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Driving Itineraries

Discover Historic and Royal Britain with our royal regional driving itineraries, that take you through diverse landscapes to castles, stately home, palaces and museums.

Driving itineraries for East England

Travel to the locations and historic buildings associated with Elizabeth I and her reign in the East of England. Among other destinations, travel to Hatfield House where Elizabeth I lived; discover the picturesque city of Cambridge, famed for its tradition of punting; and see the splendour of Audley End.

Driving itineraries for East England

Driving itineraries for North England

Discover the royal gems of the North of England: visit the stupendous Burghley with its grandeur spanning many centuries; the magical Alnwick Castle; overnight in Newcastle; then visit Carlisle Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisioned by Elizabeth I.

Driving itineraries for North England

Driving itineraries for South England

Anne Boleyn’s family home, Hever Castle, features in this breathtaking itinerary alongside Leeds Castle, the Tower of London and Hampton Court, to name but a few. Experience London and the unique mixture of historical and contemporary attractions which it offers.

Driving itineraries for South England

Driving itineraries for West England

Beginning in the Heart of England, experience the buzz of Birmingham before travelling to Shakespeare's birth place, Statford-upon-Avon. Also, make time for Sir Walter Raleigh’s real house at Sherbourne Castle and don't miss Buckland Abbey in Devon which was home to Sir Francis Drake.

Driving itineraries for West England

Driving itineraries for Scotland

Edinburgh has a long and facinating history so make sure you don't miss the opportunity of visiting some of its most famous landmarks. Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the city, is where James I was born and the Palace of Holyrood House was home to Mary Queen of Scots.

Driving itineraries for Scotland

Driving itineraries for Wales

Drive through Wales and see an array of the historic buildings associated with Tudor times: Tintern Abbey, Cardiff Castle and the the mighty Pemboke Castle where Elizabeth’s great-grandfather lies in his tomb before the high altar of St David’s Cathedral.

Driving itineraries for Wales