PLACES OF INTEREST
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
People in the UK spend their leisure time in many different ways. GARDENING Gardening A lot of people have gardens at home and will spend their free time looking after…
ARTS AND CULTURE
MUSIC British music museum 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…
SPORT
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
THE MAIN CHRISTIAN FESTIVALS Christmas day Christmas Day - 25 December, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday. Many Christians go to church on Christmas Eve…
RELIGION
The UK is historically a Christian country. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh…
THE UK 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…