Travelling Britain In The Winter

If you're coming from a country that is not used to severe winter conditions, Britain might be a shock to you if you travel there in the winter. It's pretty cold. So, I advise you pack a lot of jumpers (sweaters), trousers (pants), and comfortable jackets that you can take off when you head into a department store. (Yeah, they like to keep it warm in those stores!). If you're going to be outdoors a lot, take a hat too. You won't regret it!

The climate of Britain is best described as 'mild' for those who are used to it. If you're from, say, Texas and you are used to hot summers and winters that rarely fall below 16C (60F) for the low, then you will be in for a shock if you plan to stay for the whole winter, which officially lasts from December to February but, temperature wise, begins earlier, in around, say, October time. Yeah.

Snowfall in Surrey, England.

Some of the coldest winters of modern times have produced record snowfall in England, Scotland and Wales. This is something to consider if you can't stand the cold! Winter is one of the reasons hot tea with milk is enjoyed throughout Britain, it's a bracing beverage that offsets the sometimes bitterly cold weather that the island is subjected to.

But Christmas in Britain is something you cannot miss out on. If you're in an area that is prone to snowfall, then you're probably going be in for a treat. Out on the countryside, the green is replaced by white and it looks absolutely spectacular.

Are you heading to the UK for the winter? Tell us about it below!