59 days in United Kingdom 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bateman's and South Foreland Lighthouse. Explore hidden gems such as Frinton on Sea Beach and St Margaret-at-Cliffe. Change things up with these side-trips from London: Rye (St. Mary's Parish Church & Rye Heritage Centre), Bodiam Railway Station (in Bodiam) and Chapel Down (in Tenterden). Spend the 31st (Fri) exploring nature at Alice Holt Forest. Pack the 2nd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Knockhatch Adventure Park. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Dymchurch Beach, get interesting insight from Tours, explore the historical opulence of Portchester Castle, and steep yourself in history at Lavenham Guildhall.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport and Southend Airport. In May, daytime highs in London are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Newquay.

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take in the pleasant sights at Boscastle Harbour, look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Valley, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Materiana's Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): cast your line with a fishing tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Towan Beach.

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You can fly from London to Newquay in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to St Ives.

St Ives is a seaside town, civil parish and port in Cornwall. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Chysauster Ancient Village, then explore the ancient world of Merry Maidens, then head outdoors with Kernow Coasteering, and finally take in the pleasant sights at South West Coast Path - Penzance to Marazion. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Zennor Head, identify plant and animal life at Porthkidney Sands, and then kick back and relax at Godrevy Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our St Ives sightseeing planning site .

Getting from Newquay to St Ives by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In June in St Ives, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 10th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Swanage.

Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. On the 11th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Model Village Gardens & Cafe, then get interesting insight from Tours, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Shell Bay.

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Drive from St Ives to Swanage in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from St Ives in June: highs in Swanage hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Torquay.

Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. On the 13th (Thu), kick back and relax at Ness Cove. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Teignmouth Town Beach, get interesting insight from Tours, and then stroll through Exmouth & Orcombe Point Walk.

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You can drive from Swanage to Torquay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll set off for home on the 16th (Sun).

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trumpan Church, enjoy the sand and surf at Talisker Beach, then admire the masterpieces at Cath Waters Scottish Landscape Art Gallery, and finally steep yourself in history at Dun Beag Broch. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll the grounds of St. Columba's Isle, practice your aim at A.C.E Target Sports, then get outside with Skye Adventure, and finally admire the sheer force of Lealt Falls.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Isle of Skye online tour builder .

Do a combination of train, flight, and bus from Torquay to Isle of Skye in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Isle of Skye are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Fort William.

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the Highlands of Scotland with around 10,000 inhabitants – and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. On the 19th (Wed), brush up on your military savvy at The Commando Museum. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at The Three Sisters, then look for all kinds of wild species at Glen Etive, and then stroll through West Highland Way.

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You can drive from Isle of Skye to Fort William in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Inverness.

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): stop by Logie Whisky & Spirits Shop and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cardhu Distillery. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Knockando Woolmill, then step into the grandiose world of Ballindalloch Castle, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Inverness travel planner .

Getting from Fort William to Inverness by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Inverness are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Ullapool.

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Glen Torridon and then hike along Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Loch Assynt, then enjoy the sand and surf at Scourie Bay, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Culag Woods.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Ullapool trip maker website .

Traveling by car from Inverness to Ullapool takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.

On the 28th (Fri), trek along Dun 1 Hike, then step off the mainland to explore Port Ban Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Traigh an t-Suidhe. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Aosdana, view the masterpieces at Iona Gallery & Pottery, don't miss a visit to Hermit's Cell, then make a trip to Machair, then kick back and relax at Traigh Bhan Nam Monach (White Strand of the Monks), and finally make a trip to Marble Quarry.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Isle of Iona day trip planning site .

Explore your travel options from Ullapool to Isle of Iona with the Route module. In June in Isle of Iona, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Scott's View, then contemplate the long history of Traquair House & Brewery, and then stroll through Glentress Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: sample the fine beverages at Glenkinchie Distillery, then get in on the family fun at East Links Family Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St Andrew Blackadder Church.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Isle of Iona to Edinburgh. In July, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.