Traditions and everyday life in United KingdomFestivals, 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 20 of 42Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
While i dont actually fish (i absolutely hate fish and would never go near them) I like going with my family occasionally because the nature and environment is very beautiful and i love drawing and taking pictures of the…
Shared by georgiaa
Santes Dwynwen was a fourth century Welsh princess who lived in what is now the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Dwynwen was rather unlucky in love, so she became a nun. She prayed for true lovers to have better luck than she…
Shared by Littletwiggles
In Scotland we love our Ceilidhs! These are big gatherings for traditional Scottish dancing. Ceilidh dancing is done at weddings, parties, and especially for Hogmanay (New Years Eve)! It’s a lot of fun but requires a lot of energy
Shared by M1shy
Wetherspoons is possibly the most recognisable pub in all of the UK - for good reason (2 pitchers for £15!). You haven't lived your young adult years without having texted your friends to get Pres there on a random Tuesday night.
Shared by MemphisBleh
Every year we do a gala here and do a parade walking around the streets of our town with a gala queen, we also have lots of fun vehicles and decorations in our parade. Finally we have attractions and a fun fair in our local field.
Shared by cosmic_comets
I’m a passionate martial artist. I practise mainly in Wado-Ryu Sport Karate but I also compete in Kickboxing and have Taekwondo and Jujitsu training. I love Asian martial arts culture and hope to find a Korean or Japanese PenPal
Shared by K-Girl Primo
I am a medical student so need to travel 1hr 20 minutes to my university and I always take the northern train , and this is what the northern looks like. I always tend to have a coffee on the train or tea or even some hot bakery.
Shared by Shumile chishty
It’s my home town lived here for most of my life 9 years I think I like to walk round and listen to music I sit on this one field at Night and stargaze with a view of the whole town all the lights you can even See the cars move
Shared by Faithxxdeaconx
Edinbrough Castle open to public for a entrance fee Edinbrough Cathedral open most days. Free entry but donations welcome. Sea front at Scarborough which is a east cost holiday town that frequently visited by young and old
Shared by Marco3
I visit an ancient burial mound, set along an ancient track. It is set in a large open landscape, and has a lovely serene feeling to it. I find the space a lovely place to walk, and sit, think and take time in the open air.
Shared by Dragonfly1
Traditionally done in case someone comes and needs a place to stay/warmth/food. Different variations of spiritual meaning in relation to Christmas but overall in todays context it is done to help out others if they need it.
Shared by Elarka
One of my family friends enjoys randomly calling me to take me on a drive and I remember it was about 9pm when she called me. The view was beautiful and we both wanted pictures because of the sunset looking like a painting
Shared by Miscy
Scotland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The Cairngorm national park is the largest in the UK. I love to go up into the highlands for hill walking and camping; whether for a couple of hours or a week!
Shared by Ben_Macdui
Crochet is like knitting (if you don’t know what it is) and I do it all the time. I might sound like a grandma but I find it very peaceful and it’s very rewarding when I finish a project. Maybe I can make you something...
Shared by Isabelllaa
Every year I buy a Watford shift without fail, with my name and No.27 on the back. Every Christmas I buy my 2x nieces a football shirt with their names on the back, and even by my Italian family friend one for Christmas.
Shared by Lewis0589
This is the best Parish Church in York. The 14th Century stained glass windows are particularly impressive, including a window showing scenes before Doomsday and another with a rare example of someone wearing spectacles
Shared by Ben Bassoon
Every so often I would get together with friends, light candles, put on chilled music, usually with a whiskey and discuss the big life issues. Very therapeutic and great to share these moments with your closest friends.
Shared by LRoyD
Sometimes I ride my horse through the Scottish hills, where the wind smells of rain and heather. It’s quiet except for the sound of hooves on the wet ground, and for a while it feels like the world has forgotten time.
Shared by Fxoies
Walking around flea markets just to have a look at all the interesting things for sale. Everything is understandable very cheap, but there are some hidden gems here. I usually get cool vintage jewellery or cassettes.
Shared by boogieworm
I always go here with my friends. There about a 20 minute walk from my house and there’s a shop close by where we always get snacks from. I like this field as there’s never anyone else there except me and my friends.
Shared by honeybunchies
Where I'm from, there are many beautiful plants, such as bluebells, daisies, fuchsias and snowdrops!! There are also many robins, wood pigeons, bats, squirrels and foxes, and every year pheasants come to our garden!
Shared by EarthbornAlien
I’ve spent my childhood in these woods, creating so many stories and games. I now carry this on with my own children. I’m privileged to have such a beautiful area I’m able to visit often. It is here I learnt to BMX
Shared by Yorkshire_Wolf
£3.40 meal deal 4everit needs more characters ok this is british cuisine ! we don't eat fish and chips we eat stone cold pasta sugar free redbull and a snack or if ur a freak then like tuna sandwich and irn bru idk
Shared by vanillaespa
my sister and I enjoy going out for walks it is mostly me dragging her to places I want to go. We mostly go to parks since she enjoys them too but she is not in any of the pictures because she hates being it them
Shared by lia_all_over
I am lucky enough to live near this beautiful building and often find myself walking around it after work and at weekends. I’ve climbed the tower and seen it in rain, shine and snow. It’s iconic and I love it.
Shared by TheDuchess
Tameside is a very interesting area, with a rich industrial heritage. It shares 9 towns, and 2 counties, with a third (Derbyshire) also linked. Industrial towns, surrounded by gorgeous countryside on all sides.
Shared by Bellsamgee
English afternoon tea is a quintessentially British tradition, originating in the 1840's; featuring dainty finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and pastries; all served with a pot of tea.
Shared by Esther26
When a new music album comes out that i like i go listen to it in a field near my house to my house to enjoy it completely without interuption. for example when hit me hard and soft came out and short'n'sweet.
Shared by Z0mb1Eboy
The Warhammer experience is unmatched by any other tabletop game, rooted in its historical significance. Despite being a tabletop game, there is a large painting community which make a wide variety of designs.
Shared by Freud1856
Every year in winter places around me put up temporary ice rinks as we in england don’t get much snow or permanent ice rinks so my friends and I always go ice skating together and it’s a really nice experience
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