There is no denying the beauty of London, but did you know that short day trips from the city will lead you to equally stunning surrounding areas?
Here are some of the wonders that await you just several hours away from London worthy to explore for a day:
Bath
Just one glance at the gorgeous city of Bath and you will know right away why it is one of England’s best gems. The Roman Baths, the landmark that gave the city its name, is the best place to start your adventure here. Visit the museum and explore the ruins of the baths that the Romans built thousands of years ago. Enjoy a stroll to Bath Abbey with its beautiful stained-glass windows best seen from the inside.
Cambridge
Cambridge is one of England’s big university cities that is stunning with its beauty. As expected, you will surely spend most of your time here exploring Cambridge University’s campus grounds. A relaxing walk will let you admire the selection of university buildings.
Don’t forget to check out King’s College Chapel with its ornate Gothic interior and bask in Cambridge’s views from the tower of the Great St. Mary’s Church. Watch the gentle flow of River Cam through Cambridge and admire the beautiful bridges such as the Bridge of Sighs and the Mathematical Bridge.
Oxford
The city of Oxford is famous all over the world for Oxford University but more than its academic history, there is so much more to see and do here. Of course, it is only natural that your Oxford visit will start at the university with its charming grand architecture including the awe-inspiring Sheldonian Theater and the posh Radcliffe Camera.
Numerous great museums can also be found at the university including the Museum of Natural History with its interesting scientific specimens’ archive and the Ashmolean Museum which houses antiquities and art.
Stonehenge
No other landmarks in the entire United Kingdom come close to the popularity of the mystical Stonehenge. Through the centuries, people have been baffled and bewildered by this ring of standing giant stones. The earthen mounds and stone formations are around 4,000 to 5,000 years old.
Visiting Stonehenge will let you admire this phenomenon with your own two eyes and learn about the little-known facts about this site at the visitor center’s detailed exhibits. Aside from the extensive amount of ancient information and artifacts, the visitor center also features a forensic reconstruction of the unearthed remains of a 5,500-year-old man.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a town that may seem like a weird choice for day trips from London but if you are a William Shakespeare fan, this is definitely a place you shouldn’t miss visiting. Considering its connection to one of the world’s most popular playwrights, it is not surprising that many of the attractions of Stratford focus on this.
This market town is where you can see not just the house where the playwright was born but even his burial site located at the Holy Trinity Church. Stratford also boasts of many quaint Tudor houses that are also connected to Shakespeare and his family.
These are just some of the most exciting day trips from London that will let you explore beyond the popular city!
