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.
Plan to save
Your weekly savings target
A$865 / week
to save before you go · A$23,335 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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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.
Stop
01
London
5 nightsFly 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 stayFamily hotel in Westminster
Stop
02
Edinburgh
3 nightsLNER 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 stayFamily guesthouse in New Town
Stop
03
Lake District
3 nightsTrain 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 stayCottage in Ambleside
Stop
04
Bath
3 nightsTrain 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 stayFamily hotel near Roman Baths
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what UK costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) £1,200 per person | £4,800 |
Accommodation 4 stops | £3,960 |
Activities & local transport Activities & local transport (estimated) £381 per person | £1,524 |
Daily food & local transit 14 nights × family of 4 | £2,128 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | £12,412 ~A$24,824 |
What it covers
The ~A$23,335 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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