England 8-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 8 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to England.

Explore the charming quintessential British countryside with an 8-day kimkim itinerary. Embark on a Cotswolds road trip beginning in Oxford and heading north through Blenheim Palace and the Cherwell Valley to Stratford-Upon-Avon, where you'll explore Warwick Castle, and head toward Cotswolds Hills, visiting several villages and arrive in Bath. Walk along the Jurassic Coast beginning in Lyme Regis and walk along England's south coast, home to dramatic chalk cliffs, prehistoric earthworks, and charming thatched villages, and conclude your trip in historic Lulworth. Go on a walking tour of Wessek, where you'll explore the Wiltshire/Dorset border, starting in the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, followed by a walk through ancient Wessex paths along famous chalk hills and valleys, passing neolithic monuments, country villages, and concluding at the Saxon hill town of Shaftesbury.

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English village of Bibury in Cotswolds
Map of Cotswolds Road Trip - 8 Days
Cotswolds Road Trip - 8 Days

Explore the heart of England from the famous "dreaming spires" of Oxford to the Roman baths in Bath, passing by some of the most quintessentially English villages of the Cotswolds. After visiting Oxford, head north via Blenheim Palace and the Cherwell Valley to the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Following an excursion to Warwick Castle, start winding your way through the Cotswolds Hills, passing through a host of pretty villages built from honey-colored limestone. Then explore the elegant city of Bath where you can enjoy the grandeur of its Georgian architecture.

Beautiful views across the Jurassic Coast, Dorset.
Map of Walk England's Jurassic Coast - 8 Days
Walk England's Jurassic Coast - 8 Days

This self-guided 8-day itinerary lets you walk Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast at your own pace. Start in Lyme Regis and travel east along England's south coast, taking in dramatic chalk cliffs, shingle beaches, prehistoric earthworks, and charming thatched villages before ending in historic Lulworth.

Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain.
Map of Walking Tour of Wessex: Salisbury, Stonehenge & Shaftesbury - 8 Days
Walking Tour of Wessex: Salisbury, Stonehenge & Shaftesbury - 8 Days

This self-guided 8-day hiking holiday explores the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire/Dorset border in southern England. Start your journey in the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, following ancient Wessex paths through the region’s famous chalk hills and valleys. Pass neolithic monuments, idyllic country villages, and grand country houses before ending at the Saxon hill town of Shaftesbury.

Step into the worlds of Jane Austen and "Bridgerton" as you explore the elegant Georgian crescents of Bath
Map of Refined Trip Through Southern England: London, Oxford, the Cotswolds & Bath - 8 Days
Refined Trip Through Southern England: London, Oxford, the Cotswolds & Bath - 8 Days

Experience quintessential England on this eight-day tour that evokes bygone days with picnics and punting trips along the river in Oxford and horseback riding along country lanes in the Cotswolds. From afternoon tea at The Ritz to academic wonders at the Bodleian Library in Oxford and the grandeur of Jane Austen's Regency era in Bath, you'll experience the best of the country's south and west with the added luxury of a private driver.

Have fun browsing the artisan stalls at London's foodie heaven, Borough Market
Map of England for Foodies: A Self-Drive Adventure from London to Manchester - 8 Days
England for Foodies: A Self-Drive Adventure from London to Manchester - 8 Days

Bring your appetite along on this eight-day tour that combines gastronomy, history, and a self-drive adventure. Kick things off with afternoon tea at London's legendary Savoy Hotel and a food tour through the capital's backstreets and alleyways. Then, pick up your rental car and embark on a glorious road trip through Oxford, the Cotswolds, and Shakespearean Stratford-upon-Avon. You'll finish with a craft beer tasting in Chester before soaking up Manchester's dazzling food and drink scene.

A street performer on the banks of the Thames with St Paul's Cathedral in the background
Map of Family Adventure in England & Scotland: London, Edinburgh & The Highlands - 8 Days
Family Adventure in England & Scotland: London, Edinburgh & The Highlands - 8 Days

"Harry Potter" tours, prehistoric dinosaurs, and plenty of family outings await on this well-paced tour that hits the highlights of London, Edinburgh, and the Highlands over eight days. From ancient Egyptian mummies at the British Museum to William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, you and the kids will experience the best of the capital's museums and ancient sights. You'll conclude your family vacation with a wildlife adventure in the Cairngorms and a ghost tour in atmospheric Edinburgh.

Kick your Lake District adventure off with an afternoon of canoeing on Lake Windermere
Map of Nature & Adventure in England's Lake District - 8 Days
Nature & Adventure in England's Lake District - 8 Days

Experience the wild beauty of England on an eight-day tour of its northern Lake District. Discover lush woodlands, glassy lakes, and charming market towns as you spend your days mixing relaxed outings with thrilling outdoor adventures. These include hitting the water for canoeing and paddleboarding trips, e-biking around mountain paths, and touring ancient Roman ruins—you'll even go abseiling (rappelling) down cascading waterfalls.

Skirt the Camel Estuary on your final day of walking along Cornwall's South West Coast Path
Map of Walk England's North Cornwall Coast: Bude to Padstow - 8 Days
Walk England's North Cornwall Coast: Bude to Padstow - 8 Days

Nature enthusiasts, Anglophiles, and avid hikers will be bowled over with this eight-day walking tour that tackles a section of Cornwall's famous South West Coast Path. Start in beautiful Bude for relaxed beach and surf time before spending four days hiking across the villages of Crackington Haven, Tintagel, Port Isaac, and finally, Padstow—weaving in plenty of Arthurian legends, sweeping coastal views, cozy pubs, and good old-fashioned Cornish hospitality along the way.

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