35 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Live For Today Adventures - Hazlewood Castle (in Tadcaster), Holly Hagg Community Farm (in Sheffield) and The Vulcan Experience (in Doncaster). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Ladybower Reservoir, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Spirit of Harrogate Ltd, and look for all kinds of wild species at York Bird of Prey Centre.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the York tour app.

Manchester to York is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Durham.

Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. When in Durham, make a side trip to see Lacey's Cheese in Reeth, approximately Reeth away. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Tommy World War One Soldier Sculpture - Eleven 'O' One, appreciate the history behind Marquess of Londonderry's Statue, step into the grandiose world of Durham Castle, and take in nature's colorful creations at Crook Hall & Gardens.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Durham driving holiday planner.

You can take a train from York to Durham in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In January, daily temperatures in Durham can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Penrith.

Penrith is a market town and civil parish in the county of Cumbria, England. Get out of town with these interesting Penrith side-trips: Windermere (Orrest Head & Canyoning & Rappelling Tours), Alpacaly Ever After (in Portinscale) and Old Man of Coniston (in Coniston). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Derwentwater, take an exotic tour of Kandoo Adventures, look for gifts at Chestnut House, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hallin Fell.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Penrith online attractions planner.

Drive from Durham to Penrith in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Edinburgh.

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

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll through BobCat Alpacas, and contemplate the long history of The Real Mary King's Close.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip planning tool.

You can take a train from Penrith to Edinburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Aviemore.

Aviemore is a town and tourist resort, situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris, explore the activities along Loch an Eilein, take some stellar pictures from An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch), and admire the striking features of Aviemore Railway Station.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Aviemore trip planner.

Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Aviemore takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Bath.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Bath side-trips: Room Escape Games (in Southampton), Stonehenge (in Salisbury) and Castle Combe Village (in Castle Combe). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, admire the landmark architecture of Gloucester Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bath Abbey, and appreciate the history behind Tewkesbury Battlefield.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bath visit planning tool.

You can fly from Aviemore to Bath in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Shipston on Stour.

Shipston-on-Stour is a town and civil parish on the River Stour about 10mi south of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire close to the boundaries with Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): sample the fine beverages at Cotswolds Distillery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hook Norton Brewery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hawkstone Brewery, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Peter's Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Broadway Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Parish Church of St. Mary, then look for all kinds of wild species at Birdland, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Beautylicious.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Shipston on Stour road trip app.

Drive from Bath to Shipston on Stour in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Tower of London, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our London sightseeing planning tool.

You can drive from Shipston on Stour to London in 2.5 hours. In January in London, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Cambridge.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): experience rural life at Edible Ornamentals, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then do a tasting at Cambridgeshire Wine School. Keep things going the next day: relax and rejuvenate at Gresham House Wellness, explore the world behind art at Fitzwilliam Museum, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally sample the fine beverages at The Cambridge Gin Laboratory.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Cambridge travel itinerary planner.

You can take a train from London to Cambridge in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Cambridge sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Liverpool.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Room Escape Games (in Chester), The Spirit of Manchester Distillery (in Manchester) and Imperial War Museum North (in Stretford). And it doesn't end there: get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, see the interesting displays at Merseyside Maritime Museum, join the crowd at Land Rover Experience, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Liverpool road trip website.

Fly from Cambridge to Liverpool in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Liverpool are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.