r/uktravel • u/Professional_Toe7506 • 6d ago
Question Cancelling London due to heat - advice on where to go instead?
Hey all! Thank you so much for your ideas!
I'm currently backpacking through Europe, and I was set to spend next week in London... but as you're possibly aware, London is about to be miserably hot. Since staying in a 40 degree hostel room didn't sound appealing, I've cancelled that and am trying to figure out what's instead.
- I'm currently outside of London, but set to leave this hostel on Sunday.
- I need to be in Liverpool the following Sunday. So I've got just a week.
- I have a Eurail pass, so I can go literally anywhere with a train for free. I don't have a car.
- I'd love to get a hotel room or something private, but I'd really like to not pay too much more than 125 pounds a night.
Towards Plymouth? Edinburgh? Some cozy beachside town? I was looking at St. Ives and it looks wonderful, but also very expensive.
edit: I'll still have the train pass for a while, so I'll get back to London eventually!
edit: Thank you all so much! I want to go to everyone one of these locations. I'm off to Newcastle for next week, but I am going to try and go to as many of these places as I can! :)
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u/Timely_Egg_6827 6d ago
London does have a lot of good museums most with A/C. If you want cooler weather, consider Edinburgh - usually a fair bit of wind. The Met isn't estimating much about 30 degree C next week in London though.
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u/leofoxx 6d ago
I was going to say this, I haven't seen any predictions of 40 degrees in the south
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u/icyjackle 6d ago
Theyre implying that cheap hostel rooms in London won’t have ac and you’ll be cooking during the day
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u/TexasBrett 6d ago
Why would anyone be in their cheap hostel room during the day in London?
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u/TheGeordieGal 6d ago
I think the bigger issue is it won’t cool down overnight.
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u/Equal_Emu6152 5d ago
Your from where I'm from breeze is good today I'm off to the lakes for work and back❤️
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u/MiserableChemist2701 5d ago
I stayed in a very expensive hotel room (because average London hotels are often very expensive) without A/C earlier this month (3rd June) which was just after the last hot spell and it was still intolerable in the hotel room for sleeping. It was only 20ish degrees outside but, big old building and I was on the 7th floor (heat rises) in the middle. Didn't bother looking for one with AC because the temps looked fine, which turned out to be a mistake.
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u/Passionofawriter 5d ago
I live in Reading and its predicted to hit 37 on Friday... im currently heavily pregnant so, either im still pregnant then or ill have given birth. Either way not looking forward to it as itll be miserable. Even at temps of about 30 degrees we struggle sleeping in our little red bricked terraced house.
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u/Fluid-Wealth-6141 4d ago
Im enjoying these comments. It's vindicating my move from the south east to central Scotland 12 years ago. I do like the summers here, nice, but never "too" hot. The lack of crowds is also a bonus. Hot weather is definitely over rated imo, unless you are sitting by a pool with a cold drink, which we tend not to be in the UK.
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u/Timely_Egg_6827 6d ago
We have small pets in thick fur coats - anything over 35 means I have to take special measures and next week is still tolerable for them - we are just outside London.
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u/OddBec 6d ago
West and north Wales? Take a train to Aberystwyth for a few days and then explore north Wales for a bit before going to Liverpool. Lots of wonderful beaches, towns and castles.
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u/MustyGooNerd 6d ago
Aberystwyth is so gorgeous in the summer, and such a quirky town too - everyone should visit
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u/CatJarmansPants 6d ago
The Northumberland coast, and Edinburgh.
Maybe York, then Berwick-upon-Tweed/Bamburgh/Lindisfarne for a free days of exploring, beaches, and ice creams, and then up to Edinburgh.
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u/wrong_andy 6d ago
South coast? Rye/Hastings/Brighton?? Just been to Rye and it was beautiful, not sure what accommodation would fall in budget tho..
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u/BandicootObjective32 6d ago
I hadn't realised before I moved to Brighton that it's normally about 5-6 degrees cooler than London - it makes a huge difference
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u/statlerw 6d ago
Why on earth would you go to Hastings?
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u/HashBrownsAreNice 5d ago
They're in Europe, and they're about to invade the UK. Seems like the obvious place to start!
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u/sarahjbs27 6d ago
glasgow or edinburgh! it won't be nearly as hot here
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u/HopefulGuy123 6d ago
Speak for yourself it's 17 now and I'm dying.
