UK day trips and sightseeing

Whitstable is a seaside town in north Kent. With a picturesque harbour, extensive shingle beach and lots of quaint shops to visit along the high street, there is no shortage of things to do in Whitstable. To top it off, there are tonnes of great eateries, outlets to buy fresh seafood and an annual oyster…

by Emma Marshall If you’re looking to escape London, for a change of scene and a breath of fresh air, then there are endless options. And the fact that London has pretty good rail connections to the rest of the country means that you don’t need to have a car to get away. There are…

If you’re researching Portsmouth attractions to help you plan a trip, there are lots to choose from.  It’s a city rich in maritime history, and its location on the English south coast means that you can easily combine a cultural visit with a day out at the beach.  One of the top things you should…

Blenheim Palace is an 18th century stately home originally built for John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough.  Its construction was to honour his pivotal role in defeating France at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.  The house has remained in the Marlborough family ever since and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.  It…

If you’re looking for a unique place to visit – that’s easy to reach from London and offers you a close encounter with British Royalty – then look no further than Windsor.  Home to the oldest inhabited castle in the world and a short walk to one of the world’s most famous public schools, you…

By Emma Marshall Like most people in the UK, this year has been more about day trips at home than holidays abroad.  And as someone without a car, I’ve been looking for destinations that would make interesting day trips from London by train.  For the first on the list, I chose Portsmouth in Hampshire. This was…