The great thing about the United Kingdom is that its small size makes it possible to plan a couple day trips to see even more during your vacation. The bad part is that there is so much to see and do that it can be difficult to narrow down the choices to just one or two destinations. Take into consideration the difficulty of reaching destinations that you have in mind, as well as the options for putting together an entire day of sightseeing. Trips with a destination that appeal to you or your family personally make the best day trips from London. Check out any of these easy to reach and plan destinations
St. Albans does not make it on a lot of the travel itinerary lists in England because there are no applauded manor houses or palaces here. What St. Albans is rich in though, is history. The town is one of the oldest existing towns in all of England, established before the Romans reached the island and set up their forts. Everything from Roman ruins to a medieval cathedral can be seen, and you can really feel like you are walking in the footsteps of history because a lot of important events happened in this quaint village. This is an easy 30 minute drive from central London and a nice respite from city life.
One of the most popular London day trips is a stop at Stonehenge, and this is probably the easiest to arrange if you don’t have transportation of your own while on vacation. There are numerous bus and train packages, guided tours and organized trips for individuals and families that leave London daily. Find the package that fits your schedule and focuses on the details of this site that are of interest to you.
Anyone that is interested in a day trip to see a beautiful royal palace and impressive gardens, should add Kew Palace to their list. The Royal Botanic Gardens are open to visitors, with something different to view or learn about at all times of the year. Children will be especially excited to walk along the treetop walkway and explore garden pagodas used to create a beautiful backdrop between the bamboo garden and the Redwood Grove. A short train ride from London can have you at the Palace and Gardens in under a half hour.
Military history buffs will enjoy a day trip out to Bletchley Park, where code breaking was the order of the day. Tour the living and work quarters where mathematicians, spies and military intelligence officials all worked together to guess the Nazi’s next step. It was here that the Nazi Enigma was broken, and the Park now welcomes visitors from all over the world to see what life was like at this point in history.
Like Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle is one of the Royal residences, and where the Queen spends a lot of time. It is the largest castle in the world that still has the monarch in residence, and a lot of it is open to the public to view. Explore royal collections, towers and the state apartments. Train and coach lines run to the Castle daily, and it is a quick drive from anywhere in London with parking nearby the Castle.
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This is such great information. I’m bookmarking this for the next time we take a trip to western Europe. I love London.
I went to England back in around 1980. I did see Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. I’ve wanted to go back ever since.
I definitely want to see some of the famous historical sites some day! There’s a lot to see around London.
These are such great day trip ideas. I have really wanted to see Stonehenge. It’s so fascinating to me.
If I planned the trip we would visit Stonehenge. If my daughter did, it would be the castle.
I can’t wait to explore London some day. Stonehenge and Windsor Castle are at the top of my must see list!
I have ALWAYS wanted to see Stonehenge in person. It’s definitely on my to-do list!
I would love to explore london. I have always had it on my bucket list and cant wait to check it out. This is a great list!
I haven’t fully explored London as much as I would want to and I’d love to go back someday soon with the whole family instead of just me and my youngest. These locations are a must see and I can’t wait to tour them!
I’ve been to Stonehenge and it was so surreal! Next time I am in London, I’d tour Windsor Castle. That would be so exciting!
Would love to visit these places one day! I love how unique they all are. The Windsor Castle looks so breathtakingly beautiful!
I have always wanted to visit London. Of course Stonehenge and Windsor Palace would be top choices for me to see.
I have never been to London, but I am dying to go! This post makes me all the more excited to go there one day!
I am SO jealous – I have always wanted to go to London. Beautiful photos!
What amazing and beautiful photos! I would LOVE to visit London. Such a unique experience.
I have always wanted to go to London. Stonehenge would be the first place on my list to see. I am hoping to be able to go next year.
I have never been to London before. The closest thing I have been to Busch Garders Wlliamsburg.
Stonehenge has been on my bucket list for years but I’d honestly love to visit any of these. My Father just returned from an Ireland trip and had a blast- maybe I can consider taking a tour or Europe!
This is a really helpful guide! Love that you mentioned spots that are best if you travel without your own vehicle! Thanks for the info!
This is great advice. We are looking to go in a few months!
So many amazing places to visit! I’d love to visit each and every one of them. Stonehenge especially would be awesome to see in person.
London would be a fantastic place to visit. I would love to explore Windsor Castle and see Stonehenge.
London is a wonderful city to visit. There are so many things to see.
These sites would be the absolute perfect places to visit when in London. I can’t wait to go.
London has always been on my bucket list! I love how pretty it is and how awesome the buildings and architecture are!
Everything looks so beautiful! I have always wanted to visit London!
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