30 Best UK Travel and Culture Podcasts

1. Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

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Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there's no such thing as a seagull. Join experts Rosie Holdsworth, Ajay Tegala and Heather Birkett on adventures in the UK's diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram...MORE Hosts Michelle Douglass, James Grasby, Heather Birkett
Producer/Network National Trust Podcasts
Email ****@nationaltrust.org.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 505Facebook 1MTwitter 926.6KInstagram 1.5M Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Tudor History & Travel Show

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A podcast that brings Tudor history to life by exploring Tudor places and artefacts in the flesh. The Tudor Travel Guide brings you lively onsite walk-and-talk interviews with local guides and experts at historic Tudor locations across the UK, creating inspiring ideas for your next Tudor-themed vacation...MORE Host Sarah Morris
Producer/Network The Tudor Travel Guide
Email ****@thetudortravelguide.com
Location Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 11.7KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 154.6K Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Simply Scottish

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Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!
Host Andrew McDiarmid
Producer/Network Andrew McDiarmid
Email ****@simplyscottish.com
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 160Facebook 5.5KTwitter 949 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2011 Get Email Contact

4. Our World This Week

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Welcome to Our World This Week the podcast for Floating Our Boat YouTube channel. We are Fran and Rich and for the last seven years we have been cruising the canals of Britain on our narrowboat, Laura Maisie. This podcast is an extension of our social media output and will be more personal, candid and reveal a bit more light into our lives. https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat You can support us here: https://www.youtube.com/@FloatingOurBoat patreon.com/floatingourboat Thanks for following, Fran and Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Frances Pike, Rich
Producer/Network Floating Our Boat
Email ****@floatingourboat.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 98Facebook 8.7KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

5. London Visited

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These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London.If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you!Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videosIf you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member through our Patreon site for more members only content and more!https://www.patreon.com/londonvisitedAwinMORE Producer/Network Steve Atkins-Linnell
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 1.1KTwitter 57Instagram 312 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure

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Going 'Beyond The Brochure', The Barefoot Backpacker looks at one concept or destination every episode, taking trips along the road less travelled and talking about issues related to travel, including politics and history, as well as specific topics like Bucket Lists & Hometown Trips.MORE Host Nel Scroggie
Producer/Network The Barefoot Backpacker
Email ****@barefoot-backpacker.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 1.8KTwitter 10.3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Unique Scotland

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John Harbour, from www.exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk, is your trusted, expert guide on the Unique Scotland podcast. These carefully crafted, impeccably researched programmes connect you with this small but beautiful land. You'll be introduced to the land itself, the people, and discover what makes them tick. John then takes you on virtual tours of every part of Scotland, from the Borders, to the Lowlands and then onto the Highlands and Islands. The craggy mountains as well as the beautiful white sandy beaches...MORE Host John Harbour
Producer/Network John Harbour
Email ****@exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 14.6KTwitter 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Scottish Memories

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Tony Broonford interviews Scottish personalities about growing up in Scotland, getting them to share their favourite memories, places to visit and tips if you are thinking of visiting. You can also watch the video of these podcasts on YouTube channel. 'the Broonfords'. Theme music created by Nick Cole-Hamilton, for more info visithttps://soundcloud.com/you-better-run-recordsBroonford Merchandise available athttps://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/the-broonfordsOur new Channel art was made byhttps://www.instagram...MORE Producer/Network Tony Broonford
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Twitter 696 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

9. The Lodge Cast

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A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK. Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.MORE Hosts Eva Bishop, Sophie Pavelle
Producer/Network Beaver Trust
Email ****@beavertrust.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 9.9KTwitter 11.9K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. United Kingdom Travel Advisory

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This is your United Kingdom Travel Advisory podcast.Welcome to 'United Kingdom Travel Advisory,' your go-to podcast for the latest travel warnings, news, and advisories concerning the United Kingdom. Whether you're planning to explore the vibrant streets of London, the scenic landscapes of Scotland, or the historic sites of Wales, our expert-hosted episodes provide you with up-to-date information and essential insights to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey. Stay informed about everything from weather alerts and transportation updates to health advisories and local regulations...MORE Email ****@mac.com
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11. VisitScotland presents Tour Guide Tales

