23 days in Birmingham & Seoul Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Worcester Cathedral and Sudeley Castle. Get outdoors at Birdland and Carding Mill Valley. Venture out of the city with trips to Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton), Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (in Wrexham) and National Trust - Chirk Castle (in Chirk). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Goodrich Castle, look for all kinds of wild species at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, relax in the rural setting at Small Breeds Farm Park, and stop by Montpellier District.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Birmingham trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Birmingham International Airport, East Midlands Airport and RAF Brize Norton. April in Birmingham sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel to Seoul.

Explore hidden gems such as National Museum of Korea and Gwanghwamun Gate. Head to Sinchon and Seoul Daehangnofor some retail therapy. Explore Seoul's surroundings by going to Nami Island (in Chuncheon), Eulwangni Beach (in Incheon) and Hwaseong Fortress (in Suwon). Spend the 3rd (Fri) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. The adventure continues: stroll through Cheonggyecheon Stream, contemplate the long history of DMZ Haemaru Village, get a sense of history and politics at Seoul City Hall, and buy something for everyone on your list at Times Square Mall.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Seoul tour planner.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Birmingham to Seoul in 18 hours. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Birmingham to Seoul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Birmingham in May, things will get a bit warmer in Seoul: highs are around 28°C and lows about 16°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel back home.