The Don’ts of Visiting England REACTION
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Wolter’s World is a TH-cam channel that shares information about traveling to different places from people who have done it. Their Don’ts videos are great tips for what to not do when you get to a certain place.
This time we watch the Don’ts of visiting England.
Original video found: • Visit England - The D...
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Just remember that there are far more lovely places to visit than London. We are very lucky to gave such lovely countryside around us & worth visiting the local pubs
Tipping is optional in the u.k, you mainly tip for good service. You’re not subsidising their wage, the server is employed on a hourly salary.
And it's a minimum living wage.
Minimum wage is £10.42 ($12.87) an hour. If an employer fails to pay this they are in big trouble with HMRC (Our IRS). There is never an excuse not to pay at least this rate, doesn't matter how many hours they work a week. BTW Jodi has passed her English citizen exam.
@@davebirch1976 Flip side customer service is hit and miss meanwhile in USA it's good due to the tip system, customer service in the US can also be poor if no tiping is involved.
@@123bwlch I find customer service in the US to feel fake and forced, at least when british customer service is bad, you can respect it :D Being serious, tipping isn't considered offensive, it's a really big thank you, but you're not expected to leave a tip. It's offensive in countries like Japan, but in the UK, it's fine.
@@123bwlch I disagree, service in the USA was no different to anywhere else e.g. mostly average, occasionally poor, rarely great.
Been watching your channel for a while now. Here’s my thoughts on you guys visiting our country - UK:
1. My wife and I don’t drink either, but we go to pubs for a meal. There’s no expectation to drink alcohol at all. Obviously lunch times are quieter than evenings in most places.
2. You two are not the sort of Americans that wind is Brits up! 🙂 You don’t seem loud and rude, which is what irritates people here.
3. Definitely drive to get into the countryside but I wouldn’t drive in London. I lived there for 3 years and to this day I’ll do anything to avoid driving there. Absolute chaos! In London, use the Tube (subway) to get around. It’s much easier and also an experience.
4. Just relax and enjoy yourself. We are used to tourists in 90% of places in UK so you’ll be fine.
5. Tipping is usually done in slightly more expensive places. If the bill says ‘service charge not included’ that’s a sign they are expecting a tip. But it’s always optional.
6. Enjoy. 😀👍
Most English are loud and rude. Lol.
@@forhealth5730 it's good that you find that funny and that you are so easily pleased. This chimes with the English saying: "Little things please little minds".
@colsand okay Karen. Say what's on your mind. In fact. Say what's on mine while your at it. Oh you did. Prattle on someone else's comment.
@@forhealth5730Bless.
I don't drink at all either, but I used to go to the pub back in the day to watch football games. Some people just go to socialise, not for the alcohol, food or football.
Jodi watched that looking all excited - Nick looked like he was studying for exams!! I hope you have a really great trip and enjoy yourselves. I think you should definitely try a curry whilst you're here. A lot of our traditional food is comfort food, and suited to cold wet weather - hopefully you'll miss that. We tip for good service here, so if you get good service, just tip, but don't fret about how much, and definitely no where near the 20% mark that you seem to have in the USA. The main difference when driving? You'll spend a lot of time looking out of the drivers window - the rear view mirror is the other way! And 2 final tips - bring well worn comfortable shoes. Walking round our cities is not the place to break in your new shoes. And don't forget to look up - street level can look fairly modern, but the architectural gems are a floor up! Have a great time guys!
Haha. Love the description of what we looked like as we watched it.
Sadly they picked the wrong video to watch as this stupid American thinks he knows it all based on a previous visit. Rather eat here with our safe food than the states with additives etc etc !
A simple bit of advice. Get the right things from the right places. Prime example fish and chips from a fish and chip shop. Hotels don't serve real traditional food. A ploughmans lunch in a pub is a must.
Thanks!!
I like this reaction very much! I would agree with many of the points referenced in the video especially the one about living with a family in the UK to understand what British life could be like rather than hotels 🙌
Jodi has the right game plan - just go there hating the French (in a tongue in cheek way lol). It's funny how culturally similar the UK, Australia and NZ are. I did my gap year in the UK and as an 18 year old Aussie by myself it felt really seamless. I worked pubs then spent my money traveling the Med until I went broke then went back to pouring pints in pubs until I saved enough to check out somewhere else, rinse and repeat.
The food is actually not terrible, it suits the weather and environment and a pub lunch is a MUST even if you don't drink, even an evening on a trivia night with locals you will have a good time without needing to feel like you have to drink to have fun. Nick - you might be there in time for The Ashes! As far as tipping is concerned in a pub but not for food service. "Keep the change" is a thing in the Commonwealth if your buying the paper or a pint with cash (who does that now though) but no, don't expect to tip.
They are similar because high % of them are of english decent!!
It’s not strange at all considering we colonised Australia. I love listening to Aussie noir on Audible because I’m reminded of British word and phrases we’ve dropped but Australia and NZ haven’t. However I didn’t know you liked sausage rolls in Oz till reviews.
@@phoenix-xu9xj yep, you'll find sausage rolls in every service station and bakery.
Not so much tongue in cheek
No problem in ordering non alcoholic drinks in a pub. Try Ginger Beer which is non alcoholic and a nice fizzy drink.
you dont have to drink, you will not feel out of place with a soft drink. even to go in get soft drink, have 30 minutes rest use the toilets. pubs carry a huge range of soft drinks, from cokes to fruit juices, kids drinks. The pubs are very children friendly also
A lot will serve tea & coffee too
One of the best things about pubs in England is how family friendly they are. I moved to Australia and the pubs here are so backward in comparison to English pubs which really surprised me. England has a pub to suit all tastes from little quaint country village pubs with oak beams (mind your head) to city gastro pubs to family pubs with playground and beer garden. English people value pub culture so much it literally is our second home.
@@jasongoodacre you said it better than i could, only thing i would add, is that the world has try to recreate the english pub and have failed, its not because they cant get the decor right, ist the community feel, the people, and as you said, it is a second home, the pub is where you go to meet mates, chill out, put the world to rights, wind down after work, go out on sunday with the family for a carlvary, (sunday roast) 10.00 quid, fill your plate. beer gardens, alot have play areas for the children, some have indoor play areas for the children, dog friendly for walkers, kids drinks, fruit shoots, kis menu's, to be honest they are pennies, some of the chain pubs, ok its average food, but its cheaper to take the family out, at home you have food costs, drinks costs, spend all morning cooking, eat the grub, then the dishes, sunday roast is cheaper out at alot of places
good comment
Yes, food, coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcoholic, non alcoholic. The pubs are where you will meet people and there could be pub games, kids, dogs or family reunions. It is a real social zone especially in small villages where they may have 2, 3 or 4 pubs in the village and some may be more popular than others. I would always go for the ones that have a garden or where the car park is full, this is usually a sign of a good pub!
