If you’re an American traveling in the United Kingdom, chances are you’re experiencing all kinds of new (and very, very old) things for the very first time. It only makes sense to snap as many pics as you can.
Whether you’re chasing famous movie locations you can visit in real life or just ducking out of the rain, your Instagram photos deserve the very best captions possible.
That’s why we’ve gathered 30 memorable quotes and original one-liners for captioning everything from Big Ben selfies to castle tours, below.
For your selfie in front of Big Ben:
“No wonder everyone in this town is always so punctual.”
For your first (very confusing) roundabout:
“Went around twice. Called it sightseeing.”
For your cutest umbrella-twirling photo:
“English rain feels obligatory, like paperwork.”
-Maureen Johnson
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For the iconic red phone box pic:
“Calling all followers from the red phone box.”
For soaking in the culture in Wales:
“Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (A nation without a language is a nation without a heart).”
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For the video of your worst English accent:
“You sound like you’re from London!”
-Chuck, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
For the photo of your English dinner:
“What’s for tea?”
For your fish and chips close-up:
“Fish, chips and zero regrets.”
For standing in awe before Stonehenge:
“One of history’s greatest mysteries…”
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For trying to make the Beefeaters laugh:
“Try as we might, they didn’t even crack a smile.”
For your castle tour:
“Living out my royal fantasy, one castle at a time.”
For the sign of your favorite ridiculously long Welsh town name:
“Welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.”
For waxing poetic about your travels:
“This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.”
-William Shakespeare
For the pic of your massive, bean-filled English breakfast:
“To eat well in England you should have breakfast three times a day.”
-W. Somerset Maugham
For when you look the wrong way before crossing the street:
“Looked the wrong way again. Still alive.”
For when Scotland is way colder than you predicted:
“There are two seasons in Scotland: June and winter.”
-Billy Connolly
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For traveling underground:
“I love the chube.”
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For your King’s Cross photo op:
“Found my platform. Now where’s my owl?”
For when the weather’s only nice when you’re busy:
“The sun doesn’t live in England; it comes here on holiday when we’re all at work.”
-Benny Bellamacina
For when you barely understand everyone, even though they’re speaking English:
“England and America are two countries separated by the same language.”
-George Bernard Shaw
For when you’re enjoying a cup of English breakfast tea:
“Fancy a cuppa?”
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For your afternoon tea spread:
“Cream first or jam first? Asking for a friend.”
For when the weather’s been dreary for your entire trip:
“Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun. If the sun don’t come, you get a tan from standing in the English rain.”
-The Beatles, “I Am the Walrus”
For your favorite picture from Scotland:
“Some like it Scot.”
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For your Loch Ness photo:
“Nessie, if you’re out there, I’m ready for my close-up.”
For your pint at a classic pub:
“Pint in hand, accent in progress.”
For when you’re surrounded by endless green hills:
“Rolling hills and zero cell service. Perfect.”
For your photo carousel showing off the classic London sights:
“Ben there, done that.”
For when you’ve received a hilarious number of apologies since landing:
“The readiness of the English to apologize for something they haven’t done is remarkable.”
-Henry Hitchings
For when you have to say goodbye and come back home:
“Good memories are our second chance at happiness.”
-Queen Elizabeth
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s a good Instagram caption for a London photo?
A pun is hard to beat. “Ben there, done that” works for a carousel of the classic sights, while the punctuality joke is made for a Big Ben selfie.
What are some funny captions for rainy weather in the U.K.?
Lean into it. Maureen Johnson’s line about English rain feeling like paperwork is a fan favorite, and the Beatles lyric about getting a tan from the English rain suits a trip that never saw the sun.
What can I caption photos from Scotland and Wales?
For Scotland, try the Billy Connolly line about its two seasons or the “Some like it Scot” pun. For Wales, the Welsh proverb about a nation and its language is a thoughtful pick, and the long town name sign is a must-snap.
Which hashtags go with U.K. trip captions?
Pair your caption with a location tag and simple hashtags like #London, #Scotland, #Wales and #UKtravel so your photos reach other travelers.
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