Today I want to share my top picks for places to visit near London with you. From day trips to weekend getaways, scenic drives to stately homes, there are a lot of spots you can go to escape the city and enjoy other parts of Britain. Whether you’re into the seaside or the countryside, the coast or castles, this guide has a destination (or three) you’ll love.
Places to Visit Near London
I’ve published a lot of blog posts about places to visit near London since I moved to the UK over a decade ago. Today I want to pull them all together into one easy-to-access place. I hope it inspires you to explore more of the UK.
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Day Trips from London
Since they’re the easiest, I’ll start my guide to places to visit near London with day trips.
I’ve written about 15 day trips from London, 17 more day trips from London, day trips from London by car, day trips from London by train, cheap day trips from London, beach day trips from London, seaside day trips from London, scenic drives near London, and more.
I’ve also published blog posts about seasonal day trips from London. I’ve covered summer day trips from London, autumn day trips from London, winter day trips from London, and spring day trips from London.
If there’s a particular time of year you’re looking for places to visit near London, they have you covered.
I’ve also written a lot of posts about specific day trips from London.
From Brighton to Oxford, Cambridge, Ramsgate, Hastings, Deal, Winchester, Ely, the New Forest, Windsor Castle, and the Cotswolds, there’s no shortage of places you can read about on the A Lady in London blog.
If you want to find a specific destination you’re interested in, you can use the search box to find it. The box is on the sidebar of the blog if you’re on desktop and at the bottom if you’re on mobile.
If you prefer tours, I’ve reviewed plenty of day tours to places to visit near London. From an Oxford and Cotswolds day tour with Rabbie’s to a Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon tour, I’ve covered a lot.
They’re great if you want to visit places like the Cotswolds without a car, as transportation is included.
There’s a lot more about these and other places in the beautiful book Escape London: Days Out within Easy Reach of London. You can get it here.
Weekend Trips from London
I’ve also published blog posts about places to visit near London for a weekend. I’ve written about weekend trips in the UK, weekend getaways from London, and more.
And as with day trips, I’ve published seasonal posts about weekend trips from London.
I’ve covered an autumn weekend in the Cotswolds, a spring weekend in the Cotswolds, a summer weekend in Wales, a summer weekend in Hampshire, a winter weekend in Wales, a winter weekend in Rye, a winter weekend in the Cotswolds, and more.
I’ve published lots of blog posts about specific weekend trips to places to visit near London, too. From West Sussex to Norfolk, Cambridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Wye Valley, and Bath, I’ve covered a range of places.
If you want to read more about a destination you’re interested in, you can use the search box on the blog to find it.
There are a lot more ideas in the book 52 Great British Weekends, too. You can get it here.
Longer Breaks Near London
If you want to go away for more than a weekend, I’ve written about a number of places to visit near London that I’ve been to for three or more days. They’re great for bank holiday weekends or week-long getaways.
From Southwold with its great beaches to Surrey with its beautiful countryside, there are a lot of easy travel destinations close to London.
I’ve also reviewed a small-group tour of southwest England with Rabbie’s that includes places like Stonehenge, Durdle Door, Exeter, Glastonbury, Bath, and destinations in Devon like Tavistock and Dartmoor. It’s perfect for seeing a lot in one trip.
If you want more ideas, you can take a look at my blog posts about 3-day trips from London and 4-day trips from London.
Themed Places to Visit Near London
If you’re interested in a particular theme when it comes to places to visit near London, you’ll find an abundance on the A Lady in London blog.
I’ve published posts about country walks near London, stately homes near London, places to go to the seaside near London, and castles near London.
If you like urban areas, I’ve written about the best cities in England. If you enjoy the countryside, I’ve written about beautiful places in England, a lavender field near London, and National Trust Cotswolds properties.
If you love village charm, I’ve published posts about the prettiest villages in England, the best villages in Wiltshire, and the top Cotswolds villages.
And if you’re into literature, you can find posts about literary places to visit in England and Jane Austen locations.
Places to Visit Near London
I hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to places to visit near London and that it’s inspired you to discover more of Britain.
If you want to go further afield, take a look at my blog post about the best places to visit in the UK. Happy travels!
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