18 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

Created using Inspirock United Kingdom holiday planner
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Edinburgh
— 4 nights
Train
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Windermere
— 1 night
Drive
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Warwick
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Cheltenham
— 3 nights
Drive
5
Bath
— 1 night
Train
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London
— 5 nights
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Edinburgh — 4 nights

Athens of the North

Kids will appreciate attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral, explore the galleries of Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and make a trip to The Royal Mile.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh trip itinerary planner.

Cincinnati, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cincinnati to Edinburgh is 5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cincinnati in May: high temperatures in Edinburgh hover around 58°F and lows are around 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Windermere.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Nature
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Windermere — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): push the limits with an extreme tour, take some stellar pictures from Orrest Head, then pause for some serene contemplation at Jesus Church, and finally explore the activities along Lake Windermere.

To see photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Windermere online route planner.

You can drive from Edinburgh to Windermere in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Warwick.
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Tours · Historic Sites · Outdoors · Nature
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Warwick — 3 nights

Kids will enjoy Warwick Castle and Guys Cliffe House. Step out of Warwick to go to Helmdon and see Tanks-Alot, which is approximately 44 minutes away.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Warwick day trip site.

Traveling by car from Windermere to Warwick takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. May in Warwick sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham — 3 nights

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Cheltenham: Cotswold Falconry Centre (in Moreton-in-Marsh), Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in South Cerney) and Birdland (in Bourton-on-the-Water).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cheltenham online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Warwick to Cheltenham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Cheltenham can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bath.
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Parks · Zoos & Aquariums · Tours · Adventure
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Bath — 1 night

Queen of English Cities

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at West of England Falconry, then see the interesting displays at The Jane Austen Centre, then get engrossed in the history at The Roman Baths, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Bath Abbey.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Bath visit planning tool.

Getting from Cheltenham to Bath by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to London.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Wildlife
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London — 5 nights

The Square Mile

Attractions like Coca-Cola London Eye and Natural History Museum make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, admire the masterpieces at Victoria and Albert Museum, and steep yourself in history at Tower of London.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the London trip planning app.

You can take a train from Bath to London in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in London are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Fun & Games
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United Kingdom travel guide

4.3
Nightlife · Specialty Museums · Castles
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.
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