61 days in United Kingdom & Ireland Itinerary
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Start: Brisbane, Australia
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Inverness, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Isle of Skye, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Dublin, Ireland
— 5 nights
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Galway, Ireland
— 4 nights
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Killarney, Ireland
— 4 nights
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Manchester, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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York, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
— 2 nights
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
— 3 nights
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
— 2 nights
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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Bath, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Oxford, United Kingdom
— 2 nights
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Inverness, United Kingdom — 4 nights
Gateway to the Highlands
Venture out of the city with trips to Dalwhinnie Distillery (in Dalwhinnie), Grantown Antiques and Collectables (in Grantown-on-Spey) and Aviemore (Cairngorm Brewery, Kilted Fudge Company Ltd, &more). There's still lots to do: deepen your appreciation for local ecosystems through Cruise Loch Linnhe, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nevis Range Mountain Resort, admire the landmark architecture of Free North Church, and gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Inverness trip maker website.
Brisbane, Australia to Inverness is an approximately 29-hour flight. Traveling from Brisbane to Inverness, you'll gain 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Brisbane in March: high temperatures in Inverness hover around 9°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Isle of Skye.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Inverness trip maker website.
Brisbane, Australia to Inverness is an approximately 29-hour flight. Traveling from Brisbane to Inverness, you'll gain 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Brisbane in March: high temperatures in Inverness hover around 9°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Isle of Skye.
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Aviemore, Fort William, RZSS Highland Wildlife Park, Dalwhinnie Distillery, Grantown Antiques and Collectables
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Isle of Skye, United Kingdom — 1 night
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On the 10th (Fri), take in the exciting artwork at Gallery An Talla Dearg, then head outdoors with Skye EBikes, and then take in the dramatic natural features at The Quiraing.
To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Isle of Skye trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Inverness to Isle of Skye in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Isle of Skye can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Glasgow.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Isle of Skye trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Inverness to Isle of Skye in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Isle of Skye can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Glasgow.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Scotland's Style Capital
Explore Glasgow's surroundings by going to Conic Hill (in Balmaha), Argaty Red Kites (in Doune) and Stirling Distillery (in Stirling). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, get to know the resident critters at World of Wings Birds of Prey Centre, walk around Kelvingrove Park, and take in nature's colorful creations at Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Glasgow road trip app.
Drive from Isle of Skye to Glasgow in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Glasgow sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Glasgow road trip app.
Drive from Isle of Skye to Glasgow in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Glasgow sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 5 nights
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Athens of the North
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, engage your brain at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close.
To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Edinburgh road trip tool.
You can drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Dublin.
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To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Edinburgh road trip tool.
You can drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland — 5 nights
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Fair City
Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: Kilkenny (St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, Kilkenny Castle, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, contemplate the long history of Guinness Storehouse, wander the streets of Temple Bar, and get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Dublin online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Edinburgh to Dublin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. March in Dublin sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Galway.
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For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Dublin online road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Edinburgh to Dublin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. March in Dublin sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Galway.
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Galway, Ireland — 4 nights
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City of the Tribes
Venture out of the city with trips to Castlefergus Equestrian (in Quin), Burren Perfumery (in Carran) and Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor). Spend the 27th (Mon) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, take in the local highlights with Ireland's School of Falconry, relax in the rural setting at Curraghduff Farm, and don't miss a visit to Poulnabrone Dolmen.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Galway trip maker tool.
Drive from Dublin to Galway in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Killarney.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Galway trip maker tool.
Drive from Dublin to Galway in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Killarney.
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Killarney, Ireland — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Killarney: Military Museum Collins Barracks (in Cork), Spike Island (in Cobh) and Dingle (Eask Tower & Dingle Oceanworld). Spend the 29th (Wed) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Muckross House, get up close to creatures of the deep with Bantry Bay Charters, step into the grandiose world of Blarney Castle & Gardens, and identify plant and animal life at Killarney Falconry.
For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Killarney vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Galway to Killarney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Killarney are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Liverpool.
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For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Killarney vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Galway to Killarney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Killarney are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Liverpool.
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Liverpool, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Capital of Pop Music
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Liverpool: Room Escape Games (in Chester), Great Orme (in Llandudno) and Shrewsbury (Battlefield Falconry Centre & Shropshire Falconry Ltd). Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, steep yourself in history at Williamson’s Tunnels – Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Windermere, and go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Liverpool trip itinerary builder.
You can fly from Killarney to Liverpool in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Manchester.
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To find other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Liverpool trip itinerary builder.
You can fly from Killarney to Liverpool in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Manchester.
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Manchester, United Kingdom — 5 nights
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Capital of the North
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Manchester: Kendal Parish Church (in Kendal), White Peak Distillery (in Ambergate) and Castleton (Peak Mountaineering & Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Lakeland Motor Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Manchester Art Gallery, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and enjoy breathtaking views from Finsthwaite Tower.
To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Manchester road trip site.
Traveling by car from Liverpool to Manchester takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April in Manchester, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to York.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Manchester road trip site.
Traveling by car from Liverpool to Manchester takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April in Manchester, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to York.
