15 days in England Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

You'll explore and learn at The British Museum and Natural History Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Buckingham Palace, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms, and examine the collection at Madame Tussauds London.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the London sightseeing website .

Polokwane, South Africa to London is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -2 hour difference. While traveling from Polokwane, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the train to Bath.

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.

On the 24th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bath Abbey, then explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Combe Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: view the masterpieces at Somerset Crafts and then identify plant and animal life at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Bath online holiday planner .

Getting from London to Bath by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can go by car to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Moreton-in-Marsh is a town civil parish in northeastern Gloucestershire, England. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): get a taste of the local shopping with The Gallery at The Guild, savor a hot drink at Longborough & Sezincote Village Shop, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cotswolds Distillery, and finally tee off at Feldon Valley, Cotswolds.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Moreton-in-Marsh online day trip planner .

You can drive from Bath to Moreton-in-Marsh in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Moreton-in-Marsh can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bakewell.

Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell pudding. Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at The Donkey Sanctuary, view the masterpieces at White Peakhouse Gallery, then view the masterpieces at Chatsworth House, and finally look for gifts at Caudwells Mill & Craft Centre.

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You can drive from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bakewell in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In September in Bakewell, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at York Brewery, look for all kinds of wild species at York Bird of Prey Centre, then admire the landmark architecture of York Minster, and finally wander the streets of York Shambles. On the 29th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brew York, then examine the collection at York Castle Museum, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Spirit of Harrogate Ltd.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our York trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and train from Bakewell to York in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in York sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel to Grange-over-Sands.

Popular historic sites such as Muncaster Castle and Stott Park Bobbin Mill are in your itinerary. Lakeland Motor Museum and Sizergh Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Grange-over-Sands with a short trip to Watermill Brewing Co in Ings, about 34 minutes away.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Grange-over-Sands tour planner.

Traveling by car from York to Grange-over-Sands takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.