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Welcome to the UK Travel Planning Podcast

The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Travel expert Tracy Collins shares years of knowledge and experience of travelling to, and around, the UK to help you plan your UK itinerary. Listen to special guest interviews full of travel inspiration and practical tips for popular and off the beaten path destinations. Learn more about the best ways to travel around the UK (including by train), about British culture and history and much more!

Tune in and let us help you plan your perfect UK itinerary with all the places and experiences you have been dreaming of.

UK Travel Planning helping YOU plan YOUR perfect UK vacation.

RECENT & UPCOMING EPISODES

Best of 2024

Episode 130 – Best of 2024

Christmas message

Episode 129 – Annual Christmas message

Cruise ship

Episode 128 – Cruise ship excursions with John Hadfield

Trip report with Melissa

Episode 127 – Trip report with Melissa Jones

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Episode 126 – London Pass Itinerary Challenge

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Episode 125 – 4 day Skye Itinerary

Episode 124 UKTP Podcast itinerary

Episode 124 – 3 day Belfast itinerary

Episdoe 123 of the UK Travel planning podcast with Cathy Stephens

Episode 123 – Trip report with Cathy Stephens

Episode 122 of UKTP podcast

Episode 122 – Exploring Durham with Anna Unger

Trip report with Ashley episode 121

Episode 121 – Trip Report with Ashley Dowling

Episode 120

Episode 120 – Introduction to Unique Devon Tours with Alex Graeme

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Episode #119 – Exploring the UK in 17 Days: Tips, Itineraries, and Hidden Gems

Episode 118 with Victoria Greig

Episode 118 – Exploring Scotland’s North Coast with Victoria Greig: Highlights and Tips

Episode 117

Episode 117 – Introduction to Durham with Michelle Gorman

Episode 116 UKTP Podcast

Episode 116 – Trip report with Heather Welday

Episode 115 Essential Tips for Planning Your Cotswolds Adventure with Lisa Benjamin

Episode 115 – Essential Tips for Planning Your Cotswolds Adventure with Lisa Benjamin

Episode 114 UK Family Adventure with Krista Beck

Episode 114 – Trip Report with Krista Beck

Episode 13 UKTP Podcast Trip report with Hannah Blaloch

Episode 113 – Trip Report with Hannah Blaloch

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Episode 112 – Driving the UK Like a Local: Expert Tips from Tripiamo’s John Cortese

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Episode 111 – Trip Report with Amanda Kendle

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Episode 110 – Trip Report with Leeanne McHarg

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Episode 109 – The English Bus with Chris Horsey

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Episode 108 – Trip Report with Lauren Minns

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Episode 107 – Go Cotswolds with Lisa Benjamin

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Episode 106 – The London Pass

Top 10 London Experiences for 2024 Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Adventure

Episode 105 – Top 10 London Experiences for 2024: Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Adventure

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Episode 104 – Chat with Oz of Tailored Tours

Episode 103 Trip Report with Mandy Watson

Episode 103 – Trip Report with Mandy Watson

Episode 102 Visiting Brighton

Episode 102 – Destination spotlight: Brighton with guest Cate Brubaker

episode 101 with Alison

Episode 101 – Trip Report and Packing Tips with Alison Liscum

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Episode 100 – Our 100th episode and a celebration 🎉

Episode 99 Visiting Windsor

Episode 99 – Destination Guide: Windsor

Episode 98 Trip Report

Episode 98 – Trip Report with Vernetta and Theron

Episode 97 Easy day train trips from London part 2

Episode 97 – 10 Easy day trips from London by train (Part 2)

Episode 96 Day trips by train from London

Episode 96 – 10 Easy day trips from London by train (Part 1)

Episode 75 Deb Pecka

Episode 95 – Trip Report with Deb Pecka

Episode 94 UKTP podcast

Episode 94 – Discovering the Best Photography Spots in London with Domi of Scalens Studio

Book Better Flights with guest Michelle Chang

Episode 93 – Book Better Flights with guest Michelle Chang

Episode 92 UKTP Podcast

Episode 92 – Complete guide to visiting Portsmouth

A Taste of London Devour Food Tours with Charley Bennett

Episode 91 – A Taste of London – Devour Food Tours with Charley Bennett

Episode 90

Episode 90 – How Far Ahead to Book for London: Accommodation, Dining and Sightseeing

