First time to England!
My husband and I are making our way to England for the first day I’ve in July for the British Open. Any suggestions/tips for our rough itinerary?
**Monday, July 13 — Arrive in England / Bath**
• Stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa in Bath.
• Arrive around 7:00 AM and transfer privately to Bath.
• Relaxed Bath walking day including Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and Royal Crescent.
• Afternoon spa and recovery time at the hotel.
• Early dinner and quiet evening.
**Tuesday, July 14 — Private Driver: Stonehenge + Cotswolds**
• Private chauffeur-guide day trip from Bath.
• Route: Stonehenge → Lacock → Castle Combe → Bibury → Bourton-on-the-Water.
• Relaxed countryside touring with scenic villages and lunch stop.
• Return to Bath for spa or dinner.
**Wednesday, July 15 — Travel to Liverpool**
• Train from Bath to Liverpool.
• Stay at Pullman Liverpool.
• Explore Royal Albert Dock and waterfront restaurants.
**Thursday, July 16 — The Open Championship**
• Full day at The Open Championship in Southport.
• Early departure from Liverpool.
• Return in the evening.**Friday, July 17 — The Open Championship Day 2**
• Second tournament day.
• Optional evening visit to Cavern Club or waterfront dinner.
**Saturday, July 18 — Liverpool to London**
• Train to London.
• Stay at The Royal Horseguards Hotel.
• Explore Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye area.
**Sunday, July 19 — Tower of London + Crown Jewels**
• Morning visit to Tower of London.
• See the Crown Jewels and White Tower.
• Walk Tower Bridge and enjoy Thames-side lunch.
• Optional West End show in the evening.
**Monday, July 20 — Churchill War Rooms + Harrods + Afternoon Tea**
• Visit Churchill War Rooms.
• Browse Harrods and food halls.
• Traditional afternoon tea at The Ritz, Claridge’s, or The Savoy.
• Relaxed dinner in London.
**Tuesday, July 21 — Oxford Day Trip**
• Train to Oxford for the day.
• Visit Christ Church, Bodleian Library, and Oxford city center.
• Explore bookstores, pubs, and historic streets.• Final evening in London.
**Wednesday, July 22 —**
AM flight home
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