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York, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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City of Festivals
Change things up with these side-trips from York: Farm Adventure Yorkshire (in Masham) and Durham (Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, &more). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, gain some tasty knowledge on Brewtown Tours, and delve into the distant past at York City Walls.
For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read York trip planner.
Traveling by car from Manchester to York takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in York are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cambridge.
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For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read York trip planner.
Traveling by car from Manchester to York takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in York are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cambridge.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom — 1 night
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City of Perspiring Dreams
On the 15th (Sat), brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Cambridge Gin Laboratory, then gain insight at King's College Chapel, then admire the masterpieces at Fitzwilliam Museum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cambridge vacation planning app.
Getting from York to Cambridge by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. April in Cambridge sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cambridge vacation planning app.
Getting from York to Cambridge by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. April in Cambridge sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stratford-upon-Avon: Hook Norton Brewery (in Hook Norton), Broadway Tower (in Broadway) and Moreton-in-Marsh (Cotswold Falconry Centre & Batsford Arboretum).
For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Stratford-upon-Avon travel planner.
You can drive from Cambridge to Stratford-upon-Avon in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. April in Stratford-upon-Avon sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Tewkesbury.
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For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Stratford-upon-Avon travel planner.
You can drive from Cambridge to Stratford-upon-Avon in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. April in Stratford-upon-Avon sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Tewkesbury.
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Tewkesbury, United Kingdom — 2 nights
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On the 20th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Tewkesbury Abbey, then contemplate the waterfront views at The Severn Ham, and then don't miss a visit to Worcestershire Beacon. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Arctic Quest Sled Dog Adventures, then browse the exhibits of Showborough House Sculpture Garden, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chase Distillery.
For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Tewkesbury day trip planning tool.
Getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Tewkesbury by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Cheltenham.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Tewkesbury day trip planning tool.
Getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Tewkesbury by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom — 3 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Cheltenham side-trips: National Trust - Bibury (in Bibury), Birdland (in Bourton-on-the-Water) and Cirencester (Corinium Museum & Octavia's Bookshop).
To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cheltenham travel route builder tool.
Cheltenham is just a stone's throw from Tewkesbury. In April, daytime highs in Cheltenham are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Gloucester.
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To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Cheltenham travel route builder tool.
Cheltenham is just a stone's throw from Tewkesbury. In April, daytime highs in Cheltenham are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Gloucester.
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Gloucester, United Kingdom — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the striking features of Gloucester Cathedral, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Innocents Church, then experience rural life at Briery Hill Llamas, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hillside Brewery. Here are some ideas for day two: do a tasting at Woodchester Valley Vineyard, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St John the Evangelist Church, Slimbridge, Glos, then identify plant and animal life at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Gloucester Docks.
To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Gloucester itinerary maker website.
Gloucester is just a short distance from Cheltenham. In April, daytime highs in Gloucester are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cardiff.
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To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Gloucester itinerary maker website.
Gloucester is just a short distance from Cheltenham. In April, daytime highs in Gloucester are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cardiff.
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Cardiff, United Kingdom — 1 night
City of Castles
On the 27th (Thu), examine the collection at St Fagans National Museum of History, then take in the waterfront at Cardiff Bay Wales, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally appreciate the history behind Statue of John Batchelor.
For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cardiff day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gloucester to Cardiff takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Cardiff are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bath.
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For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cardiff day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Gloucester to Cardiff takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Cardiff are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bath.
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Bath, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Queen of English Cities
Change things up with these side-trips from Bath: Brunel's SS Great Britain (in Bristol), Salisbury (Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta & Stonehenge) and Wells (West Front, Wells Cathedral, &more). And it doesn't end there: browse the exhibits of The Roman Baths, admire the striking features of Bath Abbey, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Hawk Conservancy Trust, and contemplate the long history of Chalice Well.
For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bath road trip app.
Traveling by car from Cardiff to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Oxford.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bath road trip app.
Traveling by car from Cardiff to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Oxford.
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Oxford, United Kingdom — 2 nights
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City of Dreaming Spires
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): meet the residents at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.
To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Oxford tour itinerary builder website.
Take a train from Bath to Oxford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Oxford tour itinerary builder website.
Take a train from Bath to Oxford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time for the flight 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.
Ireland travel guide
Emerald Isle
Gentle green hills, Guinness, leprechauns, and friendly folks characterize this small isle of a country. From the busy big city of Dublin to cozy countryside, the emerald isle harbors a varied natural landscape and is steeped in tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the native Irish language by visiting a Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region of the country, where traditional culture thrives. The Irish are known for being open and welcoming: from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you'll be greeted with "cead mile failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes.
Cotswolds travel guide
Lush rolling hills and picture-perfect villages make Cotswolds one of the most popular leisure spots for locals and passing visitors alike. During the height of the season, the area gets packed with tourists exploring the region’s numerous stately homes, thatched cottages, historic churches, and attractive stone-built villages. The wood trade brought wealth and prosperity to this area centuries ago, and the region still proudly boasts hundreds of notable buildings constructed during the Middle Ages. Within easy striking distance of London and several other urban centers, this wealthy area supports a thriving artisan scene, as well as a strong food culture centered around farmer's markets and numerous organic producers.
