37 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom itinerary maker
Start: Melbourne
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Bakewell
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Ambleside
— 4 nights
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Edinburgh
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Fort William
— 4 nights
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Inverness
— 4 nights
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Bourton-on-the-Water
— 4 nights
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Bath
— 4 nights
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London
— 6 nights
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End: Melbourne
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Bakewell — 4 nights

Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell pudding. Get some cultural insight at Chatsworth House and St Anne's Church, Baslow. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at White Peakhouse Gallery and Grindleford Community Shop. Take a break from Bakewell with a short trip to River Rafting & Tubing in Llangollen, about 1h 55 min away. There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on Peak Mountaineering, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Rutland Antiques Centre, pause for some serene contemplation at Eyam Parish Church of St Lawrence, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Limestone Way / Bradford River Walk.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Bakewell online trip itinerary maker.
Melbourne, Australia to Bakewell is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 10 hours. In May in Bakewell, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Ambleside.
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Melbourne, Australia to Bakewell is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 10 hours. In May in Bakewell, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Ambleside.
Side Trips
Castleton, River Rafting & Tubing, St Anne's Church, Baslow, Bike Garage, Grindleford Community Shop
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Ambleside — 4 nights

Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Do your shopping at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop and Heaton Cooper Studio. Kids will enjoy Sizergh Castle and Catbells Lakeland Walk. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ambleside: Aira Force Waterfall (in Penrith) and Muncaster Castle (in Ravenglass). Next up on the itinerary: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, explore the activities along Derwentwater, take in the exciting artwork at The Fitzwilliam Gallery, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.
For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ambleside sightseeing planner.
Drive from Bakewell to Ambleside in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Edinburgh.
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Drive from Bakewell to Ambleside in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 5 nights

Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Head to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Aquilafor plenty of shopping. Visit Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Edinburgh: Isle of May National Nature Reserve (in Anstruther) and Glentress Forest (in Peebles). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile, stroll through Calton Hill, and take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town.
For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh vacation planner.
You can drive from Ambleside to Edinburgh in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and train. In June in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fort William.
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Fort William — 4 nights

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Get a sense of the local culture at Eilean Donan Castle and General Wade’s Military Roads. Get outdoors at Glencoe National Nature Reserve and Nevis Range Mountain Resort. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort William: Castle Tioram (in Doirlinn), Iceberg Glass (in Fort Augustus) and Minch Adventures (in Mallaig). There's much more to do: trek along Lost Valley Trail, don't miss a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct, and admire the sheer force of Steall Waterfall.
To see traveler tips and tourist information, use the Fort William holiday planning tool.
Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Fort William takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Inverness.
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Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Fort William takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Inverness.
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Inverness — 4 nights

Gateway to the Highlands
Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.Step out of the city life by going to Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris and Brora Beach. For shopping fun, head to Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition or Castle Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Inverness side-trips: St Ninians Church (in Drumnadrochit), Beauly (Glen Strathfarrar & Aigas Field Centre) and Dunrobin Castle and Gardens (in Golspie). There's still lots to do: take in the history at Culloden Battlefield, explore the ancient world of Clava Cairns, cast your line with Fish Loch Ness, and contemplate the long history of Urquhart Castle.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Inverness online trip planner.
You can drive from Fort William to Inverness in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Inverness are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Bourton-on-the-Water — 4 nights

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. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens. Get some cultural insight at Sudeley Castle and The Gallery at The Guild. Get out of town with these interesting Bourton-on-the-Water side-trips: Tetbury (Hookshouse Pottery & Chavenage House) and St. Mary's Church (in Fairford). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Birdland, take in the exciting artwork at Peter Martin Gallery, examine the collection at Cotswold Motoring Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Parish Church of St. Mary.
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Traveling by flight from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Bourton-on-the-Water are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Bath.
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Traveling by flight from Inverness to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Bourton-on-the-Water are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Bath.
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Bath — 4 nights

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 visit kid-friendly attractions like The Roman Baths and Dorset Adventure Park. Head to Somerset Crafts and Pulteney Bridgefor plenty of shopping. Explore Bath's surroundings by going to St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses (in Glastonbury), Wells Cathedral (in Wells) and Gloucester Docks (in Gloucester). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, pause for some serene contemplation at Tewkesbury Abbey, identify plant and animal life at West of England Falconry, and hit the slopes at Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bath trip site.
Traveling by car from Bourton-on-the-Water to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to take a train to London.
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London — 6 nights

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.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Covent Garden and Harrods. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Westminster Abbey and Natural History Museum. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, steep yourself in history at Tower of London, and see the interesting displays at The British Museum.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the London vacation planner.
Getting from Bath to London by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June in London, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 1st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.