10 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

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Fly
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Newcastle
— 1 day
Fly
2
Glasgow
— 1 night
Drive
3
Edinburgh
— 2 nights
Train
4
Carlisle
— 2 nights
Train
5
Windermere
— 1 night
Drive
6
Liverpool
— 1 night
Drive
7
Leicester
— 1 night
Train
8
Manchester
— 1 night

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Newcastle — 1 day

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Dundrum Castle and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Murlough National Nature Reserve.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Newcastle online visit planner.

Manchester to Newcastle is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. In February, daytime highs in Newcastle are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Glasgow.
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Glasgow — 1 night

Scotland's Style Capital

On the 25th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at People's Palace and Winter Gardens, then explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and then browse the exhibits of Scottish Design Exchange.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Glasgow holiday builder app.

Traveling by flight from Newcastle to Glasgow takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Newcastle in February, Glasgow is slightly colder at night with lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 2 nights

Athens of the North

On the 26th (Sun), examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia and then explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at National Museum of Scotland and then explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Glasgow to Edinburgh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Carlisle.
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Carlisle — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): trek along Catbells Lakeland Walk and then identify plant and animal life at Alpacaly Ever After. On the next day, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Kandoo Adventures and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Aira Force Waterfall.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Carlisle trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Carlisle takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. February in Carlisle sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Windermere.
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Windermere — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Orrest Head, then identify plant and animal life at Lake District Falconry, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Windermere.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Windermere online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Carlisle to Windermere by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Liverpool.
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Liverpool — 1 night

Capital of Pop Music

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): examine the collection at Merseyside Maritime Museum, then take a leisurely stroll along Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, then see the interesting displays at Quirky Quarter, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Liverpool trip planner.

Drive from Windermere to Liverpool in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Leicester.
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Leicester — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): browse the exhibits of King Richard III Visitor Centre, engage your brain at National Space Centre, and then hike along Croft Hill.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Leicester road trip tool.

Getting from Liverpool to Leicester by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Leicester can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Manchester.
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Manchester — 1 night

Capital of the North

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): fly down the slopes at Chill Factore.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Manchester day trip website.

Traveling by car from Leicester to Manchester takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March in Manchester, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide

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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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Lake District travel guide

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World heritage site · Specialty Museums · Bodies of Water
A paradise for all lovers of the great outdoors, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District is widely regarded as one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in the UK. This mountainous region famously served as inspiration for some of the finest works of artists William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Containing the country’s largest national park, the Lake District is England’s top vacation destination for hikers and rock climbers. Nature lovers from around the world linger in this area for days and even weeks, sightseeing in the sweeping landscape of rugged hilltops, glistening lakes, dense forests, and hazy mountaintops. The region abounds in numerous hidden pubs, inns, and hotels, offering not only shelter from the weather, but also first-class dining and drinking options.
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