31 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England trip itinerary planner
Start: Canberra
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London
— 6 nights
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Bath
— 5 nights
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Cirencester
— 5 nights
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Warwick
— 5 nights
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York
— 4 nights
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Durham
— 4 nights
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End: Canberra
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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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Buckingham Palace and Tower of London. There's much more to do: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, stroll around Hyde Park, get engrossed in the history at The British Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey.
To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the London trip maker tool.
Canberra, Australia to London is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Canberra to London is minus 10 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in London when traveling from Canberra in September, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Bath.
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Bath — 5 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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Roman Baths and Cotswold Falconry Centre. Change things up with these side-trips from Bath: Stonehenge (in Salisbury), Bristol (St Mary Redcliffe Church & Brunel's SS Great Britain) and Castle Combe Village (in Castle Combe). Next up on the itinerary: practice your aim at Insight Activities Dorset, examine the collection at No 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses, and identify plant and animal life at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Bath road trip planning tool.
You can take a train from London to Bath in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Cirencester.
Side Trips
Bristol, Insight Activities Dorset, Arctic Quest Sled Dog Adventures, Stonehenge, Cotswold Falconry Centre
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Cirencester — 5 nights
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Cirencester is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England, west northwest of London. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Cotswold Range and Cotswold Motoring Museum. Explore Cirencester's surroundings by going to The Parish Church of St. Mary (in Lower Slaughter), The Baobab Tree (in Stow-on-the-Wold) and Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (in Burford). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Corinium Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Highgrove Gardens, look for all kinds of wild species at Birdland, and admire the landmark architecture of Chavenage House.
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Cirencester trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Bath to Cirencester takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Warwick.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Cirencester trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Bath to Cirencester takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Warwick.
Side Trips
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Warwick — 5 nights
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Bring the kids along to Warwick Castle and Guys Cliffe House.
For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Warwick trip planning site.
Drive from Cirencester to Warwick in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Warwick can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can go by car to York.
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For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Warwick trip planning site.
Drive from Cirencester to Warwick in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Warwick can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can go by car to York.
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York — 4 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.Kids will enjoy National Railway Museum and The Vulcan Experience. Get out of town with these interesting York side-trips: Fountains Abbey (in Ripon), Eden Camp Modern History Museum (in Malton) and Reptile Rendezvous & Furry Friends (in Doncaster). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of York Minster, get a taste of the local shopping with York Shambles, examine the collection at Jorvik Viking Centre, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
For where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our York trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Warwick to York takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in York sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can take a train to Durham.
Side Trips
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Durham — 4 nights
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Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. Family-friendly places like Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest and Palace Green will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Durham Cathedral, go for a walk through Durham Riverside Walk, step into the grandiose world of Durham Castle, and get engrossed in the history at Oriental Museum.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Durham journey website.
Traveling by train from York to Durham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Durham can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Durham journey website.
Traveling by train from York to Durham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Durham can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.
