r/TravelUK

Hello all!

I’m heading to one of the NFL games at Wembley this October. Usually, I just stay in London for a few extra days, but this time I have extra time and am wanting to get out of London, and am interested in possibly getting up to Scotland. I’d love some of your recommendations and help, and of course your sarcastic comments too ;)

1. My flight arrives on a Thursday morning and returns the following Thursday morning. Because the NFL game is on Sunday, I don’t know if I should plan my London stay for when I arrive, or immediately get out of London and then come back on Sunday. OR I’m also open to skipping London and just coming in for the day of the game and spending the first few days somewhere else in the UK.

2. I’m thinking Scotland for half the trip simply because of some more picturesque settings. I also intended to ride the Jacobite (Hogwarts Express) but it appears that basically the entire season is sold out of tickets. I like the idea of renting a car so I don’t have to lug my bag around on public transport and it opens me up to travel a bit more. With that in mind, is Scotland a good idea even with the weather in October? Or should I consider Ireland instead?

Male, 36yo, solo trip, experienced traveler. Enjoys good views, good beer, Harry Potter.

I make exploration videos around the UK, the problem is, I genuinely cannot tell whether anyone actually wants that sort of content anymore. It feels like travel videos now only work if it is Japan, Dubai, a £500-a-night hotel, someone spending loads of money, or a list of places TikTok has already decided are hidden gems….

Part of me thinks ordinary UK towns are far more interesting than people give them credit for. The other part thinks I am putting real time into making videos about places nobody cares enough to click. So be honest, would you ever watch someone explore a random British town properly, including the boring bits as well as the interesting ones or is this type of travel content completely saturated now and I should probably accept that people do not care and go back to my day job?

Examples of my videos in comments (for context on type of video)

We are going to London Mayfair via Gatwick for a few days then heading out via Stansted. I hear cabs are atrocious so we will take the train. Please advise routes and if we can just purchase tickets on the spot or if we should buy them in advance. Also, how much would a cab actually be?

Hi,

Travelling to the UK on 12 of July flying to Manchester airport from Belgium staying till 21 st getting the eurostar back to Belgium.

Just broke up with my Brittish Irish girlfriend and need alternative itinerary and logings...

Any advice suggestions greatly appreciated...

i’m going on a trip to Edinburgh and London in a few weeks and i’m getting off socials so I need a great book to read during that period. Anyone have any UK-related reccs?

Hi all. I have a gluten allergy that is not classified as celiac by my doctor, however I get severe reactions that can range anywhere from chest pain to full on anaphylaxis. Its very important that I avoid eating gluten, however I am not as limited as those with celiac. Light cross contamination usually does not bother me so long as there aren't actual gluten ingredients in the food.

I will be studying abroad in England this fall, and plan to travel around the UK and Europe while I'm there.

I've been doing lots research about travel there because I don't want to do anything that could be disrespectful, and I don't want to be another dumb, loud American who is culturally incompetent. I am worried that by constantly trying to find gluten free options and asking about them, I will be just that. I don't want to be disrespectful or annoying to anyone, and I have had some difficulty finding information on the topic.

Do you guys have any tips or insights on eating gluten free in England (also interested if you have tips for the rest of UK and other European countries but mainly England) and on how to either find out the information I need ahead of time or ask in a way that is not annoying?

Thank you so much!

Also I apologize if this isn't the appropriate subreddit, I wasn't sure where to post this, so if I should be posting somewhere else pls lmk! 💕

We are Canadians visiting UK. Our laptop from the US says on its power adapter it tolerates input up to 240 V , 1.5A. There is also written an unexplained 102 W - I take my calculator, 240 x 1.5 = 360W. Both numbers 102 W and 360W sound like reasonable numbers for a UK outlet to support as AI tells me British hotel outlets support up to 3000 W.

Our US to UK travel adapter has worked elsewhere. Since I am working remotely, my laptop adapter not working is very bad news for me. Any comments?

It’s my first time heading to Europe, and I’m wondering if there are any tips, or things I need to know

Hi everyone!
I’m currently living in Oxford and feeling pretty stressed with work. I have a report I need to write and I’m thinking a change of scenery might help me focus while also giving me a chance to properly switch off for a couple of days.
I’m looking for somewhere within about 2.5-3 hours of Oxford by public transport. I’d love somewhere surrounded by countryside, forests, mountains or even the coast, as long as it’s peaceful and not too touristy. Ideally there would be a nice café or a cosy hotel where I could spend a few hours writing before heading out for a long walk.
I don’t have a car, so it needs to be easy to get around on foot or by public transport. My budget is around £100 a night for accommodation. y been to Bath, so I’d like to try somewhere different.
Does anyone have any favourite places they’d recommend? Thanks!