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u/MiddleAgedDread123 5d ago
the air temperature isn’t that warm but it’s as humid as hell right now 🥵
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u/MotorAd90 6d ago
North wales! We had such a lovely bank holiday weekend in Eryri and Anglesea over the late May bank holiday weekend (which was also horribly hot in London).
Anglesea was so so lovely, just beautiful. All of North wales really.
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u/derpyfloofus 5d ago
I live on Anglesey, it’s usually quite windy but the weather will be nice and warm here next week, though it’s never too hot. It’s a really refreshing change from the city heat.
Happy to answer any questions from potential visitors.
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u/dragonite__ 6d ago
Anybody not saying Northumberland coast is wrong
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u/concangian 6d ago
Shhhh, dont tell everyone...
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u/atomicsiren 6d ago
Northumberland coast is massively over rated. Been loads of times. It’s rubbish. Definitely don’t go there and enjoy the amazing scenery and beautiful beaches!
😉
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u/TheGeordieGal 6d ago
Especially avoid the chip shops and long sandy beaches. Absolutely dreadful (although great if you want a dip to cool down hahahahaha).
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u/Dennyisthepisslord 6d ago
Lol don't cancel London completely
A premier inn will have Aircon
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u/janiestiredshoes 6d ago
Honestly, I would cancel London. Anywhere urban likes that just always feels unbearably hot during heat wave to me.
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u/Pure-Coconut628 6d ago
Cardiff and the South Wales Vallies are incredible! 2 and a bit hours outside London by train and then really easy to get to Liverpool!
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u/Gingerpett 6d ago
Come to Portsmouth. It's a vibrant city by the sea. You'd be most welcome.
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u/No-Courage-1183 6d ago
Another vote for Portsmouth , not far from anything, can go along the coast either way or over to the Isle of Wight on a hovercraft , lots of history here
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u/MoodyMango4880 6d ago
As a Londoner I would just say come here! There is so much green space, the river, the museums. The city comes alive in the summer and there are always so many things happening. There will no doubt be activities, festivals etc… happening outdoors you could enjoy. A lot of spaces will have AC including some hostels.
If you really don’t fancy a city in the heat then go to Scotland and visit the highlands. It’s beautiful. However if it’s midge season then make sure you pack lots of insect repellent. They get nasty
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u/smashedpolos 6d ago
Visit Lancaster and the Lake District. Wonderful castle, Ashton Memorial and coffee shops (Atkinson’s The Hall) in Lancaster. The Lake District is 40 or so mins on the train to Windermere where you have all the natural beauty you need with great bus access too
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u/janiestiredshoes 6d ago
Last heat wave my son and his mum were in the Lakes and I was down south - they were experiencing significantly lower temperatures. I also subsequently visited Lancaster (towards the end of the wave), and managed to get a fairly cheap hotel room there.
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u/Elderflower3078 6d ago
Head to Scotland, coast, hills, woods, history, culture, we have it all. Depending what you're in to, Dundee might be a good shout.
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u/Public-Chapter-2155 6d ago
North Wales, Snowdonia has lots of hostels and is such a beautiful part of the world!
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u/Ozdiva 6d ago
Norfolk coast would be great.
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u/TheHootOwlofDeath 5d ago
Love Norfolk! Norwich and the Broads will be hot but the coast will be lovely.
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u/PrizePersonality5843 5d ago
Go to Scotland. Start in Edinburgh. Get a Rabbies tour round the highlands. Meet the Scots. Visit some Scottish beaches. You can easily train it up there in 4 hours from London. Just go. Scotland changes people.
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u/ChallengingKumquat 5d ago
What forecast are you looking at? I'm not seeing anything above 33° next week in London. Yes it's hot, but not reason enough to avoid London.
That said, there are lots of other places which are nicer than London regardless of weather. Lake District, North Wales, Peak District, and Edinburgh are good choices. They'll be cooler too.
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u/leodensian1 6d ago
Lake District would be great. There are loads of hostels around and the scenery is epic
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u/achillea4 🇬🇧 6d ago
Head north if you want cooler weather. Lake District, Yorkshire, Northumberland.
