47 days in United Kingdom & Shanshan County Itinerary

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London, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
Drive
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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
— 6 nights
Drive
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
Drive
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Cockermouth, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
Drive
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York, United Kingdom
— 6 nights
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London, United Kingdom — 5 nights

The Square Mile

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum, and contemplate the long history of Tower of London.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our London tour builder site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In March, daily temperatures in London can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gloucester.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Tours
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Gloucester, United Kingdom — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gloucester: Cotswold Motoring Museum (in Bourton-on-the-Water), Cotswold Falconry Centre (in Moreton-in-Marsh) and Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton).

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Gloucester online vacation planner.

Drive from London to Gloucester in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Glastonbury.
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Glastonbury, United Kingdom — 5 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Glastonbury: Bath (Holburne Museum, Bath Abbey, &more), Siam Traditional Thai Massage (in Shaftesbury) and Salisbury (Stonehenge, Room Escape Games, &more).

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Glastonbury road trip site.

Drive from Gloucester to Glastonbury in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Gloucester in March, expect little chillier with lows of 2°C in Glastonbury. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Edinburgh.
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Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Nature
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 6 nights

Athens of the North

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, enjoy breathtaking views from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, and learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh online trip builder.

You can fly from Glastonbury to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Glastonbury, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Edinburgh, ranging from highs of 9°C to lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Glasgow.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom — 5 nights

Scotland's Style Capital

Explore Glasgow's surroundings by going to Argaty Red Kites (in Doune), Stirling Distillery (in Stirling) and Blackstone Clydesdales & DIG-a-Day Experience (in Cumnock). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, get outside with Wreckspeditions, admire the natural beauty at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and stroll around Kelvingrove Park.

To see reviews and other tourist information, read Glasgow online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April in Glasgow, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cockermouth.
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Cockermouth, United Kingdom — 5 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Cockermouth side-trips: Penrith (Aira Force Waterfall & Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest) and Holy Trinity Church (in Grange-in-Borrowdale).

To plan Cockermouth vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

Getting from Glasgow to Cockermouth by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Glasgow in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Cockermouth, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to York.
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York, United Kingdom — 6 nights

City of Festivals

You'll find plenty of places to visit near York: White Peak Distillery (in Ambergate), Farm Adventure Yorkshire (in Masham) and Peak Mountaineering (in Castleton). And it doesn't end there: go sightseeing with Brewtown Tours, contemplate the long history of Treasurer's House, examine the collection at York Castle Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Museum Gardens.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the York driving holiday app.

Drive from Cockermouth to York in 2.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Cockermouth in April since evenings lows in York dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Shanshan County.
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Museums · Tours · Historic Sites · Breweries & Distilleries
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Shanshan County, China — 2 nights

On the 26th (Wed), explore the fascinating landscape at Kumtag Desert. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Ai'ding Lake.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Shanshan County trip planner.

Explore your travel options from York to Shanshan County with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to China Standard Time (CST) is 8 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Highlights from your trip

United Kingdom travel guide

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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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