England in 8 Days: 3 Recommended 8-day Itineraries to England

For ideas and inspiration to spend 8 days in England, check out some of our 8-day England itinerary ideas below.

	Overview	Activity
Day 1	Arrive in Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon	City sightseeing
Day 2	Walk to Mickleton via Hidcote Manor and Gardens	Walking tour
Day 3	Experience amazing views from the Broadway Tower	City sightseeing
Day 4	Journey to Blockley with a visit to the Tudor Snowshill Manor	Landmark sightseeing
Day 5	Wander to the medieval town of Bourton-on-the-Water	Sightseeing
Day 6	Explore the stunning village of Guiting Power	Sightseeing
Day 7	Visit Sudeley Castle on your way to Winchcombe	Landmark sightseeing
Day 8	End your trip in Winchcombe

There’s really no better way to explore the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty than by foot. On this eight-day guided itinerary, you’ll journey through quintessential English villages, such as Laverton, Stanton, and Snowshill, rolling hills, and beautiful rivers like the Severn and Avon. Along the way, you’ll visit historic sights like Sudeley Castle, where Henry VIII’s sixth wife, Katherine Parr, lived, and the gorgeous 14th-century market town of Chipping Campden and the Norman town of Stow-on-the-Wold. With the Cotswolds being considered one of the most beautiful places in England, it’s an ideal place for a walking holiday with clear routes and well-maintained trails. See all tours in England.

Walk in the footsteps of pirates, smugglers, miners, and adventurers on this eight-day itinerary of Cornwall. With stunning coastal views throughout the trip, you’ll hike around prominent coves such as Penberth Cove, get views of the Scilly Isles, and visit the most westerly point in England, Land’s End. This itinerary is also bursting with history and culture, with a visit to the legendary open-air Minack Theatre.

Describe your ideal 8-day holiday for a customized trip to England.

You can spend a lifetime discovering every nook and cranny of London, but in a week you can cover the main highlights. The informative, gruesome and occasionally hilarious Beefeater-hosted tour at The Tower of London, should be on any bucket list. Westminster Abbey is one of the world’s finest examples of Gothic architecture and the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth I, Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens, among many others. The British Museum is free and home to the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) are some of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. If that’s not enough, you can always escape the buzz of the city for Stonehenge, Oxford, Windsor or beyond, whatever catches your interest. See more 8-day tours in London.

With an 8-day England itinerary plan, you could go in-depth and really get to know a city or region or make a mad dash to see the highlights from top to bottom. Excellent rail and coach links make getting around easy and flights from northern England to London and some smaller southern cities can cut down on travel time. If you want to maximize your time, an organized tour to England could be a great way to get the most out of the week. Alternatively, contact our travel experts for a personalized England holiday. With all the travel planning done for you, all you have to do is sit back and soak up the sights.

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