Wales fun facts

England Facts
7 Sep

42 Funny Facts About The UK

The United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as Great Britain (or is it? – more on that below), generally includes the separate nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Well – it doesn’t include Northern Ireland if you’re calling it Britain, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves! It is one of the most influential …
brecon beacons
19 Dec

12 Beautiful Facts About Brecon Beacons

When we tend to think of mountain ranges, very few of us immediately think of the UK! Yet, Wales is home to one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world – the Brecon Beacons, otherwise known as just the Beacons to locals. It’s a spectacular part of the world to visit, regardless of …
British Empire Facts
2 Oct

24 Eye-opening Facts About The British Empire

British Empire, a comprehensive system of servitudes that over some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain. The policy of recognizing significant degrees of self-government by dependencies led to the development of the notion of a ‘British Commonwealth’ by the 20th century. Several British colonies that became independent joined …
Map of Europe
29 Aug

15 Excellent Facts About Europe

Spanning 400 million square miles, Europe is a temperate continent in the northern hemisphere and home to 741 million people, incredible history and diverse destinations that are on many people’s bucket lists. Here are some fun facts about Europe to bring you up to speed… 1. Where does Europe get its name from? Europe was …
barmouth 843622 1280
3 Apr

17 Wild And Wonderful Facts About Wales

Wales is a country with a proud, rich heritage.  However, it’s famous for more than just dragons, leeks and rugby! Even if you’ve holidayed in Wales hundreds of times, we think there’s still a few fun facts about Wales that’ll surprise you.  Here’s the pick of the crop! 1. Wales has a healthy population. In …