Think you’re well-versed in all things British — from tea to traffic laws, Big Ben to Bake Off? This massive UK general knowledge quiz is here to test your wits across history, culture, geography, language, and a few random curveballs.
Perfect for a British pub quiz night, school trivia battle, or just showing off to your mates. Let’s see how many of these 70 questions you can get right!
Round 1: British History and Politics
- Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
- What year did the UK vote to leave the European Union?
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
- What year was the NHS founded?
- Which king famously had six wives?
- Who led the Labour Party before Keir Starmer?
- What war was fought between the Royalists and Parliamentarians?
- Which British Prime Minister resigned after the Suez Crisis in 1957?
- What major event happened in London in 1666?
- What was the name of the political union formed between England and Scotland in 1707?
Round 2: UK Geography
- What is the longest river in the UK?
- Which UK city is nicknamed the “Steel City”?
- How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
- Which British island is famous for its motorbike TT races?
- What is the capital of Wales?
- In which English county would you find Stonehenge?
- Which Scottish city is home to the Royal Mile?
- What is the northernmost city in mainland Britain?
- What mountain is the highest in the UK?
- What’s the capital of Northern Ireland?
Round 3: British Culture and Language
- What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?
- Which author created the Harry Potter series?
- What is Cockney rhyming slang for “stairs”?
- What is the name of the longest-running British soap opera?
- Which Shakespeare play features the line “To be or not to be”?
- What does the phrase “chuffed to bits” mean?
- In British slang, what’s a “cuppa”?
- What colour are traditional British postboxes?
- What British TV show features a time-travelling alien in a police box?
- Who painted the famous portrait of Winston Churchill during WWII?
Round 4: British Sport
- In what year did England win the FIFA World Cup?
- What sport is Wimbledon associated with?
- What is the name of the top-tier football league in England?
- Which British athlete won gold in the heptathlon at the 2012 Olympics?
- Which city is home to Anfield stadium?
- What is the national sport of Wales?
- In cricket, how many players are on a team?
- Who was the first British Formula 1 World Champion?
- Which British cyclist won the Tour de France in 2012?
- Which sport uses the term “sticky wicket”?
Round 5: British Food and Drink
- What is a “banger” in British food slang?
- What is traditionally poured on roast beef in the UK?
- What is a “ploughman’s lunch” typically made of?
- What type of fish is typically used in fish and chips?
- What is black pudding made from?
- What is a “Scotch egg”?
- Which British tea brand has a monkey puppet mascot in adverts?
- What kind of dessert is a “spotted dick”?
- What drink is made from fermented apples?
- What’s the main alcoholic ingredient in a traditional Pimm’s cocktail?
Round 6: Mixed Bag
- What’s the currency of the United Kingdom?
- What’s the emergency telephone number in the UK?
- What do British people call a “lorry” in American English?
- What natural feature separates England and France?
- What is the name of the Queen’s official birthday celebration held each June?
- What’s the name of the fictional bear from Peru who loves marmalade sandwiches?
- What day is commonly known as Boxing Day?
- What does the British term “biscuit” mean in American English?
- What year did Queen Elizabeth II become queen?
- What is the name of the famous prehistoric monument in Wiltshire?
- What’s the name of the famous London shopping street known for its Christmas lights?
- What’s the British slang for someone who’s very drunk?
- What does the UK abbreviation “BBC” stand for?
- What commonwealth nation is located furthest from the UK?
- What flower is traditionally associated with Remembrance Day in Britain?
- Which British city is famous for The Beatles?
- What is the British term for a flat?
- Who is currently next in line to the British throne?
- What’s the name of the iconic Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the Thames?
- What date is Bonfire Night celebrated in the UK?
Final Thoughts
If you got more than 55 right — congratulations, you’re a proper British trivia master. Scoring 40–55? Solid effort — you’ve clearly spent some time in the pub. Under 40? No worries — time to brush up on your British facts with more quizzes.
Keep playing, keep learning — and don’t forget to share this quiz with your mates.