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Welcome to Tour Guide Tales, an exciting and fascinating new podcast brought to you by VisitScotland.Each week, Grant Stott hears the eclectic and often incredibly rich history found only in Scotland from those who know and tell it best the country's captivating tour guides. From locations used to film the hit TV series Outlander to the National Wallace Monument, join us each week to hear expert guides and born storytellers recount their enthralling tales and personal experiences, just for us. Now, if you'll follow this way, let's move on and have a listen…MORE Producer/Network VisitScotland
Email ****@visitscotland.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 1.9MTwitter 478KInstagram 1.8M Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

12. This City

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Hello! I'm Clara Amfo and if there's one thing I LOVE, it's exploring a city, especially the city I get to call home. So hello and welcome to my podcast, This City - which is all about the stories, places and people of wonderful London! Each episode, I'll be joined by a well known friend who has tales to tell about the capital. We'll be chatting about early memories, the fashion, the food, the music, the nights out, and of course, the night bus stories….! Welcome to This City!MORE Producer/Network Colour It In Studios
Email ****@ymugroup.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 628Facebook 9.2KTwitter 79KInstagram 295K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

13. Bass Culture UK - How Bass Music Shaped British Culture

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Bass Culture UK is the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster, an academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture. Covering the period from the 1960s to the present day, with an initial focus on London and a particular interest in the years 1976 1981. We explore the impact of Bass Culture through the explosion of Jamaican genres like ska, reggae and dub in the UK to the development of distinct British variants like dub poetry, two-tone and lovers rock...MORE Producer/Network Black Culture Research Unit
Email ****@westminster.ac.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 770Twitter 2.8K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

14. Ladies Who London

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Join us, Alex and Fiona, as we take a light look at London's history in a relaxed and entertaining way. As qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides, we share our passion for the city with you in a chatty and fun podcast, looking at the weird, wonderful and unknown in this huge, ancient place we call home.MORE Hosts Alex Lacey, Fiona Lukas
Producer/Network Ladies Who London Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 201Twitter 139 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The Royal Parks podcast

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A podcast exploring the rich variety of stories around London's Royal Parks, including nature and wildlife, history and wellbeing, featuring Royal Parks staff and expert guests.
Producer/Network The Royal Parks
Email ****@royalparks.org.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 78.1KTwitter 36.5KInstagram 80.8K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Adventures in North Wales

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Welcome to Adventures in North Wales from Go North Wales. In this series Megan Llyn and Owain Llyr explore North Wales with its world-leading outdoor adventure activities, brilliant beaches, thrilling mountain scenery and ancient culture and heritage. Whether you're planning a day-trip or a staycation in North Wales, this travel guide will give you a peek into some of the great things to see and do.MORE Producer/Network CommunicorpUK
Email ****@nwt.co.uk
Location Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 25.5KTwitter 19.6KInstagram 9.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Another Look at London

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The podcast that takes another look at the tourist traps of London. Listen in for chat about bars, restaurants and other hidden cultural gems as well as a sprinkling of fun facts!
Producer/Network The Niffler
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 50 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

18. Life in Scotland

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Welcome to the Life in Scotland Podcast! We're Craig and Yvette, a married couple living in West Lothian. In this podcast we talk about life, culture and travel in Scotland.Craig is a Scot, born and raised, and Yvette is an expat from New Zealand- so together we offer differing perspectives of Scotland. We both travel around Scotland frequently with our jobs- Yvette works full-time as a travel blogger and Craig is a UAV Pilot. In our spare time there is nothing we love more than exploring our bonnie back yard...MORE Hosts Yvette Webster, Craig
Producer/Network Yvette and Craig Webster: Scotland Travel Bloggers
Email ****@wayfaringkiwi.com
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 483Twitter 765Instagram 490 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

