Day Trips from London: Unveiling Hidden Gems & Timeless Charms

Destination: day trips from london

  1. destination:London

    1. Stonehenge & Salisbury Journey to the mystical circle of Stonehenge, where ancient monoliths stand sentinel over millennia of secrets. Begin early to beat the crowds and immerse yourself in the eerie quiet that surrounds these Neolithic wonders. Afterwards, saunter through the medieval streets of Salisbury, pausing at the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, home to one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta.

    • Destination: Stonehenge & Salisbury
    • Start Time: 8:00 AM
    • End Time: 5:00 PM
    • Duration: Full Day
    • Must Eat: Traditional pub lunch at The Haunch of Venison in Salisbury.

    • Bath & Cotswolds Escape to the Georgian elegance of Bath, where Roman baths mingle with honey-hued architecture. Indulge in a spa treatment at Thermae Bath Spa before wandering the quaint lanes. Continue your day with a leisurely drive through the idyllic Cotswolds, stopping at picture-perfect villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.


    • Destination: Bath & Cotswolds
    • Start Time: 9:00 AM
    • End Time: 7:00 PM
    • Duration: Full Day
    • Must Eat: Sally Lunn's Bun in Bath.

    • Oxford & Blenheim Palace Immerse yourself in academic grandeur at Oxford, strolling through storied quads and libraries. Visit Christ Church College, inspiration for Hogwarts Hall in Harry Potter. Cap off your day with a tour of Blenheim Palace, a Baroque masterpiece and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.


    • Destination: Oxford & Blenheim Palace
    • Start Time: 9:30 AM
    • End Time: 6:30 PM
    • Duration: Full Day
    • Must Eat: Punting picnic on the River Cherwell.

    • Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Embark on a spiritual journey to Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the Church of England. Afterward, head south to Dover to marvel at the stark beauty of the White Cliffs, a symbol of British resilience with views across the Channel to France.


    • Destination: Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover
    • Start Time: 8:30 AM
    • End Time: 5:30 PM
    • Duration: Full Day
    • Must Eat: Fish and chips in Dover.

    • Cambridge Punt along the River Cam beneath willow trees and bridges, experiencing Cambridge's collegiate charm. Discover the Fitzwilliam Museum's treasures, admire King's College Chapel's fan-vaulted ceiling, and lose yourself in the labyrinthine bookshops.


    • Destination: Cambridge
    • Start Time: 10:00 AM
    • End Time: 6:00 PM
    • Duration: Full Day
    • Must Eat: Cream tea at Fitzbillies.

    Each day trip offers a unique chapter in England's storied past, ensuring that your explorations from London are filled with wonder and delight.