12 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

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Cambridge
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York
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Leeds
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Manchester
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Liverpool
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Bristol
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Cambridge — 1 night

City of Perspiring Dreams

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Animal Experience, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at King's College Chapel, then steep yourself in history at Trinity College, and finally stroll around The Backs. On your second day here, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Great St Mary's Church (Church of England), contemplate the long history of Gonville and Caius College, steep yourself in history at St. John's College, then deepen your understanding at Jesus College, and finally explore the world behind art at Fitzwilliam Museum.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Cambridge day trip planner.

Southampton to Cambridge is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive to York.
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York — 1 night

City of Festivals

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): admire the striking features of York Shambles, pause for some serene contemplation at York Minster, steep yourself in history at Treasurer's House, then steep yourself in history at Holy Trinity Church, then examine the collection at York Castle Museum, and finally take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our York online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cambridge to York takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In March, daytime highs in York are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car to Leeds.
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Leeds — 2 nights

Capital of the North

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the striking features of Leeds Town Hall, learn about all things military at Royal Armouries Museum, then make a trip to County Arcade, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Thornton's Arcade. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Fewston Reservoir, relax in the rural setting at Nidderdale Llamas, then relax in the rural setting at Farm Adventure Yorkshire, and finally look for gifts at The Online Vegan Market.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Leeds trip maker app.

Traveling by car from York to Leeds takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Leeds can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Manchester.
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Manchester — 2 nights

Capital of the North

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, have fun and explore at People's History Museum, steep yourself in history at Staircase House, contemplate the long history of Stockport Air Raid Shelters, then admire the striking features of Clayton Hall Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at The City of Manchester Distillery. On your second day here, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, don't miss a visit to Elizabeth Gaskell's House, then contemplate the long history of Granada Studios, then explore the engaging exhibits at Science and Industry Museum, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Manchester trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Leeds to Manchester takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Manchester, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Liverpool.
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Liverpool — 2 nights

Capital of Pop Music

On the 3rd (Mon), take a leisurely stroll along Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, steep yourself in history at Speke Hall, then get your game on at The Romans, then see the interesting displays at Quirky Quarter, and finally take some stellar pictures from St Johns Beacon. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at Beatles Statue, brush up on your military savvy at Western Approaches HQ Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience, explore the activities along West Kirby Marine Lake, then explore the activities along River Dee, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Chester Cathedral Falconry and Nature Gardens.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Liverpool holiday planning site.

Getting from Manchester to Liverpool by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April in Liverpool, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bristol.
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Bristol — 3 nights

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wills Memorial Building and Bristol Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Bristol: Walks With Hawks (in Cheltenham), Berkeley Castle (in Berkeley) and The Roman Baths (in Bath). There's still lots to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Cabot Tower, explore the galleries of Hopewell Colliery, examine the collection at Brunel's SS Great Britain, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tintern Abbey.

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Traveling by car from Liverpool to Bristol takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or fly. On the 7th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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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