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Britain by galleries and rail

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Room for Detours
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Route and nights

  1. London3 nights
  2. York3 nights
  3. Edinburgh3 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
64

Days by place

Edinburgh
4
London
3
York
3

Hotels and other stays

Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St Pancras
3 nights
Hampton by Hilton York
3 nights
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
3 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
28
Meal
26
Lodging
6
Ground transport
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 London
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St Pancras
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Granary Square, London

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel King’s Cross, London
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
Day 2 London
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the first stop Charing Cross, London

    Allow time to reach this neighborhood from the hotel before breakfast.

  2. to · Ground transport Take the Underground toward Trafalgar Square Charing Cross, London

    Use the route planner for your dates.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity See a focused selection at the National Gallery National Gallery, London

    Pick a few rooms or painters and check which galleries are open.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown or Soho Chinatown, London
  5. to · Activity Browse the streets and shops around Seven Dials Seven Dials, London
  6. to · Activity Pause in Covent Garden Covent Garden, London

    This is the easiest block to cut if you choose a matinee.

  7. to · Meal Early dinner within walking distance of the theater West End, London
  8. to · Activity See a West End performance West End, London

    Suggested evening block. Move dinner and the theater block to your actual curtain time, and arrive early.

    Official information
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
Day 3 London
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the first stop Southwark Cathedral, London

    Allow time to reach this neighborhood from the hotel before breakfast.

  2. to · Activity Cross London Bridge and stop by Southwark Cathedral Southwark Cathedral, London

    Check visitor access if you plan to go inside.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Browse Borough Market and have an early lunch Borough Market, London

    Check the trading schedule. If closed, look for lunch in nearby Bankside.

    Official information
  4. to · Activity Walk past the Globe toward Tate Modern Shakespeare’s Globe, London

    Follow the riverside rather than doubling back through the main roads.

  5. to · Activity See the Tate Modern collection Tate Modern, London

    Choose a few galleries and keep ticketed exhibitions optional.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Follow the Thames path to Southbank Centre Southbank Centre, London

    Leave time for a coffee stop if you prefer a shorter walk.

  7. to · Meal Supper on the South Bank South Bank, London
Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
Day 4 York
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out King’s Cross, London
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St Pancras
  3. to · Rail Travel from London to York London King’s Cross

    Confirm the station on your ticket and leave time for the train boarding area. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base York Railway Station
  5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hampton by Hilton York
  6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Micklegate, York
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel York Railway Station
Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
Day 5 York
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
  2. to · Activity Walk the Shambles before lunch traffic The Shambles, York
  3. to · Activity Browse Shambles Market stalls Shambles Market, York

    Check the trading calendar and allow time to compare lunch options.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Have a pub lunch around the city center York city center
  5. to · Activity Visit York Castle Museum if it fits your interests York Castle Museum

    Check hours and admission. Skip the museum if you want a low-cost afternoon around the market and river.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk back through the center by Fossgate Fossgate, York
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Fossgate Fossgate, York
Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
Day 6 York
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
  2. to · Activity Walk the Museum Gardens and the abbey ruins York Museum Gardens

    Check garden opening and leave the indoor museum as an optional extra.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Walk down to Lendal Bridge and follow the River Ouse Lendal Bridge, York

    Use city streets if the riverside path is wet or closed.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around the river or in the city center York city center
  5. to · Activity Visit the Yorkshire Museum if open Yorkshire Museum

    Pick a section and check for any seasonal timetable changes.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Take a short loop toward the station side of the river River Ouse, York
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Micklegate Micklegate, York
Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
Day 7 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out York Railway Station
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Hampton by Hilton York
  3. to · Rail Travel from York to Edinburgh York Railway Station

    Use the service and platform shown on your ticket. Leave time for the walk out of Edinburgh Waverley. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base South Bridge, Edinburgh
  5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Royal Mile, Edinburgh
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 8 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Walk a signed Holyrood Park route Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    Check route closures and conditions on the park page. If a path near Salisbury Crags is closed, stay on the open lower routes. If conditions are poor, swap in an indoor museum.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the Canongate Canongate, Edinburgh
  5. to · Activity Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse if open Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

    Check the day’s hours and reserve a suitable slot. The National Museum of Scotland is an indoor alternative.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
  7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 9 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk past Old College toward Nicolson Street Old College, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Explore Surgeons’ Hall Museums Surgeons’ Hall Museums, Edinburgh

    Check opening hours. Some collections include human remains, which may affect how much time you want here.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Bristo Square Bristo Square, Edinburgh
  5. to · Activity Visit one section of the National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

    The collections are large. Choose one subject instead of trying to see the whole museum.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk across the Meadows or take a cafe break The Meadows, Edinburgh
  7. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 10 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Royal Mile, Edinburgh

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel South Bridge, Edinburgh

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    London

    Europe/London Open map for London
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St Pancras
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Granary Square, London

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel King’s Cross, London
    Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
  2. Day 2

    London

    Europe/London Open map for London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the first stop Charing Cross, London

      Allow time to reach this neighborhood from the hotel before breakfast.

