Thanks to COVID restrictions, the annual foreign holiday in the sun has been put on hold for many Brits. But there is an upside. More and more of you have been exploring the UK, discovering – and rediscovering – the gems that make it such a rewarding destination.
Now that summer is over and the days are drawing in, we thought we’d see just how much you’ve learned from your travels around Britain and Northern Island.
We’ve gathered all our UK quizzes together, sorted them into categories, and set the challenge.
Are you up to Wanderlust’s Great British Quiz Roundup?
Like any strenuous activity – mental or physical – it’s always best to warm up. Let’s start with a gentle tick-list of the all UK travel experiences you’ve had.
Now, with that under your belt, you’re ready to test your general knowledge and check just how well you know the UK.
Expect questions on mystical henges, architectural and geological wonders, cosy inns and medieval fortresses. And a few about the islands too.
Let’s move on to the countries that make up the United Kingdom’s Home Nations.
Are you ready to take on the challenge of our quiz about Scotland? Be warned: There’s more to the country than tartan, whisky and haggis.
How much do you know about Wales? Maybe you walked the Pembrokeshire Coast National Trail this summer or visited some of its extraordinary castles. But is that enough?
Some of you may have been lucky enough to go ‘overseas’ to Northern Ireland. I hope you took notes when you walked the walls of Derry and scrambled over the Giant’s Causeway.
And let’s not forget about England. Its varied counties are like different countries themselves. How well do you know them?
If long sandy beaches, wild national parks and locally produced food are your thing, you probably joined the crowds on the A30 and headed to the South West. And who can blame you? When the sun is out there is nowhere better on earth. Although we do have to admit that a tiny Cornish village in the drizzle is pretty atmospheric too, especially when viewed from the inside of a pub.
Speaking of Cornwall, how well do you know Britain’s most south-westerly county? You probably know the Cornish name for Cornwall. But do you know where to learn to crimp a pasty?
Now, let’s pop over the River Tamar into Devon. If you want to ace our quiz about England’s most temperate county you’ll need to know about its UNESCO-listed sites – above and below the ground.
Not surprisingly, our quiz about Dorset focusses on the county’s stunning coastline. But don’t forget to turn your mind inland too. There’s a few very special places there too, including the location of a very famous British TV commercial.
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