Which Part of Great Britain Suits You Best?
By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time 4 min
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About This Quiz
Great Britain has a large population, and indeed even its name is designed to convey substantial size — it's called "great" to distinguish it from Brittany in France. However, it's not actually a huge area. Thanks to the jetstream causing an ever-changing and frankly rather indecisive climate, all of its regions are a little different when it comes to the weather. Additionally, a triumph of good urban planning means that British cities do not sprawl like their American counterparts. You can be in central London and drive in any direction for one hour, and you'll be among farms and green fields.
This means that whatever sort of lifestyle you prefer, there's a place in the UK that might very well suit your needs. If you want wilderness and you don't care if you ever clap eyes on the sun again, head to the Highlands and Islands. If you want ambition and culture and money, go to London. If you want diverse opportunities in commuting distance from cute little villages, Manchester is your jam. Are you seeking sun, surf and quiet life? The Isle of Wight is right for you. It's all about finding the perfect combination for your preferences, family, and means. Let's get started!
START QUIZ
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How long can you go without sunbathing?
I hate the sun! I may be a vampire.
I can just about survive the winter.
I like to get a week or two in August.
Sunbathing is something I do on holiday.
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How soon would you go nuts in a place that was culturally homogeneous?
I would need the means to travel for variety.
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Which British director's vision of Britain do you want to live in?
Everyone who worked on "Outlander"
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Your house is too cold. How will you warm it up?
I won't. I'll just wear more clothing.
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Someone asks if you'd like to join them for a fun event on Friday. What do you hope it is?
Tossing the caber (literally)
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What languages do you want to speak on a regular basis?
English, Arabic, French, Polish ... I love them all!
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Which regional British dish would you like to eat regularly?
Scones with clotted cream and jam
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What career stage are you at?
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You're going for a lovely walk. What's your idea of the perfect footwear?
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Which is the most important snack of the day?
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What sort of public space do you want to experience in a normal day?
I want to own my own little slice of land.
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How many square feet can a reasonable person be expected to keep clean and tidy?
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What sort of neighbourly dispute could you stomach having to handle?
Them shooting birds on my land
Their tree growing into my field
Them being a bit loud on weekends
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Do you feel equipped to drive on Britain's twisty back roads?
Sure, I can drive offroad too!
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What do you want to grow in your garden?
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Which nationally important site would you like to visit fairly often?
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If you were to get a boat, what kind of boat would you want?
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How often do you want to see a large-scale stage show?
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Britain only contains a few major international airports. How important is proximity to them?
Keep them away from me, please!
It's important to know I can get to them, even if I never do.
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What sort of person do you need to avoid to stay sane?
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What is a very good reason to remain stuck in your house for 24 hours straight?
No reason! Walk the dog, people!
I have a day off and a show to binge.
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How much does your job depend on access to fast internet?
I couldn't do without it.
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What sort of weather-related disaster are you emotionally ready to face?
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How important is it that you can get access to any cuisine in the world at midnight?
Why would anyone need that?
Nice in theory, but I'd never use it.
It's nice but not essential.
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Would you ever start your own business?
Already did! Sold it, too.
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If you encounter a beautiful river, what is the first thing you want to do?
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To which of Britain's foreign neighbours would you like to be closest?
I don't know that any of them want to see us right now.
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How ambitious are you?
I was, but I did that whole thing already.
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Which major British institution would you most like to work for?
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Which regional accent do you love most?
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