39 days in United Kingdom 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.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the London tour itinerary planning site.

Brisbane, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Brisbane to London. Traveling from Brisbane in September, expect nights in London to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 22°C. You'll set off for Oxford on the 9th (Sat).

A busy, cosmopolitan city, Oxford is perhaps best known for its ancient university.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Walking Tours of Oxford, University of Oxford and Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): gain interesting insight with Walking Tours of Oxford. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Pitt Rivers Museum and then examine the collection at Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Oxford trip maker.

Getting from London to Oxford by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Oxford can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Thatcham.

Thatcham is a town in the historic county of Berkshire, England, centred 3 miles (5 km) east of Newbury, 14 miles (24 km) west of Reading and 54 miles (87 km) west of London. For more things to do and tourist information, go to the Thatcham online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Oxford to Thatcham takes an hour. In September, daytime highs in Thatcham are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. You'll set off for Amesbury on the 11th (Mon).

Stonehenge has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Stonehenge.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Amesbury planner.

You can drive from Thatcham to Amesbury in an hour. September in Amesbury sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bath.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bath Abbey, The Roman Baths and Walking tours. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at The Roman Baths, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bath City Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bath Abbey.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Bath trip maker app.

Drive from Amesbury to Bath in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cheddar.

Cheddar is a large village and civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of the English county of Somerset. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): stop by The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company and then explore the fascinating underground world of Cheddar Gorge.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Cheddar route builder app.

You can drive from Bath to Cheddar in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Weymouth.

Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. Durdle Door & White Nothe Circular Walk has been added to your itinerary.

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Getting from Cheddar to Weymouth by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Exmouth.

Exmouth is a port town, civil parish and seaside resort in East Devon, England, sited on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe. For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Exmouth trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Weymouth to Exmouth in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You'll set off for Bristol on the 14th (Thu).

Bristol is famous for its Georgian and Victorian architecture, street art, underground music, maritime history, and the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Clifton Suspension Bridge has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): snap pictures at Clifton Suspension Bridge.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Bristol day trip app.

Drive from Exmouth to Bristol in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Castle Combe.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Dyrham Park and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Combe Village.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Castle Combe online travel planner.

You can drive from Bristol to Castle Combe in an hour. September in Castle Combe sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Stroud.

Stroud is a market town and civil parish in the centre of Gloucestershire, England. You've now added Stroud Farmers' Market to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Gloucester Cathedral.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Stroud trip planner.

Traveling by car from Castle Combe to Stroud takes an hour. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, on the River Avon, 101mi north west of London, 22mi south east of Birmingham, and 8mi south west of Warwick. To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Stratford-upon-Avon travel route planner.

You can drive from Stroud to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Stratford-upon-Avon can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Sun) before leaving for Warwick.

On the 17th (Sun), step into the grandiose world of Warwick Castle.

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Warwick trip planner.

Warwick is just a short distance from Stratford-upon-Avon. September in Warwick sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Birmingham.

Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Birmingham trip builder tool.

Getting from Warwick to Birmingham by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You'll set off for Worcester on the 17th (Sun).

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Worcester trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Birmingham to Worcester by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Worcester are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. On the 18th (Mon), you'll travel to Monmouth.

Puzzlewood has been added to your itinerary. On the 18th (Mon), get in on the family fun at Puzzlewood.

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Traveling by car from Worcester to Monmouth takes an hour. In September in Monmouth, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Cardiff.

The capital of Wales, Cardiff is a very green city indeed, boasting more green space per person than any other place in the country.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take in the waterfront at Cardiff Bay Wales.

To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Cardiff trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Monmouth to Cardiff takes an hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Llanberis.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Zip World as well as Snowdon Mountain Railway. Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at National Slate Museum and then kick your exploration up a notch at Zip World.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Llanberis itinerary planning app.

Fly from Cardiff to Llanberis in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In September in Llanberis, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 20th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Llandudno.

Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Great Orme.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Llandudno online trip maker.

You can drive from Llanberis to Llandudno in an hour. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and train. In September in Llandudno, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 20th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Liverpool.

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

On the 20th (Wed), examine the collection at Merseyside Maritime Museum and then take in the waterfront at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Liverpool tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Llandudno to Liverpool in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. September in Liverpool sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 21st (Thu), you'll travel to Windermere.