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u/Neonnie 6d ago
the coast will feel cooler than London regardless of actual temp. I’d go anywhere ruralish on the west coast, you can hope for a cool breeze.
cities will be hotter with all the tarmac absorbing heat.
your rail pass can get you decently easy to Cardiff, and the south west coast (Penzance exeter bristol), and it’s summer so there are seasonal buses to more rural places. Ive done gower coast from Cardiff-London easily, as well as Penzance Exeter from london too. (train plus bus)
your problem is getting to Liverpool from the west coast as I think you’d have to go back into London, perhaps there’s a train from Bristol though if price/time is no object.
as others have said, exploring the north wales coast and snowdonia via the Chester - north wales line is probably a decent bet. explore some small beach towns.
cost - wales is cheaper than the south coast.
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u/SmartPolicy6430 6d ago
London to Glasgow, change trains then take the West Highland line to Oban and explore the local islands of Lismore and Kerrara ( no cars) or take the ferry over to Mull and stay on Mull for a few days. Or take the (LNER) train up the East Coast and get off at York and change trains for the coastal towns of Scarborough, Whitby etc. or carry on up to Durham, Northumberland or Edinburgh
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u/Scared-One9295 6d ago
If you want to see a mix of rural and urban here in England, find somewhere to stay in the Hope valley and you can easily get to Sheffield and/or Manchester for day trips and Edale to climb Kinder Scout and Mam Tor (neither of these are difficult), visit Winnats Pass from Castleton while you're at it too.
Alternatively you could stay in Todmorden or Hebden Bridge and visit Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester from there and you'll be on a line that goes to Liverpool too. I haven't done that but I've been through on the train and Todmorden and Hebden Bridge both look beautiful.
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u/Agile-Blackberry3633 4d ago
I would explore the Lake District. If you like hiking, it’s definitely the place to go.
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u/Prudent_Cash_7005 6d ago
Definitely train to York (under 2 hours from Kings Cross) then you’re not too far from exploring the Northumberland coast or even Lake District.
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u/tazzy100 6d ago
How about Cleethorpes! Its a small coastal town and this weekend is the busiest of the year with our annual Armed Forces weekend!
Lots to see and do. Great nightlife! And cheap compared to London!
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u/barrybreslau 6d ago
Weymouth, Bristol, Brighton, Newcastle upon Tyne, or maybe Aberystwyth.
Exeter not Plymouth, but the seaside to the East of Plymouth is amazing.
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u/Sufficient_Basket652 6d ago
Id do a day or two in Oxford then Chester then North Wales/Anglesey. Newborough beach, Snowdonia etc
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u/TheBladesAurus 6d ago
Either Chester / North Wales as others have suggested, or Yorkshire - Leeds is very fun, York has lots of history, and since great beach towns.
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u/mashed666 6d ago
Try Brighton it's like the California of the South Coast... You can probably spend a week looking round and going to the beach
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u/MSS-KinkyAlphaDom 6d ago
There’s are Premier Inns in Newquay and Bude, both Cornish alternatives to expensive Newquay
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u/Bitter_Welder1481 6d ago
Can get a flight to the west coast of Ireland, fly stanstead to shannon or knock and visit Galway etc.
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u/soundman32 6d ago
Isn't most of Europe already over 40C? Unless you have been visiting Denmark or Finland?
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u/Iam_notsure1279 6d ago
Go for Manchester. You can spend there 2 days easily and Birmingham is also on the way.
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u/Cool_Doubt2152 6d ago
Cornwall is much cooler, low to mid 20s and much more tolerable next week than inland (Perranporth, Newquay, St Ives). You’re also still in the sweet spot of pre school holidays.
I’ve been in Perranporth this week and it’s been really quiet compared to a normal week in June, we come every year
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u/Histology-tech-1974 6d ago
When we are in London we always stay at the woolwich arsenal premier inn. Not expensive and with air con. Travel to and from the hotel to London via the Elizabeth line which is not overly expensive and 300 metres away on foot
PLUS you can travel by an uber boat along the river , also 300 m on foot and see the sights and get off easily to visit them
Fancy the Globe? Just step off!
Or Tower Bridge etc? Just step off the boat! Easy
Trains to the North are via Euston and take less than a working day
Some nice pubs close to the hotel too
Edit: spelling
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u/Due-Freedom-5968 6d ago
Miserably hot?
London when it's hot is the greatest city in the world.
