Welcome to Our UK Adventure!
Get ready to see the UK like never before! We’re traveling from the sunny beaches of South West England to the historic castles of North England, through the pretty towns of South East England, exploring the wonders of Wales, and finishing up in the majestic landscapes of Scotland. This video series is perfect for anyone wanting to get to know the UK better or improve their English in a fun way, without any complicated words!
Here’s what we’ll discover together:
In South West England, we’ll see where King Arthur was supposedly born, find dinosaur footprints, and check out a cool old steamship that’s now a museum.
Heading up to North England, we’ll find out where a world-famous music group played, see a castle from the Harry Potter movies, and learn about an ancient wall.
In South East England, we’ll have fun on a beach with a pier, explore a building right out of Harry Potter, and visit a place featured in “Downton Abbey.”
Our journey through Wales will take us from bustling Cardiff streets to the smallest house in Britain, and even to an Italian village in Wales.
Finally, in Scotland, we’ll climb the UK’s tallest mountain, explore castles, search for Nessie in Loch Ness, and see lots more amazing places.
South West England:
0:00 – Discovering South West England
0:53 – Stonehenge
2:03 – Bath
5:01 – Cornwall
7:47 – Jurassic Coast
9:06 – Bristol
North England:
10:16 – Exploring North England
10:57 – Whitby
12:55 – Hadrian’s Wall
13:37 – Liverpool
15:46 – Alnwick Castle
16:53 – Manchester
19:04 – Lake District
South East England:
20:04 – Touring South East England
21:06 – Brighton
23:06 – Oxford
24:52 – Dover
25:36 – Windsor
27:38 – Highclere Castle
28:26 – Canterbury
Wales:
33:07 – Discovering Wales
33:49 – Cardiff
35:18 – Tenby
37:09 – Conwy
39:16 – Snowdon
40:48 – Portmeirion
41:57 – Anglesey
43:26 – Penarth Slate Mine
Scotland:
44:17 – Adventuring in Scotland
45:07 – Edinburgh Castle
48:45 – Loch Ness
51:07 – Urquhart Castle
52:17 – Ben Nevis
54:13 – Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel
56:25 – Highlands
60:29 – Glenfinnan Viaduct
61:38 – William Wallace Monument
63:17 – Stirling Castle
65:45 – Royal Yacht Britannia
67:43 – St Andrews Golf Course
Join us on this exciting trip to learn cool facts, see beautiful places, and maybe even pick up some new English words along the way!
where are we what an unusual Bridge it’s joining these two big buildings together oh this is the bridge of size in the city of Oxford we must be in England England is the largest country country in the United Kingdom today we will visit Southeast England this part of England is full of beautiful countryside historic towns and links to royalty it’s easy to get to just outside of London let’s take a look around where are we now we are on a beach oh this is Brighton a famous Beach Resort look that’s Brighton Pier let’s walk along it there are fun games rides and places to eat here it’s a very popular place what a strange building this is the Royal Pavilion it was made for a king the building was made with a mix of Indian and Chinese [Music] Styles wow what’s down here this is the Brighton Lanes it’s a group of small streets with lots of shops cafes and restaurants M that looks good look at this Tower this is the British Airways i360 observation tower look how tall it is from the top you can see stunning views of Brighton Brighton was a fun place unfortunately it’s time to leave I wonder where we we will go next where are we oh we are back in Oxford Oxford is famous for its history there are many old buildings here this building is Christ Church College it is part of the famous Oxford University look at the dining hall does it look familiar hogwart’s Great Hall in the Harry Potter films was based on this what’s this building over here ah this is the ashmolean museum there are lots of historic items here it is the oldest Museum in the world look at this Garden oh this is the botanical gardens look at all these interesting plants wow that’s a big Cactus oh there are boats on on the river these boats are called punts what an interesting way to see the city Oxford is an amazing place but now let’s go somewhere new where are we now we are over the sea what’s that over there oh these are the White Cliffs of do these Cliffs are made out of chalk from the clifftop you can look far out to the Sea you can even see out to France just make sure to bring a pair of binocular look at these interesting people oh they are the royal guard we must be in Windsor Windsor is known for its history and royalty wow look at that large building oh this is is Windsor Castle this is one of the homes of King Charles doesn’t it look amazing inside outside the castle there is a long path it leads to a park called winds a great Park here you’ll find many walking trails and lots of deer there is also an interesting