Hello,
I am starting to plan a 4 week trip to the UK for Spring 2026. I've tried to hold off asking any questions yet but I'm just so excited! And planning trips is one of my hobbies.
We are in our 70’s and prefer “slow” travel. This will be our 4th (my 5th) trip to the British Isles. We travel by public transportation, mostly trains (love trains!), buses and some taxis or private drivers. We enjoy nature, gardens, historic buildings, novelty and people watching. We prefer towns and villages to cities, (we won’t be spending any time in London on this trip). We are foodies and like to stay in areas where there are lots of good, interesting food choices close by. I have some mobility issues mostly with up and down, so hills and stairs are challenging. We won’t be doing any hiking. Gentle walks mostly. We like to take an occasional small group day tour with a recommended company. We are good with any kind of weather except for heat waves (as if we had a choice :).
I am wanting to find specific areas/towns/villages to stay in these location to start with. Lodging, transportation, etc will come later.
Starting itinerary is:
Oxford 3-5 nights
Chester 2-3 nights
North Wales 5 nights (one location just not sure where yet)
Liverpool 2 nights
Lake District 4-5 nights (one location just not sure where yet)
(Question marks in here but eventually on to)
Northumberland 5 nights (one location just not sure where yet)
York 3-5 nights
(Question marks in here)
Heathrow 1 night
We have spent time in Oxford and Yorkshire before. All the rest will be new to us.
I very much appreciate any suggestions. Thank you
Katie