11 days in England Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Popular historic sites such as Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Natural History Museum and Houses of Parliament. Next up on the itinerary: browse the eclectic array of goods at Camden Market, contemplate the long history of Tower of London, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and explore the wide array of goods at Harrods.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the London day trip planner.

Washington DC, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of subway, bus, and flight; or fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Washington DC to London. In June, London is a bit cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 68°F and lows of 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to take a train to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): look for gifts at The Imaginarium, explore the ancient world of York City Walls, take in the spiritual surroundings of York Minster, then wander the streets of York Shambles, then look for gifts at Hebden Tea Company, and finally steep yourself in history at St. Crux Parish Hall. On the next day, see the interesting displays at National Railway Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at York Bird of Prey Centre, and then identify plant and animal life at National Centre for Birds of Prey.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our York vacation maker website .

Take a train from London to York in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in York are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Buttermere.

Buttermere is a lake in the English Lake District in North West England. On the 20th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Muncaster Castle, then look for gifts at SpindleCraft, and then explore the activities along Buttermere. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Catbells Lakeland Walk, then look for gifts at The Soap Co Cic, then look for gifts at Ye Olde Friars, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Derwentwater.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Buttermere road trip app .

Getting from York to Buttermere by car takes about 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Bath.

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.

You've now added Cotswold Guided Walks Ltd to your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Longleat and Little Solisbury Hill. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Stonehenge and Bath Abbey. Venture out of the city with trips to Somerset Crafts (in Westhay) and Wells Cathedral (in Wells). There's more to do: take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths and stop by Emma Rose Art Works.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Bath trip planner.

You can drive from Buttermere to Bath in 5.5 hours. Another option is to fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.