Need suggestions on where to go in the UK.

Okay, I have in mind three areas I want to travel to, and they are all within the UK. England, Scotland or Ireland. Now, where in any of those three places should I visit (city/locale)? Why? What are a few things you would suggest doing/seeing while there, where would you suggest staying (hotel), and is it best to rent a car or use public transportation in that city/locale? My plan is for a visit of 4-5 days.

Edit: I'm the type that doesn't much care for touristy places, more into trying to see/feel the culture/history, etc., of an area.

Edit 2: Been to London, so not interested in that. Also, I'm mostly of Scottish heritage and am thinking I might like Scotland.

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SW-User

Is that 4-5 days in total? I'd suggest maybe London, York and Edinburgh by train, but depends what you want to do. Ireland might be a bit much if you only have 4-5 days and you'd definitely need a car to get out to tbe West.

frequentlyme · 70-79, M

@SW-User Yes - thinking of spending 4-5 days (not including travel time) in one city/area and getting to know it a bit.

SW-User

@frequentlyme you could easily fill 4-5 days in London with museums, parks and sites but msybe you've already been. Oxford or Cambridge are eadily done as a day trip from London. York is worth a visit on route to Scotland. I'd definitely recommend Edinburgh as a starting point for Scotland, you'd probably need a car if you wanted to see the Highlands. In Ireland the North Antrim coast is a great drive from Belfast. If you fly into Shannon, the Wild Atlantic Way is a must.

Edit. Ignore most of the above if you want to get away from tourists lol.

frequentlyme · 70-79, M

@SW-User Thanks, and yes, I've done the London thing. I'm quite drawn, at least initially, to Scotland.