In episode 27 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast discover the magical beauty of the Cotswolds with Victoria from Cotswold Teacup Tours.

"The Cotswolds is such a beautiful and quintessential English part of the country. And to live in it and to be able to take tours around there I'm not surprised you absolutely love it." -Tracy

Victoria is the owner of Cotswold Teacup Tours which takes small groups on private tours of the Cotswolds. She loves the area and is passionate about sharing her local knowledge and experience of this beautiful part of England.

In this podcast, Victoria chats with Tracy about the Cotswolds and answers a variety of questions from members of the UK Travel Planning Facebook group. 
She also shares interesting stories and photos of the Cotswolds including photos she took of the snow which fell in the Cotswolds in December 2022.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• Discover the beauty of the UK in winter by exploring the picturesque snow-covered Cotswolds.
• Learn about some favourite English pubs and tea rooms in the Cotswolds.
• Uncover a little of the history of the Cotswolds. 
• Learn about locally produced foods, goods and souvenirs available to purchase when you visit.
• A few walks that you can take in the Cotswolds.
• Find out how to book a private tour of the Cotswolds with Victoria's Cotswold Teacup Tours

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-27

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In episode 26 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, we discuss the various train routes available between London and Edinburgh. 

Learn about the various options you have to travel by train between London and Edinburgh plus suggested places to stop off along the way. 

We share how it is possible to spend a few hours in York (plus what to do with luggage) and what you can do and see in the city. Durham and Newcastle are also discussed as possible places to alight the train for a few hours before continuing to Edinburgh.

We share some tips about what to look out for along the route north of Durham and also where to sit on the train for the best views of the Northumberland Coast.

Various ticket and pass options are discussed including the BritRail pass and Global Eurail Pass.

Train route options back to London are covered too including which major cities through which each route passes. Learn about the various trains that operate on these lines including the Caledonian Sleeper Service and Lumo service.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-26/

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In episode 25 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, I chat with friends Liz Attwood and Melinda Ecker who, with their respective husbands, Kent and Ken, planned a trip to revisit the destinations they had enjoyed during a coach tour around England together in 2019. 

While the coach tour had provided them with an introduction to many places they just knew they had to return for further exploration and to spend a few days in their favourite destinations. And in September 2022 the 2 couples did just that travelling around England by train.

In this episode, you will learn

• How Liz and Melinda planned their trip
• The destinations they chose to revisit including London, the Cotswolds, Bath, St Ives and York plus highlights of their itinerary
• Accommodation options they recommend
• Their experiences of train travel in the UK and using BritRail Passes
• Favourite cafes and restaurants along the way
• Favourite tours and day excursions
• How they travelled around England for 3 weeks with only carry-on 
• Their top tip for anyone planning a trip to the UK

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-25/

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In this episode, we address one of the most frequently raised questions from those planning a visit to London. The question is quite simply how to get around London on public transport.

The good news is that the public transport system in London is excellent with many options available to get around. The downside however is that all those options can be a bit mind-boggling!

First-time visitors to London and returning travellers alike can find the transport system a real challenge. With multiple forms of transport on offer and multiple ways of getting around London, it can make travel planning seem very daunting.

This podcast is aimed at introducing you to the many options available for getting around London to make it a little less stressful and more fun!

In this episode, you will learn 

• The various public transport options in London includes the Underground (or Tube), Overground trains, the Elizabeth Line, London buses, Docklands Light Railway and Uber Boat. 
• The different methods of paying for transport in London such as the Oyster card and contactless.
• Practical tips to help you get around London.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-24/

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In this week's episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy shares information and tips for visiting London in December. This is her favourite time of year to visit the UK capital with so much to see and do and the fabulous festive atmosphere to enjoy.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to expect when visiting London in December
  • What sort of weather you can expect 
  • Hours of daylight in London in December (sunrise and sunset times)
  • What to pack 
• Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting London in December 
• We share some of our favourite things to do in London in December including
  • Enjoying the Christmas lights
  • Taking a festive tour whether a walking tour, cruise down the Thames, Christmas market tour or bus tour
  • Some of our favourite markets
  • Special events such as at Kew Gardens or Harry Potter studios
  • Going to a Pantomime
  • Talking a stroll through one of the Royal Parks
• What is open (and closed) on Christmas Day plus suggestions about things to do
• What is open (and closed) on Boxing Day plus suggestions about things to do
• Information about public transport in London on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-23/

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In episode 22 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, I chat with special guest Debbie Harsen about her month-long trip to England and Scotland in 2022 with her eldest adult daughter Emily.

