Visitors who travel to London can use the city as a hub to explore exciting historic locations around the United Kingdom. Many of the best UK famous landmarks, castles, villages and cities are included in one-day trips that you can take from London.
1. Stonehenge – discover the mysteries of a prehistoric monument
The iconic, prehistoric monument of Stonehenge is one of UK’s most famous landmarks and a must-see for visitors who want to take a one day trip from London. The monument has a ring of standing stones, with each one having a height of 13 ft, a width of 7 ft and weighing approximately 25 tons. Visitors get to discover the mysteries of the prehistoric marvel in one day.
2. Windsor – visit the word’s largest and oldest occupied castle
This unparished area and historic market town is the site of Windsor Castle, a residence of the British Royal Family. Windsor is a popular tourist destination because of the castle. Legoland Windsor is located near the town. This child-orientated theme park is the world’s largest Legoland park that opened its door to the public on 17 March 1996.
3. Bath – the jewel of the South West
Named after its Roman-built baths, this city gives visitors an opportunity of walking around the steaming pools and ancient paving stones while admiring the Roman architecture. Museums, theatres and other sporting and cultural venues helped make Bath a popular tourist destination, with more than 3.8 million day visitors visiting the city each year. The city is a visual delight, with scenic Georgian buildings filled with crescents and terraces.
4. The Cotswolds – witness the glorious, honey-coloured villages
Visitors get to see old pubs, beautiful gardens, gorgeous limestone buildings, undulating green hills and idyllic villages on a day trip from London. The bustling market towns at The Cotswolds are great for strolls.
5. Brighton – London-by-the-sea
This seaside resort is a convenient, utopian British escape that crams all the things the capital is offering into a beautiful, small city, but a fraction of its size. The diversity of attractions in Brighton is designed to cater to all tastes. Here is a site with more one-day trips from London
Visitors who want a good base from which to explore outside London should find a good base from which to do so. Royal Lancaster London has a range of special offers for visitors to London. The hotel is walking distance from Paddington station making it great for visitors arriving from the West country.
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