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. You've now added Orrest Head to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): get great views at Orrest Head.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Windermere online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Liverpool to Windermere by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Keswick.

Keswick is an English market town and civil parish, historically in Cumberland, and since 1974 in the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria. On the 21st (Thu), delve into the distant past at Castlerigg Stone Circle.

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Drive from Windermere to Keswick in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 13°C. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll travel to Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): walk around Kelvingrove Park and then wander the streets of Buchanan Street.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Glasgow trip maker site.

Getting from Keswick to Glasgow by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Keswick in September since evenings lows in Glasgow dip to 9°C. You'll set off for Fort William on the 23rd (Sat).

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Your day by day itinerary now includes Nevis Range Mountain Resort. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Nevis Range Mountain Resort.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fort William trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Glasgow to Fort William takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Fort Augustus.

Fort Augustus is a settlement in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff, at the south west end of Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. Your day by day itinerary now includes Fort Augustus Abbey as well as Eilean Donan Castle. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): steep yourself in history at Fort Augustus Abbey.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Fort Augustus journey maker tool.

Getting from Fort William to Fort Augustus by car takes about an hour. In September, daily temperatures in Fort Augustus can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Isle of Skye.

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

You've now added Kilt Rock to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Kilt Rock. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at The Quiraing, then look for gifts at Skye Batiks, then explore the activities along Portree Harbour, and finally stop by The Basement.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Isle of Skye online trip builder.

You can drive from Fort Augustus to Isle of Skye in 2 hours. September in Isle of Skye sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Inverness.

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Loch Ness by Jacobite has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take a tour by water with Loch Ness by Jacobite.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Inverness online itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Isle of Skye to Inverness takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daytime highs in Inverness are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pitlochry.

Pitlochry is a burgh in the county of Perthshire in Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. Plan trip to Pitlochry with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Drive from Inverness to Pitlochry in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Real Mary King's Close as well as Calton Hill. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, and sample the fine beverages at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Edinburgh trip tool.

Getting from Pitlochry to Edinburgh by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. On the 2nd (Mon), you'll travel to Hexham.

Hexham is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. On the 2nd (Mon), explore the ancient world of Corbridge Roman Town.

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Getting from Edinburgh to Hexham by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. On the 2nd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

One of the hippest urban centers in the northeastern part of the country, Newcastle upon Tyne once had a reputation for being an industrial wasteland with little to offer casual tourists.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): pause for some photo ops at The Angel of the North and then snap pictures at Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Newcastle upon Tyne attractions planner.

You can drive from Hexham to Newcastle upon Tyne in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll travel to Durham.

Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. Your day by day itinerary now includes Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby as well as Durham Cathedral. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Durham Castle, pause for some serene contemplation at Durham Cathedral, and then take an in-depth tour of Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Durham driving holiday planner.

Durham is just a stone's throw from Newcastle upon Tyne. October in Durham sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

The Original Viking Walk has been added to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Wed): take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls, pause for some serene contemplation at York Minster, wander the streets of York Shambles, then admire the striking features of St. Williams College, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Church.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the York trip builder tool.

Drive from Durham to York in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in York are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Sheffield.

A major industrial and cultural center, Sheffield is renowned for its green open spaces, art galleries, and state-of-the-art sports facilities.

The Botanical Gardens has been added to your itinerary.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Sheffield trip planner.

Traveling by car from York to Sheffield takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton-in-Ashfield is a market town in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population of around 45,800. For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sutton in Ashfield road trip planner.

You can drive from Sheffield to Sutton in Ashfield in an hour. In October, daytime highs in Sutton in Ashfield are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. You will leave for Cambridge on the 7th (Sat).

Steeped in history and tradition, Cambridge is renowned for its ancient colleges and sprawling green gardens.

Your day by day itinerary now includes University of Cambridge, Trinity College and The River Cam.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Cambridge trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sutton in Ashfield to Cambridge takes 2.5 hours. October in Cambridge sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to London.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Speed Boats Tours, Walking tours, Hyde Park, and other attractions. Enjoy London some more: make a trip to Buckingham Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and pause for some photo ops at Bomber Command Memorial.

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Traveling by train from Cambridge to London takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.