13 days in England, Glasgow & Edinburgh Itinerary
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Start: Barcelona
Fly
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London
— 2 nights
Drive
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Moreton-in-Marsh
— 1 night
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Liverpool
— 1 night
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Manchester
— 1 night
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York
— 1 night
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Cockermouth
— 1 night
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Glasgow
— 2 nights
Drive
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Edinburgh
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Barcelona
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London — 2 nights
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The Square Mile
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Westminster Abbey.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our London attractions planner.
Barcelona, Spain to London is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to London is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Barcelona in September, things will get little chillier in London: highs are around 22°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive to Moreton-in-Marsh.
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our London attractions planner.
Barcelona, Spain to London is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to London is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Barcelona in September, things will get little chillier in London: highs are around 22°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive to Moreton-in-Marsh.
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Moreton-in-Marsh — 1 night
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On the 7th (Thu), admire the natural beauty at Bourton House Garden, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cotswold Falconry Centre, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cotswolds Distillery, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hawkstone Brewery.
For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Moreton-in-Marsh travel route planner.
You can drive from London to Moreton-in-Marsh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Liverpool.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Moreton-in-Marsh travel route planner.
You can drive from London to Moreton-in-Marsh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Liverpool.
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Liverpool — 1 night
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Capital of Pop Music
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Casbah Coffee Club, then see the interesting displays at Merseyside Maritime Museum, then make a trip to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and finally examine the collection at Quirky Quarter.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Liverpool trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Moreton-in-Marsh to Liverpool in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Manchester.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Liverpool trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Moreton-in-Marsh to Liverpool in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to Manchester.
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Manchester — 1 night
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Capital of the North
Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then contemplate the long history of Victoria Baths, then sample the fine beverages at The City of Manchester Distillery, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Manchester trip planner.
Getting from Liverpool to Manchester by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. September in Manchester sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to York.
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To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Manchester trip planner.
Getting from Liverpool to Manchester by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. September in Manchester sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to York.
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York — 1 night
City of Festivals
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at National Railway Museum, admire the striking features of York Minster, then make a trip to York Shambles, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the York trip planner.
You can drive from Manchester to York in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cockermouth.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the York trip planner.
You can drive from Manchester to York in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cockermouth.
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Cockermouth — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): examine the collection at J.B.Banks and Son Ltd, look for all kinds of wild species at Alpacaly Ever After, sample the fine beverages at The Lakes Distillery, then explore the activities along Derwentwater, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St James’ Church.
For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cockermouth trip itinerary website.
Drive from York to Cockermouth in 2.5 hours. In September in Cockermouth, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Glasgow.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cockermouth trip itinerary website.
Drive from York to Cockermouth in 2.5 hours. In September in Cockermouth, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Glasgow.
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Glasgow — 2 nights
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Scotland's Style Capital
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): examine the collection at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, then explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and then walk around Kelvingrove Park. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Glasgow Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at The Burrell Collection, then walk around Pollok Country Park, and finally do a tasting at Vino Valentino.
For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Glasgow trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Cockermouth to Glasgow takes 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Glasgow when traveling from Cockermouth in September, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Edinburgh.
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For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Glasgow trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Cockermouth to Glasgow takes 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Glasgow when traveling from Cockermouth in September, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh — 3 nights
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Athens of the North
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, make a trip to The Royal Mile, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and steep yourself in history at Palace of Holyroodhouse.
To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Edinburgh trip planner.
You can drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Edinburgh trip planner.
You can drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can fly 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.