19. American Idiots Abroad

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AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto are two American musicians living in England who host a biweekly podcast with a variety of local and international guests to discuss the cultural and linguistic differences between the U.S. and the U.K. From explaining slang to debunking various misconceptions, Americans and Britons alike can tune in to hear fresh perspectives on what the other countries are like. Email your questions, corrections and stereotypes to ****@gmail.com and follow AJ and Megan on social media @ajmarksofficial @iamsolamusicMORE Producer/Network Sound Byte Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 493Twitter 394Instagram 250 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Love Travel Scotland

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This podcast will be to share secrets by the 'locals' on where to stay & what to do. We will have interviews about shops, pubs, Castles, excursions &; the magical culture of Scotland. This audio tour is being hosted by Yvette MacDonald, a Scottish entrepreneur, mom of 4, and world traveler.https://giftswithlove.click/holidaybirthdaypartygiftsMORE Producer/Network LoveTravelScotland
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 345 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

21. The Tales from Wales Podcast

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Weekly dive in to all things Welsh Pop Culture with comedians Drew Taylor and Steffan Evans. Great chat, great interviews and great weekly guests.
Producer/Network Drew Taylor
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 16Facebook 1KTwitter 177 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

22. Wee Chats

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Welcome this brand new podcast, brought to you by the St Andrew's Society of Mexico. Our mission is to create a place of reunion and fun for Scottish Culture lovers in Mexico, and continue the great tradition of this Society, founded in 1893.We will have all sorts of different people invited to the show, but all joined by the same love of Scotland.MORE Producer/Network St Andrew's Society of Mexico
Location Mexico
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Facebook 137Twitter 147Instagram 967 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

23. Visit the North East of Scotland - Unlocking Aberdeenshire

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A travel guide to the North East of Scotland. It's everything you need to know about visiting and planning for your trip to Aberdeen. In this series of episodes we will talk about the activities available in Aberdeen ranging from; outdoor adventures, culture & arts, history & heritage, regional food & drink, the landscape and hidden places to explore.We share stories of local people who have a passion for what they do and want to share their beautiful corner of Scotland.MORE Producer/Network Jacqueline van den Akker
Email ****@grampianescapesandtours.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 565Twitter 149Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

24. One Hour From London

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A tour around some of the fascinating, but little known locations within easy reach of London. If you're visiting Britain, there's so much more you can do, besides buying souvenirs at Trafalgar Square or people-watching at Piccadilly Circus. Get out of the capital, - it's easy and hugely rewarding. We offer some ideas about how and why.MORE Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

25. Echoes of the Past

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Echoes of the past is a podcast about Pembrokeshire, about history and culture, and about the importance of this corner of Wales to the wider world. Each episode will feature a local expert and will look at a different subject, a different part of Pembrokeshire and a different point in time.The Echoes of the Past podcast is produced by PLANED (www.planed.org.uk) and is funded by Arwain Sir Benfro (www.arwainsirbenfro.cymru).Echoes website: http://www.echoeswales.cymru/Echoes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PembsEchoesEchoes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PembrokeshireEchoesMORE Producer/Network Pembrokeshire Echoes
Email ****@echoeswales.cymru
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 557Twitter 791 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

26. The British Culture Club

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Planning to live, work, or study in the UK? Working with British companies? We help explain some of the mysteries of British culture, customs and the English language.This poscast is brought to you by Languages United. We teach English both online and at our school in Bath, UK. For more information, please visit our website at www.languagesunited.comMORE Producer/Network Languages United
Email ****@languagesunited.co.uk
Location Bath, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 2.1KTwitter 408Instagram 2.1K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Highland Objects Podcasts

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The Highland Objects project will progressively crowdsource and build a portfolio of podcasts, selected by you, which describe the variety of cultural objects available across the Highlands of Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network highlandobjects.online
Email ****@highlandobjects.online
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 978Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

28. Scottish Folklore & Myths

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Looking at the various Folklore and Myths from Scotland. Tune in to listen to the podcast hosted by Lily-Anna Smith.
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Facebook 28Twitter 5 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact