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Britain by galleries and rail

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Route and nights

  1. London3 nights
  2. York4 nights
  3. Edinburgh5 nights

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

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
13
Nights
12
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
86

Days by place

Edinburgh
5
York
4
London
3
North Berwick
1

Hotels and other stays

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
5 nights
Hampton by Hilton York
4 nights
citizenM Tower of London
3 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
37
Meal
35
Lodging
6
Ground transport
4
Rail
4

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 London
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags citizenM Tower of London
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel St Katharine Docks, London

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Tower Hill, London
citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
Day 2 London
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
  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
citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
Day 3 London
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
  2. to · Ground transport Take the Underground to South Kensington South Kensington, London
  3. to · Activity Explore the Science Museum galleries Science Museum, London

    Check current gallery access and choose two or three areas to see in depth.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Exhibition Road South Kensington, London
  5. to · Activity Visit the V&A for one gallery or exhibition Victoria and Albert Museum, London

    Swap this block for more time at the Science Museum if that is your priority.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk north to Kensington Gardens Kensington Gardens, London

    Shorten this stop if daylight or weather is limited.

    Official information
  7. to · Meal Dinner in South Kensington South Kensington, London
citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
Day 4 York
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tower Hill, London
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point citizenM Tower of London
  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 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 6 York
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
  2. to · Activity Browse bookshops around Stonegate and the Minster Stonegate, York

    Pick one or two shops based on their opening hours.

  3. to · Activity Walk around the Minster and Dean’s Park Dean’s Park, York
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Goodramgate Goodramgate, York
  5. to · Activity Visit York Explore Library if open York Explore Library and Archive

    Use this block for a reading break or an exhibition if one is scheduled.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Continue to the Museum Gardens or take a cafe break York Museum Gardens
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Stonegate Stonegate, York
Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
Day 7 York
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
  2. to · Activity Walk to the Minster through the center York Minster
  3. to · Activity Visit York Minster York Minster

    Check visitor entry around services and decide whether to add the tower if slots and access work for you.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Bootham or Stonegate Bootham, York
  5. to · Activity Walk an open section of York’s city walls York City Walls

    Choose a short section near Bootham Bar and check closures. Stay on street level if steps or conditions make the wall unsuitable.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Explore the streets around Goodramgate Goodramgate, York
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the Minster York Minster, York
Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
Day 8 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 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 North Berwick
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Rail Travel from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick North Berwick railway station

    This is a travel window, including the walk and station buffer. Confirm the actual train for your date.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Walk the harbor and look toward Bass Rock North Berwick Harbour

    Use public paths and stay clear of rough water. Bird activity varies with season and weather.

  4. to · Activity Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick

    Check hours and admission before you travel. A boat excursion is a separate decision that depends on conditions and availability.

    Official information
  5. to · Meal Lunch near the harbor or High Street North Berwick High Street
  6. to · Activity Walk along West Bay and browse High Street West Bay, North Berwick

    Use the high street if wind or rain shortens the waterfront stop.

  7. to · Rail Return to Edinburgh Waverley Edinburgh Waverley

    Choose a train on the actual schedule and leave time to reach the platform.

    Official information
  8. to · Meal Dinner in the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 11 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk to Lady Stair’s Close Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Visit the Writers’ Museum The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh

    Check the museum calendar before going.

    Official information
  4. to · Activity Browse the bookshops around the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh

    Use this block for one or two shops rather than crisscrossing the city.

  5. to · Meal Lunch around George IV Bridge George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
  6. to · Activity See the current exhibition at the National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

    Check the current exhibition and opening times.

    Official information
  7. to · Activity Walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard and George Square Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
  8. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 12 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Leith waterfront The Shore, Edinburgh

    Compare the tram and bus routes for your dates.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Walk The Shore and the Water of Leith The Shore, Edinburgh

    Keep to a waterfront loop so lunch stays nearby.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh
  5. to · Ground transport Continue to Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh

    Take a bus or set aside more time if walking.

  6. to · Activity Explore Stockbridge and pause for coffee Stockbridge, Edinburgh

    Use the time for a short neighborhood walk and stop at a cafe rather than adding another ticketed visit.

