20 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England travel planner
Start: Auckland
Fly to London Heathrow, Train to Bath
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Bath
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Cheltenham
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Ambleside
— 4 nights
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York
— 2 nights
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London
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Auckland
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Bath — 3 nights
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Queen of English Cities
A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bath: St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses (in Glastonbury), Wells Cathedral (in Wells) and Castle Combe Village (in Castle Combe). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths, delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, admire the natural beauty at Parade Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta.
To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Bath road trip planning app.
Auckland, New Zealand to Bath is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Auckland to Bath is minus 12 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham — 3 nights
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Cheltenham, also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a regency spa town and borough which is located on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire, England. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cheltenham: Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (in Burford), Hidcote Manor Garden (in Chipping Campden) and Cotswold Lavender (in Broadway). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Walks With Hawks, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cotswolds Distillery, see the interesting displays at Cotswold Motoring Museum, and sample the tasty concoctions at Hawkstone Brewery.
To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Cheltenham trip maker.
Getting from Bath to Cheltenham by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Cheltenham can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ambleside.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Cheltenham trip maker.
Getting from Bath to Cheltenham by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Cheltenham can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Ambleside.
Side Trips
Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Cotswolds Distillery, Cotswold Falconry Centre, Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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Ambleside — 4 nights
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Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Change things up with these side-trips from Ambleside: Lake Windermere (in Windermere), Aira Force Waterfall (in Penrith) and Alpacaly Ever After (in Portinscale). And it doesn't end there: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, steep yourself in history at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, trek along Catbells Lakeland Walk, and take in nature's colorful creations at Sizergh Castle.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Ambleside online trip planner.
You can drive from Cheltenham to Ambleside in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to York.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Ambleside online trip planner.
You can drive from Cheltenham to Ambleside in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to York.
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York — 2 nights
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City of Festivals
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.Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, then take a stroll through York Shambles, then admire the striking features of York Minster, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at York Maze.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the York holiday builder app.
Traveling by car from Ambleside to York takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. August in York sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to London.
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London — 6 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: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Tower of London, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the London trip builder tool.
You can take a train from York to London in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. August in London sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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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.
