The library in your areas will also be able to tell you about local facilities. Travelling within Britain You may want to use some of your vacations to travel around and see more of Britain. Each area has a tourist information service that will provide you with information about places of interest, places to stay and the different ways to travel. The British Tourist Authority is a good starting point. Eating out and socializing One of the most popular socializing activities in Britain is eating out or visiting a local public house - known as a 'Pub'.
Pubs serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
To buy alcohol in Britain you must be over eighteen years of age and places that sell it must have a licence to do so. A huge variety of cuisines are available in Britain and there is usually a type of restaurant to suit everybody's taste and budget. Because there are many ethnic groups and people who have come from overseas to settle in Britain every major religion is represented. Big cities will have a place of worship for most religions. Freedom of worship is a legal right in Britain and religion is regarded as highly personal.