The Best Day Trips from London | 7 easy trips by train or car

The best day trips from London by train, or by car, including how to get there, what to do and where to eat.
All of the London day trips recommended in this video can be easily visited in one day, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this guide to how to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and have a perfect day out of the city!
LONDON TRIPS:
(Listed below in no particular order)
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WHITSTABLE, Kent
Travel time to Whitstable from London: 90 minutes by train or car
Best things to do in Whitstable:
- Wander around the town
- Visit the seafront and harbour
- Shop in some of the independent stores and boutiques
- Visit Whitstable castle
- Enjoy Tankerton beach
- Take a boat trip
- Explore the fish market
- Try some oysters!
Where to eat in Whitstable:
- Whitstable oyster company
- Blueprint for coffee
- JoJo’s
- Harbour st tapas
- The Sportsman (if driving)- voted best uk restaurant
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CANTERBURY, Kent
Travel time to Canterbury from London: 90 minutes by train or car
Best things to do in Canterbury:
- Visit Canterbury Cathedral
- See the medieval buildings of the town centre
- Take a punt tour down the river Stour
- Stroll around Westgate Gardens
- Visit St Augustine’s Abbey
- Go to the Canterbury Roman Museum
- Explore The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Where to eat in Canterbury:
- The Goods Shed
- Tiny Tim’s for afternoon tea
- Old Weaver’s House
- The Korean Cowgirl
- Cafe Des Amis
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BRIGHTON, East Sussex
Travel time to Brighton from London: 60 minutes by train, 120 minutes by car
Things to do in Brighton:
- Walk down Brighton Pier and play some arcade games!
- Head up the British Airways i360 for amazing views
- Explore Brighton lanes
- Visit the grand Royal Pavillion
- See the remnants of the burnt down West pier
- Hang out on Brighton Beach
- Visit Hove to see it’s iconic beach huts
Where to eat in Brighton:
- Food for Friends (well-loved vegetarian restaurant)
- Isaac At (fine dining)
- The Coal Shed
- The Chilli Pickle
- Terre à Terre (vegetarian)
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WINDSOR, Berkshire
Travel time to Windsor from London: the shortest day trip from London, taking 40 minutes by train, or an hour by car
What to do in Windsor:
- Visit Windsor castle
- Tour Eton college
- Take a boat tour along the River Thames
- See where Harry & Meghan got married at St George’s chapel
Where to eat in Windsor:
- Waterside inn
- Two Brewers
- Giblet’s Eton
- The Boatman
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CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire
Travel time to Windsor from London: 50 minutes by train or two hours by car.
Things to do in. Cambridge:
- Wander around the university grounds and see King’s college
- Punt down the river Cam
- See 12th Century St Peter’s chapel
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden
- The Cambridge Gin Laboratory
- Rent a bike and cylce around the city
Where to eat in Cambridge:
- Fitzbillies for tea
- The Senate for a quick bite near King’s college Chapel
- Midsummer House
- Trinity for oysters and champers
- The Old bicycle Shop
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BATH, Somerset
Travel time to Bath from London: 80 minutes by train or 3 hours by car.
Things to do in Bath:
- Visit the roman Baths
- Treat yourself at Thermal Bath Spa
- Royal crescent
- Bath abbey
- Theatre Royal
- Visit the Jane Austen Centre
- Pulteney Bridge
Where to eat in Bath:
- Cream tea at The Pump Rooms
- Eight
- Chez Dominique
- Sally Lunn’s
- Corkage
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RYE, East Sussex
Travel time to Rye from London: one hour by train or an hour and forty by car
Things to do in Rye:
- Walk along one of England’s prettiest streets: Mermaid Street
- Explore the town centre and harbour
- See the historic harbour and the old riverside docks
- Visit the bird sanctuary
- Chill on one of England's best beaches - Camber Sands
- Visit Rye Castle
- Climb the tower at St Mary’s Church
- Explore Rye Nature Reserve
Where to eat in Rye:
- Knoops (for the best hot chocolate)
- The Gallivant
- Tatner’s Kitchen
- Landgate Bistro
- Ypres Castle Inn
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Thank you for watching, we hope you enjoyed this guide to the best day trips from London. Let us know in the comments if you've been to any of the places of plan to go! If you enjoyed this video please support us by subscribing to help us make more videos like this one!

[@KayKeneetit]

I wish I had seen this before I visited London a few weeks ago. I loved Canterbury, but didn’t know about Rye or Whitstable. You didn’t mention Dover Priory, but I loved walking on the White Cliffs and touring Dover castle. It was very un-tourist and quiet; the kind people I met made this Texan feel at home. Great video, thank you!

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Nice compilation of day trips! I've never been to Whitstable or Cambridge. May go! Rye is beautiful! I've been going to Brighton since a teenager and it has a good beach, great pier, and fantastic retro market and antiques. Lots of chip shops too. I did a quick day trip to Broadstairs, which was good, pretty lanes and shops, nice sandy beach and great strolls . Worth a visit! Very friendly locals, who are very willing to help !

[@SouthEastFoodies]

Would definitely recommend Whitstable, it's is a great seaside location, it has a charming high street and a great stretch of beach, lovely to walk along. Yes! Broadstairs is also a favourite!!

[@TheMotivationZone888]

Fantastic video. I went to Bath, Windsor Castle, and Stonehenge tours.

[@SouthEastFoodies]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Which was your favourite place you visited?

[@laurenl5843]

Great video. If I may offer a suggestion. The music overpowered your voice. It made it difficult to hear your advice. Otherwise very good. 👍 Thank you.

[@billlin9656]

Great video. One day tour from London to Old Harry Rocks is available or too far?

[@SouthEastFoodies]

It takes about 2 and a half hours by train to get there from London so it’s possible!

[@billlin9656]

@@SouthEastFoodies Thank you for taking your time to answer my question. So kind. Any travel agent offer this kind of day tour from London base? Our cruise is in Southampton, go from there it seems closer, but it is a small town. Since we couldn’t drive in UK as USA drivers🤝

[@rhondagrace1960]

This is such a lovely video. Thank you. We are arriving in London in August. We are definately going to visit Windsor. When I look up the trainlines, you have to add a departure time. Do you know if you always need a departure time?

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

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[@tarekhassaan3791]

Hi Thanks for this nice video. I am planning to visit England on February. Is it ok to visit Brighton in winter? If no what do you recommend? Thanks