statue of a British king here [Music] too just across the river is Eaton Eaton is famous for Eaton College a school for boys many members of the royal family went to this school just outside Windsor is the Legoland theme park this is a great place for families to visit there are lots of Lego themed rides it’s a lot of fun wow Windsor was an interesting place but let’s go somewhere [Music] new wow look at this large building it’s very impressive oh this is high clear Castle you may have seen this building before that’s because it was used in the television series downtown and visitors can look around the gardens and go inside the house you can even stay the night here what an amazing building unfortunately it’s time for us to move on wow what’s this interesting building this is the Christ Church gate Oh we must be in Canterbury Canterbury is a city that has played a key role in British history oh look at this old building this is Canterbury Cathedral it is one of the oldest churches in the UK the cathedral was and still is a very important place for Christianity the inside of the cathedral is stunning look at these beautiful stained glass windows wow look at this building this is the west gate Towers a long time ago this was the entrance to the city now it’s a museum let’s have a look around Canterbury the city center is very pretty it has a mix of shops and restaurants look at these beautiful houses by the river wow the city of Canterbury has a lot of charm and history unfortunately it’s time to leave wow look at this statue it looks amazing oh this is the Angel of the North nor we must be in northern England Northern England is a great place to visit it has vibrant cities and beautiful scenery it’s famous for football and has a rich music history let’s take a look around where are are we now we are above a town look there are lots of boats down there oh this is whtby witby is a popular Seaside town in North Yorkshire it has a rich history and is famous for its fish and chips what’s over there what’s this ruined old building it looks very impressive ah this is Whitby Abby the Abby is on top of a cliff overlooking the sea look at this Lighthouse this is witby Harbor it’s a popular spot for sightseeing boat tours and fishing trips let’s take a walk down the harbor there are some steps over here ah these are the famous 199 steps they lead up to St Mary’s Church the church is very pretty there are great views of the town from here Whitby was a lot of fun unfortunately it’s time to go somewhere new wow look at this wall it’s very long oh this is Hadrian’s Wall it was built a long time ago to separate England from Scotland the wall goes all the way from the west coast of the country to the east coast isn’t that impressive if you are are enjoying this video please press like And subscribe to our [Music] Channel look at the roof of this building there is a statue of a mythical lither bird this is the Royal lither building we are in Liverpool Liverpool is a city with a long history it is an important place for boats and Ships coming to the UK it is also famous for music let’s take a walk down this street oh what’s this place this is the cavern Club a live music venue the world famous pop group The Beatles used to play here what’s through here ah this is the Royal Albert dock this is a famous landmark in Liverpool a long time ago boats used to bring cotton and tea here now it’s a Place full of museums statues and galleries look at that boat out there on the river oh this is a ferry boat the ferry takes you across the famous river Mery from the ferry you can see wonderful views of the city wow doesn’t it look nice I had a great time in Liverpool but let’s move on to somewhere new what’s down there it looks like a large Castle ah this is anic Castle this is one of the most famous castles in England the castle has been featured in many films including Harry Potter it has also appeared in TV shows like Downtown Abbey at the castle you can explore the gardens go on a guided tour and be entertained by some interesting history shows you can even take flying lessons anic Castle was a lot of fun it is a stunning castle with a lot of [Music] history where are we we are above a large city oh this is Manchester Manchester is a city known for its music art and sports look at these two stadiums this is Old Trafford stadium and this is the ettihad stadium the stadiums are home to two famous football teams Manchester United and Manchester City they are Rivals often playing against each other if you’re ever in Manchester you should go and see a game look at this building it’s amazing this is the John rylands Library it is part of the University of Manchester students come here to study many tourists come here to look around look at this place there are lots of modern buildings here oh this is spinning Fields this is the business