i have saved money for years now for a trip to the U.K .?

Question

i don't have a really tight plan yet but i need to get some things decided, one major thing i want to know is what would be the best time of year to visit the U.K like when is it the most lovely, also, is there anywhere that i should really make sure i take the time to visit while im there. i am very interested in history and i think most of the regular tourist places will suit me for that but i am also interested in just knowing what its like there, the true England and the true Scotland if that makes any sense. just any advice you have would be appreciated. I've saved for years just to visit i want to make it something to remember or be enlightened by.

Answer 1

so many choices mate, the lake district in the northwest of England is beautiful Scotland has some great castles, London is OK for history but packed and most of the people in the city wouldn't p*ss on you if you were on fire. bath is good for roman history, any seaside town is good for 1800's history( Blackpool tower,pier, pleasure beach, Brighton pier, prom etc). Wales has some great scenery too and some of the little towns are beautiful. I find the further north England you travel the nicer, down to earth the people become. Don't get me wrong though, there are nice people all over the place but you get ignorant ones too. go to some smaller towns and you will see the real English people and ways of life. I hope you have a great time travelling around the U.K just don't be naive and keep your wallet/camera where you can see them :) oh, and july is about the best month to start your travels.

Answer 2

You have a lot of answers to your question and good ones they are too, so I'll try and suggest some beautiful areas often overlooked by tourists. The town of Ludlow in Shropshire has beautiful architecture, a castle and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England - Mortimer Forest, The Long Mynd and the Stipperstones. Wiltshire between South East England and the popular West Country is an often ignored county. I'd suggest visiting the Savernake Forest near Marlborough in Wiltshire as well as the Kennet and Avon Canal and the range of hills just north of the small town of Pewsey - Martinsell Hill, Oare Hill and Knapp Hill.
The county of Dorset has some wonderful dramatic and beautiful coastline particularly from just south of the town of Bridport - worth a visit too - going west to the border with east Devon a few miles to the west of Lyme Regis. You'll find all these places on Ordnance Survey 'Landranger Maps' which cover the whole country in great detail, showing footpaths (hiking trails) as well as major and minor roads. Britain's network of public footpaths is immense and remember to see the countryside at its best its vital to do some off road walking even if its only for a mile or two. Have a great time.

Answer 3

I would definitely suggest coming during the summer months, because if you havn't already heard the English weather can be a bit miserable but last n the summer the sun often comes out! Theres been some good suggestions but I'd like to add that if you were thinking of visiting Newcastle (great culture, art, museums and history and plenty of castle nearby in Northumberland) it would be a good idea travelling along Hadrian's Wall, which is an old Roman wall (used to keep them mischevious Scots away). On the other side you've got the Lake District which has some breathtaking scenery, at which I would suggest hiking up a hill/mountain(depending on fitness level) to fully appreciate it. Also near Newcastle you have Durham which is a very old town and has one of the best cathedrals in england, a castle and a beautiful river with rowing boats, etc.
Research any of the places mentioned on Wiki as its usually very infomative. Have a nice time!

Answer 4

Come in September. The weather is often better than in summmer, things are a bit quieter as the kids are back in school. In spite of what people say about London, it's an excellent starting point for newcomers to the UK and we are not as unfirendly as the provincials would have you believe! And London is as much the True England as anywhere else (as a Londoner, I would say that!)
When you are based in London, you can go on day trips to places like Oxford, Cambridge, Canterbury or Bath, all of which are beautiful and packed with history. I'd then suggest you moved up to Edinburgh which is an amazing city (don't count on good weather though), and a great base for exploring Scotland. If you want to see a different city on your way back down, I think I'd suggest a short stay in Newcastle, as it's a fantastic example of a pretty bleak industrial town that has completely reinvented itself and now has a really buzzing arts and social scene. There is also stunning beach and countryside scenery nearby. It's a small city, so easy to get around and get to know in a short time, unlike London. And they really, really know how to party!
Second choice would be Liverpool, which is the European City of Culture next year, so will have lots of exciting things happening. The old Docks area has been turned into a pretty attraction, lots of people like it.
I wouldn't worry about making your trip special. I'm sure it will be - you obviously have an open and enquiring mind, and that's more important than ticking off places on a list. Just come over, be prepared for the scary prices(!), and have yourself a wonderful time!

Answer 5

Hya

Well l am Scottish but l live in England and there is beauty in both countries!!

l live in the South East of England, it is most beautiful to me in the Autumn, it is very lush and green in the SE of England so really anytime of year is a good time of year but l would not recommend coming here from november to march as it can be quite bleak and rainy!

If you like it hot then come in july/august, those are our hottest and sunniest months!

the uk is an expensive place to be so really staying in london would eat up all your money!

ln Scotland l would stay in Fife, that is pretty central and you could go visit Edinburgh, such a beautiful city, so much history, you will love it if you are into history!

Brighton is a good place in England, Sussex has alot of history and mueseums and castles dotted around!

Whatever and wherever you decide to stay have a fab time!!!

Answer 6

Well, it depends what you like...It hottest in Summer (June, July, August). Scenery is fantastic all year, in most places Autumn Colour is gorgeous, as is the snow in Winter. I think if you want to see the "true england" you need to go off the beaten track, where fewer tourists go, places like the North East of England and North Yorkshire, not so well visited as the southern places

Answer 7

Definitely come in July if you're planning to go to Scotland. It isn't so warm but it rains a lot less in July! I recommend going to the Highlands if you want something special. Everybody does the whole castle-statue trail, but if you want something unusual history-wise, try pictish brochs (rarish but spread out over the Highlands - I've seen some nice ones in Glenelg). These are ancient dry-stone Pict forts, still more or less intact in some places, and, being in the Highlands, are not subject to the usual tacky tourist queues and gift shops! Highlands are full of more well-known history - bonnie prince Charlie, whisky trails etc. I especially recommend one of the Western Isles for a real look at distinctive Gaelic culture; Skye is most accessible - road bridge or ferry - but the Outer Hebrides are all lovely too. Hope this helps!

Answer 8

Spring or Autumn. London, Bath, York, Cornwall, Peak District, Lake District, Cotswolds, Edinburgh, Wales

Answer 9

The best time to come is in the Summer, that's if you prefer goodish weather.
All parts of the UK have something to offer, and you will love it.
Most people are friendly although watch your money as there are rip off merchants here as well as everywhere else.
Check the Internet for places of interest as there are thousands, Northumberland is the county for castles, Bamburgh, in particular is beautiful and Alnwick is where they filmed the Harry Potter series. Good Luck and have a lovely time here.

Answer 10

Spring, summer and autumn are the best seasons in my opinion anyways. I would recommend the Cotswolds (quaint olde English villages), The Lake district (amazing scenery), Cornwall (beautiful rugged coastline), London (Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, shopping, Millennium wheel), Stonehenge in Wiltshire, Windsor Castle, Henley on Thames (for a day out by the river). If your planning on going to Scotland too, the highlands are stunning. Hope that helps some x