7 days in United Kingdom Itinerary in December

7 days in United Kingdom Itinerary

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Start: Manchester

Drive

Llandudno

— 1 day

Drive

Edinburgh

— 3 nights

Fly

London

— 3 nights

Train

End: Manchester

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12 Edit

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1

day

Llandudno

Llandudno is a seaside resort, town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located on the Creuddyn peninsula, which protrudes into the Irish Sea. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take in the pleasant sights at Llandudno Promenade, then experience rural life at Manorafon Farm Park, and then take a leisurely stroll along Llandudno Pier.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Llandudno attractions planner.

Manchester to Llandudno is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Edinburgh.

Highlights from your trip

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    Farm
                    
Manorafon Farm Park

4.7

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    Scenic Walking Area
                    
Llandudno Promenade

4.6

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    Pier / Boardwalk
                    
Llandudno Pier

4.1

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3

nights

Edinburgh

Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, enjoy breathtaking views from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, take some stellar pictures from Calton Hill, and don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Llandudno to Edinburgh in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Llandudno in December since evenings lows in Edinburgh dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to London.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Nature

Highlights from your trip

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    Must see
            
Edinburgh Castle

4.4

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    Natural History Museum
                    
National Museum of Scotland

4.7

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    Landmark
                    
The Royal Mile

4.5

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3

nights

London

The Square Mile

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our London road trip planner.

Fly from Edinburgh to London in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to catch the train back home.

Things to do in London

Museums · Historic Sites · Parks

Highlights from your trip

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    Must see
            
Coca-Cola London Eye

4.2

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    Art Museum
                    
National Gallery

4.7

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    Natural History Museum
                    
Natural History Museum

4.5

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United Kingdom travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Nightlife · Castles

Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.