British Culture

The culture of the United Kingdom is rich and varied, and has been influential on culture on a worldwide scale.

It is a European state, and has many cultural links with its former colonies, particularly those that use the English language. The origins of the UK as a political union of formerly independent states has resulted in the preservation of distinctive cultures in each of the home nations.

Britain's culture and creativity is flourishing as never before, whether in creative industries such as advertising, music and film, or in the visual and performing arts.

Like the US, Britain is proud of its multicultural heritage and diversity. Learn more about multicultural Britain and how different communities have helped build today's vibrant Britain and contributed to its economic, social, democratic and cultural development.