22 days in England Itinerary
22 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England Trip Planner
Start: New York City
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Alnwick
— 2 nights
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York
— 5 nights
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Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, Ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal, Drive to Ventnor
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight
— 4 nights
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Drive to Yarmouth, Ferry to Lymington, Drive to Bath
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Bath
— 4 nights
Train
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London
— 5 nights
Fly
End: New York City
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Alnwick
— 2 nights
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Alnwick is a relatively large market town in north Northumberland, England, of which it is the county town. Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle will appeal to history buffs. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Barter Books and The Emporium. Get out of town with these interesting Alnwick side-trips: Lindisfarne Castle (in Holy Island), Vindolanda (in Hexham) and Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall (in Haydon Bridge). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of The Alnwick Garden, contemplate the long history of Cragside House and Gardens, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saint Aidan Bamburgh.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Alnwick travel route planning website.
New York City, USA to Alnwick is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Alnwick. In May, Alnwick is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to take a train to York.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Alnwick travel route planning website.
New York City, USA to Alnwick is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Alnwick. In May, Alnwick is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to take a train to York.
Things to do in Alnwick
Side Trips
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York
— 5 nights
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City of Festivals
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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Streetlife Museum of Transport and National Railway Museum. Lincoln Cathedral and Fountains Abbey will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting York side-trips: Lincoln (Steep Hill & Lincoln Castle), Whitby Abbey (in Whitby) and Durham Cathedral (in Durham). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Beverley Minster, see the interesting displays at York Castle Museum, admire the landmark architecture of York Minster, and take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our York route app.
Getting from Alnwick to York by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in May, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel to Ventnor.
Things to do in York
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 12 — 17:
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Ventnor, Isle of Wight
— 4 nights
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Do some cultural sightseeing at Beaulieu National Motor Museum and Osborne House. For shopping fun, head to Oasis or Jurassic Jim. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ventnor: Portsmouth (HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, &more), The Mulberry Tree Woodturnery (in Newtown) and The Needles Battery (in Totland).
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Ventnor travel route planner.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from York to Ventnor in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, train, and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Ventnor are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel to Bath.
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Ventnor travel route planner.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from York to Ventnor in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, train, and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Ventnor are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel to Bath.
Things to do in Ventnor
Side Trips
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Bath
— 4 nights
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Queen of English Cities
A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.Museum-lovers will appreciate The Tank Museum and Emma Rose Art Works. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta and Avebury Stone Circle. Venture out of the city with trips to Bristol (Clifton Suspension Bridge & Brunel's SS Great Britain), Weymouth Beach (in Weymouth) and St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses (in Glastonbury). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of The Roman Baths, explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, explore the world behind art at American Museum & Gardens, and admire the striking features of Dyrham Park.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bath journey app.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Ventnor to Bath takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to London.
Things to do in Bath
Side Trips
Find places to stay May 21 — 25:
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London
— 5 nights
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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.Get some cultural insight at The British Museum and Westminster Abbey. Tower of London and Churchill War Rooms will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum.
For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our London tour planner.
Traveling by train from Bath to London takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 46°F. On the 30th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
Things to do in London
Find places to stay May 25 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
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.
