![]() ![]() If you are travelling to multiple destinations packing and unpacking can become a chore so think about ways of making this easier. If you are staying in one location once you have arrived and unpacked you can relax. It may be easier to book an airport transfer to your destination but if you prefer public transport ensure your luggage is easy to manoeuvre.Īre you staying in one location or moving around? If you are taking public transport consider how difficult it may be to travel on trains/buses with a 20kg suitcase. How will you transfer to your hotel from the airport? I ask myself the following questions before deciding: When preparing for your trip the inevitable decision will have to be made about the type of luggage, how many bags and whether to carry on or check them in at the airport. Visiting London? Read our packing list for London in the winter I remember Christmas shopping in London a few years ago and constantly taking my coat off and then putting it on again when I was in and out of shops in an effort to avoid overheating. If you are wearing a thick jumper and warm coat it can feel stifling in shopping centres and on the underground. Useful to know – In the cooler months while it may be chilly outside you will find that shops can be extremely hot. I would recommend checking the weather forecast a week before you arrive as the possibility of experiencing extreme weather events has increased over the last 20 years with very hot summers and snow and freezing conditions in the winter occurring with more regularity. The further north you go the lighter the evenings in summer (and the darker the evenings in winter) In winter hours of daylight are shorter than the summer months which are blessed with light evenings. There are 4 seasons in the UK – spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter. For example, if you are travelling to Northern England or Scotland the temperatures are generally at least a few degrees colder than in London so you may need more layers to keep warm even in summer. With an average of 164 days of rain a year you can expect some rail during your trip.Ĭonsider where you are going and the time of year as this can significantly impact what you will need. ![]() Even in summer, the temperatures can change rapidly with sunshine one minute and showers the next. I may have already mentioned this but the main consideration in the UK is the weather. In this article, I will recommend what to bring with you on your UK holiday (and what to leave behind) – in essence, your essential UK packing list. I don’t like to overpack but believe planning and preparation are the best steps to take to ensure you have the essentials to meet your needs. Originally from the North-East I am all too familiar with the changeable UK weather and how that can influence your packing requirements when travelling to Britain. I have lived in the UK on and off for most of my life and used London as a base for my world travels in my 20’s. There are so many things to think about when preparing your UK packing list – when you are going, where you are going, if you will be in one place or visiting multiple locations as well as the length of time you will be in the UK.Īnd of course, the weather which can never be underestimated when planning any travels in the UK. In this article you will find out all the information you need to ensure you are well prepared and not knowing under (or over) packed! If you have booked a trip to the UK you may be considering what you need to take with you.
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