50 days in England Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips England itinerary planner
Start: Melbourne
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York
— 5 nights
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Portinscale
— 5 nights
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Windermere
— 5 nights
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Chester
— 3 nights
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Castleton
— 4 nights
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Warwick
— 3 nights
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Cheltenham
— 5 nights
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Bath
— 5 nights
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Brighton and Hove
— 5 nights
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London
— 8 nights
Fly
End: Melbourne
Fri, Dec 15 - Fri, Feb 2
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York — 5 nights
City of Festivals
Venture out of the city with trips to Chatsworth House (in Bakewell), Stockeld Park (in Spofforth) and Holly Hagg Community Farm (in Sheffield). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at National Railway Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Anne's Church, Baslow, and step into the grandiose world of Castle Howard.
To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the York trip planner.
Melbourne, Australia to York is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to York is minus 10 hours. While traveling from Melbourne, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in York, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Portinscale.
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Melbourne, Australia to York is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to York is minus 10 hours. While traveling from Melbourne, expect cooler days and little chillier nights in York, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Portinscale.
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Portinscale — 5 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Portinscale: The Woolly Farm - Alpaca and Llama trekking (in Santon Bridge), Muncaster Castle (in Ravenglass) and Ennerdale Water (in Ennerdale Bridge). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Alpacaly Ever After, examine the collection at The Puzzling Place, hike along Central Fells, and delve into the lush surroundings at Whinlatter Forest.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Portinscale trip planning tool.
Drive from York to Portinscale in 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Windermere.
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Drive from York to Portinscale in 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Windermere.
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Windermere — 5 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Windermere: Penrith (Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest & Kandoo Adventures), Rannerdale Knotts (in Buttermere) and Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary (in Preston).
For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Windermere vacation maker website.
Traveling by car from Portinscale to Windermere takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chester.
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Traveling by car from Portinscale to Windermere takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Chester.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Penrith, Rannerdale Knotts, Old Man of Coniston, The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
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Chester — 3 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Chester side-trips: Shrewsbury (Battlefield Falconry Centre & Shropshire Falconry Ltd), The Long Mynd (in Church Stretton) and Ironbridge Gorge Museums (in Ironbridge).
To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Chester travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Windermere to Chester takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December, daytime highs in Chester are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Castleton.
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Traveling by car from Windermere to Chester takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December, daytime highs in Chester are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Castleton.
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Castleton — 4 nights

Castleton is known for nature, shopping, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on Peak Mountaineering, stop by ASD Jewellers, Head underground at Peak Cavern, and explore the activities along Ladybower Reservoir.
For other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Castleton vacation planning app.
Traveling by car from Chester to Castleton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Castleton can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Warwick.
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Traveling by car from Chester to Castleton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Castleton can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Warwick.
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Warwick — 3 nights
Explore Warwick's surroundings by going to Feldon Valley - Golf Club (in Lower Brailes) and Church of St Edmund (in Shipston on Stour).
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Drive from Castleton to Warwick in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Warwick can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cheltenham.
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Drive from Castleton to Warwick in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Warwick can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham — 5 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Cheltenham: Tetbury (Chavenage House & Highgrove Gardens), Slimbridge (St John the Evangelist Church, Slimbridge, Glos & WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre) and Birdland (in Bourton-on-the-Water).
To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Cheltenham trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Warwick to Cheltenham by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a train. In January in Cheltenham, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bath.
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Getting from Warwick to Cheltenham by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a train. In January in Cheltenham, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Bath.
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Bath — 5 nights

Queen of English Cities
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bath: Westonbirt Arboretum (in Tetbury), Stonehenge (in Salisbury) and Castle Combe (Castle Combe Village & The Market Cross). The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of The Roman Baths, take in nature's colorful creations at Longleat, explore the world behind art at American Museum & Gardens, and take in the views from Clifton Suspension Bridge.
For photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Bath day trip app.
You can drive from Cheltenham to Bath in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Brighton and Hove.
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You can drive from Cheltenham to Bath in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Brighton and Hove.
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Brighton and Hove — 5 nights
London-by-the-Sea
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brighton and Hove: Soar Tour (in Bexhill-on-Sea), Roundstone Farm (in Worthing) and West Sussex Falconry (in Compton). And it doesn't end there: experience rural life at Tulleys Farm, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, look for all kinds of wild species at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, and take in the exciting artwork at Nigel Greaves Gallery.
To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Brighton and Hove trip maker.
Drive from Bath to Brighton and Hove in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Brighton and Hove are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to London.
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Drive from Bath to Brighton and Hove in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Brighton and Hove are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to London.
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London — 8 nights

The Square Mile
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and explore the world behind art at The British Museum.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our London trip maker site.
Getting from Brighton and Hove to London by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. On the 1st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Getting from Brighton and Hove to London by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 2°C. On the 1st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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.