You could spend weeks exploring London ’s myriad tourist attractions , but with so many sights just

You could spend weeks exploring London 's myriad tourist attractions , but with so many sights just a short bus or train ride away, there's no excuse to only stay in the city. Whether you want to hit the beach or explore England national rent a car emerald club 's historic towns, here are some of the best day trips to take from London.
Just an hour and a half from the capital, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath takes its name from the famous Roman baths that took advantage of its natural hot springs. A visit to the Roman Baths museum is one of the main reasons tourists visit, but there's also the popular Jane Austen national rent a car emerald club Centre (a tribute to the one-time resident), a beautiful national rent a car emerald club Georgian Garden and the Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House Museum, where you can indulge in traditional English Afternoon Tea .
England's oldest and most famous university city, Oxford , is home to some of the UK's most beautiful buildings including the majestic Christ Church College (famously national rent a car emerald club used as the grand Hogwart's Hall in the Harry Potter movies) and the renowned Ashmolean Museum, much revered among art lovers. Oxford national rent a car emerald club is the place to enjoy a taste of old England – take a punting trip along the River, stroll the cobblestone national rent a car emerald club streets of the city center and the exquisite 17th century Botanical gardens, or watch a Shakespeare play in the Oxford Castle Quarters.
national rent a car emerald club A close rival to Oxford, the university town of Cambridge puts up a worthy fight with its medieval architecture, idyllic riverfront cafés and bicycle friendly city center. Don't miss the famous 15th century King's College Chapel with its elegant fan vaulted ceiling and world-renowned choristers, the exhaustive Fitzwilliam museum, the Bridge of Sighs at St John's and the Great Court and Wren Library at Trinity College.
London's closest seaside resort, Brighton is famous for its lively pier and Royal pavilion, and there's plenty to do in the affectionately nicknamed 'Little London by the Sea'. Admire the panoramic views from the Brighton Wheel, make yourself dizzy on amusement rides, take a stroll along the smooth pebble beach or hit the shops – Brighton's The Lanes (a maze of streets winding down to the seafront and crammed with local designers, surf stores, quirky gifts stalls and vintage shops) are well renowned among Londoners.
Visiting the iconic Windsor Castle is a popular day trip from London, set in the picturesque town of Windsor. The historic castle is the world's largest inhabited castle, dating back to the 11th century and remaining the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Visitors can tour the tower, kitchen and a selection of rooms, as well as the renowned St George's Chapel but for a particularly memorable experience, arrive in time for the changing of the guard. national rent a car emerald club Alternatively, those with kids in tow will love the larger-than-life Lego art installations and amusement park at Legoland Windsor.
A trip to the nearby landmark of Stonehenge – a bizarre collection of 5,000 year old stones national rent a car emerald club circled on a plain in Salisbury is another must-see. The World Heritage Site is a 45-minute drive from Bath and often combined with a trip to the Roman Baths and nearby Stratford-upon-Avon , the birthplace national rent a car emerald club of William Shakespeare.
Thanks to the speedy national rent a car emerald club Eurostar , the City of Lights is a mere 2-hour journey from London so you can scale the iconic Eiffel Tower , tour the Louvre and take a boat trip along the Seine , then head back to London before the pubs close. Alternatively, Lille in France and Brussels in Belgium are also connected by the Eurostar.