No Potterhead can surely come to the UK without notching up a few Harry Potter filming locations in the UK en route. Places all over London, Scotland, England and Wales either featured on the silver screen or provided inspiration for J K Rowling when she created the characters and wrote the stories. From where to…
Are you planning a trip to the UK and considering driving for part of your vacation? Perhaps you listened to our previous podcast episode 10 about driving the North Coast 500 in Scotland and dream of taking a road trip of your own around the UK? BUT are you feeling stressed and nervous about the…
Wondering how to get to Windsor Castle from London? Discover the best ways including train, coach, and car plus our picks of the best tour options. With a royal history that can be traced back over 1,000 years, paying a visit to Windsor Castle is essential for any fan of the monarchy or anyone who…
If you’re touring the UK and are based in London, then you simply cannot miss Stonehenge off your itinerary. This ancient site is thought to date back to prehistoric times, though scientists can only guess exactly when and how the standing bluestones were placed on Salisbury Plain. Stonehenge is an iconic British site and even…
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Are you planning your UK trip but feeling confused or overwhelmed trying to work out the best ways to get around the country? If so this is the podcast episode for you. After listening to episode 11 you will have a greater insight into the different transportation options available which will help you choose the…
Do you dream of exploring Scotland? For many people, the ultimate Scottish road trip is the 516-mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland known as the North Coast 500. In this episode of the podcast, we chat to guest Chris Wheable who has recently returned with his partner from a 9 day trip…
Discover 12 of the very best places to visit for day trips from Bath including practical tips & information to plan your trip. Options to visit by tour, car and train are covered too! Bath is a fabulous city to spend time in – there’s lots to discover and it also makes a great UK…
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Wondering how to get from London to Edinburgh? This guide covers four popular travel options: train, car, plane and coach. Discover which one best suits your budget, travel style and itinerary. Planning to travel from London to Edinburgh? These two iconic cities are on most UK itineraries, but with several ways to get between them,…
The Scottish town of Fort William is located in the western Scottish Highlands – and is packed with natural, historic and interesting things to do. If you’re looking for things to do in Fort William, you can count on this guide to show you the way! One or two days here give you just enough…
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In episode 9 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, discover how we planned our 3-month UK travel itinerary. We share our tips and tricks to help remove the overwhelm and help you put together your own itinerary (whether you are visiting for 3 months or 1 week) Interviewed by Karen (a fellow travel writer and…