Where is a good day trip from London?

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swish

It mainly depends on what you like and which part of the country you'd like to visit. Check enjoyengland.com for ideas.

nanny411

I vote for Hampton Court Palace- the tour is fascinating and the grounds are lovely for walking and picnicing.

Josh

Cambridge is lovely

Lorne

How about a day trip to Ayr, you could get a flight from Stanstead to Prestwick - have a day on the beach and fly home again.

With Prices what they are on trains it would probably be cheaper flying up to the Scottish Riviera than going to blackpool if you get a cheap Ryanair flight.

HandyMan

Hampton Court / Eton / Windsor area.
Also agree with the Cambridge suggestion.

Taf

Bath or Bournemouth.

tp28

Cambridge. Hastings. Norwich is nice. Bath is beautiful. Stratford-upon-Avon.

shep6965

Cheddar Gorge in the West Country
Stratford on Avon - Shakespear's town
Southend on sea
Hampton Court Palace
Windsor Castle
Weymouth
Canterbury
Isle of Wight

There are loads of places to see, it just depends on what really interests you personally

blue nose

it depends on what u like , i live in cheltenham and it's only a couple of hours by train from london

Fragile Rock

I've heard Margate and Ramsgate are nice. I've not been though. Bournemouth is nice. Any place by the sea on a sunny day would do me nicely. Mind if I tag along?? LOL.

slÄ±ÉuÇoÊ‡

Try Broadstairs, which is a lovely seaside town in Kent. Or try Rochester which has a fantastic castle and cathedral, and a real old fashioned high street with many connections to Charles Dickens. They frequently have festivals and thIs weekend will see the Sweeps Festival take place, and the world-famous Dickens Festival takes place on the weekend of 31 May 2008.

http://www.visitbroadstairs.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/image_galleries/rochester_sweeps_festival_gallery.shtml?1

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gauiscaecilius/sets/416601/

http://www.historic-uk.com/DestinationsUK/Rochester.htm

billy

go to see durdle door in dorset

sweetyx

well i would go somewhere like the country to get away from traffic ect. by the way Brighton has a lovely view on a sunny day that is

macalla

Canterbury is very beautiful, has lots of historical buildings, good shopping, cafes and restaurants and - of course - the world famous cathedral!

Alternatively, if you like history, you could make your way south to Battle and Hastings and explore the site of the Norman conquest, as well as quaint houses, excellent pubs and beautiful countryside.

zabihjan06

Holland Park and Hyde Park

Blue Rose

The mind boggles - there are so many suggestions but I can't list them all here. I live in London too, and have family, so go on day trips quite frequently. For some of these ideas would be better to hire a car as you would spend too much time changing buses/trains. We are historically and nature inclined, so here it goes -
- Just west of Hastings (Kent) is a secluded but breath taking beach at Petts Level. If you look at a map it's close to Fairlight Cove. The interesting thing is that at low tide only (check tide tables on internet) you can see and walk amongst prehistoric tree stumps where a forest once stood, next to smashing cliffs. Explore nooks and crannies, find timber from any of 2 sunken wreks off that coast (we have) and eat at the terrific Smugglers Inn. Very quiet. Be careful with the tides as people can get stranded. In summer you can bathe there.
-Historic Battle and the Abbey (1066 and all that), also in Kent.
-Hever Castle, Kent (Ann Bolleyn's family etc.) (Expensive though)
-Stonehenge and nearby Avebury Circle & Manor, bit touristic but a must see if you've never been there.
-Go to the National Trust website, there are many grand properties within 1 - 2 hrs drive from London; Waddesdon Manor (Rothchilds), Greys Court, The Vyne, Lacock Abbey,Mottisfornt Abbey, Upton, Polesden Lacy (nr. Guildford), Nymans, Igham Mote, Chartwell (W Churchill's home), Scotney Castle, Batemans, bodiam Castle..... Many of these properties have special events on weekends.
-Was suggested before but I recomend it too: Stratford/Avon, museum, gorgeous buildings, Anne Hathaway's house, church where he is buried, stroll along the river...
-Chatsworth House in Darbyshire, simply massive.
-Buxton area, the town itself is very quaint and walks around it fabulous.
-Blue John cave, the only place in the world where it is mined, and other caves in the immediate vecinity, one of which has an underground river (very small one), just north of Buxton, south Yorkshire area I think.
-St. Albans and the Roman remains there & museum.
-Bath - the town and of course the pseudo thermal baths.
-could go on for ever...
Enjoy yourself!

Infos

You should try Oxford indeed.. student area mix on medieval city... wonderfull.

Bornemouth (South) is pretty also.. if you want to join the sea.

London - Oxford travel spend sth like 1 hour by train, and 1h30 by bus (around Â£15).

booboo

Exeter, it's only 1hr 30 mins on the train from London Paddington. It's beautiful there.

Isle of Wight is pretty also.

slipstreamer

Bath is a great day trip, great history and lovely

Hunka Munka

Windsor - can visit the castle, go down by the river for lunch, have a stroll around Eton and see the historic school.

wolf1970m

Coming to Southampton and i can take you anywhere you like to see or for all day walk. relaxing place New forest.

Amanda C

southend

grat sea side and loads of rides

Jo h

Get a boat from Westminster to Hamptom Court.

Clublander4life!!!

******* anywhere, London is a **** hole.

Carrie S

What about the South Downs. Beautiful countryside and walks. Trains from London Bridge.

http://www.southdownsonline.org/

Fairy Jenna

I would definietly recommend Southend, or Margate.

douglas t

hi ..go to york is a great place to visit.and theres lots to see and do there.

Nick P

How about a day at the races? Check out schedules for Newbury (there is a railway station on the course with direct connection from London), Sandown, Epsom, Ascot, Kempton Park, Plumpton etc., etc. Goto http://www.britishhorseracing.com/goracing/tickets/find_a_racecourse.asp

Bugsy

Chessington World of Adventures is worth a visit & fairly local.

steven s

how about leeds if your into shopping, york is also pretty nice

JESSIEBLUE

try RYE ain east sussex ,its a fab place

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