Itineraries

Sample routes for different travel styles

RouteBest for
3 days: London with depthBase yourself near a Tube line, group attractions by neighbourhood and leave time for markets, river walks and theatre.
5 days: London, Bath and StonehengeCombine urban culture with Roman heritage and prehistoric landscapes. Travel by rail to Bath and use a guided day route for Stonehenge.
7 days: Cotswolds and OxfordshireSlow the pace with villages, gardens, local pubs, countryside walks and market towns.
10 days: North and LakesTravel from York to the Lake District, then add Liverpool for music, museums and waterfront architecture.
14 days: Coast to coastBlend Cornwall, Bath, London, Cambridge, York and the Lake District for a varied national overview.

Build breathing room into every itinerary.

England can look compact on a map, but rewarding trips depend on realistic transfers. Avoid changing hotels daily, check rail engineering works at weekends and keep countryside days flexible for weather.