For tipping - check the menu and your bill- a lot of restaurants in the UK automatically add a 10-12% service charge to the overall bill, it will say on both the menu and bill if services charges are included
This comment caught me by surprise. I don't think I've ever seen a service charge automatically added to the bill in a UK restaurant.
if its on there i deduct it. All their costs should have been factored into their prices.
@@bluecheese1066 I see it automatically added in about half the places I eat. I will usually ask the waiting staff if the tips are paid directly to staff and if they are then I'll usually tip 10% in a restaurant. If they're not paid to staff then I don't tip. I've removed a few service charges from bills when service is poor, or when the tips don't go to staff, but I like to tip for good service because I used to work in the industry when I was younger and I remember how good it feels to get a tip for good service.
Crumpets are most definitely not not English muffins, they are something entirely different food (though equally tasty). We just call English muffins, muffins.
We actually don't have English muffins, what we call muffins Americans would call cup cakes.
This is the most confusing food topic right?
@@the98themperoroftheholybri33 yes we do, they're called breakfast muffins, or toasting muffins, available in most supermarkets.
@@davebirch1976 what supermarket are you shopping in?
I've literally never seen them in my life
@@the98themperoroftheholybri33 I've seen them in Tesco, Aldi and Lidl. They're basically the same ones used by McDonald's for the McMuffins
@@the98themperoroftheholybri33 in fact, with the exception of Aldi and Lidl, the other supermarkets stock the Warburtons branded ones, the same company that makes Crumpets
Hi guys from the UK. Really enjoyed this being an Englishman myself. I’ve never been out of Britain, well France once but I don’t want to talk about it 😄😄, so had no idea that if I ever visit the states I have to tip as I’ve never been expected to tip here. The queuing tip is spot on, people jumping the line as you guys might say absolutely will set people off! I’m English but I’ve lived in North Wales for 30 years which is sort of level with Liverpool in England on the map. I’d recommend a day or two in North Wales if you can as it’s THE! place for Britains greatest ancient castles, mountains and sea, I’m surrounded by all of that stuff 😊
Update lots of theses Castles are symbol of conquest and rule by Norman French over the native people. Some are locally made Criccieth and Harlech for example.
you should definitley go.
@@123bwlch think of a castle as being a firebase from vietnam
I work at a college that trains jockeys for horse racing and we recently had a girl from California here, I'll never forget the look of fear and confusion when she saw mushy peas for the first time, by the end of her training she was eating mushy peas and baked beans like any other British person.
I know sometimes our food can look really odd, but quite often our food is more about taste over looks 😂
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Partially due to the weather you need something warm inside you.
It always amuses me when an American mentions our food. A warning from the country that invented spray-on cheese.
We don't have a tipping culture because we pay living wage, however if you feel you have very good service or experience, £1 or £2 is more than sufficient.
Plenty of no alcohol options in pubs, totally recommended a Sunday lunch. Remember pubs are not bars! You can bring children and dogs to a pub, they're called public houses for a reason.
Hope this helps 😊
Private B&Bs are great, and don´t worry, you won´t be seated with the family or other guests, you will have your own table, the full English breakfast is brilliant, personally I don´t have Beans with mine, there is always cereal and fruit juice to start with, and your eggs will come as you requested them, plentiful Tea and Coffee, it really is a full meal, and sets you up for the day, you will find that you will not need lunch, may be a quick snack is all, after all! you have dinner in the evening, enjoy your Holiday/Vacation.
I'm from Cheshire and it is a very cool place. Chester is a wonderful little city. With driving make sure you give other drivers enough room. Also if there is a junction be fair, and if someone "let's you in" give a thank you gesture or wave. Many drivers get annoyed if they let you in and you don't give a wave. The pub food in England is great now. You have to try the traditional battered Fish and Chips with tartare sauce. But the national dish in England is the Curry because many Indian immigrants arrived and brought their cuisine. So there are Indian restaurants in every town and city. Birmingham and Nottingham are known for their Indian food as is the East End of London. A night in the pub followed by a late night curry is quite normal.
Our love of spicy food goes back to the days of the Raj. Quite a few British food dishes are versions of the original Indian food, kedgeree a spicy mix of rice, eggs and smoked fish is one that comes to mind.
Depending on where you are in the UK...crumpets can also be called pikelets. Typically mainly some parts of Yorkshire. Also...BIG POINT....if you do rent a car.....unless you specify automatic transmission...you will get a stick shift. I recommend auto as it's off putting enough to drive on the other side without having to navigate gears with your wrong hand too. Another thing the price you see in the shop is the price you pay at the till/checkout. The tax is already included.
Don't worry about not drinking alcohol in a pub - most pubs now serve teas and coffee as well as soft drinks. You might want to start your day at a pub with a full English breakfast with your coffee 🙂 You might not need lunch after that. I hope you enjoy your trip.
English (UK) foods: Pork pie, Scotch egg, sausage roll, beans on toast, fish and chips with mushy peas, steak and kidney pie, cottage pie, shepards pie, toad in the hole ( no toads are involved) Yorkshire puddings, Lancashire Hot pot, Welsh rarebit....to name a few....
Deserts, also known as pudding: spotted Dick (don't be alarmed! ) jam rolypoly and custard., Bakewell tart, jam tarts, lemon curd tarts, treacle pudding, egg custard tart, Victoria sponge....and many more
I hope you enjoy your visit 😊
As well as fish and chips, you HAVE to try steak pie and mash (with gravy, not liquor). It's funny that Walter mentions the price of trains. I always find UK trains, if booked online, much cheaper than Amtrak. I don't drink, and pubs don't mind, but you may want to avoid anything after "beer o'clock", ie, when the offices come out, around 5pm. If you're going to Scotland, you have to try our fish and chips (haddock instead of cod). In Edinburgh they serve it with "salt and sauce (a kind of A1 steak sauce diluted with vinegar", whereas in Glasgow it's salt and vinegar. I'm from Glasgow, and I tried the sauce, but I'm vinegar all the way. Something else to try in Scotland is a "roll and sausage", with a slice of Lorne, ie, square, sausage. And Irn-Bru, our national soda. And I will correct someone if they call me English, purely cos I'm not, but I won't get mad, and I don't hate the English. If you called me Brad Pitt, I'd correct you too. And I wouldn't mind being Brad Pitt. If you're looking for cheap eats, places like Sainsbury's, Tesco and Boots do "meal deals", with a wide variety of sandwiches, drinks and snacks. You get one of each for about 4-5 pounds total. Also, sausage rolls (not to be confused with roll and sausage), steak bakes, yum yums and caramel shortcake from Gregg's are a must. You can find Gregg's anywhere (do NOT have the vegan sausage roll.
we generally do not tip here, its not expected but if you go to a restaurant and decide to tip thats fine too, when you goto a pub you dont have to drink alcohol, these places usually serve good food and soft drinks of course, plus alot of pubs here have a very traditional scenic look if you like, families even take their kids to the pub too, its a very social place.
tipping is usually a resturant, and you usual tip by cash, waitress brings the bill, you pay and leave couple pounds on the plate, some of the more expensive places may add it to the bill, in pubs, we dont really tip, and you tend to find your table, get your drinks, and go back to the bar to order your food, where you will pay and your food is delivered to the table, If you do tip after a meal, that tip is usually taken by the waitress, put in a jar, the tips are accumilated over a month, then shared between waiting staff, bar staff and kitchen staff, shared out deping how many hours you work, little monthly bonus.