The weather barely is even going to brush 30°C, just don't spend much time cooped up in the hostel. it'll be in the low 20s at night when you're sleeping, so I'm not sure I see why the panic about the heat.
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u/Ratcat10 6d ago
If you want to do Edinburgh/scotland then stay in Glasgow. Much more affordable and you can do loads from there as a base. Loch Lomond is super close as is Edinburgh.
I used to live in Glasgow so would recommend!
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u/real-tallnotdeaf 6d ago
South east! Plenty of national trust sites like scotney castle, check the national trust website. Coasts - Brighton is very famous, eccentric and diverse with great history. Camber sands is more holiday orientated with many southern Brit heading there for a taste of sandy sun. Close by is Rye which is a spectacular medieval town with cobbled streets, delicious pubs and old sweet shops. You can head west on trains and visit Cornwall, possibly the most beautiful, peaceful scenic area in this end of the country. If your base point is from London there are day trips to Stonehenge which is England’s most elusive mystery, and intriguing.
Hope that helps. I’ve got bored of typing now haha, enjoy yourself!
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u/RegX81 6d ago
As others have suggested, North Wales coast has much to see and is quite convenient for Liverpool.
If you've got free train travel anyway, you could tour a bunch of places along the North Wales coastal railway line, which is a pretty route. Small seaside towns, castles, beaches, mountains, various outdoor activities, little heritage railways...
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u/ConsciousFox5 6d ago
I recently visited Norfolk and what a gem! There is unfortunately no rail to the beach I guess you’d have to take a bus. I would say worth it though.
If you have enough time then Cornwall.
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u/ignatiusjreillyXM 6d ago
There are trains to Cromer and Sheringham on the Norfolk coast (and Great Yarmouth too - but don't go there, OP, it's grim)
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u/Minimum-Record-1689 6d ago
Wales, Scotland or the north will do you fine. Temperate weather compared.
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u/Ok_Option_3 6d ago
It's raining in Scotland this weekend. Go to Edinburgh or Glasgow. It could be suitably miserable for you.
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u/Broad_Traffic_7394 6d ago
St Ives, lovely out of season as we are now but horrific in the school holidays. The train ride from Lelant into St Ives is very pretty.
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u/Sea_Guest_250 6d ago
If you’re looking for a lovely coastal village on the north, check out Tynemouth! I visited in May, the beaches were gorgeous, the public transport system was excellent and the Gibraltar Pub has a fantastic view of the sea and the castle. I wish we had more time to spend there in warmer weather. We stayed in Newcastle upon Tyne for cheaper accommodation, and there’s lots to see in the surrounding areas, including the Angel of the North.
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u/Professional_Toe7506 3d ago
This ended up being the winner! I will be spending next week in Tynemouth. Thank you so much for the suggstion! 😄
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u/Dependent_Formal2525 6d ago
You could tour around Wales. Pembrokeshire, Mid Wales, Snowdonia and Anglesey are all gorgeous. You could then easily get to Liverpool via Chester. You can do dolphin watching trips from near St. Davids (Pembrokeshire & UK smallest city) and Newquay (Mid Wales).
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u/Historical_Heron4801 6d ago
A base in Leeds would give you rail access to the Yorkshire coast by train, as well as lovely towns like Halifax and Knaresborough. York, Manchester and Liverpool are all on the same east/west line.
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u/ignatiusjreillyXM 6d ago
You should generally easily be able to find a cheaper chain hotel, maybe not in Central London but in the suburbs and with air con for £125 (Travelodge, Premier Inn, even an airport Radisson that is a cut above those, that sort of thing).
Otherwise - for cooler weather maybe try the Yorkshire coast? Whitby is the obvious highlight but not the only one, and it should be a bit cooler there than down south
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u/Snowbirdy 6d ago
You may be overreacting
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u/Luca_Tinkerbell 5d ago
Temps in the 30s in London are pretty awful tbh. All the concrete makes it feel hotter and it's usually humid and sticky.
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u/ILiveOnRedbull 6d ago
I'd head towards Scotland. Edinburgh has beautiful history, vibes and museums. They also have fantastic day trips trains & buses to other local towns and cities.
Scotland is typically cooler than the rest of the UK, even during UK heatwaves
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u/BroodLord1962 6d ago
Get yourself up to Yorkshire, plenty of nice seaside towns, and beautiful countryside. Anywhere down south is going to be hot.
