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7-day template
A first week in Britain
London, York and Edinburgh: the capital cities and one great walled city, at an easy pace.
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- Where
- London, York, Edinburgh
- Suits
- First-time visitors, Rail travellers, Anyone short on time
- Season
- May to September gives the longest days; pack for rain whenever you go.
- Pace
- Steady. Three bases for seven days; the two rail legs take up part of those days.
- Step-free access reported at 10 of 23 stops
- 3 of 23 stops marked family-friendly in our guides
How this was chosen. Taken from our itinerary of the same name. Journey times between cities are on the itinerary page, where an official source gives them.
Step-free and family flags come only from data we hold (OpenStreetMap contributors or the venue's own access page) and are not a full access check. Contact each venue before you go.
Day by day
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Day 1 · London
London: royal Westminster
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Westminster Abbey
Check opening times.
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Palace of Westminster
Tours need booking.
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London Eye
Optional river view.
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Day 2 · London
London: the Tower and the river
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Crown Jewels
At the Tower of London.
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Borough Market
Lunch stop.
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Shakespeare's Globe
Tour or play.
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Tate Modern
Usually free; check the official site.
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Day 3 · London
London: museums and parks
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British Museum
Usually free; check the official site.
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Natural History Museum
Usually free; check the official site.
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Kensington Palace
A royal palace in Kensington Gardens.
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Hyde Park
Finish with a walk.
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Day 4 · York
York: the Minster and the Shambles
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York Minster
Start here.
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The Shambles
Wander the old streets.
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York Castle Museum
A museum of everyday history.
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Day 5 · York
York: walls and the railway
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Clifford's Tower
Climb the mound.
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National Railway Museum
Usually free; check the official site.
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York Museum Gardens
A quiet end to the day.
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Day 6 · Edinburgh
Edinburgh: the Old Town
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Edinburgh Castle
Book ahead.
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St Giles' Cathedral
On the Royal Mile.
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Greyfriars Kirk
A kirk and kirkyard.
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Day 7 · Edinburgh
Edinburgh: palace and hill
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal palace.
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Arthur's Seat
A hill walk.
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National Museum of Scotland
Usually free; check the official site.
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Opening hours, prices and tickets change: check each official site. This template is independent and unofficial. Travel between places is not planned here: check National Rail.