Sausage and mash is a good traditional pub meal - should give that a try
I hope you both have a lovely time when you come to england and don't be afraid to ask as most people are polite here
You need to try our cream teas with delicious scones, clotted cream, jam, and a pot of tea. We also have afternoon tea which has sandwiches and cakes and usually has the cream tea included with it. Hope you have a lovely time over here😃
I hope you both come over to England I'm sure you will both be made welcome because you are both nice people. England does have so much more to offer other than London, I'm from Liverpool but used to live in there, I enjoy your channel and appreciate that you enjoy our sense of humour 👍
Ps. I have always given a tip but it is optional.
Crumpets and English Muffins are different things entirely. Both are cooked on a griddle but crumpets have lots of hole and a completely different texture to an English Muffin.
And then there's the pikelet which is sort of like the best of both worlds
Hurry up and get to England the weather is beautiful atm!!👌🏻
Tipping is not a requirement here but its appreciated when you do. I always tip if the service is good, if the service is poor then I don't. By good service I mean politeness and a smile. If the opportunity arises I will always say a "thank you" the chef as well or ask the server to pass on my thanks.
Pubs serve good food and drinking alcohol is not a requirement. A roast dinner is a must but pubs normally have an extensive menu. Haggis is great, so is Black Pudding on your breakfast.
Tipping in the UK is quite quirky. At the bar in a pub (where there is no table service), there is rarely tipping, though the offer to buy the bar person a drink as a tip for a large or complicated order is not uncommon (the 'drink' is often code for a tip and the bar person will usually just add the cost of a drink to your bill without pouring themselves one) . At pubs or restaurants with service staff, service for food is usually noted on the menu, telling you if a service charge is included or not. If it is included in your bill, you will often give a modest voluntary tip for exceptionally good service. If it is not included, 10% to 15% would be considered a good tip to aim for.
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Pubs. Most pubs have coffee and tea also food so just go just for the hell of it. If you want to get drunk and carouse all night you go to a Wetherspoons drinking hall. If you want a roast meal (meat and 3 veg) look for a carvery they’re called. They tend to have a selection of roasted (broiled I think you call it, put in an oven for about 2 hours) meat joints with a number of vegetables cooked in various ways. The most well known are the Toby Carvery chain of pubs really good value.
You should look at the websites of the English Tourist Board, the Scottish Tourist Board etc. They will give you some great ideas for places to visit, things to do and so on. Regarding pubs, you definitely do not have to drink alcohol. As a recovered alcoholic I still go to the pub at times for a meal, or just a coffee. Plus, there are Pubs and there are "PUBS" the former are more family orientated and the second category are where you'll find all the local ne'erdowells and rougher types, but those tend not to be in the city or town centres. Country pubs are nearly always great for food and a quiet refined atmosphere. Any pub with a menu board outside is likely to be ok. Have a great time when you come guys, and PLEASE visit Scotland, it really is a beautiful country, especially the further north and west you travel. A car is an absolute must.
Hi guys! The pub 'experience' is a must, you don't have to drink alcohol - since the drink/driving penalties are severe, a LOT of people go for food and have non-alcoholic drinks! Tipping is optional, usually 10% if you have had good service, driving (outside of London!) is not that bad - but you need to be able to drive 'stick' or a manual car, as automatics are not as prevalent over here (and will cost substantially more to hire!). Public transport can be expensive but is probably the best option in London, as you can get a travel card (called an 'Oyster' card) that can be used on buses, the 'Tube' and in many taxis - the Underground (Tube) can take you quite a long way out of London. Some great places to look up and check out would be The Cotswolds, The Chilterns and The Lake District..as educators, I can recommend Bletchley Park (near me!), as well as some of the more 'hidden' treasures, like the Cabinet War Rooms..! 😊
Driving on the opposite side, so im from the UK and I've driven in Europe and elsewhere a bunch of times where it's a left hand drive as opposed to right hand drive. It takes a couple of hours to get used to, it really helps having car with the steering wheel on the other side as youre contsntly reminded. And after that every drive you do gets more and more natural. You do find yourself walking to the wrong side of the car a lot! And swapping back when you return is absolutely no issue ar all
I’m an English Londoner and I always tip restaurants 10% to 12.5% of the meal. Tip Tours if they are good. You do not tip the concierge in a hotel nor the bar people unless they bring your food. 😮I’m going to one of my London sing along pubs. I don’t drink. I go for an hour or two then if everyone is getting drunk I leave. However, so many pubs have restaurants and beer gardens with seating things really don’t get out of hand unless the footballs on. Get on a train at Waterloo take a 15 minute ride to a place like Putney using your Oyster Travel card and you have some really pleasant pubs eg, Weatherspoon Putney Wharf overlooking the river, Telegraph Pub, Putney Heath. Get a train from Waterloo for a 40 to 50 minute journey to Windsor and Elton Riverside see Windsor Castle and walk around the small almost village. Take your drinks alc or not along the riverside and chill. I never get tired of it. I’m excited for you coming to my country, enjoy it.
Even if you don't drink, the pubs are a hive of people, some live music, some old school pub games and everyone becomes one! Have a nice coffee and or some British bar style snacks and just enjoy all the conversation. We go to pubs as kids with are parents and obviously don't drink, but it is looked on as part of our community and almost like a right of passage! The food is my fave! LOL! We don't always tip and would only do so for top notch service...this is because they are paid an hourly wage and we have a mentality that we should get the best service and not give more money to someone who is "phoning it in!" Depending on the bill and level of service I would pay £5 - 10 at absoloute most! Public tranport here is easy to use and the staff are always helpful. It can be costly if you go a bit of a distance, but for zipping around a city, it is a really simple way to get everything done! Lol!
Indian restaurants are a good choice, most towns and citys have them, chicken tikka masala is actually a British dish.
I would go so far as to say every town has at least one. I would be surprised if there's a town in England that doesn't have a curry house.
