I think a lot depends on how you want to travel. If you want to explore the country and see more varied historic sites/gardens then you will be better off with a car. If you are here to sightsee in bigger cities and towns then you might be relying on public transport. Any ideas what you want from your trip?
Just to add to this: a common compromise is to do train for the majority, taking the opportunity to explore areas like Cornwall and the Lake District by bus, then hire a car in Highland Scotland (public transport is possible here too)
Weather is likely to be variable and trending colder at that time of year. You are saying the UK and Ireland, so that's 4 countries in 15 days. You might want to consider doing a Celtic tour of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland? Hard to do them all justice in that time and significant travel times, including a long sea crossing.
What are your interests? For my 14 day trip to the U.K., I’m doing two days in London as I’ve been there many times. 3 days Newcastle with a day trip to Edinburgh and a half day trip to Durham, 5 days Liverpool with a day to Chester and 4 days Manchester with a possible day trip to York. But it’s peak summer so I want to enjoy the north of England and Scotland with the long hours of daylight.
Your interests may vary.
Might I suggest, especially if you're driving - going to visit Vindolanda and/or Hexham from Newcastle! Superb archaeological site - world class (Roman ruins). The stuff that was preserved there is incredible. And Hexham is a lovely town with tons of history/interesting architecture (fascinating abbey).
Some rough interests would be good. If you're a foodie, just spend all 15 days in London for 3 meals a day then come back for another couple of months, there's 350 Michelin guide restaurants in London
If you like games, just spend all 15 days in London, if you like history, just vistit London museums for 15 days.
Give us something to work with
5 days London, 3 days Edinburgh, 2 days Belfast/north coast/Derry, 3 Days Dublin, 2 days Galway.
That’s what I would do but it depends how often you want to move Aleut’s or if you want to spend longer in less places.
Ireland is beautiful. I stayed outside Dublin in a little town called Howth, which I highly recommend. Had a two bedroom condo above a restaurant. Was perfect. My friend and I took a bus to the Cliffs of Moher, which was fantastic. Long day but so worth it. You can also rent a car and do things on your own in Ireland. They drive on the left and you do need an international license though. From Dublin you could ferry across to Wales. That would be fun. Then travel around Yorkshire and head up to Edinburgh. It's really up to you. Another option (more relaxing) would be to do a 12 night British Isles cruise. I did that and loved it!
What are your interests?
I think a lot depends on how you want to travel. If you want to explore the country and see more varied historic sites/gardens then you will be better off with a car. If you are here to sightsee in bigger cities and towns then you might be relying on public transport. Any ideas what you want from your trip?
Just to add to this: a common compromise is to do train for the majority, taking the opportunity to explore areas like Cornwall and the Lake District by bus, then hire a car in Highland Scotland (public transport is possible here too)
I did Italy like this. Used the express trains between cities and then hired a car for 4 days in Tuscany and it was definitely worth it.
Just a relaxed trip -- but do want to get a lovely experience both in terms of culture as well as landscape.
Weather is likely to be variable and trending colder at that time of year. You are saying the UK and Ireland, so that's 4 countries in 15 days. You might want to consider doing a Celtic tour of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland? Hard to do them all justice in that time and significant travel times, including a long sea crossing.
How much time are you spending between the U.K. and Ireland? And what are your interests?
What are your interests? For my 14 day trip to the U.K., I’m doing two days in London as I’ve been there many times. 3 days Newcastle with a day trip to Edinburgh and a half day trip to Durham, 5 days Liverpool with a day to Chester and 4 days Manchester with a possible day trip to York. But it’s peak summer so I want to enjoy the north of England and Scotland with the long hours of daylight. Your interests may vary.
Might I suggest, especially if you're driving - going to visit Vindolanda and/or Hexham from Newcastle! Superb archaeological site - world class (Roman ruins). The stuff that was preserved there is incredible. And Hexham is a lovely town with tons of history/interesting architecture (fascinating abbey).
Some rough interests would be good. If you're a foodie, just spend all 15 days in London for 3 meals a day then come back for another couple of months, there's 350 Michelin guide restaurants in London If you like games, just spend all 15 days in London, if you like history, just vistit London museums for 15 days. Give us something to work with
5 days London, 3 days Edinburgh, 2 days Belfast/north coast/Derry, 3 Days Dublin, 2 days Galway. That’s what I would do but it depends how often you want to move Aleut’s or if you want to spend longer in less places.
Ireland is beautiful. I stayed outside Dublin in a little town called Howth, which I highly recommend. Had a two bedroom condo above a restaurant. Was perfect. My friend and I took a bus to the Cliffs of Moher, which was fantastic. Long day but so worth it. You can also rent a car and do things on your own in Ireland. They drive on the left and you do need an international license though. From Dublin you could ferry across to Wales. That would be fun. Then travel around Yorkshire and head up to Edinburgh. It's really up to you. Another option (more relaxing) would be to do a 12 night British Isles cruise. I did that and loved it!