Debbie lives in Pennsylvania and has a lifelong love of the UK.  She is an experienced traveller who has visited the UK on many occasions. This was her daughter Emily's first trip.

In this episode, Debbie shares UK travel inspiration plus tips about how she planned her trip, how they got around, their favourite destinations, favourite foods and how both herself and Emily managed to pack for a month with carry-on and no checked baggage!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How far in advance Debbie started planning their month long trip and useful resources she found to help her plan.
• How Emily and Debbie worked together to plan their itinerary and choose the destinations to visit on this trip.
• Why Debbie decided to use tour companies for two main parts of the their trip.
• Debbie and Emily's highlights - both experiences and destinations.
• Favourite foods including good ole British fish and chips and Sunday Roast.
• Their favourite accommodations during their stay.
• Day trip destinations from London including Bath, Stonehenge and Canterbury.
• Debbie's tips for anyone planning a trip to the UK for the first time.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-22/

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In episode 21 of the podcast, we share our favourite experiences from our 12-week spring/summer tour of England and Scotland.

These include 3 very different accommodation options, a castle famous for appearing in a popular TV costume drama, a road trip, a train ride, a photoshoot in London, a football match and a landmark which is the title of a song associated with Vera Lynn.

We have chosen experiences which include destinations in England (including London) and Scotland and we know will provide inspiration for your own travels around the UK.

We struggled to choose only 10 and I am sure if we chose on a different day we would probably come up with a different list.

Listen to this episode to discover our favourites.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-21/

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In episode 20 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours. Victoria has lived in the Cotswolds her entire life and is the founder and owner of the Cotswold Teacup Tour company.

In this episode, Victoria provides an introduction to the Cotwolds including sharing some of her favourite towns, villages, and gardens plus insider secrets and knowledge.

If you are considering a visit to the Cotswolds in this episode you will learn about the area but also how Victoria plans her bespoke private tours based on the interests and needs of her guests to ensure they have an unforgettable experience exploring this beautiful area of England. 

Learn about

• Victoria's background and why she started Cotswold Teacup Tours
• What makes the Cotswolds area of England so special
• Information about the Cotswolds such as its size and how long it takes to drive from east to west and north to south (it's longer than you may think)
• Examples of the bespoke tours that Victoria has created for previous guests including tours which include activities of interest to children and also her new luxury shopping tour of the Cotswolds
• Some of Victoria's favourite towns, villages, pubs, and gardens
• What to expect on a tour with Victoria (she shares some of her favourite hidden gems too!)
• How to book and join a tour with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
• Frequently asked questions from people on her tours about the Cotswolds
• Victoria's top tip for those planning a visit to the Cotswolds

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-20/

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In this episode discover our top tips to help you choose the best day trip/s from London including factors to consider when deciding which day trips to add to your itinerary.

You will get a taste of some of the most popular day trip options plus practical considerations which may influence your choice of where to visit. This includes your interests, how far you want to travel plus the advantages and disadvantages of independent travel, group tours or private driver-guided tour options.

In the second segment of the podcast, John Coupland of John England Tours who specialises in private driver-guided tours of SE England shares with us trends he has experienced in 2022 for those who have booked day tours from London with him plus 3 of his most popular options including Tudor and Medieval-focused day trips.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-19/

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In this episode, Tracy chats with Rob Bruns who, with his wife and son,  spent 4 weeks exploring the UK in June 2022. Rob shares information about how he planned the trip (including the various resources) plus his process of putting together the itinerary which was suitable not only for himself and his wife but also their (at the time) 11 year old son.

He also gives an overview of their 4 week itinerary including the various destinations they visited, highlights of the trip plus accommodation options, favourite restaurants and more.

Rob shares how he managed driving in the UK and how he prepared for this experience (spoiler alert - he really enjoyed driving on the other side of the road!) with the help of Tripiamo.

Other topics covered in this episode include packing for a 4 week trip, enjoying the British tradition of afternoon tea and his tips for others planning a trip to the UK.

What you will learn in this episode

• How Rob planned their trip to the UK including the various resources and systems he used to keep track of the itinerary as it developed
• How Rob managed the itinerary so that it catered for every member of the family
• How the Bruns family got around England and Scotland - including how Rob prepared to drive in the UK and how he coped with rail strikes which impacted some of their plans
• The different accommodation options Rob chose plus his favourites
• Highlights of the trip - both destinations and experiences
• Their favourite restaurants and British foods they tried along the way
• How the Bruns family planned and managed laundry stops during the trip
• How the family packed for their trip 
• What surprised Rob about the trip
• His top tip for anyone planning to visit the UK for the first time

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-18/

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