30 Best UK Travel and Culture Podcasts

1. National Trust Podcast

The National Trust Podcast takes you on an audio adventure through some of the UK's greatest landscapes, walks, gardens, buildings and collections. You'll uncover the hidden stories, learn about the fascinating characters and meet the wonderful people that make the places we look after so special. New episodes are released twice a month.
Podcast nationaltrust.org.uk
Host Michelle Douglass
Email ****@nationaltrust.org.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 967.2KTwitter Followers 932.7KInstagram Followers 1.4M Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 22 min Since Oct 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Tudor History & Travel Show

A podcast that brings Tudor's history to life by exploring Tudor's places and artifacts in the flesh. The Tudor Travel Guide brings you lively onsite walk-and-talk interviews at historic Tudor locations across the UK and fuses them with inspiring ideas for your next Tudor-themed vacation. If you love combining your Tudor history with visiting Tudor houses, castles, and manors, then 'The Tudor History and Travel Show' is tailored made for you!
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Sarah Morris
Email ****@thetudortravelguide.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 11.8KTwitter Followers 3.7KInstagram Followers 158K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 52 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees: Real-life ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends from haunted Wales. Join Mark Rees - arguably Wales leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country's history. Each episode of this unique podcast explores a different topic and offers Mark's unique insight and research into seasonal traditions from the Mari Lwyd to Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf); unusual funeral and wedding customs, such as the macabre Sin-Eater and eerie corpse candles, etc.
Podcast markreesonline.com
Email ****@reviewwales.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 4KTwitter Followers 18.4KInstagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 29 min Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure

Going 'Beyond The Brochure', The Barefoot Backpacker looks at one concept or destination every episode, taking trips along the road less travelled and talking about issues related to travel, including politics and history, as well as specific topics like Bucket Lists & Hometown Trips.
Podcast traveltalesfrombeyondthebrochure.libsyn.com
Email ****@barefoot-backpacker.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 9.7K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 59 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. Ladies Who London Podcast

Join ladies about town Blue Badge Tourist Guides and history nerds Alex and Emily for a relaxed gossip about London's past and present. This is how it works: we pick our favorite people, places, and events from London's weird and wonderful history and we break them down and look at why we are still talking about them today. Expect a lot of laughter, a bit of silliness, and a spot of gentle learning.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 33 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

6. Unique Scotland

John Harbour is your trusted, expert guide on the Unique Scotland podcast. These carefully crafted, impeccably researched programs connect you with this small but beautiful land. You'll be introduced to the land itself, the people, and discover what makes them tick. John then takes you on virtual tours of every part of Scotland, from the Borders to the Lowlands and then onto the Highlands and Islands. The craggy mountains as well as the beautiful white sandy beaches. Along the way, John covers the customs, traditions, and culture, including the Clans.
Podcast exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk
Email ****@exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 4.7KTwitter Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 38 min Since May 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. Floating Our Boat

We are Fran and Rich and we live on a narrowboat traveling the canals and rivers of England and Wales. We show our travels on our YouTube Channel 'Floating Our Boat' and podcasting is a new venture for us. Thank you for taking the time to read this and we hope you enjoy our new podcast series.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 5.7KInstagram Followers 5.9K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 29 min Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. Hidden Stories of The Royal Parks

A podcast that explores the hidden stories of the eight Royal Parks in London.
Podcast royalparks.org.uk
Email ****@royalparks.org.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 55.7KTwitter Followers 24.3KInstagram Followers 63.9K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 31 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

9. The Lodge Cast

A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK. Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.
Podcast lodgecast.podbean.com
Email ****@beavertrust.org
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 7.8K Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 46 min Play Get Email Contact

10. London Visited

These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London.If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you!Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videosIf you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member through our Patreon site for more members only content and more!https://www.patreon.com/londonvisitedAwin
Podcast londonvisited.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 23Instagram Followers 253 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 15 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Simply Scottish

Scottish history and culture with a mix of traditional and modern Scottish music. Take a virtual trip to Scotland on every episode!
Podcast podomatic.com
Host Andrew McDiarmid
Email ****@simplyscottish.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 5.2KTwitter Followers 902 Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 31 min Since Dec 2011 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Tour Guide Tales Podcast

Welcome to Tour Guide Tales, an exciting and fascinating new podcast brought to you by VisitScotland. Each week, Grant Stott hears the eclectic and often incredibly rich history found only in Scotland from those who know and tell it best - the country's captivating tour guides. From locations used to film the hit TV series Outlander to the National Wallace Monument, join us each week to hear expert guides and born storytellers recount their enthralling tales and personal experiences, just for us.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@visitscotland.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.8MTwitter Followers 433.6KInstagram Followers 1.7M Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Bass Culture UK

Bass Culture UK is the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster, an academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture. Covering the period from the 1960s to the present day, with an initial focus on London and a particular interest in the years 1976 - 1981. We explore the impact of Bass Culture through the explosion of Jamaican genres like ska, reggae, and dub in the UK to the development of distinct British variants like dub poetry, two-tone, and lovers rock.
Podcast mixcloud.com
Email ****@westminster.ac.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 770Twitter Followers 2.8K Since Aug 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. This City

