Ten day trips from London

Once you’ve seen all of London’s most famous landmarks, why not spend a day outside the busy capital and discover other interesting destinations?

He and

A visit to Ely in Cambridgeshire, which is just over an hour from London’s main train station, Kings Cross, will give you the opportunity to visit the fabulous Ely Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. The River Great Ouse is on the east side of the city and is a popular spot for walking and boat trips.

Colchester

Historic Colchester is the oldest recorded city in England and its highlights are Castle Park with its Norman castle dating from 1076. Colchester was invaded by the Romans in 43 AD. C. and there is still plenty of evidence of their occupation to see, including the imposing Roman walls. . Colchester can be reached by train from London Liverpool Street Station in about an hour.

Paris

With the opening of the Channel Tunnel, London to Paris has now become a day trip by high speed train.

The Eurostar service departs from St Pancras station in London and reaches Gard Du Nord station in central Paris in just two and a quarter hours. From the Gard Du Nord metro station you can travel to the famous Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower and the expensive shops of Rue De Rivoli.

calais

A great favorite of the British is the day trip from Dover to Calais in France, mainly to buy wine, beer and cigarettes with less tax to pay. Many coach companies organize day trips to Calais and the highlight for many is the seventeen-mile boat trip across the English Channel, which takes about ninety minutes. Calais has a market every Saturday and the beach is a delight in the summer.

Brighton

A luxury seaside resort on the south coast that in some areas resembles Chelsea in London.
If you arrive at London Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the South Coast are just twenty-eight miles away with frequent train and bus connections. The famous London to Brighton veteran car race ends at Madeira Drive on Brighton’s seafront and is well worth a visit.

Isle of Wight

The beautiful and tranquil Isle of Wight is located off the south coast of England. The most practical ferry crossing leaves from Portsmouth to Ryde and from there you can discover the charms of the island by train. A comprehensive bus service can transport you around the island, with Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and Newport, the capital of the Isle of Wight, being popular tourist attractions.

cambridge

Visit the famous university town and center of learning that now enjoys city status. Departing from London’s Kings Cross railway station, the journey to Cambridge takes about an hour. Discover the historic streets, take a boat ride on the River Cam or explore the pretty gardens.

Clacton-on-Sea

Enjoy a day trip to Clacton on Sea and discover a typical UK seaside resort. Trains leave London Liverpool Street Station and arrive in Clacton around ninety minutes later. Clacton Pier and Amusement are a ten minute walk from the station. Waterfront rose gardens lead down to the beach and sea, which is ideal for swimming and sunbathing in the summer months.

Canterbury

Situated in the heart of Kent, Canterbury is famous for its cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey. Kent is well known as the Garden of England and is an English wine producer. Barnsole Vineyard near Canterbury offers full or short tours of its wine and vineyard production area.

oxford

Located northwest of London, Oxford, a university town, can be reached from London Paddington railway station. Christ Church College dates from 1546 and incorporates a cathedral within its grounds. Oxford’s Bridge of Sighs, built in 1913, is located on New College Lane. The Venice-inspired bridge spans both sides of Hertford College in the heart of historic Oxford.