30 days in England
Kim Sketcher
Start: Marseille
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Chelmsford
— 5 nights
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London
— 8 nights
Train
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Oxford
— 3 nights
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Birmingham
— 3 nights
Drive
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Leeds
— 10 nights
Fly
End: London
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Chelmsford — 5 nights
Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chelmsford trip planner.
Marseille, France to Chelmsford is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marseille to Chelmsford. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Marseille in June, with highs in Chelmsford at 22°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to London.
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Marseille, France to Chelmsford is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marseille to Chelmsford. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Marseille in June, with highs in Chelmsford at 22°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to London.
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London — 8 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: enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament.
To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the London travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Chelmsford to London in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June in London, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Oxford.
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Oxford — 3 nights
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City of Dreaming Spires
A busy, cosmopolitan city, Oxford is perhaps best known for its ancient university.Oxford is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, get advice or help at Bodleian Library, take in nature's colorful creations at University of Oxford Botanic Garden, and explore the historical opulence of Oxford Castle & Prison.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Oxford travel route planning site.
You can drive from London to Oxford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Oxford can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Birmingham.
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Highlights from your trip
Birmingham — 3 nights
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City of a Thousand Trades
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.Change things up with these side-trips from Birmingham: The Tower @ RSC (in Stratford-upon-Avon), Warwick Castle (in Warwick) and Hidcote Manor Garden (in Chipping Campden). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Birmingham Back to Backs and see the interesting displays at West Midlands Police Museum.
For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Birmingham trip builder site.
You can drive from Oxford to Birmingham in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Birmingham sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Leeds.
Side Trips
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Highlights from your trip
Leeds — 10 nights
Capital of the North
One of the most cosmopolitan, innovative, and prosperous cities in the country, Leeds went from a run-down mill town to a hip 21st-century urban center in just a few decades.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Leeds: York (York Minster, York Shambles, &more), Chatsworth House (in Bakewell) and Windermere (Orrest Head & Canyoning & Rappelling Tours). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, admire the striking features of The Electric Press Building, hike along Meanwood Valley Trail, and brush up on your military savvy at Royal Armouries Museum.
Before you visit Leeds, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Birmingham to Leeds in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Birmingham in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Leeds: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly back home.
Side Trips
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Highlights from your trip
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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.
