54 days in England Itinerary

Once a sleepy little fishing village, Brighton is a modern seaside town known for its Asian architecture and a large gay community.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): wander the streets of The Lanes, contemplate the long history of Royal Pavilion, then stop by Gustamps, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Brighton Palace Pier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Petworth House and Park and then admire the natural beauty at Arundel Castle and Gardens.

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London to Brighton is an approximately 1-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the train to London.

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

You'll explore and learn at Churchill War Rooms and Victoria and Albert Museum. Kids will appreciate attractions like Natural History Museum and Covent Garden. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Westminster Abbey, tour the pleasant surroundings at Buckingham Palace, explore the world behind art at Tate Modern, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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You can take a train from Brighton to London in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. November in London sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Bath.

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

The Roman Baths and Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta will appeal to history buffs. Shop till you drop at Somerset Crafts and Alexandra May. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bath: Bristol (Brunel's SS Great Britain & Otomi), Longleat (in Warminster) and The Speaking Tree Bookshop (in Glastonbury). Pack the 18th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Paultons Park. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, hunt for treasures at Pulteney Bridge, contemplate the long history of Wells Cathedral, and stop by The Silver Shop of Bath.

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Take a train from London to Bath in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Cirencester.

Cirencester is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England, west northwest of London. Do your shopping at Cirencester Antiques & Collectables Market and Tewkesbury Cards & Gifts. Museum-lovers will get to explore Corinium Museum and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Explore Cirencester's surroundings by going to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (in Burford) and Gloucester (Treasure Seekers Gift Shop & Gloucester Cathedral). There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Chedworth Farm Shop, buy something for everyone on your list at Swindon Designer Outlet, and take in nature's colorful creations at Westonbirt Arboretum.

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Traveling by car from Bath to Cirencester takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel 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. Blists Hill Victorian Town and Royal Air Force Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Popular historic sites such as Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace are in your itinerary. Step out of Stratford-upon-Avon with an excursion to Bicester Village in Bicester--about 1h 05 min away. There's lots more to do: browse for treasures at The Barn, stop by Waterside Food and Craft Market, stroll through Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens, and steep yourself in history at Guy's Cliffe House.

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Traveling by car from Cirencester to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 1.5 hours. In November in Stratford-upon-Avon, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Liverpool.

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

You'll explore and learn at Conwy Castle and The Beatles Story. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Albert Dock and Plas Mawr. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Liverpool: Portmeirion Village (in Portmeirion), Caernarfon Castle (in Caernarfon) and Alton Towers (in Alton). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Stott Park Bobbin Mill, take in the spiritual surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral, and see the interesting displays at Lakeland Motor Museum.

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Traveling by car from Stratford-upon-Avon to Liverpool takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. November in Liverpool sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Durham.

Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. Kids will appreciate attractions like Durham Heritage Coast and The World of Beatrix Potter. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Orton Farmers' Market and Lakeland. Explore Durham's surroundings by going to Ambleside (Sam Read Book Shop & Fred Holdsworth's Bookshop), Herdy (in Bowness-on-Windermere) and Grasmere (Grasmere Chocolate Cottage, Herdy, & more). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Durham Cathedral, stop by Crushed Chilli Gallery, hunt for treasures at Durham City Indoor Market Hall, and step into the grandiose world of Alnwick Castle.

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You can drive from Liverpool to Durham in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like York Minster and Fountains Abbey. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at York Shambles and Rafi's Spicebox Ltd. Change things up with these side-trips from York: National Centre for Birds of Prey (in Helmsley), National Coal Mining Museum for England (in Overton) and Yorkshire Wildlife Park (in Doncaster). Pack the 15th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at York Maze. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at National Railway Museum, stop by Travelling Man, explore the historical opulence of Castle Howard, and steep yourself in history at Lincoln Castle.

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You can take a train from Durham to York in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. December in York sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to take a train back home.