The ‘alternative’ tourist trail of Great Britain
Afternoon Tea
A stereotypical characteristic of being British is politeness and an obsession with drinking tea, so surely a spot of Afternoon Tea in one of London’s five-star hotels is essential. The Palm Court at the Langham Hotel is where the tradition of afternoon tea began approximately 145 years ago and it is still as popular as it was then, so treat yourself to a very British afternoon with cucumber sandwiches, scones and tea.
The local
There’s no doubt that a big part of British culture is to head down the local pub after a long, hard day at work to be greeted by a warm smile and traditional ale. Any time-honoured pub will do, as long as it’s got a wide selection of hand-pumped ales and whiskies, comfy old armchairs and an open log fire.
The Comedy Store
If there’s one thing we like to boast about, it’s our sense of humour, so what better place to visit than the Comedy Store. The venue near Piccadilly Circus has been the starting block for many a comical career, from Jack Dee to Russell Brand.
A traditional seaside
Visit downtown Brighton and explore the eccentric little shops of the Lanes and the Royal Pavilion. Follow this up with a dip in the sea, and then warm yourself up with fish ‘n’ chips on the promenade and childish fun at the funfair on the pier.
Stirling Castle
This medieval castle is famous for its Scottish pride and should definitely be a destination on the tourist route of Britain. The castle overlooks some of the most famous battlegrounds in Scottish history - let your imagination go as you visualise William Wallace (Braveheart) fighting off the English in 1297.
The Royal Mile
Scotland’s best-known thoroughfare is not to be missed. 
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is not only the place of many a Royal residence in history but you’ll also find the old parliament, cathedral, museums and theatres as you make your way up to Edinburgh Castle to look out over and admire the whole city.
Tower of London
Although a traditional tourist spot - it’s one that should not be missed; one visit here and you’ll be amazed about how much you will learn about British history since 1078, you’ll be told the tales of royal intrigue, tragedy and murder.
The British Museum
The clue’s in the name, here you’ll be treated to a meticulously organised insight into the history of Britain and you’ll see just how important the past is to our future.
The Neasden Temple
Modern Britain is famous for being one of the most multicultural countries in the world. So why not visit this fantastic traditionally built Hindu temple that is made up of over 5000 tonnes of sculpted Italian marble and Bulgarian limestone and took more than 1500 skilled craftsman to create.
Oxbridge
The university town of Oxford and Cambridge make for fantastic days out. They are comprised of eight centuries of British learning, spectacular architecture and wonderful traditions. Amongst those who were educated here were 41 British prime ministers and 135 Nobel Prize winners.
Hay-on-Wye
You’ll find this picturesque little town on the Welsh border and is described as the world’s first book town and now consists of approximately 30 book stores. This rural town plays host to the Hay literary festival which now attracts thousands of writers, publishers and journalists every year.
Greenwich Observatory
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is the centre of world time; the universal measurement of standard time, Greenwich Mean Time was set here 125 years ago. If you’re visiting from far away shores it’s well worth a visit to see where the division of eastern and western hemispheres was drawn. We hope we have inspired you to take a slightly different tourist route around Great Britain. Get in touch with us on Facebook and let us know how you get on or if you’d like to recommend something that we’ve missed.