60 days in Northern England Itinerary

Known for its friendly people and balmy climate, Grange-over-Sands serves as a home base for holidaymakers who come to explore the surrounding area.

Change things up with these side-trips from Grange-over-Sands: Grasmere (Helm Crag, Easedale Tarn, &more), Go Ape Grizedale (in Hawkshead) and Tarn Hows (in Coniston). And it doesn't end there: try your luck at Cartmel Racecourse, take in nature's colorful creations at Ornamental Gardens, explore the historical opulence of Sizergh Castle, and examine the collection at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Grange-over-Sands online sightseeing planner.

Bhubaneswar, India to Grange-over-Sands is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Bhubaneswar to Grange-over-Sands, you'll gain 5.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Braithwaite.

Braithwaite is a village in the northern Lake District, in Cumbria, England. Get out of town with these interesting Braithwaite side-trips: The Howk (in Caldbeck) and Place Fell (in Patterdale). There's lots more to do: hike along Catbells Lakeland Walk, make a trip to Castlerigg Stone Circle, explore the activities along Derwentwater, and delve into the lush surroundings at Whinlatter Forest Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Braithwaite trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Grange-over-Sands to Braithwaite by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June in Braithwaite, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Durham.

Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. Explore Durham's surroundings by going to Penrith (Long Meg and her Daughters, Cumbrian Adventures, &more), Garrigill Ashgill Force (in Garrigill) and Egglestone Abbey (in Barnard Castle). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Durham Cathedral, look for all kinds of wild species at Low Burnhall Woods, have some family-friendly fun at Icarus Simulation Limited, and admire the natural beauty at Crook Hall & Gardens.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Durham travel planner.

Getting from Braithwaite to Durham by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Braithwaite in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Durham, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Explore York's surroundings by going to Chapel of our Lady on the Bridge (in Rotherham), ImmotionVR (in Castleford) and Sheffield (Holly Hagg Community farm & Cupola Gallery). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of York Minster, see the interesting displays at The York Dungeon, experience rural life at Beacon Alpacas, and take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read York vacation builder tool.

Traveling by train from Durham to York takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in York, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Liverpool.

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

Explore Liverpool's surroundings by going to Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary (in Preston), Chester (Chester Zoo & Pemberleys of Chester) and Fairhaven Lake (in Lytham St Anne's). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, examine the collection at The Beatles Story, steep yourself in history at Bunbury Mill, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Liverpool travel planning app.

Drive from York to Liverpool in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Liverpool can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.