Episode 76 – 2 week family road trip around England with Matt Archer-Beck

In episode 76 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Matt Archer-Back about his 2-week family road trip adventure around England.

Matt takes us through their itinerary, sharing the highlights of their journey including the Lake District, Cotswolds and Northumberland.

Along the way, they explore their family history, catch a performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside. Tune in to hear Matt’s tips for planning a road trip with kids, navigating famous landmarks, and making the most of their time in each destination.

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Episode 76 – Show Notes

2 week family road trip around England with Matt Archer-Beck

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Family road trip around England, visiting numerous destinations including Dorset, the Lake District, the Peak District and Northumberland.
• Itinerary planning and consideration of visiting other cities like York and Bath but deciding to focus on nature and countryside, prioritizing hiking in the Lake District.
• Experiencing places such as the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, Stonehenge and Chatsworth House in the Peak District.
• Positive experiences in London at Westminster Abbey and the British Museum.
• Family enjoyment of a VIP Safari tour at Longleat
• Challenges and adjustments to driving on narrow roads in Dorset.
• Importance of planning, pre-booking attractions, and researching restaurants.

Places mentioned in this episode included

• Cambridge >> Cambridge Travel Guide
• Paycocke’s House (owned by National Trust)
• Cambridge Shakespeare Festival (held at Trinity College)
• Stratford upon Avon >> Stratford Travel Guide
• Warwick Castle
• The Dorset Coast >> Dorset/Jurassic Coast Travel Guide
• Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland – Steel Rigg car park, Housesteads and the Roman Army museum
• Longleat Safari Park
• Ullswater (in the Lake District) >> Lake District Travel Guide

Restaurants mentioned by Matt included

• A Wong (2 Michelin star Chinese restaurant)
• The Fellpack (restaurant in Keswick)

Click here to download a PDF Transcript of Episode 76

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