9-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for United Kingdom

1. Day 1: London
   Estimated time from previous location: N/A

   Explore the British Museum right when it opens. Walk to Covent Garden for lunch and local shopping. Then head to the National Gallery.

2. Day 2: London
   Estimated time from previous location: walking distance

   Start at St. Paul's Cathedral for a historical and spiritual experience. Eat lunch at Borough Market, then walk over the Tower Bridge and visit the Tower of London.

3. Day 3: Bath
   Estimated time from previous location: 1 hour 30 minutes by train

   Visit the ancient Roman Baths and marvel at the architecture of Bath Abbey. Enjoy the beautiful gardens and grab some snacks at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House.

4. Day 4: Oxford
   Estimated time from previous location: 1 hour by train

   Take a historic walking tour of the city including visiting Christ Church College - inspiration for Hogwarts Great Hall in Harry Potter. Visit Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology.

5. Day 5: Stratford-upon-Avon
   Estimated time from previous location: 1 hour 30 minutes by train

   Explore the birthplace of William Shakespeare, visit Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust, and catch a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

6. Day 6: Lake District
   Estimated time from previous location: 6 hours by train and bus

   Take a scenic train ride to Windermere, then hop on a local bus to visit Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm. Enjoy a peaceful hike around Lake Windermere.

7. Day 7: York
   Estimated time from previous location: 2 hours 30 minutes by train

   Walk the York City Walls and visit the York Minster, one of the largest gothic cathedrals in Europe. Visit the famous Betty's Tearooms for lunch.

8. Day 8: Edinburgh
   Estimated time from previous location: 2 hours 30 minutes by train

   Explore the historic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Visit the National Museum of Scotland, then take a stroll around Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat.

9. Day 9: Glasgow
   Estimated time from previous location: 50 minutes by train

   Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to see famous artworks. Walk the park at Glasgow Green and enjoy live music at Sleazy's Bar.

Time and Costs Estimates

• British Museum (3 hours, free)
• Covent Garden (2 hours, GBP 20)
• National Gallery (2 hours, free)
• St. Paul's Cathedral (2 hours, GBP 20)
• Borough Market (1 hour, GBP 10)
• Tower of London (3 hours, GBP 30)
• Roman Baths (2 hours, GBP 16.50)
• Bath Abbey (1 hour, free)
• Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House (1 hour, GBP 10)
• Christ Church College (2 hours, GBP 20)
• Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology (2 hours, free)
• Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust (2 hours, GBP 17.25)
• Royal Shakespeare Theatre (3 hours, GBP 25)
• Hill Top Farm (2 hours, GBP 12.80)
• York City Walls (2 hours, free)
• York Minster (2 hours, GBP 14.50)
• Betty's Tearooms (1 hour, GBP 10)
• Edinburgh Castle (2 hours, GBP 25)
• National Museum of Scotland (2 hours, free)
• Holyrood Palace (2 hours, GBP 15)
• Arthur's Seat (2 hours, free)
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery (2 hours, free)
• Glasgow Green (1 hour, free)
• Sleazy's Bar (3 hours, GBP 20)

Total Estimated Costs: GBP 336.05

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider spending an additional day in London to visit the Tate Modern or enjoy the nightlife. If you have less time, consider skipping Lake District or Stratford-upon-Avon but be aware you will need to adjust travel plans.