43 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England attractions planner
Start: Melbourne
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London
— 6 nights
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Brighton and Hove
— 3 nights
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Dover
— 3 nights
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Norwich
— 3 nights
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Cambridge
— 3 nights
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Oxford
— 5 nights
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Bristol
— 5 nights
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Bath
— 5 nights
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Bournemouth
— 3 nights
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Southampton
— 5 nights
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End: Melbourne
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London — 6 nights
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The Square Mile
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, steep yourself in history at Tower of London, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Westminster Abbey.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the London trip builder.
Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to London, you'll gain 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Brighton and Hove.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the London trip builder.
Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to London, you'll gain 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Brighton and Hove.
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Brighton and Hove — 3 nights
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London-by-the-Sea
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brighton and Hove: Alpaca Walking - with Spring Farm Alpacas (in Fletching), English Martyrs Catholic Church (in Worthing) and Gaston Farm (in Slindon). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton, identify plant and animal life at Hawking About, hike along Arlington Bluebell Walk, and walk around Seven Sisters Country Park.
To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Brighton and Hove day trip planning site.
You can take a train from London to Brighton and Hove in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Brighton and Hove are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dover.
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To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Brighton and Hove day trip planning site.
You can take a train from London to Brighton and Hove in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Brighton and Hove are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dover.
Side Trips
Hawking About, Arlington Bluebell Walk, Alpaca Walking - with Spring Farm Alpacas, English Martyrs Catholic Church, Gaston Farm
Find places to stay May 7 — 10:
Highlights from your trip
Dover — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dover: The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden), Room Escape Games (in Margate) and Rye (Rye Waterworks MIcropub & Rye Harbour Nature Reserve).
To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Dover trip planner.
You can drive from Brighton and Hove to Dover in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Norwich.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Dover trip planner.
You can drive from Brighton and Hove to Dover in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Norwich.
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Norwich — 3 nights
Cultural Capital of East Anglia
Get out of town with these interesting Norwich side-trips: Happisburgh Owl Barn (in North Walsham), Horsey (Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips & Horsey Beach) and Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum Trust (in Southwold). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, look for all kinds of wild species at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, savor the flavors at Fishers Gin Distillery, and look for gifts at Leslie Terrance home gift and garden.
For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Norwich trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Dover to Norwich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Norwich sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cambridge.
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For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Norwich trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Dover to Norwich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Norwich sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Cambridge.
Side Trips
Horsey, Happisburgh Owl Barn, Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, Fishers Gin Distillery, Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum Trust
Find places to stay May 13 — 16:
Highlights from your trip
Cambridge — 3 nights
City of Perspiring Dreams
Change things up with these side-trips from Cambridge: Radio Caroline's MV Ross Revenge (in Colchester), Boydells Dairy Farm (in Wethersfield) and Hilly Ridge Alpacas (in Wattisham). Next up on the itinerary: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, do a tasting at Cambridgeshire Wine School, make a trip to Devil's Dyke, and explore the world behind art at Fitzwilliam Museum.
For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cambridge trip builder tool.
Getting from Norwich to Cambridge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Oxford.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Cambridge trip builder tool.
Getting from Norwich to Cambridge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Oxford.
Side Trips
The Animal Experience, Radio Caroline's MV Ross Revenge, Boydells Dairy Farm, Devil's Dyke, Hilly Ridge Alpacas
Find places to stay May 16 — 19:
Highlights from your trip
Oxford — 5 nights
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City of Dreaming Spires
Venture out of the city with trips to Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton), Hidcote Manor Garden (in Chipping Campden) and Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (in Burford). And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cotswold Falconry Centre, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, sample the tasty concoctions at Hawkstone Brewery, and relax in the rural setting at Cotswold Farm Park.
To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Oxford trip planner.
Getting from Cambridge to Oxford by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Cambridge in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Oxford, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Bristol.
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To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Oxford trip planner.
Getting from Cambridge to Oxford by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Cambridge in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Oxford, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Bristol.
Side Trips
Stratford-upon-Avon, Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh, Hidcote Manor Garden, Cotswolds Distillery
Find places to stay May 19 — 24:
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Bristol — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Bristol: Hopewell Colliery (in Coleford), Gloucester (Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester Cathedral, &more) and Cheltenham (Spas, Walks With Hawks, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Brunel's SS Great Britain, admire the natural beauty at Westonbirt Arboretum, steep yourself in history at The Market Cross, and get to know the fascinating history of Castle Combe Village.
To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bristol trip planner.
You can take a train from Oxford to Bristol in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bath.
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To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bristol trip planner.
You can take a train from Oxford to Bristol in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bath.
Side Trips
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Highlights from your trip
Bath — 5 nights
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Queen of English Cities
Explore Bath's surroundings by going to West Kennet Avenue (in Avebury), Cary Alpacas (in Yeovil) and Glastonbury (St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses, Nature & Wildlife Tours, &more). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at The Roman Baths, see the interesting displays at Corinium Museum, steep yourself in history at Chavenage House, and admire the striking features of Wells Cathedral.
To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bath trip itinerary maker tool.
Drive from Bristol to Bath in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Bournemouth.
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To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bath trip itinerary maker tool.
Drive from Bristol to Bath in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Bournemouth.
Side Trips
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Highlights from your trip
Bournemouth — 3 nights
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Explore Bournemouth's surroundings by going to Room Escape Games (in Salisbury), Wilton House (in Wilton) and Golden Cap Estate (in Charmouth).
To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Bournemouth tour planner.
You can drive from Bath to Bournemouth in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Southampton.
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To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Bournemouth tour planner.
You can drive from Bath to Bournemouth in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Southampton.
Side Trips
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Southampton — 5 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to Salisbury (Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, &more), Hawk Conservancy Trust (in Weyhill) and Hospital of St Cross (in Winchester).
For maps and more tourist information, refer to the Southampton tour website.
You can drive from Bournemouth to Southampton in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
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For maps and more tourist information, refer to the Southampton tour website.
You can drive from Bournemouth to Southampton in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.
Side Trips
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Highlights from your trip
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.
Cambridgeshire travel guide
More than just a picturesque setting for ancient colleges, Cambridgeshire contains the country’s most fertile farmland and a scenic countryside intersected by canals and dotted with windmills. Though the region’s chief attraction remains the splendid architecture of the historic university city of Cambridge, visitors should not fall into the trap of assuming that seeing old buildings equals seeing all of modern Cambridgeshire. Extend your itinerary beyond the walls of the ancient city and you'll find a region of small towns and friendly little villages, known for a particularly fine range of country pubs that serve an impressive variety of local ales and beers.