Dual US/UK citizen. I have exactly 5 weeks until my trip to the UK and just realized my passport is expired. Is that enough turnaround time for renewal? I’m based in New York.

Or should I fly with the expired passport and US valid passport? I could also get an emergency travel doc.

I’m traveling with my 2 kids (not UK citizens) and flying Virgin Atlantic

Hello all! Looking for some tips before I plan too much!

Flying in/out of Edinburgh in mid Sept. Probably going to spend two nights there (arrival is early in the morning so a jet lagged day and a full day) but we’ve both been there before.

Key points for this trip is the highlands. I’ve only done the half day tour when I was there before. And I’d like to see it proper.

We have five nights, would you recommend one good central spot? Or two spots? I love the idea of the Cairngorms National Park, I’m a photographer and would love to see it. But would also love to see the Glenfiann Viaduct which is the other way.

Interests are photography- exploring nature and ruins and old castles. Nice meals, breweries, gin and afternoon tea.

Almost certainly going to do a rental car, but i had also thought about taking the train to Cairngorms first.

Thanks

i have realised i end up having the same conversation with myself every time im at the airport. i walk past the lounges thinking i should probably look into a membership then convince myself i dont fly often enough for it to be worth it. a couple of hours later i sat by a busy gate after paying airport prices for a coffee and something to eat. then the whole cycle repeats on the next trip. was there a point where it finally felt worthwhile, or do you still just pay for lounge access whenever you think you will make use of it?

For context, I have dual British and American citizenship and am currently living in Spain and have been for the past 9 years (I've actually never stepped foot in the UK). My US passport is valid, my British one isn't and has been sent (along with other documents) to get a renewal. Me and my friends have been planning a trip to London from the 22nd to the 28th and the documents have *just* arrived to the UK, making me worry that it won't arrive on time for my trip. My question is, how viable would it be for me to get an ETA with my American passport despite being a UK citizen. Would there be some kind of penalty, would they somehow figure out, etc? I've been considering getting an emergency travel document but it appears to be only one way and I'm not entirely willing to cash out 125 pounds. I'm completely aware it all has been abysmal planning on my part but I just wanna see if there might be a viable solution.

Hi Everyone,

We are leaving next week and will be in Scotland for 8 days. Our homebase will be at a hotel in Dunfermline and will have a rental car. Will also plan to use the train for day trips as well.

I have done a lot of research for our trip but would love to hear from fellow travelers that have been to Edinburgh recently or live there for ideas of places to eat/visit. We are interested in all things historical but also love being in nature. I have been to the Scottish Border area multiple times but have not seen Scotland past Jedburgh.

Some things we are planning to visit:

1. Real Mary King's Close tour as well as the Royal Mile
2. Dunfermline Abbey
3. Stirling Castle
4. Roslyn Chapel
5. Trip up to loch ness/Balvenie Castle/distillery/Aberdeen (Screenshot)
6. Durham Castle and Cathedral (Visiting family nearby)

Also is the planned route in the screenshot below reasonable for a one day trip (~8-9 hrs of total driving) ?

Thanks in Advance!

https://preview.redd.it/19j2jovpufah1.png?width=2145&format=png&auto=webp&s=d9e5ce127515e4210ba174ff092d78fbde7c1a7f

Hi all, looking for a quick reality check on my transit timeline.

• Flight lands: 11:30 AM at LHR (Terminal T2)
• Eurostar departs: 3:00 PM from St Pancras International, next one is at 6 pm - reaches Ams at 11:30 pm
• Total time: 3.5 hours

The Variables:

• I have Fast Track for passport control.
• I will have checked luggage to collect.
• I'm traveling on a Friday
• Regular Eurostar ticket (so gates close 30 minutes before departure at 2:30 PM). Or must I do Eurostar Premier)

I know the Eurostar security and border checks require you to be there at least 45–75 mins early, meaning I realistically need to be at St Pancras by 2:00 PM to be safe.

Would Eurostar premium be possible?

Is it doable if I take the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express? Thanks in advance!

I've always wanted to have a longer term stay in the UK, really have time to explore. but housing, transportation, travel, Airbnb etc. I really need someone to he,p me plan. Any suggestions?

Hi All,

I’d like to watch tonight’s England game in a nice pub in Milton Keynes, preferably with outdoor seating. Conscious the game begins at 22:00, so looking for some great Pubs with outdoor projector screens and are open during the game window. Also, feel free to DM me if you’d like to join too 😊

Thanks in advance 😊