Car rentals

Umight look into finding a group tour for your interests.
Car rentals are strict about drivers age.

Most of the companies will hire to over 75s, but you might have to pay quite a bit for insurance. You can use the train to get about, though that will restrict you a bit. The best bet might be to hire a car just for a few days and use public transport the rest of the time.

Rick Steves discusses this subject here:
http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/rental-car-requirements
(scroll down to Age Limits)

Note that he says: "Drivers over 70 may have trouble renting in...Great Britain...."

That article is somewhat simplistic - there are for example no age limits at Hertz, Avis, Sixt or Enterprise in the UK. Budget used to be the main problem renter, don't know if it still is, as it depended on the individual franchise.

It very much depends on where, and when, you want to travel.

A 21-day car rental will be expensive. You may find that you can depend on rail/buses for much of your needs and only require a rental for specific days.

Insurance requirements can differ from those in the U.S. I've found it useful to phone the specific outlet I plan to rent from and verify their requirements.

Asking the question is worth the time. Rentals are available.

My Dad rented a car when he was 82.

A Seattle-based travel agent told us that they usually can find car rentals for their senior clients by shopping around. Any rental company should ask the driver's age right up front, or if not, you should tell them. I agree that a 21-day rental sounds expensive.

Try this site:>http://www.travelsupermarket.com/beta/en-gb/car-hire/

For train times:> www.nationalrail.co.uk
For buses:>http://www.traveline.info