  7. to · Meal Dinner around Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 13 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 citizenM Tower of London
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel St Katharine Docks, London

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Tower Hill, London
    citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  2. Day 2

    London

    Europe/London Open map for London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
    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
    citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  3. Day 3

    London

    Europe/London Open map for London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Tower Hill Tower Hill, London
    2. to · Ground transport Take the Underground to South Kensington South Kensington, London
    3. to · Activity Explore the Science Museum galleries Science Museum, London

      Check current gallery access and choose two or three areas to see in depth.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Exhibition Road South Kensington, London
    5. to · Activity Visit the V&A for one gallery or exhibition Victoria and Albert Museum, London

      Swap this block for more time at the Science Museum if that is your priority.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk north to Kensington Gardens Kensington Gardens, London

      Shorten this stop if daylight or weather is limited.

      Official information
    7. to · Meal Dinner in South Kensington South Kensington, London
    citizenM Tower of LondonLondon
  4. Day 4

    York

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Tower Hill, London
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point citizenM Tower of London
    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 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
  6. Day 6

    York

    Europe/London Open map for York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
    2. to · Activity Browse bookshops around Stonegate and the Minster Stonegate, York

      Pick one or two shops based on their opening hours.

    3. to · Activity Walk around the Minster and Dean’s Park Dean’s Park, York
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Goodramgate Goodramgate, York
    5. to · Activity Visit York Explore Library if open York Explore Library and Archive

      Use this block for a reading break or an exhibition if one is scheduled.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Continue to the Museum Gardens or take a cafe break York Museum Gardens
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Stonegate Stonegate, York
    Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
  7. Day 7

    York

    Europe/London Open map for York
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
    2. to · Activity Walk to the Minster through the center York Minster
    3. to · Activity Visit York Minster York Minster

      Check visitor entry around services and decide whether to add the tower if slots and access work for you.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Bootham or Stonegate Bootham, York
    5. to · Activity Walk an open section of York’s city walls York City Walls

      Choose a short section near Bootham Bar and check closures. Stay on street level if steps or conditions make the wall unsuitable.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Explore the streets around Goodramgate Goodramgate, York
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the Minster York Minster, York
    Hampton by Hilton YorkYork
  8. Day 8

    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
  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

    North Berwick

    Europe/London Open map for North Berwick
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Rail Travel from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick North Berwick railway station

      This is a travel window, including the walk and station buffer. Confirm the actual train for your date.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Walk the harbor and look toward Bass Rock North Berwick Harbour

      Use public paths and stay clear of rough water. Bird activity varies with season and weather.

    4. to · Activity Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick

      Check hours and admission before you travel. A boat excursion is a separate decision that depends on conditions and availability.

      Official information
    5. to · Meal Lunch near the harbor or High Street North Berwick High Street
    6. to · Activity Walk along West Bay and browse High Street West Bay, North Berwick

      Use the high street if wind or rain shortens the waterfront stop.

    7. to · Rail Return to Edinburgh Waverley Edinburgh Waverley

      Choose a train on the actual schedule and leave time to reach the platform.

      Official information
    8. to · Meal Dinner in the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  11. Day 11

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk to Lady Stair’s Close Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Visit the Writers’ Museum The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh

      Check the museum calendar before going.

      Official information
    4. to · Activity Browse the bookshops around the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh

      Use this block for one or two shops rather than crisscrossing the city.

    5. to · Meal Lunch around George IV Bridge George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
    6. to · Activity See the current exhibition at the National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

      Check the current exhibition and opening times.

      Official information
    7. to · Activity Walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard and George Square Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
    8. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  12. Day 12

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Leith waterfront The Shore, Edinburgh

      Compare the tram and bus routes for your dates.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Walk The Shore and the Water of Leith The Shore, Edinburgh

      Keep to a waterfront loop so lunch stays nearby.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh
    5. to · Ground transport Continue to Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Take a bus or set aside more time if walking.

    6. to · Activity Explore Stockbridge and pause for coffee Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Use the time for a short neighborhood walk and stop at a cafe rather than adding another ticketed visit.

    7. to · Meal Dinner around Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  13. Day 13

    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.