England in Three Weeks: 2 Recommended 21-day Itineraries to England

Not sure how to spend 21 days in England? Check out our 3-week England itinerary plans below for inspiration and ideas.

Your epic three-week road trip through England begins in Bath, gateway to England’s beautiful South West Peninsula. Spend most of your first week exploring Bath and the counties of Devon and Cornwall. Stop for a night in Salisbury to visit mysterious Stonehenge before continuing to Oxford via Cotswolds. Stop in Liverpool for a bit of Beatlemania before taking a few days in the idyllic Lake District. Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales where you can consider a picnic at Bolton Abbey, before arriving at the ancient city of York, home to one of the finest cathedrals in Europe. Your penultimate stop is England’s other world famous university town, Cambridge. Finish with five days in London. Tick off Big Ben, St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace—there are so many sites! Consider visiting some of the incredible free museums such as The British Museum, The National Gallery and The Natural History Museum to name a few. 

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Embark on the epic 431 km (268 mile) hike along the Pennine Way on this 21-day itinerary of England. Beginning in Edale in the Derbyshire Peak District, the route traverses some of England’s most scenic countryside before finishing just over the border in Scotland. While each day of this 18-day walk has its own rewards, there are some major highlights. Bookworms will appreciate the section from Withens Height End to Top Withens—forever synonymous with Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. The trail passes through Yorkshire Dales National Park, which includes some of the most strenuous days of walking — but the scenery makes it worth the effort as you pass through lush dales or valleys and traverse windswept heather moors. You’ll also come across Tan Hill, home of England’s highest pub. Take time to cozy up with a pint at this remote 17th century inn. Follow Hadrian’s Wall and hike through part of Northumberland National Park, passing some of the best preserved sections of wall and the ruins of Thirlwell Castle. The final leg is through the rolling Cheviot Hills where you’ll hike along the exposed border ridge, passing in and out of Scotland before finally reaching the charming town of Kirk Yetholm. See all hiking tours in England.

Interested in any one of these England 21-day itinerary suggestions? You can book these holidays as they are or work with our travel experts in the country to tweak it as per your liking. While you can plan out a trip yourself and arrange the logistics such as transportation and accommodations, it can be confusing and daunting. With the help of our travel experts, you can also craft a bespoke England adventure. For more ideas and inspirations, browse through our list of England holiday packages.

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