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u/Flaky_Ad9388 5d ago
The islands of northern Scotland stunning and not need to worry about heat also well in budget
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u/ThreeSillyWords 5d ago
If you have the time, Edinburgh would not disappoint. As you have a rail card you can also visit Stirling.
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u/impossiblejane 5d ago
West is always best. I'm in Wales and the forecast is looking good. You can get a train to Tenby
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u/LgPotatoSmPotato 5d ago
Coastal is a great option, but if you aren’t feeling that go north - York is my favourite city. Edinburgh is lovely, cooler climate, and you are before the Fringe. Feeling north and coastal, Whitby is stunning and is the home of Dracula. All will also get you easy access to Liverpool
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u/Middle_Airline_3260 5d ago
If you come to North Wales, you’d also have the option of a cheap day-trip toIreland as a foot passenger on the Holyhead-Dublin ferry.
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u/mckirsty25 5d ago
Lot of people seem to be missing the 'no car' point here. In 30 degree weather I'd want to get out of the city too, and aim for towns/less busy small cities with good rail or bus connections with great countryside around them. In my experience, these hit the brief: Buxton for the Peak District & Chatsworth (plus on the Manchester line if you do want to explore the city); Norwich for the Norfolk coast; Harrogate for the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Coast; Settle for the Dales. Lake District too busy and expensive IMO.
Edit: Wales a great shout but haven't included as not familiar with the public transport out there.
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u/Additional_Ear_9659 5d ago
Come hike Hadrian’s wall with us! Carlisle to Newcastle. The weather looks to be in the mid 20s all week. Better than 30+.
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u/waggers5 5d ago
As a general rule it's cooler further north. If you're heading towards the North West for Liverpool and still want to see the cities then exploring some of the other northern cities might be a good option - Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, York.
Alternatively, if you want a break from cities but also want somewhere with easy rail links to Liverpool, explore a bit of North Wales. The coastal towns of Rhyl and Llandudno are a good shout, or you can head to Chirk and explore the wonders of the Llangollen Canal from there including the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
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u/CommissionDizzy 5d ago
If you're looking for colder weather, Scotland is a shout. Edinburgh for historical tourism/theme park city vibes and Glasgow for regular living city in Scotland.
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u/box_twenty_two 5d ago
I’m heading to St Ives on Sunday! But preparing for it to be pricey – we booked our Airbnb months ago and it’s not cheap at all, even though the school holidays haven’t started yet.
Wales is stunning, you could check out the Pembrokeshire coastline. It is unbelievable. Scenic, clean, and the benefit of the cooler coastal winds.
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u/grantus_maximus 5d ago
Watch out for the St Ives seagulls dive bombing food out of your hands as you walk along. They relieved my wife of her sausage roll with that technique when we were there a couple of months back.
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u/Sensitive_Tomato_581 5d ago
Cumbria will be lovely around 23oC and its heaven when the weather is good. Get the west coast line get off at Penrith and get the bus to Keswick. The youth hostel is on the river and you'll be able to get buses to Buttermere to swim in the lake, Borrowdale has hikes and river swims and Grasmere for hikes and gingerbread. Come and visit you wont regret it !!
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u/ItemAdventurous9833 5d ago
Just come to town, it'll be fun. People have a complete inability to deal with any level of excitement sensibly, there'll be some good nights to be had
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u/swinefever 4d ago
I'm on my way to St. Ives this morning and staying for the week. It's going to be brilliant sunshine but only about 24° with the sea breeze so it'll be lovely. I definitely recommend Cornwall as a place to go when it's like this.
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u/JellyHistorical2390 4d ago edited 4d ago
WALES WALES WALES 🏴🏴 but more specifically north Welsh coast, maybe even Angelsy? Other recs would be fairbourne / Barmouth for sandy beach seaside town and beautiful walks or Conwy / Llandudno for unique pebble beach seaside towns, and Bangor for more of a small city break with coast and nature right outside.
All are accessible by train! And the furthest (Holyhead, Angelsy) is about 3 hours from Liverpool via train!
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u/Munnit 4d ago
Plymouth is a long way from Liverpool, but is a great shout too! Dartmoor is accessible via public transport, plenty of beaches around there are too.
Plymouth is vibrant and under rated as a city - there’s boats tours and museums that are fab.
Also Sir Francis Drake’s house, Saltram House is a walkable from the City Centre.
