Britain’s rich history, the beauty of its rolling countryside, quaint brookside villages and it's wonderful architecture make it one of the most popular places to visit in the world. Despite its relatively small size (no city in Britain is more than 150 kilometers from the sea), Britain is packed to the brim with historical and cultural landmarks that are a must visit when making a trip to the British Isles. In this guide, we will take a look at some of the most beautiful day trips from London. The focus will be on places that you can easily visit within a day if you are in London. Be it the medieval university town of Oxford, the prehistoric Stonehenge, the storybook houses in Cotswolds or the stunning white cliffs of Dover; this video will help you find the most endearing excursions that one can take from London.

Bath:
Known for its natural hot springs and named after ancient Roman baths,
Bath is the largest city in Somerset and a World Heritage Site

One among the Great Spa Towns on Europe, the waters of Bath are still a big draw,
both at the ancient Roman Baths and the modern Thermae Bath Spa

The city is famous for its distinctive 18th-century Georgian architecture
The Royal Crescent – an elegant row of 30 terraced houses – is one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Canterbury:
Canterbury is a historic cathedral city in the district of Kent
and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that lies on the banks of River Stour

Canterbury was once the centre of English Christianity.
The iconic Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and Christian structures in England

Canterbury's Westgate Garden is one of England’s oldest parks,
dotted with beautiful curiosities, the most beautiful being the Victorian Tower

You could also hop on a rowboat and see some of
Canterbury’s medieval monuments from the cruise on the River Stour

Dover:
Dover is situated on the eastern coast of England facing France and is
home to the UK's iconic chalk cliffs - the White Cliffs of Dover

This 8 mile stretch offers a gorgeous view of the English Channel from the top

High atop the iconic White Cliffs of Dover sits the most iconic
of all English fortresses - Dover Castle or the “Key To England”

Brighton:
Brighton - where hipsters, drag queens and family vacations blend into a happy whole

Also known as "London by the sea", Brighton is known for its unique architecture,
galleries, museums, outdoor activities and sprawling beaches

Popular attractions in Brighton include The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier,
the Brighton Wheel and the British Airways i360 observation tower on the seafront of Brighton

Leeds, Kent:
Leeds Castle is situated in the beautiful region of Maidstone, Kent
and is built on an island in a lake formed by the River Len

Its prominence rose as it became the favourite residence for King Edward I
Leeds Castle was also home to Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon

Some of the attractions at the castle grounds include a maze,
a golf course and an eccentric museum dedicated to dog collars


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