Before you go to the United Kingdom, check out the following:

• Top books set in the UK, recommended by local booksellers.
• Wondering where a scene from your favorite movie or TV show was filmed? Look no further!
• You’ll find some real bops on this “Best of British” playlist.
• Do you have some questions about the Royal Family? Others do too…check out this video to see if you’ll get some answers!
  • The Changing of the Guard is always popular. If you’re looking to witness it, check dates & times here.
• Be a well-behaved traveler and make sure you’re up to speed on local etiquette.
• Need a laugh? Chuckle at these differences between British and American humor.
• Have a free night and want to take in a West End show? Take a look at ‘what’s on’.
• Potterheads, listen up! 
• Football (that’s soccer to us in the US) rivalries run deep in the UK. Wondering who you should root for?…find details here.
• Know your history!

Did You Know?

• Be prepared to talk about the weather – locals love to lament or celebrate the forecast (much like we do here when engaging in “small talk”).
• If it’s a sunny day and you want to take a break at a pub, look for one that has a beer garden so you can sit outside!
• To drink like a local, you’re going to need to have a cuppa tea (with milk). It’s estimated that 100-160 million cups are served every single day here!
  • Tea time is generally between 3-4pm.
• England’s national dish is chicken tikka masala; Scotland’s is haggis; Wales’ is cawl and Northern Ireland’s is Ulster fry.
• Don’t forget that these countries all use the British pound sterling (£) and it’s always a good idea to carry a little bit with you.
• Respect the queue! Don’t skip ahead of a line for any reason…just don’t do it.
• The London Underground, affectionately known as “the Tube”, is the world’s oldest underground railway system.
• While we’re talking about firsts, the Wimbledon Championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world (held since 1877)!