Entertainment in the UK is interesting and varied

The major sources of entertainment are discussed below:

Television:

Television is one of the most popular means of entertainment in the UK. There are both free-to-air and pay channels.

There are five national channels:

BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

There are hundreds of cable and satellite channels.

Before renting or buying a television, make sure you purchase a television license. It costs £101 per year for a colour television; £33.50 for a black and white television. You may be fined up to £1000 if you do not have a license. You may be eligible for a refund if you are leaving the UK before your license expires and you have at least three months validity remaining.

Radio:

Number of BBC radio channels
Popular AM channels: Spectrum, Radio 4, Radio 5 Liberty, Talk Radio, Virgin
Popular FM channels: Capital FM, News Direct, Kiss, Heart
Popular asian radio: Sunrise FM

Many institutions have their own radio stations (normally run by students) to broadcast within the campus & local area

Newspapers:

UK has daily national, regional and local newspapers and a wide range of magazines. National newspapers are available across most of the country. In major cities and towns foreign newspapers and magazines can be seen. There are many specialist newspapers such as religious, sports, youth, job and music papers.

Local newspapers are usually free of charge and contain classified advertisements (on accommodation, jobs, selling & buying of used cars, properties, to name a few), local information (like weather), news and events calendar. The public library, usually situated in the centre of the town/city where you live is the best place to find local newspapers. These libraries also contain books on a wide range of topics, information on places of interest, entertainment and events.

Some of the popular Newspapers include:

The Times; The Guardian; The Independent; The Daily Telegraph; The Financial Times

Some of the popular Sunday Newspapers include:

The Sunday Times; The Sunday Telegraph; The Independent on Sunday; The Observer

Some of the popular Tabloids:

The Daily Mirror; The Daily Express; The Daily Mail; The Sunday Mirror; The Sun; The Star

Cinema:

Almost all cities and major towns have cinemas that show the latest releases. You can find large cinema complexes in big cities, which usually also contain all the facilities for a social outing such as restaurants, bars, cafes', ice-cream parlours, and children games.

Pubs, nightclubs and discos:

Pubs or public houses offer a lots of entertainment opportunities like karaoke, live music; high-quality food at reasonable prices; alcohol, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Nightclubs and discos can be found in all major towns and cities, although many pubs have a separate nightclub section. Usually a small entry fee is charged for admission to nightclubs and discos. Drinks are usually more expensive at nightclubs and discos than at pubs.

Places to Visit in Britain:

Britain is rich in attractions and there are many places to visit. We have listed a few.

London

London has three world heritage sites: the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and Westminster Abbey. The popular attractions include Madame Tussads, Buckingham palace, Big Ben , London eye etc.

There are 95 golf courses, 50 athletics tracks, 2000 tennis courts, seven ice rinks, 546 swimming pools, 37 rowing clubs, 12 professional football teams, two county cricket clubs and six race courses all within an hour of London. London has 1,500 drama groups, 600 dance groups and five symphony orchestras.There are over 6,000 restaurants and 5,000 pubs and bars to choose from in London

Lake district

Recently nominated the World's First Green Globe Tourist destination Cumbria - the Lake District can rightly claim to be England's most beautiful corner. The sixteen lakes radiate out from a central core of mountains in the heart of the Lake District where there are countless opportunities for walking, cycling or just relaxing in the landscapes, which inspired Wordsworth and the lake poets. Nearby there are also many undiscovered areas.

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is located in the middle of the Irish Sea, off the North West coast of England. Geographically at the centre of the British Isles, it is not part of the UK but is a self-governing Crown dependency. Stunningly beautiful with soaring green hills, shady glens and rugged coastline, the Island measures about 33 miles long by 13 miles at the widest point.

Brighton: 'City by the Sea' with its world-famous piers

Bristol and Bath: with centuries of history and culture;

Stratford-on-Avon: Shakespeare's birthplace

Liverpool: has the biggest collection of National Museums and Galleries outside London. The city is also known as the UK's "Capital of Pop" - sample the wall of fame in the Beatles Quarter on a "Magical Mystery Tour"

The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks offer spectacular scenery and breathtaking views.

Jersey, the island is renowned for its beautiful scenery, its French cuisine and Gerald Durrell's Jersey Zoo

Scotland

Scotland is everything you imagine - whisky, golf, the romance of the clans and a wealth of castles and historic sites.

What strikes visitors most about Scotland is the space, grandeur and sheer scale of the landscape. The Highlands area is one of the last wildernesses in Europe, dominated by rugged mountains and deep lochs - at Glencoe, rock and crags soar upwards from the roadside. Elsewhere, even on the banks of popular tourist spots, such as Loch Ness, you can easily avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in nature.

Wales

Wales captivates visitors with its rich character and landscapes. Renowned as Britain's 'Great Outdoors', breathe the fresh air of Snowdonia's magnificent mountains in the north or discover the tranquillity of mid-Wales' lakes and the south's lush valleys. With three stunning National Parks and over 750 miles of coast, Wales is an exhilarating choice for activities.