50+ British Culture Quiz Questions and Answers

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How well do you know the UK and its culture? It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate British culture quiz!

As someone who has lived in the UK for the best part of the last decade and who has a true passion for British culture, putting together this British culture trivia game was so much fun!

You will find below 5 rounds of questions and answers about British Culture. This includes some questions about food (beyond English Breakfast – we have so much more after all!), British TV shows and famous presenters, traditions, history and more.

So, are you ready to get started and discover all the British culture quiz questions and answers? Let’s go!

Round 1: Easy British Culture Trivia Questions

1. Whose failed plan to blow up Parliament is remembered on bonfire night?
2. What food is typically doused with brandy and set fire to at the end of Christmas dinner?
3. Who is the current head of state of the UK?
4. What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl?
5. Which broadcaster recorded the narration for nature documentaries including Planet Earth, The Blue Planet and Life in Colour?
6. What is the capital city of Wales?
7. In which London suburb is the British Open tennis competition held?
8. The hit musical Six is about the six wives of which British monarch?
9. What are the two main components of the dish ‘Bangers and Mash?’
10. What is the traditional pattern on a kilt?
11. Which British reality TV game is Molly-Mae Hague known for?

Round 1: Easy British Culture Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Whose failed plan to blow up Parliament is remembered on bonfire night? Guy Fawkes
2. What food is typically doused with brandy and set fire to at the end of Christmas dinner? Christmas Pudding
3. Who is the current head of state of the UK? King Charles III
4. What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl? Hedwig
5. Which broadcaster recorded the narration for nature documentaries including Planet Earth, The Blue Planet and Life in Colour? David Attenborough
6. What is the capital city of Wales? Cardiff
7. In which London suburb is the British Open tennis competition held? Wimbledon
8. The hit musical Six is about the six wives of which British monarch? Henry VIII
9. What are the two main components of the dish ‘Bangers and Mash?’ Sausage and mashed potato
10. What is the traditional pattern on a kilt? Tartan
11. Which British reality TV game is Molly-Mae Hague known for? Love Island

Round 2: British Culture Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
   1. Saint Patrick
   2. Saint Andrew
   3. Saint David
   4. Saint George
2. In what year did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Golden Jubilee?
   1. 2002
   2. 2007
   3. 2012
   4. 2022
3. Who was the drummer in the Beatles?
   1. John Lennon
   2. Paul McCartney 
   3. Ringo Starr
   4. George Harrison
4. Which of these singers has not recorded a James Bond theme song?
   1. Madonna
   2. Billie Eilish
   3. Lana del Ray
   4. Adele
5. In which Shakespeare play do we meet the characters Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel?
   1. The Tempest
   2. A Midsummer Night’s Dream
   3. Othello
   4. Much Ado About Nothing
6. Which British nation is famous for its male voice choirs?
   1. England 
   2. Northern Ireland
   3. Scotland
   4. Wales
7. At which racetrack is the British Grand Prix currently held?
   1. Anglesey Circuit
   2. Donington Park
   3. Silverstone Circuit
   4. Brands Hatch
8. If someone from East London says they’ve left their ‘Rosie Lee’ next to the ‘Dog and Bone,’ what do they mean?
   1. They’ve left their keys next to the door
   2. They’ve left their cup of tea next to the phone
   3. They’ve left their cheese next to the fridge
   4. They’ve left their phone next to the TV
9. Who is the love interest of Robin Hood?
   1. Beautiful Beatrice
   2. Maid Marian 
   3. Fair Fiona
   4. Charming Caroline
10. In which county is the Bulmer’s brewery located?
    1. Cornwall
    2. Somerset
    3. Cambridgeshire
    4. Herefordshire 

Round 2: British Culture Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Who is the patron saint of Scotland? b . Saint Andrew
2. In what year did Queen Elizebeth II celebrate her Golden Jubilee? A. 2002
3. Who was the drummer in the Beatles? C. Ringo Starr
4. Which of these singers has not recorded a James Bond theme song? C. Lana del Ray
5. In which Shakespeare play do we meet the characters Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel? A. the Tempest
6. Which British nation is famous for its male voice choirs? D. Wales
7. At which racetrack is the British Grand Prix currently held? C. Silverstone Circuit
8. If someone from East London says they’ve left their ‘Rosie Lee’ next to the ‘Dog and Bone,’ what do they mean? B. They’ve left their cup of tea next to the phone
9. Who is the love interest of Robin Hood? B. Maid Marian
10. In which county is the Bulmer’s brewery located? D. Herefordshire

Round 3: British Culture Quiz – True or False

1. The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO world heritage site.
2. One of the suggestions for what to do with the drunken sailor in the famous sea shanty is to ‘shave his head with a rusty razor.’
3. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the third largest ticketed event in the world after the Olympics and World Cup.
4. Mary Shelley was only 18 when she started writing Frankenstein.
5. Cyprus Avenue, as referred to in the Van Morrison song ‘Cyprus Avenue,’ is a real place and can be found in the city of Derry.
6. Queen Elizebeth created her ‘Dorgis’ (dachshund-corgi mix breed) by breeding her dogs with those of her friend, Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
7. Haggis contains sheep’s pluck, which is made from the sheep’s heart, liver and lungs. 
8. The Scottish festival Hogmanay is celebrated on the 1st of December.
9. Winston Churchill and Clement Atlee were the two Prime Ministers who held office during World War II.
10. Though Stone Henge is the most famous, there are around 100 henges across the UK.

