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 27 of 42

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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.

I got a cat!
Activity

I got a cat!

A few days ago I adopted my cat cheese! She’s 2 years and 7 months old! She’s very cheeky and currently trying to settle her in a little more

Shared by NekoBean99
Lake district
Place

Lake district

In England we have a beautiful place which is called the Lake District. Here is a place in it I go to often called St. Bees. We love it here.

Shared by Emi224034
Sunday church
Faith

Sunday church

I go to church every Sunday to worship and acknowledge God. We do this by singing hymns, reading quotes from the scripture and maybe a psalm.

Shared by Niahhh
Welsh Harp reservoir, Brent
Place

Welsh Harp reservoir, Brent

Welsh Harp Reservoir in Brent, where I usually walk my dog. I really like watching the water and the people canoeing, windsurfing and boating.

Shared by Yule_Jule
Personal trainer
Activity

Personal trainer

I am a mobile personal trainer helping people in there own homes to become healthier, and change there habitual lifestyle in a positive way.

Shared by Stonemason
North London Harp Competition
Event

North London Harp Competition

This harp competition is a really fun way to show off and perform your pieces to a professional harpist and you can win prizes and trophies!

Shared by Shanxxx
Around Sussex
Place

Around Sussex

i love walking around the parks and going on busrides through the lovely countryside .Sussex is a lovely county, very varied and picturesque.

Shared by marigold white
Car Hangouts
Everyday life

Car Hangouts

there’s an ocean near me and i love going there to sit in my car and watch the sea, even better with food and if it’s raining and storming.

Shared by Fungus
Hiking along the cliffs
Event

Hiking along the cliffs

A day hike along the cliffs just me. No time keeping, no set plan. Fantastic weather and views. Finished later and more remote than was wise

Shared by Eliza Doodle
family walks
Event

family walks

every weekend we go for walks around my village and go to the library, crystal shop and small coffee shop! i always get a vanilla iced latte

Shared by lily ford
Alton Towers Ticket
Event

Alton Towers Ticket

Its the 2019 Ticket i had for a school trip to a theme park near where I live, it was a great day because I finally went on a roller coaster

Shared by Allistair222
Inner peace by the water
Place

Inner peace by the water

I am most at peace when I am by the water. I live being by the seas of but a lake. I lose myself in tranquility of mother nature at her best

Shared by Laney Hardy
Christmas Lights
Tradition

Christmas Lights

We go and walk through a park where many artist display the lights and art they have created. its wonderful and chrismas-y but can be cold.

Shared by May2503
My town is amazing
Place

My town is amazing

The area im from is an amazing place in the North East of England, we are famous for our many bridges, friendly culture and football team!

Shared by BatDan
My garden allotment
Place

My garden allotment

I have a small allotment near my home on which I grow vegetables, fruit and flowers, including Sunflowers and runner beans on my allotment

Shared by Anglez
Playing manhunt in a woodland
Activity

Playing manhunt in a woodland

My friends sometimes go to this massive woodland that also has a golf course and we play a huge game of manhunt in it. it’s very fun lol

Shared by loopsy80
Night time walksby the farm
Everyday life

Night time walksby the farm

i love going on nighttime walks by the farm in my home country. it has a lovely lake and SO many cute animals that you can go and feed :)

Shared by nikki33
Breathe the air!
Everyday life

Breathe the air!

Nothing better for yourself then getting out and breathing the air. Take me to a river, a hill, a mountain or a field and let me explore!

Shared by Mousie82
Sound engineering
Event

Sound engineering

Sound engineering is fun and fascinating. Watching shows every week is a lot of fun and interesting to learn more about different shows.

Shared by Trixiey
Pictures of Ruins
Everyday life

Pictures of Ruins

I take pictures of ruins in my area! I enjoy going to different ruined abbeys or old manor houses (now museums) and taking pictures.

Shared by H4nn4h
Exploring the woodland
Activity

Exploring the woodland

Going exploring in the countryside is something very special and calming, many people in England are proud of the serene country views.

Shared by annalisa O
My son, the boxer
Activity

My son, the boxer

My son is the light weight title belt holder for mixed martial arts and has taken up boxing at oxford he also coaches the GB boxing team

Shared by Shazza
Music festivals
Event

Music festivals

Music festivals are fantastic. Leeds festival is the one tagged but I’ve also been to parklife, hideout, lost village and a few more :)

Shared by Awattox
Visiting central London
Place

Visiting central London

its very nice there would 100% recommend however try going on the weekdays the weekends are very packed and its very pretty at night :)

Shared by mati1o
I enjoy Knitting
Activity

I enjoy Knitting

I am knitting a sweater for myself in rainbow wool, colours,pink,blue and yellow. I have been knitting since I was 12 years old (1972).

Shared by Selenemarie
Brighton pier
Place

Brighton pier

Walk along the seafront and end up at the pier to eat nice british fish and chips and go on the rides and play on the arcade machines!

Shared by mialychee
I enjoy improving at photography
Activity

I enjoy improving at photography

im awful at photography but its so much fun lately ive bought a couple more digital cameras so i can try improve and take more photos!

Shared by SusieO
River by Leeds Train Station
Place

River by Leeds Train Station

Scenic route to walk. Office buildings on the right with the river on the left. The sound of trains that pass by from the rail lines.

Shared by DoumaEyes

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