Vindaloo is a good start for the novice curry eater. Some people might find it a bit spicy so try a hot drink with it
@@howardchambers9679 naughty
@@UKJesterVids thank you. I always try to be helpful.
England looks nice, I shall have to visit sometime.
Our beans are tomato based and are NOT sweet. The bread too is very different.
A pub is a 'Public House" it's the heart and social meeting place of anywhere you are. It's much more relaxed, families can go in during the day, in some you'll even find dogs... Licensing laws are a little more relaxed if your sitting having a meal with the family.
You can tip, it's not expected it is what it's supposed to be, an additional gratuity for exceptional service, and here in the UK service is very different, you'll not be waited on hand and foot, in fact in many pubs you'll have to go to the bar to order. If they come to you you're probably in a restaurant that serves drinks, if you go to the bar then you're probably in a pub that serves food. The prices will be the tip-off which is which...
Get out of London before you buy anything, the further west, north you go the cheaper it gets...
If you like spicy food try Indian, Indian to us is like Mexican to you. British food in pubs is usually pies, fish very basic but filling hot food. You don't have to drink alcohol, it's the social activity up until about 6pm then as it transition to about 8pm you get the worker leaving work coming in, and by 9pm the environment is not suitable of children.
Hi Nick & Jodi, Just a few suggestions I hope they help. Over here learner drivers or people reacquainting themselves with driving, often practice on trading estates after 5 pm. Always look left, Look Right & Look Left again before & whilst crossing a normal road. In Cities, (London in particular), they have road markings telling you which way to look, (e.g. if it is a one-way street).
As well as Fish & Chips, English Breakfast, Sunday Roast incl. Yorkshire Pudding, you could try Steak & Kidney Pie, Cottage Pie (Beef), Shepherd`s Pie (Lamb), Cornish Pasties (especially in Cornwall). For Desserts, Jam or Golden Syrup Roly Poly Pudding with milk/custard, Brandy Snaps with Ice Cream (No Alcohol included), Strawberries & Ice Cream/Cream, Cup of Tea with Shortbread biscuits, Bakewell Tart or Fruit Teacakes.
No, it's 'Look right, look left, look right again', here in the UK as the traffic on the side of the road you're on will be coming from your right 😊
@@jackielouise7538 After all these years I managed to get it mixed up, thankyou so much for pointing it out. I don`t know how I did that & didn`t even notice. Having learnt it when I was 5 yrs old for heaven`s sake. :)
@@ltsecomedy2985 No worries, it's an easy mistake to make 😀
but don't ask for a Cornish pasty in Devon, they can get a bit touchy :)
I don't drink alcohol either, but regularly go to pubs. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, you can even get tea! Also many or most pubs serve food and they are often good places to dine and generally not as expensive as restaurants. The food in most pubs is pretty decent. It isn't really the case that people in pubs are getting wasted, partly because pubs are not bars. They can be more family oriented, especially country pubs, and they allow children except at the bar. They can be quite community oriented. If you're not keen on drunken behaviour around you, just avoid pubs in cities on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday & midweek is usually lovely, including evenings.
A little idea while you are here. Pop into a supermarket. Maybe Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons or Asda, and try a 'meal deal'
These are spot on tips for visitors to the UK. Definitely get out of London as there's so much variation in the country.
Look at Magenta Otter Travels an American who comes here all the time and is lovely , she really is brilliant ....tipping in America is done to waiters , barmen etc as America doesn't pay a living wage on the whole and are allowed to pay sometimes as low as $2 an hour as the employer uses the tips to make up wages to minimum wage ...you don't really need to tip, but generally you tip 10% in restaurants, however look at bill and if it says service charge included, then basically thats the tip, however if youve had great service then tip 10%, but try and do in cash as if you put it on your credit card it either goes to the establishment or into a general pot that gets given out equally to everyone or not so equally ive found!! 😂....as for pubs if you are there all night you tend to say have a drink for yourself as a tip, but only if you are there for the night and get on with the bar person, other than that don't really tip in pubs
hi. Tips are not expected but gratefully received, but only if you get good service. Driving, suggest you go for an automatic, rather than a manual. Having a car in London is a waste of time. Its a lot cheaper and quicker using public transport especially the underground (tube). if your staying in central London for 3 or more days buy a Zone 1 and 2, 7 day travel card, its about $50. Black cabs are expensive depends what airport your flying into but there will be several options to get to where you are staying. When using a Zebra crossing to cross the road, stand on the kerb side and wait for traffic to stop to let you cross, DO NOT step onto the crossing thinking cars will stop. great channel by the way
Morning guys. No, one doesn’t have to tip. It is your choice whether to tip for a service.if you choose to tip (again, depending on the service) you can tip between £5-10, or less (ie, getting rid of your pound coins & ‘shrapnel’). The putting litter in the mail boxes ..? Now, we have red (a lot smaller) bins in this country for your dog poop (💩), perhaps this is where the mistaken I.d comes into play. All in all, you’ll love our beautiful country. Can’t wait to see your videos from the UK. When is your planned visit guys?
I don't drink but still go out with friends to the pub, we often go for a meal, you can get tea and coffee in most pubs, depending on the type of pub you go to the food can be amazing or not so good in some chain pubs. Mince and dumplings, Sunday roast, pasties, lamb hot pot are a few and of course fish and chips.
Just remember our steering wheels are also on the opposite side of the car so as long as the driver isn't kerbside you'll be ok...I seem to remember seeing some bloke on YT doing instruction videos on how to drive on UK roads.
Whatever your itinerary is plan it so you don't have a car in London, its hell to drive around, extortionate to park ( I've heard in parts up to £10 an hour ) and between walking and public transport you're better off without one.
Tipping is for good service, that's all there is to it. I'm a Brit and I usually tip 10% if dining in a restaurant but always check the bill first because many places will automatically include it (called "service charge"). Feel free to tell them to remove it from the bill if you were unhappy with the service.
Other than eating in a restaurant tipping is not required at all, or expected. You might choose to throw loose change in a tip jar at a coffee shop, or if paying cash for a taxi I'll often round up, so a £9 fare I'd pay £10 etc, but it's rare that people pay cash so even that doesn't happen often (and again it's not expected).
If you think of the McDonalds "McMuffin", which I think you can get over there. That is an English Muffin. A crumpet is about the same size, maybe not quite as thick, but has a porous top and a flat bottom. It's very spongy in texture. A muffin is like a little bread roll and a crumpet is like halfway between bread and a fluffy pancake. Easy to make both, well worth trying!
