Tips for travel and living in the UK.
17th March – Put on a green outfit and head out to celebrate Irish culture. St Patrick is the patron saint credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Around the UK there are festivals, markets and parades on and around the day itself. In London there’s the annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festival: http://www.london.gov.uk/events (info available close …
UK Summer music festivals have an enviable line-up of local and international acts. Some of the biggest festivals include: Glastonbury Isle of White Festival Reading Festival Leeds Festival V Festival Bestival If you go to a UK Festival where you camp don’t forget your Wellingtons (aka Gumboots). Find out what else to pack here.
No matter where you live in the UK you should find a good selection of pubs and bars to visit in your local area. If you order a beer you’ll get a pint (unless you specify a half). In London, the tube (underground trainline) stops running shortly after midnight, which means many people have to …
