Britain and Ireland

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England’s diverse landscapes range from craggy peaks and majestic moors to lush fields and quaint fishing villages, complemented by its elegant and historic cities. Wales is an ancient land with stunning scenery of mountains, valleys and castles. In Scotland, they’ll welcome you to their spectacular mountains and lochs, rich heritage and culture. Ireland meanwhile, has an unsurpassed natural beauty in its scenic countryside and miles of spectacular coastline.

Sightseeing

From prehistoric Stonehenge through to modern day London, the UK and Ireland has it all. Britain’s old towns and cities are just perfect for exploring. Snoop through Ludlow’s medieval streets to emerge in the bustling market square in front of the castle, or admire Bath’s fine Georgian buildings, resplendent in honey coloured Cotswold stone. Ireland’s countryside is beautiful, pastoral and unspoiled, with quaint old villages, where time seems to go more slowly, or stops altogether. Scenery can be dramatic - especially in the Scottish Highlands or on Ireland’s west coast.

Shopping

England is great for all kinds of antiques, pottery, jewelry and old curiosities. Look out for Scottish woollens and tartan, Irish tweed, lace from Limerick and pure Irish linen. You’ll also see jewellery and enamel work inspired by ancient Celtic art.

Entertainment

Theatrical traditions are alive and well throughout all the British Isles. The Edinburgh Festival is one Europe’s finest and in London you can enjoy anything from Shakespeare to spectacular West End musicals. Ireland is a place of song and story where you’ll hear traditional folk music played on banjos, bagpipes, accordions and fiddles. Scotland is not to be outdone and all Insight tours travelling to the Highlands participate in the fun of a traditional ceilidh.

Specialties

Some of Britain‘s traditional flavours include roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Cornish cream teas, Bakewell tarts from Derbyshire or oatcakes and shortbread from Scotland. Compare the subtle differences between Highland malt whiskies. In Ireland, stout, with its dark body and creamy head is the national drink and don’t miss the real Irish stew; lamb with potatoes, onions, parsley and thyme

5 Fun Things To Do

Take time for a visit to the British Museum or National Gallery. Housing some of the greatest artefacts and paintings in the world, the entrance is free.
Go to a pub in Ireland, any pub, order a pint of porter, and ask the barman “where’s the craic?” That should get you started...
Get to the beach! With jellied eels, donkey rides and Punch & Judy shows, English seaside towns are a world unto themselves.
Pay just a few pounds for an excursion with Evan Evans Tours. You’ll find some of the most diverse sightseeing in London - from the Crown Jewels to Jack the Ripper!
Quirky celebrations are a feature of British life. Some, like morris dancing are traditional, while others are just plain weird. ‘Cheese Rolling’ anyone?