PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE UK
The UK has a large network of public footpaths in the countryside. There are also many opportunities for mountain biking, mountaineering and hill walking. There are 15 national parks in…
LEISURE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
People in the UK spend their leisure time in many different ways. I. GARDENING A lot of people have gardens at home and will spend their free time looking after…
ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE UK
I. MUSIC Music is an important part of British culture, with a rich and varied heritage. It ranges from classical music to modern pop. There are many different venues and…
SPORT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Sports of all kinds play an important part in many people’s lives. There are several sports that are particularly popular in the UK. Many sporting events take place at major…
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS IN THE UK
I. THE MAIN CHRISTIAN FESTIVALS Christmas Day – 25 December, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ It is a public holiday. Many Christians go to church on Christmas Eve (24 December)…
RELIGION IN THE UK
The UK is historically a Christian country. In the 2021 census, 46.2% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (6.5%), Hindu (1.7%), Sikh (1%),…
THE UNITED KINGDOM TODAY
The UK today is a more diverse society than it was 100 years ago, in both ethnic and religious terms. Post-war immigration means that nearly 10% of the population has…