Boutique Wales Tours

Episode 89 – An Introduction to Boutique Tours of Wales with John Hadwin

Exploring Edinburghs Greyfriars Kirkyard with Charlotte Golledge UKTP Podcast

Episode 88 – Exploring Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard with Charlotte Golledge

Scotland Adventures Edinburgh Black Cab Tours with Charlotte Golledge

Episode 87 – Scotland Adventures: Edinburgh Black Cab Tours with Charlotte Golledge

London Like a Local: Unmissable Black Cab Tours with Discover Real London

Episode 86 – London Like a Local: Unmissable Black Cab Tours with Discover Real London

Unveiling Londons Timeless Tales

Episode 85 – Unveiling London’s Timeless Tales: A Journey Through History with Walks Tours

Exploring Londons Walks Tours with Ground Operations Manager Charley Bennett

Episode 84 – Exploring London’s Walks Tours with Ground Operations Manager Charley Bennett

London Airport transfers beyond with Riz from XFA Cars

Episode 83 – London Airport transfers (& beyond) with Riz from XFA Cars

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Episode 82 – Trip report with Tanya Munro

Episode 81

Episode 81 – Free things to do in London

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Episode 80 – How to plan a UK train trip

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Episode 79 – How to plan a UK road trip

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Episode 78 – Step-by-step UK trip planning guide

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Episode 77 – Christmas message

Trip Report Family road around England with Matt Archer Beck

Episode 76 – Trip Report – Family road around England with Matt Archer-Beck

Exploring the UK by Rail Trip Report with Wes Wetherell

Episode 75 – Exploring the UK by Rail: Trip Report with Wes Wetherell

An Introduction to Londons most famous landmarks

Episode 74 – London Landmarks

UKTP Podcast Episode 73 Best day trips from Edinburgh by train

Episode 73 – Best day trips from Edinburgh by train

Episode 72 Trip Report London to Paris in a day

Episode 72 – London to Paris in a day trip report

Episode 71 Things to do in London at Christmas

Episode 71 – Things to do in London at Christmas

Episode 70 What to pack for the UK

Episode 70 – What to pack for your UK trip

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Episode 69 – Q&A with UKTP founders Tracy and Doug Collins

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Episode 68 – Where to stay in London – tips to choose the best area and accommodation

Visiting London15 things you need to know to make the most of your trip with Tracy Collins

Episode 67 – Visiting London: 15 things you need to know to make the most of your trip

Episode 66 UK versus US with Kathryn Johnson

Episode 66 – UK versus US part 2 with Kathryn Johnson

Episode 65 with Deborah Harsen

Episode 65 – Trip Report with Deborah Harsen

Episode 65 UK Travel Planning Podcast with Expedition Yorkshire

Episode 64 – Introduction to Expedition Yorkshire with Andrew Ward

Episode 63 Trip Report with Cheryl Ridpath Conway 36 hours itinerary for edinburgh

Episode 63 – 36 hours in Edinburgh with Cheryl Ridpath Conway

Episode 62 Visiting the Cotswolds in winter with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

Episode 62 – Visiting the Cotswolds in winter with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

Episode 61 Lisa Olneys 14 day UK itinerary exploring Tudor History and English Literature

Episode 61 – Lisa Olney’s 14-day UK itinerary exploring Tudor History and English Literature

Chat with Oz of My Tailored Tours Private Custom Day Tours from London

Episode 60 – Chat with Oz of My Tailored Tours (Private Custom Day Tours from London)

Trip Report 12 day family road trip of England and Scotland with Debra Blazer

Episode 59 – Trip Report 12-day family road trip of England and Scotland with Debra Blazer

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Episode 58 – Edinburgh Travel Tips

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Episode 57 – Insider tips for budget-friendly UK travel

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Episode 56 – Trip report with Kathryn Johnson

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Episode 55 – UK versus USA

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Episode 54 – Top 10 Experiences in London

Visiting the Isle of Wight How to plan a day trip from London

Episode 53 – Visiting the Isle of Wight (How to plan a day trip from London)

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Episode 52 – Exploring North Wales: An Introduction with Doug Collins

Episode 51 UK Travel Planning with Robbie Wright

Episode 51 – Trip report with Robbie Wright

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Episode 50 – Trip Report with Marissa Barker

