Britain has a deep cultural legacy, with many splendid buildings housing art galleries, theatres and cinemas. London is home to some of the best art galleries, theatre and culture in the world - the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, National Film Theatre, the Hayward Gallery, while the West End has numerous theatres and stage shows as well as the English National Opera. |
| Alongside world class theatre and musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Miss Saigon, the English National Ballet is world renowned and productions are always highly acclaimed so there will never be disappointment. Opera also plays a large part in Britain's cultural make up. Glyndebourne in Sussex, one of the world's best-known opera houses, has an array of concerts and festivals throughout the year and is absolutely part of the social calendar for many, with tickets selling out months in advance. Theatres are easy to find and there are productions to appeal to all from contemporary to classic. Cinemas can be found in every town and depending on the size and location will show either independent/ arthouse films or lean more towards the well known Hollywood blockbuster. For the big screen experience, IMAX cinemas are usually found in most cities. North of the border, Scoltand is not without its culture - Glasgow was voted European City of Culture in 1990 and the Edinburgh Festival is Britain's largest arts festival offering a cornucopia of arts, film, theatre and comedy that is not to be missed. However, culture is not confined just to the big cities - most British towns proudly boast a local theatre as well as museums and galleries featuring local history and artists. |