bus District of Manchester there are a lot of restaurants bars and cafes here it’s a popular place to go out for lunch M look at that food Manchester is a really interesting City there are lots of things to do here however it’s time for us to move on where are we now we are above some water oh this is Lake bendir we are in the Lake District the Lake District is famous for its natural beauty there are many pretty towns here such as this one kezic oh look at this this is scarf fell Pike the biggest mountain in England there are many mountains here in the Lake District it’s a great place to go hiking cycling and sailing what a beautiful [Music] place H what’s going on here it looks like a big music event ah this is glastenbury Festival one of the biggest festivals in the world we must be in Southwest England Southwest England is a wonderful part of the country it has stunning scenery beautiful towns and mythical landmarks let’s take a look around ooh what’s down there look at those stones they are in a circle oh this is Stonehenge these Stones were placed here by ancient people in Britain wow don’t they look amazing this is one of the most famous sites in the UK tourists from all over the world come to see the stones some people believe they have magic powers look at these houses these houses were made to look like what the ancient people might have lived in they don’t look very comfortable do they where are we H look at these buildings they have been built with yellow bricks how interesting oh this is the city of bath bath is a very old city it was founded by the ancient Romans it’s famous for its interesting buildings and the yummy sweet treat the bath bun oh what’s this let’s go inside and have a look wow look at this green water this is the Roman baths this is where the ancient Romans came to wash it’s where the city gets its name from there’s even a museum here where you can learn about the history of the baths look there’s a river here oh see that bridge over the river that’s the pony Bridge it’s a very special Bridge it’s one of only four bridges in the world two shops all the way along it you can even go for a coffee and a cake on the bridge look over there this is the Royal cresant the cresant is a row of 30 houses in the shape of a curve it’s a famous place in the UK this street has been featured in many films and television series I had a wonderful time in bath it’s a beautiful city with lots of amazing buildings unfortunately it’s time for us to go somewhere new if you are enjoying this simple English video please like subscribe and hit the notification Bell where are we look at this Harbor we are in a fishing Village oh this is cornall Cornwall is a a county in the UK it is famous for stunning beaches Cornish pasties and tasty cream teas look out there I can see an island oh this is St Michael’s Mount you can walk to the island however be careful you’ll need to ride a boat when The Tide is High let’s walk up this hill Oh the building on top of the island is a castle let’s take a look inside wow there are great views of Cornwall from the castle where are we now look at these big glass domes what an interesting place let’s go inside wow there are lots of plants here this is the Eden Project here people can learn about the environment it’s a very interesting place oh look at these Cliffs there is a bridge here oh look over there there are ruins of a building this is what remains of tin tadel Castle people believe it was the birthplace of King Arthur I had lots of fun in Cornwall it has lots of beautiful beaches and interesting places to visit oh where are we we are by the Sea H what’s under this rock wow it’s a fossil oh look there are lots of them here ah this is the Jurassic Coast the Jurassic Coast is a popular place for tourists you can find fossils here and dinosaur footprints there are lots of beaches here too don’t they look pretty look down there oh what an unusual Rock in the sea it is in the shape of an arch ah this is durle door wow what an interesting shape now it’s time to move [Music] on where are we now look at this building there is some interesting art on the side of it oh there are lots of buildings here with street art on them they look amazing oh this is the City of Bristol Bristol is known for the world famous street artist Banky his art is all over the city Bristol was once one of the biggest ports in the UK over time it has become a city full of interesting places to see it has a museum and an aquarium there are lots of things to do here wow look at this bridge this is the Clifton suspension bridge the bridge spans the river Avon it has become a symbol of Bristol doesn’t it look nice what’s down there oh look there is a boat over there this is the SS Great Britain this is an old steam ship that is now a museum you can go inside it wouldn’t it have been amazing to travel on a ship like this H that was very interesting oh look at this street doesn’t it looks strange this is Veil Street it is the steepest street in the UK wow I’d get very tired if I had to walk all the way up there wow Bristal is a great place it’s a City full of history art and culture unfortunately it’s time to leave I had a great time in Southwest England I’ve seen ancient Stones big ships and interesting tropical gardens unfortunately it’s time to [Music] leave if you enjoyed this simple English video please like subscribe and hit the notification Bell we have many more videos so so please check them [Music] out where are we we are above a harbor look at all these interesting buildings oh this is Cardiff we must be in Wales Wales is a part of the United Kingdom it is famous for its stunning scenery history and culture let’s take a look around this interesting country we are in a market this is an indoor market in the city center of Cardiff M this food looks good Cardiff is a great place for shopping there are lots of little arcades all around the city many have cafes and restaurants the city also has lots of bars clubs clubs and music venues it’s a vibrant place with a large student population you are guaranteed to have a good time here look over there this is the principality Stadium it is home to wales’s National Rugby Club rugby is wales’s national sport however it’s not just sport that you can see here you can see concerts like this one it’s a lot of [Applause] [Music] fun where are we now this is a Charming Town it is next to the Sea look at all those colorful houses on this hill ah we must be in teni tenby is a small town in the south of Wales oh look at this these are the old walls of tenby they were built a long time ago these walls were built to protect the town from being attacked now let’s go for a walk oh I can hear the sea there’s soft sand under my feet ah this is tenby Beach people come here to swim walk and relax I think it would be nice to spend a day here don’t you it’s time to leave tenby it’s a really interesting Town it has an Old Fort old walls and a pretty beach if you are enjoying this video please press like And subscribe to our [Music] Channel where are we look over there there is a large Castle oh this is Conway Castle it’s one of the most most impressive castles in all of Wales H it looks unusual that’s because it has eight large towers you can walk around the castle walls look over there you can see the town of Conway oh look there are boats in the harbor the view from the castle is amazing let’s explore the castle some more what’s this there’s a statue of a soldier ah what a deep hole oh this is the castle [Music] well wow Conway Castle is amazing it’s an old building with a lot of history the town of Conway is really pretty too before we leave Conway there’s one one more thing to see look at this tiny house it is the smallest house in Great Britain okay now it’s time to move on where are we now there’s a big mountain over there oh this is Snowden it’s the second highest mountain in the [Music] UK let’s walk up it Snowden is a popular place for hikers and climbers it can take over 4 hours to reach the top that sounds like a lot of walking however if that is too much for you don’t worry there is a train that goes to the summit we made it to the top look at those views you can see all of snowdonia National Park isn’t it [Music] beautiful that was fun but this walk has tired me out let’s head back down the mountain ooh where are we it looks like an Italian Village H but we’re not in Italy this is Port Maran this is a town in North Wales only a few people live in this town however many tourists visit here let’s take a look around look over there there’s a giant chessboard the chest pieces are large you can have your photo taken in front of them anyone want to game there are lots of brightly colored buildings and statues here what an unusual place to find in Wales I had a lot of fun unfortunately it’s time to leave we We Are Over the Sea where are we going look there is a small island ah this must be the Isle of angle sea angle sea has a rich history there are lots of old buildings and ancient ruins here here angle SE is a really pretty place it has big Cliffs and lots of Open Fields from The Cliffs you can see great views of the coast look over there it’s a bridge this is the meni suspension bridge it connects angle SE to Mainland Wales this was the first modern suspension bridge in the world it looks great and the views from the bridge are breathtaking unfortunately it’s time to leave Angley and go somewhere new where are we now there is a big tunnel going into the ground oh this is Pan’s slate mine let’s go inside over a hundred years ago people used to work in this mine it’s not used anymore now it’s open for people to walk around it’s definitely one of the most unusual walks I’ve been on oh be careful in here it’s very dark if you visit the mine don’t forget to bring a [Music] torch where are we we are above a large city oh this is Glasgow we must be in [Music] Scotland Scotland is part of the United Kingdom Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland however Edinburgh is the capital city Scotland IS F famous for its history and beautiful scenery let’s explore it some more what’s over there on top of that big hill ooh this is Edinburgh Castle this Castle is over 900 years old it’s a very old building many Scottish kings and queens have stayed here did you know that Edinburgh Castle sits on a very interesting Hill this hill known as Castle Rock was formed from a volcano isn’t that interesting now why don’t we go and visit the castle let’s go through this Archway it’s very busy here 2 million tourists come to visit the castle every year that’s a lot of people wow from the castle you can see amazing views of Edinburgh City such as prin Street Gardens and this part of Edinburgh known as the old town let’s look around the castle some more what’s this over here this is St Margaret’s Chapel this Chapel is one of the oldest parts of the castle people have worshiped here for many years look over there that looks like a stadium a very special event is held here called The Royal Edinburgh tattoo every year soldiers and Military bands perform here it looks like a lot of [Music] fun this building is the Royal Palace let’s take a look inside oh this looks interesting above the fireplace is the coat of arms of King James I 6 he was the first Scottish King to also be king of England oh what’s this this is the castle prison these beds look very uncomfortable I wouldn’t want to be locked up here wow there are many interesting things to see in Edinburgh Castle it’s an amazing building it’s time to leave here and see some more of Scotland where are we we are above some water oh this is Loch Ness a very famous place in Scotland it’s a very big and very deep lake Lock Ness has more water than all of the lakes in England and Wales put together what’s that sound can you hear it is there something down there it sounds like something is hiding in the water oh no it’s a [Music] monster don’t worry this monster isn’t real however people believe there is a monster living here known as the Loch Ness Monster over the years many people have reported seeing a creature in this Lake this is a very famous photograph taken in the 1930s of the monster people believed it was real the photo turned out to be fake that hasn’t stopped some people from believing that a monster lives in the waters of Loch Ness Loch Ness is very dark due to the Rain carrying down mud from the hills into the water this would be a very good place for a monster to hide anyway enough about monsters let’s take a look around the lake what’s that over there by the edge of the water this is kit Castle this is a very old castle the castle played an important role role in Scottish history visitors can take a look around this impressive site let’s have a [Music] look oh time here has come to an end remember if you come to Loch Ness keep an eye out for that monster if you are enjoying this video please press like And subscribe to our [Music] Channel where are we we are high up above the clouds look at the spectacular views we are on top of Ben Nevis this is the highest mountain in the UK there are little piles of rocks everywhere how did they get all the way up here these rocks are called Kerns hikers who climb the mountain place the Rocks down to show that they have reached the top look how many people have made it [Music] here however reaching the summit of Ben Nevis is not easy the top of Ben Nevis is covered in Mist there is lots of fog and clouds all around it in fact the name benevis means mountain with its head in the clouds every year there is a Ben Nevis race where Runners from all over the world compete to reach the top as fast as possible it looks fun but I’d be very careful Running Up That [Music] Mountain where are we now oh this is Helix Park this park has some interesting SES like these triangle slides let’s take a look around oh wow look at these two huge H Heads This sculpture is known as The [Music] Kelpies it is based on Old Scottish stories in these stories there were magic horses made of water it is said that these horses could even turn into [Music] humans these giant horse sculptures are really amazing to look at oh look over there not too far away from the park is a much smaller version of The Kelpies but what’s that behind it it looks like it’s spinning very slowly ah this is the full Kirk wheel hit is a boat lift this machine allows boats down here to go all the way up here look at it picking up this boat it really is [Music] powerful where are we now look at those big mountains there is lots