UK Travel Planning

The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Travel expert Tracy Collins shares years of knowledge and experience of travelling to, and around, the UK to help you plan your UK itinerary.

Listen to special guest interviews full of travel inspiration and practical tips for popular and off the beaten path destinations. Learn more about the best ways to travel around the UK (including by train), about British culture and history and much more!

Tune in and let us help you plan your perfect UK itinerary with all the places and experiences you have been dreaming of. UK Travel Planning - helping YOU plan YOUR perfect UK vacation.

Podcasting since 2022 • 177 episodes

UK Travel Planning

Latest Episodes

A Literary-Themed UK Adventure (Part 2) Pilgrimage, Reflection + A Romantic Cotswolds Escape

Following on from last week’s episode, we follow Lauren’s UK sabbatical as it shifts from a teen-led literary road trip to a soulful pilgrimage in Pembrokeshire and a belated honeymoon through the Brecon Beacons and Cotsw...

November 25, 2025 • Episode 177 • 37:12

A Literary-Themed UK Family Adventure (Part 1) – Planning a Trip with Teens with Lauren Eanes

This week on the podcast Tracy chats with listener Lauren Eanes, who turned her family’s shared love of books into a literary-themed UK adventure. From Dickens’ Broadstairs and Winnie-the-Pooh’s Ashdown Forest to Tolkien and Lewis ...

November 18, 2025 • Episode 176 • 53:57

Stratford-upon-Avon Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Stay & Eat + Easy Cotswolds Day Trips

In this episode, host Tracy Collins is once again joined by Lisa Benjamin from Go Cotswolds to dive deep into Stratford-upon-Avon - the world-renowned birthplace of William Shakespeare and a destination that deserves more than just a day trip.<...

November 11, 2025 • Episode 175 • 37:22

Exploring the UK by Train: Doug’s Six-Week Rail Adventure [Expert Tips]

In episode 174 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins is joined by resident train travel expert Doug Collins to share highlights from his six-week rail adventure across the UK. Travelling from London to Scotl...

November 04, 2025 • Episode 174 • 32:18

UK Trip Report: How Laura Planned a Solo, Accessible Journey at 60

Planning a trip to the UK and want to make the most of every moment? In this episode, Laura shares how she celebrated her 60th birthday with a 15-day journey across England and Scotland, combining solo adventure, accessible travel planning, and...

October 28, 2025 • Episode 173 • 1:03:51

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I will be in Scotland next week and this podcast inspired me to explore Wales also. I’ve listened to so many of your podcasts. I love your demeanor, your enthusiasm and your precise descriptions of the things that matter when traveling. Thank you 🥰

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