60 days in Northern England Itinerary

Explore Alnwick's surroundings by going to Falconry Days (in Hexham), Berwick upon Tweed (Andy Howeys Birds of Prey Centre, Cocklawburn Beach, &more) and Ross Back Sands Beach (in Bamburgh).

For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Alnwick trip itinerary planning site.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Alnwick is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. September in Alnwick sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Braithwaite.

Braithwaite is known for nature, adventure, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: whizz through the canopy at Go Ape Whinlatter, hike along Central Fells, look for all kinds of wild species at Alpacaly Ever After, and explore the activities along Derwentwater.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Braithwaite trip builder.

Traveling by car from Alnwick to Braithwaite takes 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Braithwaite can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Windermere.

Explore Windermere's surroundings by going to Aira Force Waterfall (in Penrith), Buttermere Lake (in Buttermere) and Lake District Sheepdog Experience (in Crosthwaite).

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Windermere journey maker.

Traveling by car from Braithwaite to Windermere takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Blackpool.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Blackpool: Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Coniston), Malham Cove (in Malham) and Settle (Stainforth Force & Yorkshire Dales Guides). Pack the 29th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The adventure continues: try out the rides at The Blackpool Tower, get to know the resident critters at Blackpool Zoo, Head underground at White Scar Cave, and get thoroughly spooked out with Blackpool Ghost Walks & Supernatural Events.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Blackpool trip planning site.

Drive from Windermere to Blackpool in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, daytime highs in Blackpool are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Liverpool.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Liverpool: Manchester (Manchester Cathedral & Science and Industry Museum), Imperial War Museum North (in Stretford) and Chester (Chester Cathedral & Chester Zoo). And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, stroll the grounds of Liverpool Cathedral, get thoroughly spooked out with Shiverpool, and see the interesting displays at Museum of Liverpool.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Liverpool online holiday builder.

Traveling by car from Blackpool to Liverpool takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in Liverpool sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to York.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around York: Scarborough (Diving Belle statue Scarborough & Peasholm Park), South Cave Falconry (in South Cave) and Hunmanby (Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery & War Memorial Hunmanby). Pack the 15th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at York Maze. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, get active on the water at CBK Adventures, see the interesting displays at York Castle Museum, and cross one thing off your bucket list with Skydive Great Britain.

For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our York trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Liverpool to York takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daytime highs in York are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can catch the train to Durham.

Get out of town with these interesting Durham side-trips: Aysgarth Edwardian Rock Garden (in Aysgarth), Allout Adventures (in Hexham) and Graculus Sculptures (in Reeth).

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Durham travel route planner.

You can take a train from York to Durham in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Durham are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.