    2. to · Ground transport Take the Underground toward Trafalgar Square Charing Cross, London

      Use the route planner for your dates.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity See a focused selection at the National Gallery National Gallery, London

      Pick a few rooms or painters and check which galleries are open.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown or Soho Chinatown, London
    5. to · Activity Browse the streets and shops around Seven Dials Seven Dials, London
    6. to · Activity Pause in Covent Garden Covent Garden, London

      This is the easiest block to cut if you choose a matinee.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner within walking distance of the theater West End, London
    8. to · Activity See a West End performance West End, London

      Suggested evening block. Move dinner and the theater block to your actual curtain time, and arrive early.

      Official information
    Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
  3. Day 3

    London

    Europe/London Open map for London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the first stop Southwark Cathedral, London

      Allow time to reach this neighborhood from the hotel before breakfast.

    2. to · Activity Cross London Bridge and stop by Southwark Cathedral Southwark Cathedral, London

      Check visitor access if you plan to go inside.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Browse Borough Market and have an early lunch Borough Market, London

      Check the trading schedule. If closed, look for lunch in nearby Bankside.

      Official information
    4. to · Activity Walk past the Globe toward Tate Modern Shakespeare’s Globe, London

      Follow the riverside rather than doubling back through the main roads.

    5. to · Activity See the Tate Modern collection Tate Modern, London

      Choose a few galleries and keep ticketed exhibitions optional.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Follow the Thames path to Southbank Centre Southbank Centre, London

      Leave time for a coffee stop if you prefer a shorter walk.

    7. to · Meal Supper on the South Bank South Bank, London
    Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St PancrasLondon
  4. Day 4

    York

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out King’s Cross, London
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Point A Hotel London Kings Cross - St Pancras
    3. to · Rail Travel from London to York London King’s Cross

      Confirm the station on your ticket and leave time for the train boarding area. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base York Railway Station
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hampton by Hilton York
    6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Micklegate, York
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel York Railway Station
    Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
  5. Day 5

    York

    Europe/London Open map for York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
    2. to · Activity Walk the Shambles before lunch traffic The Shambles, York
    3. to · Activity Browse Shambles Market stalls Shambles Market, York

      Check the trading calendar and allow time to compare lunch options.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Have a pub lunch around the city center York city center
    5. to · Activity Visit York Castle Museum if it fits your interests York Castle Museum

      Check hours and admission. Skip the museum if you want a low-cost afternoon around the market and river.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk back through the center by Fossgate Fossgate, York
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Fossgate Fossgate, York
    Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
  6. Day 6

    York

    Europe/London Open map for York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
    2. to · Activity Walk the Museum Gardens and the abbey ruins York Museum Gardens

      Check garden opening and leave the indoor museum as an optional extra.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Walk down to Lendal Bridge and follow the River Ouse Lendal Bridge, York

      Use city streets if the riverside path is wet or closed.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around the river or in the city center York city center
    5. to · Activity Visit the Yorkshire Museum if open Yorkshire Museum

      Pick a section and check for any seasonal timetable changes.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Take a short loop toward the station side of the river River Ouse, York
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Micklegate Micklegate, York
    Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out York Railway Station
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Hampton by Hilton York
    3. to · Rail Travel from York to Edinburgh York Railway Station

      Use the service and platform shown on your ticket. Leave time for the walk out of Edinburgh Waverley. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base South Bridge, Edinburgh
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    6. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk if time allows Royal Mile, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  8. Day 8

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Walk a signed Holyrood Park route Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

      Check route closures and conditions on the park page. If a path near Salisbury Crags is closed, stay on the open lower routes. If conditions are poor, swap in an indoor museum.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Canongate Canongate, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse if open Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

      Check the day’s hours and reserve a suitable slot. The National Museum of Scotland is an indoor alternative.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  9. Day 9

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk past Old College toward Nicolson Street Old College, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Explore Surgeons’ Hall Museums Surgeons’ Hall Museums, Edinburgh

      Check opening hours. Some collections include human remains, which may affect how much time you want here.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Bristo Square Bristo Square, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Visit one section of the National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

      The collections are large. Choose one subject instead of trying to see the whole museum.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk across the Meadows or take a cafe break The Meadows, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  10. Day 10

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Royal Mile, Edinburgh

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel South Bridge, Edinburgh

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.