Drinking soft drinks in a pub is just fine. The usual soft drinks are available - I drink a pint or half a pint of Lime and Soda when I don't want alcohol - very refreshing with ice (ask for the ice - it doesn't always happen automatically but no one's offended if you ask). Tipping here is no way like in the States where tips are a big part of the wage. Here people get paid a reasonable wage so tips are nice but not essential - tip if you think that the person gave you good service or went beyond your expectations - tip? I think 10% or lower ("Barman have a drink yourself" or leave something under a plate on the table in a restaurant - if you want to make a big deal about it then call the guy over, give him/her the tip personally and say 'thanks' - look out for 'service charge included' on the menu or bill. That means NO TIP REQUIRED ). If you tip 20% or more the guys will think you're in need of medical attention. Indian food is enormously and rightly popular. Indian restaurant waiters are happy to assume you know nothing about Indian food and will advise you (it's what they do every day!) and yes Chicken Tikka Masala (Veggie version always available) is an amazing introduction to Indian food. Too hot - go for Korma. Many, many other nation-based restaurants and great pub food are available and should be examined at every opportunity - life is not all about Fish and Chips though it has got to be tried. Best following a recommendation from a local - I recommend 'lightly battered fish' - delicious!. On the few occasions I visited the U.S. there was nothing remotely resembling a reasonable British Indian restaurant so get out there and try it! The natives and the unarmed police are all very friendly and the countryside including Wales, Scotland, The Cotswolds, The Lake District and many other, easily accessible, beautiful areas are outstanding. My father was a world-traveled Norwegian and said this country was the most beautiful country in the world and all of it so close! Yes, it rains sometimes but if it didn't, it would not be 'This Green And Pleasant Land'.
Tipping: We pay a living standard wage in UK.. so that is why waiters etc do not rely on tips to put food on the table. You find it horrific.. but service industry staff in parts of Europe and most of the world find tipping offensive! My advice for the UK: Do NOT tip anyone. TO NOTE: When in a restaurant, in UK they do add on a 'service charge' on the bill, which covers your tipping worries... it is included at 10-15%. (You can elect not to pay but, if you are coming from the US.. then it sorts your anxiety!)
I think you're right that if you don't drink, the pub is probably better during the day. Plenty of pubs serve really good food in the day, and you'll find many people eating then, but not drinking alcohol. As for tipping, most people I know will tip if they eat in a restaurant. People don't tip in pubs, but having said that, 2 of my nephews worked in pubs in the past, and they loved it if they got a tip - and guess what, they'd serve the person who tipped faster! 😂
I also noticed that someone mention eating a curry when you're here. I agree with that - it's been voted the UKs number 1 dish funnily enough. Ask the locals for a good curry house, and you should be directed to a place the locals like, because the quality differs. If you're going anywhere near Windsor, Spices (just outside Windsor) is a favourite curry house for the locals. 👍 Enjoy your trip.
If you come to London, the best way to get about is by either the " Tube" ( Subway) and the Buses it is not as expensive as the presenter makes out and you will be able to get to all the usual tourist spots very easily even if you travel to other cities and towns you will find that there is a very good Rail service almost everywhere you would wish to go within the Mainland Britain, As regards to " Pubs" nearly all the Pubs will serve food Tea/ Coffee if you do not Drink , Enjoy your Holiday.
In Britain, it would be quite common to go to a pub for just a coffee or a soft drink, especially so in the daytime, or on a day out and about. You definitely don't need to drink alcohol! (although you might find some basic, 'drinkers' pubs around).
You can just pop in for a break and some food, just like you would a cafe. People often stop off at a Pub just because they fancy the look of it, and want to try it out and soak up the ambience (esp the historic/quaint pubs - of which there a sooooo many). It's great to think that you're sitting exactly where someone else would sat, having a drink, 600 years ago😁
Traditional English food -> Curry!😉
Make sure you come down to Brighton when you come over!
In regard to tipping, my baseline starting point is that I don't tip. I don't like places were you are expected to tip, tipping should be an option to be used if you think that you have had good service. I have been to many places in Europe and I even spent 6 weeks recently in New Zealand and generally tipping is not expected. Some places will have a tip jar, but you don't have to tip. However, if I go out for a meal with a large group of people then we will always leave a tip (around 10%).
Most, if not all pubs , serve coffee, tea, soft drinks. Driving here in the UK, is a bit confined with smaller roads and appearing to be “busier”, however we in general are very tolerant when we feel someone new on the roads. It is true that a lot of tourists see London as the UK, but apart from the landmarks etc, it is very multi national. Get out into the countryside and enjoy the locals, trust me they will look after you. Living in the south east ( south of London) it is filled with beautiful villages and small hamlets, and a “load” of historical “must sees”. As a native Scot, I just returned from Edinburgh , Glasgow etc, and both are still great and welcoming tourist haunts. Note that haggis is usually readily available in any eatery, and both Edinburgh and Glasgow, indeed all major towns, have many superb cafes and restaurants. Most importantly, we love getting asked about what is available locally, and having a “natter” with a tourist. NB, when I was younger, crumpet was also a term used for young available women. Enjoy your visit to the motherland .
How do you know a driver is new to the road, are you psychic ?
@@123bwlch I am but obviously your not. But hey one day you may get enlightened. It would take a leek, to comment with snide.
@@123bwlch We are psychic. Actually I can tell by their driving behaviour.
I’ve driven in London and awful lot I would advise you not to hire a car in London. Get public transport out of London, then hire a car much easier for you. Try and find a pub that has its own chef that prepares all its food. I’m lucky my local has amazing food it’s called the lower load it’s at fourth, Hampton Tewkesbury. It sits on the seventh river where it meets the Avon. So if you’re in the area, it’s a must also Tewkesbury is a very historic town 20 minutes away from the Cotswolds, 20 minutes away from Wales excellent transport links where is the visit, but you will have so much choice in this country you can’t do it all. At the moment, and for the next two weeks, we’re going to be in the 20° plus and very little rain. Don’t be tempted to think it’s only 20°. We won’t wear suncream The Sun here can be fierce you will burn very quickly. If you need some information or directions, don’t be afraid to ask we are a very friendly helpful people. And remember most of our police officers do not openly carry guns and they are very helpful. Since the pandemic, most people now pay with card. But carry some cash anyway. People in our service industries are paid a minimum wage, at least unlike America where they survive on their tips. The food used to be bad in the 70s, but we were coming out of rationing from the Second World War. You’ll have a great time. You’ll have to report on your journey won’t go in rhymes it will be interesting to know how you are getting on
Many years ago as a student, I was almost knocked over by a speeding car on the wrong side of the road, being chased by police. Ever since then, I've *always* looked both ways (yes, I know you are meant to anyway, but people tend not to do so always)
It really helped out when I travelled Europe!
Another thing, a car could be overtaking another car, so could be on the "wrong" side legitimately, so yes, kids, wherever you are, always look both ways!
