends
It helps us all get away from our separate busy lives at home.
Shared by Lily14
Tradition
I love England
I love the old building of London and England, so beautiful
Shared by Robert94
Activity
Walks around Manchester
There’s lots of lovely walks around the edge of Manchester.
Shared by Char_2012
Activity
Alton Towers theme park
The biggest theme park in the UK definitely worth a visit.
Shared by Millpop
Personal keepsakes from members in United Kingdom
Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Everyday life
Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Day also known as Shrove Tuesday is the final day of Shrovetide, marking the end of pre-Lent. Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday. Let’s take a look at the festival itself. Christians believe that the 40 days…
Shared by HappyPenguin
Everyday life
Kindness is priceless
Kindness to each other is priceless. A kind person is one who is generally generous, helpful, and caring towards others, displaying qualities like compassion, thoughtfulness, and consideration for their feelings and well-being…
Shared by Alana B
Activity
Hillwalking in scotland
In Scotland, hillwalking is more than a pastime — it’s a cherished tradition and part of how we connect with the landscape and ourselves. On weekends, many of us head for the hills, whether for a peaceful solo walk or a family…
Shared by KatD25
Activity
Camping under an African Sun
This is a family activity that I hold dear to my heart. Our absolute favourite family holiday is packing the car and heading into neighbouring African countries (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe) and road tripping and…
Shared by MeyFlower
Everyday life
Well Hung Lover by Banksy
Banksy is Bristol's most famous street artist — super mysterious too, no one really knows his real name! He started painting around the city back in the 90s, and his work always has that clever mix of humour and something…
Shared by RhiMichelle
Place
Often
My dad and I, we often walk along a path where we can talk. We are lucky, the sights are so wonderful. The green, bushes and trees, oh the distance. The landscapes art, as it could be painted, right before our eyes and steps. We…
Shared by Kalilacheery
Place
In Ayamonte, life happens outdoors.
Because we’re right on the coast and have sunny weather almost year-round, our culture revolves around getting together outside, especially around food.My favorite local routine happens on sunny weekends at the Plaza de la…
Shared by Pagonz
Tradition
Caribbean / British heritage
One of my most cherished cultural keepsakes is the vibrant tradition of Caribbean life—rich in faith, family, and fellowship. Growing up in the Caribbean, it was common to gather with relatives, neighbours, and friends during…
Shared by Shazzy25
Tradition
Chinese New Year
Chinese new year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar where each year represents a different animal of the Chinese zodiac. On the final day of the year families come together and have an annual dinner. Over the time…
Shared by Yims2
Event
Duck race tradition
The duck race is a tradition that my village hosts every year. People sponsor numbered rubber ducks and get to name them for a pound. Everyone gathers at the weir at the far end of the river ready to start the race. This…
Shared by Brazil1985
Tradition
Scouse recipe
So all over Merseyside a popular dish to eat is scouse. Its a pot made stew that originated with sailors who would be working in the ports around Merseyside the basic scouse consists of the following stock, potatos,vegetables…
Shared by Uk53
Faith
My Orthodox Easter Cooking!
In Cyprus and in the UK all Greek / Cypriots make a sweet bread dish made with semolina and filled with cheeses, sultanas and mint. They are called Flaounes (pronounced fla-oo-nes). We also boil and paint eggs red or with lovely…
Shared by MazzyM
Faith
Sikh celebration
Vaisakhi is essentially the birth of my religion. Personally for me, my family and I meet up with my other relatives on the day and celebrate it at the park along with the other Sikhs there and we also go to the gurdwara (place…
Shared by Ishhx
Everyday life
Surat Rander India
Where me and my family are from, it is named surat as The Muslim king altered it to Surat after the word surah, which is the name of the chapters of the Qur'an. Rander is multicultural town as it had a prominent Arab merchant…
Shared by lizsovls
Event
Scarecrow Day in Poland
Scarecrow Day (Dzień Stracha Polnego) is a wonderfully quirky local (Rudzica village, Jasienica council, Silesian voivodeship) tradition started by Polish painter Florian Kohut, famous for his paintings of scarecrows. People…
Shared by Doctor MAD
Faith
Jacques Désiré Laval ni Mauritius
A big celebration in memory of a French missionary who came to Mauritius in the year of 1500 .he was borned in a little village in France and studied medicine, he helped the population who was ill and poor, each year there will…
Shared by Marguerita
Everyday life
Performing, dance and art
I love to dance. I have been in some shows and OMG I love performing! I also like art. I do gcse art and it’s probably my favourite subject in school. I mostly like to paint on canvases. Idk I’ve been struggling a lot to find…
Shared by Lol I need friends
Event
My heritage flags
My keepsake is my heritage mix of English and Italian heritage. My Dad was from Monte Cassino Italy and my Mum was from Arundel UK. They were very different people but fate led them to each other and I am a result of their love…
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