The United Kingdom combines historic grandeur with modern innovation, from London's iconic landmarks to Scotland's rugged Highlands and Wales's dramatic coastlines. Experience world-class museums, royal palaces, ancient castles, vibrant cities, and charming countryside villages across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Bath
Highlights: Roman Baths (UNESCO listed) · Bath Abbey · Royal Crescent · Thermae Bath Spa · Pulteney Bridge · Georgian architecture throughout the city centre
Oxford
Highlights: Bodleian Library · Radcliffe Camera · Christ Church College · Ashmolean Museum · Punting on the River Cherwell · Oxford Covered Market
Brighton
Highlights: Brighton Royal Pavilion · The Lanes shopping district · Brighton Palace Pier · Hove seafront promenade · independent cafes and vintage shops · LGBTQ+ cultural scene
Windsor
Highlights: Windsor Castle — the world's oldest and largest occupied castle · St. George's Chapel · Long Walk in Windsor Great Park · Eton College and High Street · Windsor town centre
Canterbury
Highlights: Canterbury Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) · Canterbury Tales visitor attraction · Roman city walls · Westgate Towers · medieval cobblestone streets · Greyfriars Chapel
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Evan Evans, Golden Tours, and Rabbie's run day tours to Stonehenge, Bath, and Cotswolds from London from £35-95 including transport and guide
- Private
- Chauffeur day trips from London to Stonehenge/Bath/Windsor from £300-500 for car (up to 4 people) via GetTransfer or private hire
- Public
- National Rail connects London to Bath, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Windsor, and York. Advance booking essential for cheapest fares.
- Rental
- Car rental from £30-50/day (Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar). Best for Cotswolds villages, Norfolk, and destinations poorly served by rail. Drive on the left.
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Book trains at least 2-4 weeks in advance for cheapest fares — same-day Anytime tickets are 3-5 times the advance price
Combine nearby destinations — Bath and Stonehenge work well together (hire a taxi from Bath to Stonehenge and back for £60-80)
The Oxford Tube coach runs 24 hours between London and Oxford for around £15 return — convenient for evening arrivals
Cotswold villages require a car or organised tour — public transport connections between villages are very limited
Visit popular sites like Stonehenge and Edinburgh Castle on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds