UK Travel Planning

By Tracy Collins

The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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How many episodes does UK Travel Planning have?

The podcast currently has 213 episodes available.

UK Travel Planning episodes:

April 25, 202315 UK Train Travel Questions Answered: Everything First-Time Travellers Need to Know
In episode 43 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins, Founders of UK Travel Planning, cover the top 15 questions they get asked about travelling by train in the UK.
In this episode, you will learn
How do I get from Heathrow airport by train to Kings Cross railway station?
How much time do I need to allow from landing at Heathrow airport to booking a train from Kings Cross to Edinburgh?
How soon in advance do I need to buy train tickets?
What is the difference between the Advance and Anytime train tickets?
What websites are best to buy train tickets on?
Are train tickets refundable?
Do I have to have a seat reservation or can I just turn up for a train? Can you reserve specific seats on a train?
Do train tickets sell out?
Is a Britrail or the Global Eurail train pass worth it and how do I reserve seats if I have a pass?
What are split train tickets?
What are the National Railcards?
What age does a child fare become an adult fare?
How much luggage can I take on board a train?
Do you have any recommended UK Rail itineraries
Do you have any information about the Eurostar service and the Caledonian sleeper?
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-43

>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
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19min
April 18, 2023Scotland's Far North: Beaches, Castles and Highland Scenery
In episode 42 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat again with Sally-Ann who co-founded tour company North Coast Explorer Tours with her husband, Robert.

We talk about their favourite places for scenery, history, food, wildlife and beaches in Far North Scotland.

In this episode, you will learn:
Sally-Ann and her husband Robert’s favourite places in Far North Scotland for scenery, history, food, wildlife and beaches.
Hidden places you might miss if you didn’t know they were there
Worthwhile places to visit that often aren’t on people’s travel itineraries
Personalised recommendations from a local
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-42
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
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54min
April 11, 2023Day Trips from London: Discovering Medieval Castles and Historic Sites in South East England
In episode 41 Tracy chats to John Coupland from John England Tours about his private medieval day tours in South East England.
In this episode, you will learn
Medieval day tours available in the South East of England
Lesser known medieval attractions worth visiting
Which historic sites you can combine in a day tour
The benefits of taking a private day tour
How day tours can be multigenerational and can suit all age groups
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-41

>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
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37min
April 04, 2023London to Paris on the Eurostar (Tips to make the most of your journey)
In episode 40 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, UK Travel Planning founders Tracy and Doug Collins chat about catching the Eurostar train from London to Paris to prepare you for the experience.

In this episode, you will learn:
How long is the journey from London to Paris on the Eurostar train
What ticket types are available
How to check in for your journey
What happens to your luggage on the train
What are the seating configurations like
How to travel onward to your hotel in Paris
Is it possible to visit Paris for a day trip from London
What food options are available for the journey
Plus get Tracy and Doug’s top tips for catching the Eurostar
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-40
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
27min
March 28, 2023Exploring Northumberland with Marc of Northumberland Tours
In episode 39 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Marc from Northumberland Tours about all of the things you can do on your visit to Northumberland. We cover historic sights, wildlife, weather and so much more.

In this episode, you will learn:
What you can expect to see at the Farne Islands
The importance of checking tide times for visits to Holy Island/Lindisfarne Castle
How many stunning castles there are to explore in Northumberland
What weather to expect in Northumberland
How Northumberland is so much more than just Alnwick Castle
Why Northumberland should be on your travel itinerary
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-39
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
28min
March 21, 2023What to Eat in the UK: Essential British Foods Every Visitor Should Try
In episode 38 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we have a chat with fellow expat Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about British foods.

This includes everything from customs and language around food to types of places to eat out, how to save money on your food budget and we hopefully inspire you to add some new foods to your list of things to try.
In this episode, you will learn about
Sunday roasts and carveries
Typical British hot puddings
Fish and chips with scraps (bad for you but oh-so-tasty!)
What’s included in a fried ‘Full English’ or ‘Full Scottish’ breakfast
How to order food in a pub
Whether you need to book a table in advance
Favourite take aways in the UK
Bakery snack food like sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, cheese straws, pork pies and Cornish Pasties
Marmite versus Vegemite (Marmite rules!)
London delicacies like jellied eels and pie and mash with liquor
Ordering tea and coffee in the UK
Dealing with food allergies
Meal deals to save you money
Chain restaurants in the UK
Different words for the humble bread roll in various locations around the UK
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-38
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.

Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
42min
March 14, 20236-Week UK Family Trip: What Worked, What Didn't and What to Do Differently
In episode 37 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com about her first trip back to the UK after living in Australia for over eight years. Karen travelled with her husband and three kids who were 10, 12 and 12 and toured the UK for six weeks visiting friends and family.
In this episode, you will learn
Tips for flying with kids and overcoming jet lag
A breakdown of Karen’s itinerary which included Portsmouth, London, Cornwall, Sheffield and Lincoln
Transport tips including public transport, park and ride, dealing with train strikes, getting insured on a borrowed car and travelling on narrow Cornish roads
Karen’s favourite UK foods and where to eat
How to make the most of your visit to Harry Potter studios
How to build ancestry research into your trip
All about the family holiday resort, Butlins at Skegness
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-37
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.

Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
59min
March 07, 2023Far North Scotland Travel Guide: What to See Beyond the NC500
In episode 36 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, co-founder of private tour company North Coast Explorer Tours, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland.

This is part two of a two-part podcast – if you haven’t listened to episode 35 yet, it’s a good idea to start with that one.

In this episode, you will learn
What to expect from a tour with North Coast Explorer Tours
Why it's a good idea to book a tour to explore the Far North of Scotland
Why it’s a great idea to have a chat with Sally-Ann so she can tailor the tour to your interests and itinerary
How many people can take part in a private tour
The minimum age for tours with North Coast Explorer Tours
How North Coast Explorer Tours can take your mobility into account when planning the tour
Where to stay when doing a North Coast Explorer tour
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-36
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
22min
February 28, 2023Far North Scotland Travel Guide: What to See, Do, and Know Before You Go
In episode 35 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, founder of private tour company North Coast Explorers, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland.

This is part one of a two-part podcast – look out for part two (episode 36) next week.

In this episode, you will learn
How and why Sally-Ann and her husband relocated to Scotland
What are the highlights of Far North Scotland and why you should add it to your itinerary
Which parts of Scotland are classed as Far North Scotland?
What can visitors expect from a trip to Far North Scotland?
Why peatland landscapes are important ecologically
What landscape and wildlife you can expect to see in the region and when to see it
How to get to Far North Scotland
What the seasons hold in Far North Scotland
Planning your visit to Far North Scotland
What to expect from the roads in Far North Scotland
What is the North Coast 500 (including which direction to travel and how long you need)
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-35
>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
44min
February 21, 2023Visiting Cornwall: Essential Tips, Top Experiences and What First-Timers Need to Know
In episode 34 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Doug of Meneage Tours in Cornwall.

If you have listened to episode 32 of the podcast when we chatted to Wendie Hume about her month-long driving holiday around the UK you may remember how much Wendie loved her day tour with Meneage Tours.
So I had to ask Doug onto the podcast to chat about all things Cornish!
In this episode, you will learn about the various tours Meneage Tours offers around Cornwall including some that fans of Doc Martin and Poldark will find of particular interest.

We also discuss the advantages of taking a private driver-guided tour with Meneage Tours.

Doug also shares tips and insider information and important things to consider if you are planning a trip to Cornwall.

Other tours offered by Meneage Tours include the Lizard Peninsula, a 5 day tour to explore Cornwall in more depth and an ancestry-based tour for those interested in tracing their Cornish roots.

You will also discover Doug’s number one tip for first-time visitors to Cornwall plus information about how to contact Doug to book a tour with Meneage Tours.

For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-34

>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.
Still planning your UK or Ireland trip?
Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning everything yourself. With departures from cities such as Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary.
Have a look at their tours and any current offers on their website - Rabbies.com
Support the show
🗺 FREE UK Trip Planning Roadmap - plan your UK trip step by step
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
UK Trip Quick Answers - a 30-minute live Zoom for your UK trip questions.
Video Reviews (available anytime) - send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.
1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy.
🚆 Travelling by train? - Get expert help from Doug, our resident rail expert with 25+ years on the UK network.
🎤 Leave us a voice message
➡️ Sponsor our show
➡️ Leave us a tip

Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast ...
...more
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How many episodes does UK Travel Planning have?

The podcast currently has 213 episodes available.

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