- The largest country of the UK is England. The smallest country is Northern Ireland.
- The UK has the third longest coastline in Europe with 12,430 km/ 7,723 miles - after Norway and Denmark (Greenland)
- The 1st king of England made a law that everyone had to be in bed by 8pm
- Most people refer to the clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament as Big Ben. However, that is only the name of the 13-tonne bell inside. The actual tower is known as St. Stephen’s Tower.
- Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, being in use since the 11th century. It’s still one of the official residences of The Queen, as well as having some areas accessible to the public on tours.
- The British drink more than 60 billion cups of tea a year – around 100 million each day.
- One of Britain’s most bizarre events is the annual cheese-rolling competition that takes place on Coopers Hill in Gloucestershire. At the top of the hill a 3kg Double Gloucester cheese is sent rolling down.
- The most famous British dishes include fish and chips, roast dinners, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash and a classic full English breakfast.
- Buckingham Palace might be one of the most prestigious buildings in London, but did you know it was built on the site of a gay brothel? That surprised us too!
https://www.greatbritishbucketlist.com/fun-facts-about-great-britain/
