Article Trips around London
Where to go for London
There are plenty of places to get around London and discover new places when you already have a city going through a cross or just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle. Within a driving distance of about 2 hours by train or bus you can reach both the sea to the south or east, but also to Cambridge University City in the north. Here are some tips for day trips around London.
A tour of Windsor and Eton
Royal residence and prestigious boys' school
An interesting day trip outside the gates of London is undoubtedly a visit to the town of Winsdor with the royal residence in its center and together with the prestigious boys' high school in Eton lying across the river. From London, you can easily get here by train with the Southwest railway line in less than an hour to the west. The city is frequently visited by tourists, especially in nice weather. continue reading
A tour of Brighton
Seaside resort near London
If you are in London and want to enjoy a little sea and summer seaside atmosphere, a trip to Brighton is definitely a good idea. This city is south of London, just an hour's train ride from the city center. You can look forward to long pebble beaches, attractions such as Matějská, bars and countless seagulls, which simply belong to the city. continue reading
A trip to the cliffs of Seven Sisters
Walk on the white cliffs
The white, towering rocks are usually the first to welcome visitors to the British Isles, coming from the European continent through the English Channel. On a clear day, the white color of the cliffs glows into the distance, and in bad weather, they are shrouded in fog, where they become invisible. A walk along the top of these cliffs from Eastbourne to Birling Gap is a light 4-kilometer afternoon entertainment with plenty of breathtaking views in distance and depth. It's such an ideal 1-day trip from London, 1.5 hours by train. continue reading
A tour of Cambridge
Famous university town with history
The breathtaking city of Cambridge, with a reputation far ahead, is a good choice if you have already visited London and want to discover something new within easy reach. But the homeland of the world-famous Cambridge University or an explanatory English dictionary of it offers much to explore. Here you will find countless old dormitory buildings that will take you back in history for several centuries, as well as peaceful river canals with boats reminiscent of Venice. continue reading
A tour of Dover
Entrance gate to a British island
The port city of Dover is located closest to the shores of France and therefore the city of Calais. The English Channel is just 34 km away from the cities. In Dover we find a large dock, where both ferries arrive and there is a canal with submarine train traffic. The chalk-white cliffs at Dover are the first to welcome visitors to the British Isles. But what all this town offers visitors can be found in the content of this article. continue reading
Worthing tour
Quiet seaside town
In the summer months, when temperatures rise above 25 ° C, Londoners try to leave the hot city and run to cool off to the sea. From the center you can get to the south coast by train in about 1h-1: 30h. Larger cities attract crowds and for example Brighton is a famous party city. I chose the smaller quiet town of Worthing, which lies southwest of London, for a relaxing summer day by the sea. Here you will find long pebble beaches, parks and excursions to traditional British-style seaside towns. continue reading
Mayfield Lavender Farm
In south London, not far from Croydon, you'll find a lavender farm cut out of French Provence. Admission is 2.5 pounds and you can enjoy walks among the purple lines, the intoxicating scent, the buzz of bees and endless opportunities to photograph this scenery. During the summer season and on the nice weekend weather, there are really a lot of people, so I recommend a weekday.
Southend-on-Sea
On the east coast of London you will find the town of Southend-on-Sea, which lies almost at the end of the train line. The British character of seaside towns and thus the promenade along the beaches, the pier of the fairground attraction, must not be missing here either. This is a really big amusement park of all kinds of attractions. But there are also quieter places, just take a train to the town of Shoeburyness and you won't be bothered by an animal. You will also find places to swim or walk along the sea and, as a matter of interest, several war bunkers, which were supposed to protect London from possible air raids.
Bike trip in the south east of England
Along the coast in Kent
If you are looking for a place to go on a bike trip near London and enjoy the beautiful views with a minimum of people, then the eastern tip of Kent along the coast is the right choice. We chose the town of Whistable as a starting point and continued along the sea shore along the bike path to the cute village of Broadstairs. On the way, we looked forward to a tour of the ruins of the Reculver towers, which are freely accessible. Along the way, we enjoyed views of the open sea, bays and beaches with white cliffs. continue reading
Bournemouth
A little further afield on a trip from London, but still accessible within 2 hours by car, is the seaside large city of Bournemouth. It is located on the outskirts of Dorset on the coast. The city also has its own large beach, which, however, during the weekend summer sunny days it becomes an anthill. The city center can be easily bypassed, you will find a traditional pedestrian zone with shops, churches and quiet oases of greenery in the parks.
Beaulieu
A small town with a French-sounding name hidden in the middle of the New Forest National Park is a magical place where time stood still. Winding streets, houses with thatched roofs and a pond with swans in the middle is like a fairy tale. An unconventional aspect is brought here by free-moving horses grazing on the lawn in front of the abbey. Not only tourists with their own transport, but also whole buses come to the town. They go to visit the museum of motor machines, the abbey, the castle, or a small circuit with a train.
A tour of Southampton
A large harbor in Hampshire
In the south of England in the county of Hampshire, less than 2 hours drive from London, you will find one of the largest ports in Southampton. The history of the port city dates back to the deep Middle Ages, when in the 13th century it was the largest English port. At present, the port is still very active, both for shipping and for industry. The city center combines medieval stone walls and a modern shopping center next to each other. continue reading
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