Episode 49 Jet Set Go Essential Tips for Long Haul Flying from Start to Finish 2

Episode 49 – Jet Set Go: Essential Tips for Long Haul Flying from Start to Finish

Practical Tips for Visiting the UK Your Top 10 FAQs Answered 2

Episode 47 – Practical Tips for Visiting the UK: Your Top 10 FAQs Answered

Discovering the Magic A Guide to Visiting Harry Potter Studios in London 2

Episode 46 – Discovering the Magic: A Guide to Visiting Harry Potter Studios in London

Tracys Trip Report 2 weeks in the UK 2023 update

Episode 45 – Tracy’s Trip Report (2 weeks in the UK 2023 update)

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Episode 44 – Cornwall Road Trip Itinerary

Unravelling the Mysteries of Train Travel in the UK Expert Answers to 15 Frequently Asked Questions 2

Episode 43 – Unravelling the Mysteries of Train Travel in the UK: Expert Answers to 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Discovering the treasures of Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours podcast

Episode 42 – Discovering the treasures of Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours

Experience a Journey Through Time Visit Medieval South East England with John England Tours

Episode 41 – Experience a Journey Through Time: Visit Medieval South East England with John England Tours

London to Paris on the Eurostar (Tips to make the most of your journey).

Episode 40 – London to Paris on the Eurostar – Tips to make the most of your journey

Explore Northumberland with Marc of Northumberland Tours podcast

Episode 39 – Explore Northumberland with Marc of Northumberland Tours

British Bites A tasty Introduction to some of Britains most iconic foods podcast

Episode 38 – British Bites: A tasty Introduction to some of Britain’s most iconic foods 

6 Week Family Adventure from Australia to the UK podcast

Episode 37Trip Report: A 6 Week Family Adventure from Australia to the UK

UK Travel Planning Podcast Episode 36 Exploring Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer

Episode 36 – Exploring Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours

UK Travel Planning Podcast Episode 35 An introduction to Far North Scotland

Episode 35 – An Introduction to Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours

UKTP PODCAST EPISODE 34 Cornwall with Meneage Tours

Episode 34 – An introduction to Cornwall with Meneage Tours

UK Travel Planning Podcast Episode 33

Episode 33 – A Virtual Cuppa with guest Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

Episode 32 UKTP Podcast

Episode 32 – Trip Report with Wendie Hume

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Episode 31 – Guide to London train stations

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Episode 30 – Scotland Road Trip Itinerary

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Episode 29 – Learn about how you can book a stay in George Harrison’s childhood home

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Episode 28 – Trip Report from the Bruns family trip to London

episode 27 UKTP podcast Delving into the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

Episode 27 – Delving into the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

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Episode 26 – London to Edinburgh by train: How to plan and make the most of your journey

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Episode 25 – Trip report with Liz Attwood and Melinda Ecker

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Episode 24 – Getting around London: An introduction to public transport options

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Episode 23 – Visiting London in December (FAQs + things to see & do)

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Episode 22 – 4 week Mum and daughter trip to the UK

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Episode 21 – Favourite travel experiences in England and Scotland 2022

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Episode 20 – Exploring the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours

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Episode 19 – Tips for choosing the best day trips from London

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Episode 18 – Trip Report: 4 week family trip around England & Scotland

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Episode 17 – Best day trips from York

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Episode 16 – Everything you need to know about booking a London photoshoot

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Episode 15 – Trip Report from Ireland

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Episode 14 – Highlights and tips from our 12-week UK trip to England & Scotland

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Episode 13 – Trip report from London

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Episode 12 – Preparing to drive in the UK with Tripiamo

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Episode 11 – How to get around the UK

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Episode 10 – Driving the North Coast 500

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Episode 9 – How we planned our 3 month UK trip – tips and tricks to help you plan!

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Episode 8 – Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee 2022

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Episode 7 – Tips for first-time visitors to England

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Episode 6Discover historic South East England with John England Tours

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Episode 5 – Guide to the Caledonian Sleeper

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Episode 4 – Tips for first-time visitors to London

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Episode 3 – Visiting York

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Episode 2 – Tips for travelling the UK by train

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Episode 1 – Introduction to the UK Travel Planning Podcast

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