Hidden places, remarkable history and the stories that make every corner of Britain worth exploring.
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Britain is more than the landmarks you already know. We uncover surprising places, regional character, living traditions and the fascinating details hiding in plain sight.
Building began in AD 122. Across its 73 miles, forts, milecastles and turrets formed a busy Roman frontier where soldiers and civilians from across the empire lived, worked and traded.
Read the latest story →From coastal paths and ancient streets to overlooked inventions and fiercely local flavours.
Secret corners, remarkable landscapes and places worth the detour.
The moments, people and ideas that shaped Britain.
Cities, villages, coasts and countryside.
Regional dishes, makers and traditions.
Customs, creativity and modern British life.
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Start with a place, follow what catches your eye and leave room for the unexpected.
Pair wildlife around the Farne Islands with the tidal drama and layered history of Holy Island.
An eight-mile freshwater loch set among the landscapes of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Read the village through its mill, workers' housing, civic buildings and carefully planned streets.
“The most interesting Britain is often the one you nearly walked past.”
CheckoutBritain is being built as a living discovery guide: useful enough to plan with, surprising enough to share and broad enough to reveal a different Britain every day.
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