33 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England route planner
Start: Sydney
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London
— 6 nights
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Bath
— 5 nights
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Bourton-on-the-Water
— 6 nights
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York
— 5 nights
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Cockermouth
— 4 nights
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Windermere
— 5 nights
Train to Manchester, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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London — 6 nights
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The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, and admire the striking features of Tower of London.
For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our London online travel route planner.
Sydney, Australia to London is an approximately 25-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Sydney to London. In May, London is slightly colder than Sydney - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Bath.
Bath — 5 nights
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Queen of English Cities
A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bath: Dorset Adventure Park (in Corfe Castle), Salisbury (Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta) and Gloucester (Gloucester Docks, Gloucester Cathedral, &more). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at The Roman Baths, examine the collection at The Jane Austen Centre, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bath Abbey, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Innocents Church.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Bath driving holiday planner.
Traveling by train from London to Bath takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Bourton-on-the-Water — 6 nights
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Bourton-on-the-Water is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England that lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Venture out of the city with trips to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in South Cerney), Tetbury (Highgrove Gardens & Chavenage House) and Hidcote Manor Garden (in Chipping Campden). The adventure continues: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cotswolds Distillery, look for all kinds of wild species at Birdland, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hawkstone Brewery, and step into the grandiose world of Sudeley Castle.
For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bourton-on-the-Water trip itinerary tool.
Getting from Bath to Bourton-on-the-Water by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June in Bourton-on-the-Water, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to York.
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For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Bourton-on-the-Water trip itinerary tool.
Getting from Bath to Bourton-on-the-Water by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June in Bourton-on-the-Water, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to York.
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York — 5 nights
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City of Festivals
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.Change things up with these side-trips from York: Spirit of Harrogate Ltd (in Harrogate), Peak Mountaineering (in Castleton) and Stanage Edge (in Hathersage). There's much more to do: learn the secrets of beer at Brewtown Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at National Centre for Birds of Prey, delve into the distant past at York City Walls, and wander the streets of York Shambles.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the York online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Bourton-on-the-Water to York takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. June in York sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Cockermouth.
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Cockermouth — 4 nights
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Cockermouth is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England, so named because it is at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. Explore Cockermouth's surroundings by going to Muncaster Castle (in Ravenglass), Wast Water (in Wasdale Head) and Holy Trinity Church (in Grange-in-Borrowdale). There's still lots to do: surround yourself with nature on Lakeland Mountain Guides, admire the sheer force of Aira Force Waterfall, trek along Catbells Lakeland Walk, and get great views at Walla Crag.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cockermouth trip maker app.
Traveling by car from York to Cockermouth takes 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Windermere.
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For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cockermouth trip maker app.
Traveling by car from York to Cockermouth takes 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Windermere.
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Windermere — 5 nights
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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. Get out of town with these interesting Windermere side-trips: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Bowness-on-Windermere), Sizergh Castle (in Kendal) and The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop (in Grasmere). And it doesn't end there: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the awesome beauty at Old Man of Coniston, explore the striking landscape at Jack"s Rake, and see the interesting displays at Lakeland Motor Museum.
To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Windermere online visit planner.
Getting from Cockermouth to Windermere by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Windermere online visit planner.
Getting from Cockermouth to Windermere by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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England travel guide
A trip through England is a trip through world history, and few places in the world offer such a diverse variety of places to visit, activities, and experiences. The sprawling urban areas surrounding the capital city offer countless sightseeing opportunities, such as museums and historical sites, as well as some of the best shopping, nightlife, and culinary options in the world. To truly experience this country steeped in centuries of history, try to make time to explore the sweeping countryside, where you can enjoy the warm hospitality of small villages and explore the ancient remains of once-powerful societies. England boasts an outstanding transportation system, and many visitors find that even a short train ride through the country’s landscape of rolling hills and plains can be a highlight of their entire vacation. However you choose to move about, remember that in this compact country you’re never very far from a bustling town, where modern pubs, shops, and restaurants await to be explored.
