5-Day Autumn Trip to the UK: Non-stop Beautiful Scenery
Hey guys, here's a 5-day in-depth travel guide to the UK! Experience British style and get inspired for your trip!
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🚩Route Overview:
Day 1: Lake Windermere
Enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery at the largest natural lake in England.
Day 2: Scottish Highlands - Glenfinnan Viaduct - Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle
Travel through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, admire the grandeur of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Loch Ness, and visit the ancient Urquhart Castle.
Day 3: Isle of Skye - Old Man of Storr - Lealt Falls - Eilean Donan Castle
Explore the mysterious Isle of Skye, climb the spectacular Old Man of Storr, admire the cascading Lealt Falls, and visit the fairytale-like Eilean Donan Castle.
Day 4: Edinburgh Castle - Royal Mile - Princes Street - Calton Hill
Visit the historic Edinburgh Castle, stroll along the Royal Mile, shop on the bustling Princes Street, and finally climb Calton Hill for a panoramic view of the city.
Day 5: York Minster - Shambles - River Ouse - National Railway Museum
Visit the magnificent York Minster, stroll along the quaint Shambles, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the River Ouse, and explore the fascinating National Railway Museum.
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Must-visit Attractions:
- 🏰Edinburgh Castle: A military stronghold on a cliff, steeped in Scotland's ancient history.
- 💒York Minster: Enjoy the stunning Gothic stained glass and feel the beauty of faith.
- 🌅Lake Windermere: Picturesque lake and mountain scenery, like being in a fairyland.
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Travel Tips:
🍂The temperature in the UK in November is moderate, around 7-13°C during the day, so remember to bring a thick coat and an umbrella.
💰The exchange rate for the British pound is about 1:9, so do the math when shopping to see if it's a good deal.
🎁British specialties such as Scottish scarves and English tea sets are affordable and meaningful souvenirs.
🚇The London Underground is very convenient, and an Oyster Card will make your travel even easier.
💡Be careful when traveling at night and avoid walking on deserted paths.
📸The British Museum and the London Eye are must-see attractions, so take lots of beautiful photos!
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It takes about five minutes to walk from York Station to platform 11, cross the overpass, and there is a sign, which is easy to see. There were not many people, so I went in without an appointment. There were many local elderly people and children, but they watched quietly. The history of trains is clear at a glance, and I learned a lot. Half of the confidence of European railways comes from Britain. The trains and train technology more than 150 years ago are really admirable.
Walking into the museum hall, it is like entering the kingdom of trains. Starting from the oldest train at the door, it is just a very small steam locomotive, smaller than today's cars, and then there are various steam locomotives. As the train develops, the locomotive horsepower is getting bigger and bigger. All the exhibits here are real-size. Visitors shuttle in the huge trains, from steam locomotives to diesel locomotives, and finally electric locomotives. The latest Eurostar and China's high-speed rail only have models on display. The train is too huge, and it is really not easy to get a real object. In addition to the locomotive, train carriages from various periods are also displayed. There are special carriages for the rich with silver tables, as well as ordinary carriages and freight carriages. The platform is also arranged to be similar to the age of the carriages, making people feel like they have traveled back in time. Not only that, some carriages can be entered, some undercarriages can be observed, and even the maintenance workshops are open to tourists. This is definitely a paradise for train fans.
National Railway Museum The National Railway Museum is located east of the train station on Leeman Road in York. At the entrance stands a statue of Stephenson, the "Father of Steam Locomotives". As one of the three major science museums in the UK, the museum is open to the public and has a "zero threshold" admission route, that is, free for all men, women, and children. This is also one of the "people-friendly policies" in the UK's public cultural system. Visitors can visit the interior of the carriage and will be invited to the restoration shop studio to watch the restoration process of antiques. Railway fans should not miss it.
The British Railway Museum in York is known as the world's largest train museum, covering 20 acres. As the birthplace of train and railway technology, Britain is well-deserved to have the world's premier railway museum, and the museum is still doing big projects. Today, I saw that the surrounding area is under construction, and the project map in the hall shows the situation after the completion of the 2025 meeting. National railway musum, The museum is free, and there is a wonderlab that needs to be paid. You can decide whether to buy a ticket according to your child's interest in science. In addition to the train and corresponding exhibitions, there are also areas for children to play, and cafes for eating. Museum parking charges £10 per day, Carlisle street park, about 10 minutes walk to the museum.
The National Railway Museum in York, Yorkshire, is not far from our hotel, ten minutes drive away, parking is very convenient. The museum is free to visit, we volunteered to fundraise and purchased brochures and souvenirs, totaling about £50. There is our high-speed rail content, but the introduction of the British Railway and the Japanese Shinkansen line is larger than our high-speed rail. Recommended to visit, definitely worth it.
Loved this museum. Flying Scotsman, Mallard and many more famous trains displayed in their glory. Amazingly it's free entry. Great for all ages
Very interesting museum in a big open space. Currently being renovated to be made even bigger.