You don't have to tip here in England, but if you want to, the server will appreciate it.
If you are going to London visit Borough Market for a great food experience.
hi guys im british and we are told to look left then right to cross the road also tipping here you tip the waiter if they were good and pleasant and the food was good and if you do tip usually most p-eople give £5 or £10 pounds to the waitress but again you dont ave to tip them its your choice london is very expensive and if you do go to the pub you dont ave to drink beer you can ask for a pint of squash or half a pint of lemonade fish and chips is a british thing most pubs do food and usually ave a very good menu if you go to scotland they do a mean beef pie and chips gotta try that out i was a long distant lorry driver around this country for nearly 40 yrs and been to every city or town over the yrs and ate the local food london i found was not so good and expensive if you do come over just enjoy yourselves and the haggis i love it you ave to try it out
Buying food or anything, stay away from the West End (Oxford Street etc). Real fish and chips are best away from the tourist areas. The ones inside are not the same and are double price and they also charge a service charge on your bill without your knowledge, always double check. Avoid Madam Tussauds and Stonehenge, but Hampton Court in Kingston upon Thames and Warwick Castle in Warwick are a must. Also, the National portrait gallery in London and Arundel Castle in Arundel. And you don't need to tip. It's not considered rude either way. Remember the London Underground is a must for getting around London to avoid congestion charges on the roads. Pubs serve tea and coffee also. Have a great time and feel free to ask for any more advice.
There are very few British restaurants now, except for fish and chips ones at a coastal town.
Cafes , not in the cities, are usually the ones to recieve british food, which are normally quick snacks.
When a british person goes out for a meal its for sunday dinner, to give the wife a break, on a night, indian chinese, pizza places. Its all foreign food in Britain. We love it.
Several Indian dishes are British. Even one of the more popular Italian dishes in it's modern form was from Britain first.
But regardless, that sounds like what you prefer. Because most of the better restaurants I have gone to over the years have a selection and will have occasional Italian or other dishes, but have plenty of great British food year round depending on ingredients in season.
The driving is not as bad as you think, yeah the roundabouts for someone new, i have drove in europe alot, driving on the right, best advice, give yourself half an hour, stay behind a car in front and copy and follow that car for half hour, do what they do go where they go, you will be suprised how quickly you pick it up. The only time your mind does go to sleep driving on the left, is on dual carriage ways and motor ways, when over taking, you will find you over take and forget to move back in lane, but some will flash lights let you know
Plenty of people use pubs in the daytime, and families for food and drink Tea and Coffee .Soft drinks Coca-Cola Pepsi and a Host of British fruit juices .At night as well actually.
Pubs - some I would steer clear of in towns and cities. Look for the more traditional pub in a town or call in a village/country pub. You should get decent food, even if it is a chain pub which has the same menu throughout the country, I could fancy steak and ale pie with mash and veg now. You can drink soft drinks, tea, coffee or zero percent beer. Some places stock zero percent spirits. Tipping is optional, mainly done in restaurants for good food and service no more than 10% of the bill. Some places will have tips jars which are shared between the staff.
Don't worry about the pub thing.. Our pubs are WAAAY different to Bars in US! It is just a nice meeting place.. BTW.. only eat in Gastropubs! Just look at the reviews and you'll find your way! BUT PLEASE DO NOT ORDER FISH & CHIPS at a pub!
It depends on the pub.
Yeah. They need to try fish & chips at a proper chippy. Preferably at the seaside.
@@mehitabel6564 & preferably they should find a fish & chipshop at the seaside which allows you to sit inside & eat or else them dreaded seagulls will swoop on you & pinch them off you.
Toad in the hole! Sausages baked in batter and served with gravy. Most pubs nowadays stock low or no alcohol drinks.
and often coffee too. I don't drink alcohol either and the choice is certainly better than it used to be. Enjoy your trip!
Most pubs wil do tea and coffee especially those who serve meals as well, remember this is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ( UK) not just England and that is coming from a born and bred londoner, you will notice especially in the big cities how cosmopolitan we are . To see all the places you want to visit use either the " Underground" also known as the " Tube" ( Subway) or Buses to get around , it is not as expensive as your presenter makes it out to be. Good luck and thank you for your posts Peter
infact in the Centre of London you can walk to most of the Tourist spots quite easily
Haggis is really nice. I recommended it. In England kids don't finish school for the summer until approx 21st July so if you're coming to England before that it will not be as busy.
Hiring a car in the UK, you will find that most of them have manual gears, so if you have never driven a car that has them then I would do some practicing before you come over. It is not always possible to hire an automatic. Tipping is optional and it is not a requirement because people have decent wages here, however, if you receive good service then add 10% to what you pay on the bill. In the UK tips are shared among the staff. After all it is a team that creates a good eating experience and not just the waiter. Taxis, I tend to avoid them in London, they are very expensive and there is plenty of alternatives like buses and underground.
If you know dates and places you can book a train in advance " Train Line " is a great sight for buying your train tickets . The earlyer you buy a ticket its MUCH cheaper. Also i always have hot chocolat on a train its yummy.
Tipping is done in the UK but its up to you weather you do it. Taxies expect to be tipped and resturants its up to you because they get a living wage, i always tip even in my local Chippy because the food is always good and the staff are great. I also know how much the Chippy does for our villadge including sponceriing the kids football team.
You have to have curry probably best in a big city that is extreamly Brittish. A Chinese will depend on the reagon the owner comes from. The best fish and chips is by the sea side ( easy to do in the UK) and try malt viniger splashed on the chips mainly also eaten on a bench looking at the see out of paper. If the Chippy has a que all the better.
A country pub is not just for drinking on a sunday its about a roast dinner. The fire roaring the chat and sometimes live off the cuff muisic is fantastic. More likely to get that in the Highlands.
I love London, im lucky my brother has a flat 1min walk from Tower bridge. A tip for London when you have crossed Tower bridge and your on the south side turn left most go right which you will do but go left for 10mins or so. Its very unusual streets the buildings are all converted and you can walk along the Themes and good places to eat. T he Clipper a Indian restrant does a wedding feast which is one of the best Indian meals iv ever had.
Also visit Chester its different worth looking at the Rows are extreamly different. Enjoy a holiday here on the whole we are frindly and a local will always point out stuff to help. I think a noticable dot on your left hand may help with driving along with a small automatic.
It all depends where you're going. Most of the country has horrible public transport except for city centres, but in London you *really* don't want to be driving, so use the tube.
Everything is more expensive in London and the South, and they know nothing about fish & chips (those are best on the coast & from the midlands up, and don't forget the mushy peas). The best curries are in Birmingham and Manchester, the best pasties are in Devon & Cornwall (& not from Greggs).