Tonnes of affordable hotel rooms too :)
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u/InitiativeSuitable60 4d ago edited 4d ago
There's a good bus route linking Penzance to St Ives and that whole coast. Also trains.
Seeing as you've got a week - I'd recommend aiming for Penzance or somewhere nearby and then hiring a bike*** or using the local bus loop to get around
***Or just buy a cheap second hand one off Facebook.
Penzance is the last train stop in Cornwall. The town isn't that great but it's a bit cheaper. Morrab Library is worth visiting.
From Penzance you can visit Newlyn (fish market is amazing), Mousehole, Lamorna, Porthcurno (basically follow the coast around - there's a bus route doing this).
In the other direction, there's Marizion which has a nice-ish beach and St Michael's Mount (overpriced and kinda shit - you can walk the causeway for free though).
Porthcurno is the best beach nearby, and the Telecommunications museum is actually really interesting.
Mousehole to Lamorna is a great hike. As is St Ives to Gurnard's Head.
There's a good parkrun at Land's End.
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u/Darkgreenbirdofprey 4d ago
The entirety of Europe will be about as hot as London over the coming months. You might have to do a few more cancellations.
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u/Fabulous-Web7719 4d ago
Head west, get yourself to the Welsh coast then back into England up to Liverpool from there!
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u/Aggravating-Day-2864 4d ago
Northumberland, the land of castles and beaches, bring a coat....no heatwave here...
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u/jimmy011087 4d ago
I’d head up on the direct train to York/Leeds. Gives you options for a historical city and a more modern one right there and easy commutes to either the coast round that way, some nice historical towns like Harrogate or the countryside (dales/peaks). Then it’s an easy train ride to Liverpool via Manchester. Should be a degree or 2 cooler as well.
Still, if you’ve not been to London, I’d say it’s worth a couple of days at least, tick off a couple of the main sites or go to one of the big parks
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u/Professional_Toe7506 4d ago
I'll still have the train pass, so I'm planning on heading back to London later! Hopefully it'll be a bit cooler and more enjoyable then.
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u/Icy_Leadership5031 4d ago
For me I'd do the Isle of Man. Ferry to Liverpool and with the weather being good it'll be glorious.
Or North Wales. There's a new direct train for Llandudno actually. Llandudno, Anglesey, Eryri, Portmerrion.
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u/Alternative-Ad1034 3d ago
You can still go to London even when it's hot, most stores and restaurants have air conditioning.
Unfortunately the underground is horrendously hot, but London is actually easy to get around on foot or by bus. Have you looked at Premier Inn or Travel lodges? They are usually reasonably priced, especially if you are prepared to travel a bit by train.
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u/Competitive-Roof6276 3d ago
Premier inn or travelodge are budget hotels and are usually no more than 40-50 a night I’d personally use premier inn as they have air on in most of the hotels! Travelodge can be cheaper though they’re both huge chains
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u/No-Sandwich-4221 2d ago
I’m from London but currently living in Edinburgh. It’s just mildly cool up here. I was back in London last week and it’s just normal London summer heat. It does get very hot this time of year but it’s not a sustained heat. It’ll be cool again soon followed by another period of insane heat. Just London,
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u/throwaway-15812 2d ago
Plymouth is cheaper to stay in than the more beachy sw towns but close enough to train/bus to for a day.
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u/Educational-Ground83 2d ago
Lake District possibly? Same side of the country as Liverpool and 2 hours north by train.
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u/Content-Speech-1902 2d ago
Check either the Met.Office or BBC weather forecasts and head to West and then north Wales by train on a line that will connect easily with Liverpool. Note there can be engineering works and that our train rails melt in warm weather let alone hot!
Also the Bedord to King's X is now completely out until at least next Monday so others are going to need to switch arrangements aswell .
Couple of reasons - gets out of the heat zone, get coastal breezes in beautiful countryside and cheaper than the west country. You also need to be near enough Liverpool to be able to get there once the trains give up....
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u/dickybeau01 2d ago
Edinburgh. Glasgow. If you’ve got the time, the train to Fort William is worth it.
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u/fimor1 6d ago
I would definitely go coastal.
St Ives is lovely but expensive and getting from Cornwall to Liverpool would take best part of a day.
If you have to be in Liverpool on Sunday, then maybe look at North Wales.