15 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United Kingdom tour planner
Start: Melbourne
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London
— 4 nights
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Kendal
— 1 night
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Ambleside
— 3 nights
Drive
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Askham
— 1 night
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Abington
— 1 night
Drive
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Mallaig
— 3 nights
Drive to Glasgow International Airport, Fly to Melbourne
End: Melbourne
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London — 4 nights

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.London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.
To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our London day trip site.
Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -10 hour difference. Traveling from Melbourne in July, expect London to be a bit warmer, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Kendal.
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Kendal — 1 night

Kendal, anciently known as Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish within the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Predator Experience and then grab your bike and head to Kentmere Horseshoe.
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Traveling by train from London to Kendal takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ambleside.
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Traveling by train from London to Kendal takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ambleside.
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Ambleside — 3 nights
Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Take a break from Ambleside with a short trip to Holy Trinity Church in Grange-in-Borrowdale, about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, explore the activities along Derwentwater, get great views at Orrest Head, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Loughrigg Fell.
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Ambleside vacation planner.
Ambleside is just a short distance from Kendal. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Askham.
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Ambleside is just a short distance from Kendal. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Askham.
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Askham — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Stuart Broadhurst Ceramics, contemplate the waterfront views at Ullswater, then head outdoors with Greystoke Outdoor Pool, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Lawrences Church.
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You can drive from Ambleside to Askham in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Abington.
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You can drive from Ambleside to Askham in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Abington.
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Abington — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Culter Fell, get great views at Arbory Hill Fort, and then get engrossed in the history at Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture.
To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Abington online journey planner.
Explore your travel options from Askham to Abington with the Route module. Expect little chillier evenings in Abington when traveling from Askham in July, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mallaig.
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Explore your travel options from Askham to Abington with the Route module. Expect little chillier evenings in Abington when traveling from Askham in July, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mallaig.
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Mallaig — 3 nights

Mallaig ; is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): examine the collection at Land Sea and Islands Centre, contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Shiel, then take in the views from Glenfinnan Viaduct, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary & Saint Finnan Catholic Church, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Loch Morar. Here are some ideas for day two: see what you can catch with Minch Adventures, learn more about the world around you at Mallaig Heritage Centre, and then cruise along Morar Beach.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mallaig planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Abington to Mallaig. When traveling from Abington in July, plan for little chillier days in Mallaig, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mallaig planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Abington to Mallaig. When traveling from Abington in July, plan for little chillier days in Mallaig, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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United Kingdom travel guide
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.