Itineraries/Europe/UK

14 Days in the UK

Castles, highlands, and afternoon tea. The UK is endlessly fascinating for Australian families — no language barrier, extraordinary history around every corner, and some of the world's most beautiful countryside. This template is built at a mid-to-upper-mid-range tier; budget-conscious families can save ~AU$2–3k with B&Bs and advance-fare train tickets.

14 nights
Family of 4
~A$20,000
4 stops
London5n
Edinburgh3n
Lake District3n
Bath3n
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary

4 stops across 14 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of UK.

1

London

5 nights
Fly into Heathrow (LHR)

Highlights

  • Tower of London and Beefeaters
  • Changing of the Guard
  • Science Museum and Natural History Museum (free)
  • Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament
  • Greenwich and the Prime Meridian

Local tips

  • 💡Get an Oyster card for all public transport
  • 💡Book the Tower of London and popular attractions online in advance
  • 💡The free museums are world-class — fill your first days with them
Suggested stay: Family hotel in Westminster
2

Edinburgh

3 nights
LNER train from London Kings Cross (4.5 hrs)

Highlights

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Royal Mile walking tour
  • Arthur's Seat volcano hike
  • Scottish National Museum (free)
  • Greyfriars Bobby statue

Local tips

  • 💡The train from London is scenic and far more enjoyable than flying
  • 💡Edinburgh Castle is expensive but genuinely spectacular — worth it
  • 💡August is the Edinburgh Festival — city is electric but prices double
Suggested stay: Family guesthouse in New Town
3

Lake District

3 nights
Train from Edinburgh to Oxenholme, then local bus

Highlights

  • Windermere lake cruise
  • Beatrix Potter World museum in Bowness
  • Coniston Water kayaking
  • Scafell Pike hike (older kids)
  • Grasmere gingerbread (William Wordsworth's village)

Local tips

  • 💡Hire a car for the Lake District — buses are slow and infrequent
  • 💡The lakes are stunning in any weather — pack waterproofs regardless
  • 💡Book Windermere cruise tickets online for small discounts
Suggested stay: Cottage in Ambleside
4

Bath

3 nights
Train from Windermere via Manchester (3.5 hrs)

Highlights

  • Roman Baths museum
  • Bath Abbey
  • Pulteney Bridge and weir
  • Stonehenge day trip (1.5 hrs by bus or car)
  • Jane Austen Centre

Local tips

  • 💡Stonehenge is unmissable — book timed entry tickets online
  • 💡The Roman Baths audio guide is excellent — kids narrated by a Roman soldier
  • 💡Fly home from Bristol (BRS) or back to London Heathrow
Suggested stay: Family hotel near Roman Baths

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