Britain: London, the Cotswolds, Bath & Edinburgh in 8 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary
London’s icons, Oxford and the Cotswolds’ honey-stone villages, Roman Bath and Stonehenge, then north by train to Edinburgh.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1Arrive in London
Day 2Buckingham Palace × British Museum × West End
Day 3Tower × Tower Bridge × Borough Market
Day 4Oxford × Cotswolds
Day 5Stonehenge × Bath
Day 6To Edinburgh
Day 7Edinburgh Castle × Arthur’s Seat
Day 8Fly home
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 1｜Westminster Abbey
- Day 1｜London Eye
- Day 2｜West End musical
- Day 3｜Tower of London & Crown Jewels
- Day 4｜Oxford & Cotswolds day tour: Rural transport is sparse — a tour or car is easiest.
- Day 5｜Stonehenge & Bath day tour
- Day 5｜Stonehenge
- Day 5｜Roman Baths, Bath
- Day 6｜LNER train to Edinburgh: About 4.5 hours — advance fares are far cheaper; sit on the right for sea views.
- Day 7｜Edinburgh Castle
🌦 Monthly temperatures: London, Oxford, Cotswolds, Bath, Stonehenge, Edinburgh
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London High / low | 8° 3° | 9° 3° | 11° 4° | 14° 6° | 18° 9° | 21° 12° | 23° 14° | 23° 14° | 20° 12° | 15° 9° | 11° 6° | 8° 4° |
| Edinburgh High / low | 7° 1° | 8° 1° | 10° 3° | 12° 4° | 15° 7° | 18° 10° | 19° 12° | 19° 12° | 17° 10° | 13° 7° | 10° 4° | 7° 1° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Britain: London, the Cotswolds, Bath & Edinburgh in 8 Days take?
It’s planned as 8 days / 7 nights with 38 stops (21 sights and 6 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
What should I book in advance?
We recommend booking or buying ahead: Westminster Abbey, London Eye, West End musical, Tower of London & Crown Jewels, Oxford & Cotswolds day tour, Stonehenge & Bath day tour, Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Bath, LNER train to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle.
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