A proper full English breakfast will set you up for the rest of the day - what was called black sausage in the video is really called black pudding (and known to most of the rest of europe as blood sausage)
Pubs get a bit "lively" on Friday and Saturday night, but if you find one with live music you can sometimes get a really good night out.
Tipping has been covered by a lot of people.
Tipping in the UK is entirely optional, it is not a requirement. Also, in retail, the price on the ticket is the price you pay, unless you want to negotiate. (probably not a good idea) In the UK and other EU countries, there is a thing on many items called VAT. (Value Added Tax) But this will be included in the final ticket price and not added afterwards. Rail travel and Cabs are silly expensive, but bus travel isn't and the network is extensive. If you're renting a car then consider an automatic with GPS nav. Many of the UK roads are crowded, many drivers are nuts and the road speeds are higher than the US, so the fewer things you have to be concerned about, the better. Also, roads are littered with speed cameras, CCTV, and average-speed areas, where you enter the area and get photographed, then, when you leave that area you are photographed again. The system calculates your average speed through that area. Have a great trip.
Majority of pubs do Lunch, so booze isnt neccesary. Such as Wetherspoons is probably the most famous chain. The best thou if you going for Sunday Dinner is Toby Carvery, They have many througout the UK and the Yorkshire puddings are its Trademark, my 8 year old loves it.
- You only tip here if you feel you got exceptional service that warranted it.
- Driving here you'll be fine. You soon get used to the other side of the road. It's the small roads that will be the biggest challenge coming from the US. Roundabouts... if there's someone to the right of you (either on the roundabout or waiting to join) you wait. If you get there opposite someone then whoever got there first usually goes (same as your 4 way stops). The other general rule is if you're taking the first or second exist then position yourself in the left lane so you're not cutting across traffic to leave.
When eating out remember to check your bill because a service charge is often included in the cost of the food. Don't tip unless you are very happy with the service.
You definitely do not have to drink alcohol to enjoy an evening in a pub. Many pubs have events eg quiz nights, music acts etc. It's often a lot of fun and pub food is usually very good.
I would not recommend driving in London 😳😬😱 especially if it's your first time driving on the left but definitely hire a car for travel elsewhere.
I hope you have a wonderful time here 😊
jodi love your hair today, great review guys some good advice in the video. avoid driving in centre of london, public transport is reasonably cheap a good network of coverage on the tube /metro amd more efficient than driving, parking is really difficult in london. food: cornish pasties, sunday roasts, fish and chips, there are many types to try
Defiantly visit B&Bs, or family run hotels, and get away from the cities. B&Bs are mostly run by people who have an interest in their local area and they are always happy to chat. That English Breakfast photo was not one that I recognised; sausage, bacon, egg, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding is an English breakfast (add a slice fried fruit cake for a Scottish breakfast). I've walked coast to coast twice, Fort William to Inverness and Hadrian's Wall, and the B&Bs were fantastic, and I got to dine with Swiss teachers and Dutch cheese makers and hear their experiences of Britain.. A lot of British Pubs have either become sports bars or food pubs since the 80s, generally the quality of the food is good, if you avoid the chains, and there are some real gems out there. If you are stuck for options, head for a Wetherspoons (sorry, a chain), they take food orders until about 22:30, and are relatively cheap and an okay quality. PS Most pubs now serve teas and coffees,.
Go to Borough market on the south side of London bridge.
Youll get food from all over the world,but plenty of British/English food.
And its very good quality.
And its a fascinating area.
Having grown up in UK and now living in Holland for over 12 years i miss the pub!!
I am 59 and only tipped staff at a restaurant in UK 10-15%.
In holland its expected in any bar or restaurant and in Europe aswell
I used to meet up with a friend at lunchtime on market days, and he never drank alcohol. A good English breakfast will set you up for the day.
There are drinking pubs, eating pubs, children friendly pubs. You can tell pretty quickly what type of pub it is. Not everyone is getting wasted. I would recommend going for a Sunday roast dinner in a pub with a garden. Best wishes from the UK.
It costs to much to get wasted it's so expensive
“English food can be pretty fun” hehehe. Like a long train journey you’d sooner avoid but turns out reasonably ok. But it’s no limo drive.
Personally I tip 3 groups. Taxi drivers. Hairdressers. Service staff. I don’t tip a particular amount, just whatever I feel. Or can give. But by the same token, there are times I haven’t tipped at all.
Pubs: Hmm. Depends where and when you go sometimes. I’ll just say, don’t go to chain pubs at night. (Or during the day for that matter). They’re not pleasant. IMO
Now a small town local pub for a nice bite to eat and a sit in the sun, (or shade) very pleasant.
I’d definitely advise hiring a car, getting out of the city and taking the B roads. Which might be a little scary in parts but B roads are where it’s at
“Robbie Coltrane- B road Britain” on TH-cam might give you an idea.
Good morning guys, lol you tip if you want to. Its not added onto your bill. The weather isn't as bad as you're led to believe. Our food being bland and boring goes back to after ww2 when everything was on ration. I'm from London and I'm proud to be Londoner, but there's so many beautiful places here. York, Bath to name a few. I really hope you enjoy your holiday here. Best wished.😊
Being a Londoner , I can vouch that food in London is some of the best in the world
@Glastonbury yep, from high end to pie and mash.
@@debs6475 ...from Pan Asian to South American , Jamaican to Spanish, across Europe and Africa to comfort food we do so well 👍😉😋
@Glastonbury I love Jamaican food. But yes we've pretty much covered everything 😁
Re tips…check the receipt as some restaurants add a service charge (or tip). Don’t tip twice
Defo go to pubs (boozers) especially if they have live music or karaoke. Alcohol free drinks available along with soft drinks.
Try foods such as fish n chips (fries) ,mixed grill, roast dinner, full English, pie dinners and scampi n chips.
Beware pubs do get very busy on game days so if you want to experience that go an hour before kick off to get a seat.
PS try not wear the wrong teams shirt haha.
Publi transport is good such as trains and buses for long journeys and taxis for shorter ones, rent a car is better but Beware of parking in London which can be difficult.
Enjoy your visit.
