AT#865 - Great Britain by Train

Published: Sept. 16, 2023, 11 a.m.

b"https://amateurtraveler.com/uk-two-week-itinerary-by-train/\\nHear about a UK two-week itinerary by train as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tracy Collins from UKTravelPlanning.com about a train trip in the country that invented trains.\\nLondon\\nWe start in London. Spend some time visiting some of the iconic sites like the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey. Visit the great museums of London like Tracy's favorite, the Victoria and Albert Museum. Then we start our journey to see England, Wales, and Scotland from Paddington Station.\\nBath\\nVisit the historic Roman Baths from which Bath gets its name. Visit the magnificent Bath Abbey. Stroll through the iconic Royal Crescent with its Georgian Architecture. Immerse yourself in Jane Austen's world at the Jane Austen Centre.\\nAs a side trip from Bath, consider one of the following\\n\\nTour the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.\\n\\nExplore the awe-inspiring Salisbury Cathedral.\\n\\nTake a scenic train ride to the picturesque Cotswolds.\\n\\nCardiff\\nTravel to the capital of Wales, Cardiff.\\xa0Explore the historic Cardiff Castle. Embark on an exciting Cardiff Dr. Who Tour. Visit the impressive Principality Stadium.\\nOption 1: Liverpool\\nTake a train to Liverpool, the home of The Beatles. Join the magical Mystery Tour to learn about the Fab Four. Visit the historic Albert Dock including the International Slavery Museum.\\nOption 2: Lake District\\nExplore Bowness-on-Windermere, a charming lakeside town. Visit Dove Cottage, the former home of William Wordsworth. Experience the charm of Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House.\\nEdinburgh\\nTake a train to Scotland's capital of Edinburgh. Walk the Royal mile from Edinburgh Castle to the historic Holyrood Palace. Hike up Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill for stunning views. Dare to venture into the mysterious Edinburgh Vaults.\\nAs a side trip from Edinburgh consider:\\n\\nTravel to nearby Glasgow.\\n\\nAdmire The Kelpies, Scotland's mythical horse sculptures.\\n\\nVisit St Andrews, the birthplace of golf.\\n\\nYork\\nTake the Jacobite Steam Train through Tracy's native Northumberland to the city of York. Explore the Roman history at the Roman Bath in York. Discover the Viking legacy at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Wander through the charming Shambles. Visit the wonderful Railway Museum.\\nReturn back to London.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"