Join British radio & television presenter Clara Amfo as she explores the streets of London through the eyes of some of the city's most recognizable names. Along the way, she'll discover the places that made them - from the pubs and restaurants they frequent, the spots that kickstarted their careers, to their favourite hidden gems that make the great metropolis we call London so special. One thing's for sure, it all happened in This City.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@ymugroup.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 9.3KTwitter Followers 79KInstagram Followers 300.5K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 39 min Since Dec 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

15. Scottish Memories

Tony Broonford from the youtube channel 'The Broonfords' talks to lots of different Scottish personalities, about growing up in Scotland, their favourite memories, places to visit, and tips if you are thinking of visiting.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 553 Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. Adventures in North Wales

Welcome to Adventures in North Wales from Go North Wales. In this series, Megan Llyn explores North Wales with its world-leading outdoor adventure activities, brilliant beaches, thrilling mountain scenery, and ancient culture and heritage. Whether you're planning a day-trip or a staycation in North Wales, this travel guide will give you a peek into some of the great things to see and do.
Podcast gonorthwales.co.uk
Email ****@nwt.co.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 22.3KTwitter Followers 18.9KInstagram Followers 6.4K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 35 min Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Another Look at London

The podcast takes another look at the tourist traps of London. Listen in for a chat about bars, restaurants, and other hidden cultural gems as well as a sprinkling of fun facts!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 53 Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. American Idiots Abroad

AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto are two American musicians living in England who host a biweekly podcast with a variety of local and international guests to discuss the cultural and linguistic differences between the U.S. and the U.K. From explaining slang to debunking various misconceptions, Americans and Britons alike can tune in to hear fresh perspectives on what the other countries are like.
Podcast americanidiotsabroad.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 471Twitter Followers 383Instagram Followers 250 Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. Love Travel Scotland

This podcast will be to share secrets by the 'locals' on where to stay & what to do. We will have interviews about shops, pubs, Castles, excursions & the magical culture of Scotland. This audio tour is being hosted by Yvette MacDonald, a Scottish entrepreneur, mom of 4, and world traveler.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.8 / 5Facebook Followers 328 Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. The Tales from Wales Podcast

Weekly dive into all things Welsh Pop Culture with comedians Drew Taylor and Steffan Evans. Great chat, great interviews, and great weekly guests.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 179 Since Aug 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

21. Wee Chats

Welcome this brand new podcast, brought to you by the St Andrew's Society of Mexico. Our mission is to create a place of reunion and fun for Scottish Culture lovers in Mexico and continue the great tradition of this Society, founded in 1893. We will have all sorts of different people invited to the show, but all joined by the same love of Scotland.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 140Twitter Followers 125Instagram Followers 679 Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

22. Visit the North East of Scotland

A travel guide to the North East of Scotland. It's everything you need to know about visiting and planning for your trip to Aberdeen. In this series of episodes we will talk about the activities available in Aberdeen ranging from; outdoor adventures, culture & arts, history & heritage, regional food & drink, the landscape, and hidden places to explore. We share stories of local people who have a passion for what they do and want to share their beautiful corner of Scotland.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@grampianescapesandtours.co.uk
Facebook Followers 314Twitter Followers 155Instagram Followers 1.6K Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

23. Echoes of the Past

Echoes of the past is a podcast about Pembrokeshire, about history and culture, and about the importance of this corner of Wales to the wider world. Each episode will feature a local expert and will look at a different subject, a different part of Pembrokeshire, and a different point in time.
Podcast echoeswales.cymru
Email ****@echoeswales.cymru
Facebook Followers 557Twitter Followers 771 Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. One Hour From London

A tour around some of the fascinating, but little known locations within easy reach of London. If you're visiting Britain, there's so much more you can do, besides buying souvenirs at Trafalgar Square or people-watching at Piccadilly Circus. Get out of the capital, - it's easy and hugely rewarding. We offer some ideas about how and why.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Since Feb 2020 Play Get Email Contact

25. The British Culture Club

Planning to live, work, or study in the UK? Working with British companies? We help explain some of the mysteries of British culture, customs, and the English language.
Podcast languagesunited.com
Email ****@languagesunited.co.uk
Facebook Followers 2.1KTwitter Followers 430Instagram Followers 1.7K Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

26. Wales Arts Review Podcast

Welcome to Wales Arts Review Podcast, a fortnightly podcast discussing arts and culture in Wales. Hosted by Josie Cray and Rosie Couch.
Podcast walesartsreview.org
Email ****@walesartsreview.org
Facebook Followers 3.9KTwitter Followers 391Instagram Followers 3.6K Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Highland Objects Podcasts

The Highland Objects podcasts are a series of short podcasts each of which focuses on an object of cultural or historical significance located in the highlands. The podcasts will be created in conjunction with a recognized curator of each object, but the process of deciding which objects are included is down to you. You can both suggest objects, and you can vote for them so that we can prioritize which ones come first.
Podcast highlandobjects.wordpress.com
Email ****@highlandobjects.online
Facebook Followers 920Twitter Followers 1K Since May 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

28. Scottish Folklore & Myths

Looking at the various Folklore and Myths from Scotland. Tune in to listen to the podcast hosted by Lily-Anna Smith.
Podcast lilyannazarasmith.wixsite.com
Facebook Followers 28Twitter Followers 3 Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact