Britain’s Folklore Year (National Trust)

Britain’s Folklore Year is a National Trust-supported book exploring British customs and rituals through the seasons. It combines accounts of familiar and lesser-known traditions with spells, charms and commissioned linocut illustrations, making it suited to readers seeking an accessible introduction rather than a narrowly focused reference.

At a glance

Arranged season by season around British folklore, customs, celebrations and rituals.
Covers familiar traditions and lesser-known events from around the UK.
Includes spells and charms alongside original linocut illustrations.
The listing says the book points readers towards places where many traditions and events can be experienced today.

Price

£10.67Save 18%

Reference price: ~~£12.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its seasonal structure brings together well-known customs such as April Fool’s Day and maypole dancing with less familiar traditions.
Combines cultural background with illustrations and examples of events readers may be able to visit.
Customer feedback describes the writing as informative and readable, and the book as a good introduction to British folklore.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	National Trust Books
Publication date	11 Sept. 2025
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-10	0008697965
ISBN-13	978-0008697969

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	14.02 x 2.41 x 19.43 cm
Weight listed	486 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for an accessible, season-by-season introduction to British folklore and customs.
Gift buyers seeking an illustrated book about British traditions.
Readers interested in the origins of customs, including unusual sporting traditions and local events.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a comprehensive academic reference, which the supplied details do not establish this book to be.
Readers looking for a practical travel guide with confirmed event dates or visit-planning details.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 99 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars4%4%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback highlights informative, well-written content and readability, and characterises the book as a good introduction to British folklore. This fits its seasonal survey of customs and rituals, though those impressions do not establish that it offers academic depth or detailed practical event-planning information. The rating distribution is mostly at the higher end, with some lower ratings, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative.
Customers praise the writing and readability.
Customers find it a useful introduction to British folklore.

Frequently asked questions

What does Britain’s Folklore Year cover?

It explores British customs and rituals across the seasons, from familiar celebrations to lesser-known local traditions and sporting events.

Does the book include illustrations?

Yes. The listing describes original commissioned linocut illustrations throughout.

Is this book intended as an introduction to British folklore?

Customer feedback characterises it as a great introduction, and the listing presents a broad seasonal survey rather than a narrowly specialised topic.