How much do you really know about UK traditions?
From royal coronations to Morris dancing, the UK is as famous for its traditions as it is for its fish and chip shops. Time to sit down with a cup of tea and delve into the quirky and bizarre…
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Question 1 of 19
1. Which London location has been the setting for royal coronations since 1066?
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Question 2 of 19
2. The UK is famed for its public houses, but do you know the pub with the longest name?
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Question 3 of 19
3. What would you do if you found yourself on Cooper Hill in Gloucestershire with a ball of Double Gloucester Cheese?
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Question 4 of 19
4. No English village green is complete without a bit of Morris Dancing. Which of the following is not a style of this traditional folk dance?
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Question 5 of 19
5. The Boat Race is an annual rowing contest between crews from Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs. What started this tradition back in 1829?
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Question 6 of 19
6. Invented in the UK, Cricket is a long game at the best of times. How long did the longest game ever recorded last?
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Question 7 of 19
7. What will you never find on a plate of Ulster Fry, one of Northern Ireland’s traditional breakfast dishes?
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Question 8 of 19
8. What is the official start time for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?
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Question 9 of 19
9. Why is Worthy Farm in Southwest England one of the most famous farms in the UK?
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Question 10 of 19
10. The tallest Maypole in Britain is said to be 27 metres high. In which county would you be able to see it in action?
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Question 11 of 19
11. What activity is not part of the famous Scottish Highland Games?
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Question 12 of 19
12. What is the main difference between a Cornish pasty and a Devonshire one?
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Question 13 of 19
13. What tradition takes place at the Tower of London every night at 9.53pm?
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Question 14 of 19
14. Waen Rhydd is home to one of the UK’s quirkiest traditions. What is it?
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Question 15 of 19
15. In what decade did the first fish and chip shop open in London?
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Question 16 of 19
16. Which of the following is NOT a traditional British sweet treat?
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Question 17 of 19
17. In which of the following locations might you go barrel racing on Boxing Day?
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Question 18 of 19
18. On what day of the year might you stab a haggis with a dirk?
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Question 19 of 19