of mist on top of [Music] them oh we must be in the Scottish Highlands this is an area in the north of Scotland there are lots of mountains [Music] here it’s also known for its lakes rivers and [Music] Wildlife it’s such a beautiful and peaceful place just look at these amazing views what’s over there this is the dunit Head Lighthouse it stands tall near the rocky Coast near the lighthouse are some sandy beaches look how different these parts of the Coastline are let’s go further into the highlands there are lots of different animals here look there are puffins seals and the famous Highland cows look at how thick their fur is what’s that over there it’s an old castle this is Castle stalker it’s really pretty the castle is on an island in the middle of a lake the only way to get there is by boat there are many more castles here in the highlands such as this one kill Hearn castle some of its walls may have fallen down but it still looks [Music] amazing there are some big rocks sticking out of the sea these rocks are known as The Duncan be Stacks the Duncan be Stacks are found at the furthest point Northeast of the Highlands all the way up here oh what’s going on over there there are lots of people riding [Music] bikes millions of people come here to cycle walk or hike they also come for the beautiful views to [Music] what’s over there it looks like a big bridge oh this is the Glenn finnen Viaduct this can be found in an area of the Highlands called Glenco you may have seen this Viaduct before H but where oh the viaduct is in the Harry Potter films the train that goes to Hogwarts travels over this [Music] Viaduct what’s that sound it sounds like a train is coming let’s get on the train and go somewhere new where are we now ah this is Sterling a town with a lot of history what is this big building oh this is the William Wallace monument see that statue up there on the side of the building this is a famous person from Scotland’s history William Wallace who fought for Scotland many years ago they made a film about him called Braveheart you may have seen it okay let’s move on and walk up the monument oh look at this sword it is is said that this is the sword William Wallace took to battle here we are at the top of the monument look at the town of Sterling isn’t it beautiful oh what’s that over there it’s a castle this is Sterling Castle this is a very old castle it was originally built over a thousand years ago however it has been rebuilt and changed many times in its history inside the castle there are many interesting rooms such as the castle [Music] kitchens look at all that food anyone hungry oh wow this room is known as the Queen’s bed chamber a famous Scottish Royal Mary Queen of Scots used to sleep in this bed what’s behind this curtain ooh look at that interesting ceiling this is a very special room it is known as the Great Hall this is the biggest h all of any castle in Scotland oh look at this what’s all this Lego doing here this is a Lego display that shows some important moments in Scottish history it must have taken a long time to make all of this wow what an interesting Castle I wish I could stay longer but now it’s time to move on oh what’s this there is a big ship here ah this is the Royal yacht britania this boat was once used by the British royal family they stopped using the boat in 1997 it is now a popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh Isn’t it nice let’s have a look inside there is an interesting staircase here oh and look at this room it has a big long table and it’s all set up for entertaining guests there are many more interesting rooms such as a music room a drawing room a sun room and even a small [Music] Hospital oh these are some of the royal bedrooms it’s like staying in a hotel what’s in this room this is the engine room this is the quarters where the crew slept look at all these beds anyone feel [Music] sleepy oh we are by the Sea H where could we be now this is a nice Town it looks very old oh this is the town of St [Music] Andrews there is a very famous place in this town a place that is very well known for a certain sport gol here is a St Andrews Golf Course many golf competitions are held here this golf course is known as the old course it was first built around 600 years ago however not all the courses of St Andrews are this old this is a newer Golf Course called The Castle course it was built 15 years ago on this course you can see out to the coastline what a view many famous people over the years have played at the St Andrew golf courses such as Tiger Woods and Donald Trump maybe if you come to play here you’ll see someone famous too our trip to Scotland is at an end I really enjoyed it here this country is very pretty and has lots of interesting history if you enjoyed this video video please give it a like And subscribe to the simple English Channel