Some good tips for you there! Tipping isn't compulsory and by all means complain if you need to ! Driving is ok, don't worry about it, though if you do, don't drive in the city centres, even we no longer understand the endless signs and restrictions, it's set up for you to commit a motoring offence ! The pubs are a must and no you don't need to be drinkers ! Manchester, Chester, York are all wonderful places to visit
Tipping is optional here in the UK. A tip is now included in the bill as standard in many places but not all, usually around 10%, and can be removed if requested. If you do receive really good service it's polite to tip, even if its already included. I would say staff here do not automatically expect a tip from every customer, tips are not there to subsidise their wages. The culture in the UK is that tips are based on performance, not entitlement.
i recommend watching Love and London for great tips about the city, Jess has many videos on the best places to visit.
if you plan to take public transportation in the UK - look for split ticket train websites that can save you a few quid on your travels! - if you want to be really hardcore on your travel saving look for coach websites like flixbus or megabus - basic travel - but probably cheapest way to get city to city
I’m a Voluntary Walking Tour Guide with the Association of Voluntary Guides York. We offer completely free two hour walks and don’t accept tips. We are retired professional people and tips can be regarded as an insult. Americans struggle to understand getting a service for free. But most importantly just be yourselves and don’t take any notice of videos with don’ts. It’s your holiday, we understand each other perfectly and so just relax and enjoy. We like a bit of banter so if you want to speak your mind - do so.
I don’t drink but I’m a regular in a pub. Just have a soft drink or a coffee. You go for the company and vibe
If you can find it try Braised Oxtail mmm. One of my favourites.
That was a surreal experience I've never watched a video like that about my own country! Let's see... 1. Tipping is optional, but I was raised to always tip. I aim around 10% but I just round up the bill to a nice amount before paying. Be careful some places started putting the tip already on the bill "gratuity charge", in which case I leave nothing extra, and give a very passive aggressive "tut" of disapproval. 2. Pubs, here's a game plan: go to a village, walk about for a few hours, explore the local shops, then stop at the pub for an hour for tea/coffee, bit of food, pub lunch Yep. Relax before you get back into the car. 3. Food, I think our food is great, but we also have a big difference between chain-restaurant foods and nice foods. You should ask the place you're staying to recommend. Our family owns a B&B and my mother in law all too happy to chat/brag about her favourite local places to eat :)
Sorry but most restaurants have always had a 10% gratuity charge going back to the 80's.
@@allenjohnstone9945 Perhaps they have, not been my experience. No worries!
I think that some people think here in the UK we have a full English breakfast every day but we don't it's normally toast or cereal i do have one every Sunday morning as a treat 😊
Usually people will tip servers at restaurants etc. But bear in mind that everyone in the UK receives a minimum wage by law. So if I go out for a meal, or indeed get a takeaway delivered, it's more common to for people just to say "keep the change". For example, if you have a meal out that costs £26, £36, £45 etc. People usually would give £30, £40, £50 etc. and say "keep the change". There's very rarely any of the 15%, 20% expected tip or 'service charge'. Plus you'll love the fact that the price you see on items in our shops/stores is the actual price you pay. All taxes are added in. Unlike the States, where you see a price on an item, then State and Federal taxes are added to it. That seems crazy to us Brits. And definitely get places like the Peak District (where I'm from, near Chesterfield), which has an amazing church called 'The Crooked Spire'. The Peak District is also where King Charles' favourite stately home is, Chatsworth House. Not to mention several others that have been in historical and period dramas. Hadden Hall, Wingfield Manor etc. It's also home to the famous 'Bakewell Pudding' (not tart), towns like Matlock that were the birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution. You've also got amazing towns like Castleton, with all it's caves and caverns that you can take tours down. I'm obviously biased. But I'm not over exaggerating how luck I am to live where I do. Twenty minutes in any direction and I'm in amazing countryside or a major city, Nottingham (home of Robin Hood), Derby (home of the inventor of the Jet engine and Rolls Royce), Sheffield (home of the first professional football team in the World, Sheffield F.C. who still play today and of course the steel industry) and my town Chesterfield. The birthplace of George Stevenson, the inventor of the steam train. Stephenson's Rocket. And to top that off. It's almost the geographical centre of England. Chesterfield is just a few miles from the UK's main arterial motorways/highways and trunk roads. The M1, A1 and A38. It has a good public transport system to get you to the places I've mentioned, and a railway station with direct straight through links to London, Edinburgh, York and many more major cities. Get your atlas or app out and do just do a cursory search about Chesterfield and it's location. It's also an old Roman market town, Castra-feld (meaning 'standing walls in a field', as we also had a Roman fort here). In fact our local council goes under the name of Rykneld Homes, Rykneld is a common name used around here, due to the main Roman artery through England being call 'Rykneld Street, which I literally use every time I go anywhere, because it's my villages main road. Anyhow, check it out. It makes a brilliant home base for tourists. Oh, it's also the place where the gunpowder plot was planned (Guy Fawke's plot to blow up Parliament). Revolution House, in Whittington, a couple of miles from the town centre. And a few miles from the pub that they set off from to head to London, The Dog And Duck at Pentrich, which is still a village pub today. Well I think I've blown my towns trumpet enough for now. But it truly would make an amazing base, right on the doorstep to ant transport system and an amazing history in it's own right. Even our twin towns have amazing history.Troyes, in France, where the Knights Templar first set up their movement and armouries, and Darmstadt, in Germany, where Castle Frankenstein stands on it's river. And one for Gabe. The Birthplace of Sir Gordon Banks, the English World Cup 1966 winning goalkeeper, who is on many reaction videos, like the ones you've done recently about free kicks, and 1 in a million, but a compilation of the best saves in history. I'll link it. He's the goalkeeper that saves Pele's header in the 1970 World Cup finals. A Chesterfield lad.
The only time you might tip is Christmas as it goes for a drink you can have a none alcohol drink in pubs and the nicest time for weather is between may and june
Driving is a challenge, I am English so I am used to driving on the left but I have also driven in the US therefore on the right of the road. My advice is the fact that you are on, what to you, is the wrong side of the road is not as off putting as being on the wrong side of the car, i.e. the drivers seat is on the right not the left. The effect of this is that all of what I would call your eye-lines ( for example where either consciously or subconsciously you know where the road centre-line lines up with your bonnet (hood)).
So try to be conscious of the differences in having the bulk of the vehicle on the opposite side to what you are used to.
Beans in the UK are in a tomato sauce so they go well with a full English Breakfast. You have try it to appreciate it.
You would tip if a group of you went out to a nice restaurant as others have said, other places you would not. But its really optional if you think the service was good, a tip is a nice gesture.
He's done a pretty good job- I moved to England a few years ago from the US, but some things he's kinda off about. His first point about language - there are different words, but you can get by easily without issue. Food I miss a good cheesesteak and sub shop, but that said, a Sunday carvery is amazing and Indian restaurants are great. Don't worry about the beans they are not like American baked beans they are in a tomato sauce, not a sweet sauce, and the bacon is great. I will echo his point to try pubs- especially if you get out of London each one has its own feel if you get out of the chains like Wetherspoons- they are nice, but nothing beats a village pub. Don't stay in London, explore! The city is amazing, but so are many areas of the country go to York, East Anglia, Southampton, or Cornwall. Just like a New York or Washington visit, there is enough to take up an entire trip, but England is so much more!