Round 3: British Culture Quiz Answers – True or False

1. The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO world heritage site. True.
2. One of the suggestions for what to do with the drunken sailor in the famous sea shanty is to ‘shave his head with a rusty razor.’ False, it’s actually ‘shave his belly with a rusty razor.’
3. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the third largest ticketed event in the world after the Olympics and World Cup. True 
4. Mary Shelley was only 18 when she started writing Frankenstein. True. 
5. Cyprus Avenue, as referred to in the Van Morrison song ‘Cyprus Avenue,’ is a real place and can be found in the city of Derry. False, it’s in Belfast
6. Queen Elizabeth created her ‘Dorgis’ (dachshund-corgi mix breed) by breeding her dogs with those of her friend, Queen Margrethe of Denmark. False
7. Haggis contains sheep’s pluck, which is made from the sheep’s heart, liver and lungs. True 
8. The Scottish festival Hogmanay is celebrated on the 1st of December. False, it’s actually on the 31st of December. 
9. Winston Churchill and Clement Atlee were the two Prime Ministers who held office during World War II. False, it was Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain. 
10. Though Stone Henge is the most famous, there are around 100 henges across the UK. True. 

Round 4: Medium British Culture Trivia Questions

1. What time of day does the minute silence take place on Remembrance Day?
2. Which royal couple got married in 2011?
3. What Caribbean festival takes place each August in London?
4. What do the characters Mr Bean and Blackadder have in common?
5. Which British singer had the alter-ego ‘Ziggy Stardust?’
6. What do Morris dancers wear on their ankles?
7. Which English queen is the song Greensleves thought to be about?
8. Aside from the monarch, whose face can be found on the 10 pound note?
9. Which is the only UK nation to not have its own official flag?
10. What is the name of Shakespeare’s theatre located on London’s Southbank?
11. Who won the first season of Pop Idol?

Round 4: Medium British Culture Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What time of day does the minute silence take place on Remembrance Day? 11 am
2. Which royal couple got married in 2011? William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales
3. What Caribbean festival takes place each August in London? Notting Hill Carnival
4. What do the characters Mr Bean and Blackadder have in common? They’re both played by Rowan Attkinson 
5. Which British singer had the alter-ego ‘Ziggy Stardust?’ David Bowie
6. What do Morris dancers wear on their ankles? Bells
7. Which English queen is the song Greensleves thought to be about? Anne Boleyn 
8. Aside from the monarch, whose face can be found on the 10 pound note? Jane Austen
9. Which is the only UK nation to not have its own official flag? Northern Ireland
10. What is the name of Shakespeare’s theatre located on London’s Southbank? The Globe Theatre
11. Who won the first season of Pop Idol? Will Young

Round 5: Hard British Culture Trivia Questions

1. Which British department store is famous for its Christmas TV adverts?
2. Which UK county (outside of London) has the most Michelin stars?
3. Who painted ‘The Fighting Temeraire,’ which was declared Britain’s favourite painting by the BBC in 2005?
4. Name one member of the 1930s, Oxford based literary group the Inklings?
5. What was the name of the faithful hound that, according to legend, king Llywelyn buried in the village of Beddgelert? 
6. Name one event included in the Highland Games?
7. What are Beefeaters’ iconic hats made from?
8. What is the name of King Arthur’s evil enchantress sister?
9. Who is the current poet Laureate of the United Kingdom?
10. What is the name of the tower that is more commonly known as Big Ben, after its largest bell?
11. On which channel was ‘University Challenge’ originally broadcasted?

Round 5: Hard British Culture Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which British department store is famous for its Christmas TV adverts? John Lewis
2. Which UK county (outside of London) has the most Michelin stars? Cumbria
3. Who painted ‘The Fighting Temeraire,’ which was declared Britain’s favourite painting by the BBC in 2005? J.M.W Turner
4. Name one member of the 1930s, Oxford based literary group the Inklings? JRR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, Hugo Dyson
5. What was the name of the faithful hound that, according to legend, king Llywelyn buried in the village of Beddgelert?  Gelert – in fact Beddgelert literally means ‘Gelert’s Grave.’
6. Name one event included in the Highland Games? Caber Toss, Tug o’ War, Height for Weight, Hammer Throw, Shot Put
7. What are Beefeaters’ iconic hats made from? Bear Fur
8. What is the name of King Arthur’s evil enchantress sister? Morgan Le Fey
9. Who is the current poet Laureate of the United Kingdom? Simon Armitage 
10. What is the name of the tower that is more commonly known as Big Ben, after its largest bell? The Elizabeth Tower
11. On which channel was ‘University Challenge’ originally broadcasted? ITV

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