17 days in England Itinerary

Alnwick is a relatively large market town in north Northumberland, England, of which it is the county town. Get a sense of the local culture at Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Bamburgh Castle and Cragside House and Gardens. Take a break from Alnwick with a short trip to Lindisfarne Priory in Holy Island, about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and get engrossed in the history at Grace Darling Museum.

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Lima, Peru to Alnwick is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Lima to Alnwick is 5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Alnwick when traveling from Lima in July, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Scarborough.

Scarborough is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Peasholm Park, kick back and relax at Scarborough Beach, and then delve into the distant past at Whitby Abbey. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, and then kick back and relax at Filey Beach.

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You can drive from Alnwick to Scarborough in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel to Newquay.

Known as the Surf Capital of the UK, Newquay is a vibrant city with youthful energy.

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Lost Gardens of Heligan and St. Michael's Mount. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tintagel Castle and Lanhydrock House and Garden. Change things up with these side-trips from Newquay: Trebah Garden (in Falmouth) and Porthminster Beach (in St Ives). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Perranporth Beach and stroll through Fistral Beach Bar.

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Traveling by combination of train, bus, and flight from Scarborough to Newquay takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Bath.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, then pause for some serene contemplation at Manvers Street Baptist Church, then steep yourself in history at The Roman Baths, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bath Abbey. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): get outside with The Cotswold Range, admire the striking features of Chavenage House, and then examine the collection at Brunel's SS Great Britain.

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Traveling by car from Newquay to Bath takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a port city and unitary authority in the ceremonial English county of Hampshire and is located south-west of London and south-east of Southampton. Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta and Chichester Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and The Mary Rose Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portsmouth: Corfe Castle (Corfe Castle & Dorset Adventure Park), Lulworth Cove (in West Lulworth) and Hospital of St Cross (in Winchester). It doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Monkey World.

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Getting from Bath to Portsmouth by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. August in Portsmouth sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the train to London.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Buckingham Palace and Houses of Parliament. The British Museum and Natural History Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

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Getting from Portsmouth to London by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In August, daytime highs in London are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.