Spring and early autumn
Often useful for longer daylight with less peak-season pressure, but weather and opening patterns still vary.
Summer
Offers long days and more visitor services, alongside traffic, fuller car parks and crowded narrow streets.
Winter
Can feel atmospheric and quieter, but daylight, weather and seasonal closures demand a flexible plan.
Check before you go
No stale certainty: transport, parking, access, opening and weather change. A useful guide tells you where to check—not just what was true once.