Taking the Low Road

Keep your eyes peeled for brown-and-white signs.


As in the US, there does seem to be some consistency in signposting government-owned or sponsored tourist destinations in these colors. You’ll be surprised how fast your reticular activating system will catch on; you’ll be an expert at spotting brown-and-white signs, no matter how small, by the time you fly back across the pond.

That said, many of the homes, castles, and museums on your must-see list may well be privately owned. If so, their signs will look however they jolly well please and will be posted just about anywhere. (See Tip #3 and #4.)