Many day trips from London are located within a few hours travel from the city. London is a busy place, the heart and capital of Britain, and it is chock full of things to see and do. However, many travellers seek to see a bit more of the country than they can experience simply touring London.
Happily, there are many places to take short side trips out of London which are easily accessible by car, bus, or train.
Do you love the seaside? Eastbourne is a picture perfect coastal town where you can walk along a remarkably intact Victorian seafront, see the red and white striped lighthouse, and marvel at the chalky white cliffs of Beachy Head (pictured).
Brighton is another seaside town with a bit more modern flair, you can soak up the atmosphere at the glittering Royal Pavilion and dance the night away at funky nightclubs.
Harwich is a coastal town with an interesting past, and be sure to take a sail in the lifeboat there.
The historic University of Oxford and Queens' College, Cambridge also make great side trips from London, there is much to see and do in these historic college towns.
There are many towns outside London that are historic cathedral cities which have been traditional pilgrimage sites over the years.
Ely, Canterbury, St. Albans, and Winchester all have magnificent cathedrals and ancient medieval buildings that will make history come alive for any visitor. Even if you aren't a modern day pilgrim, you will feel awed in the presence of these massive testaments of faith. They are remarkable for having been erected so very long ago as well as for being so carefully preserved over the years.
For those who love nature in the raw, Epping Forest is a wonderfully wild woods and an important conservation area which is home to many varieties of flora and fauna.
Day trips from London are plentiful, because wherever you look the country is so very full of amazing things to see and do.
Finding Brighton tourism information should be quite easy as it has recently become a very popular and fashionable place to vacation again.
Queens College, Cambridge is one of two University of Cambridge colleges with buildings on both sides of the Cam River.
Canterbury tourist information will be sure to mention that the Cathedral, St. Martin's Church, and St. Augustine's Abbey make up a World Heritage Site in Canterbury.
In Eastbourne, tourist information can be found in many places; there are Tourist Information Centres located all over the region.
Ely is a popular destination in Cambridgeshire well known for its magnificent medieval Cathedral.
Epping Forest is an important conservation area and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Harwich was the original location planned for invasion by William of Orange, but unfavourable winds forced a diversion to Torbay.
Most Oxford tourist information will mention the "Dreaming Spires", a poetic way of describing the skyline.
Any St. Albans city guide must surely mention that it is the site of the first Christian martyrdom in England.
Winchester history is rich and interesting, making this ancient city a good choice for anyone interested in day trips from London.
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