Best 10 day trips from London

Travel from London to Stonehenge on a day out, and see other sites along the way, such as Bath, Oxford and Windsor. Or, opt for the Simply Stonehenge tour, focusing entirely on the prehistoric monument. Tap into the knowledge of experienced tour guides, and enjoy convenient coach travel to all destinations. Duration: 6 hours to 12 hours. Read More: Stonehenge

Head to Windsor for the ultimate royal excursion. Rummage for treasures in quaint boutiques; wander the historic cobblestone streets; and take a peek inside the Queen’s favourite residence, Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot. Duration: 5 to 12 hours. Alternatively, Windsor is 40 minutes by train from central London. Read More: Windsor

Enjoy a day-long excursion to the Roman city of Bath. This day out from London package includes the Botanical Gardens, the Jane Austen Centre, Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours. Alternatively, Bath is just 1 hour 30 minutes by train from central London. Read More: Bath

Enjoy a day out in Oxford to experience this historical university city, which is just an hour from London. Once there, see the Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean Museum, the Sheldonian Theatre and Christ Church College on an open-top bus tour. Duration: 11 hours.

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Treat yourself to a day out in Canterbury. Explore the iconic medieval city and don't miss the historical site of Canterbury Cathedral. Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes. Alternatively, Canterbury is less than an hour away by train from London.

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Whether you want to visit the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, hit the shops or simply relax at a cafe, Paris is the ideal day-out destination from London. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris's most romantic sights, with return tickets on Eurostar included. Duration: 14 hours 39 minutes to 15 hours 39 minutes.

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Join an action-packed guided tour to the Lake District, which winds through country roads and villages. You're then bussed to Lake Windermere, where you can cruise along England’s largest lake, before moving on to the charming village of Hawkshead. You'll end with a cream tea at Lindeth Howe, the family home of Beatrix Potter. Duration: 13 hours 25 minutes.

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See idyllic villages, undulating green hills, gorgeous limestone buildings, beautiful gardens and old pubs on one of the best weekend trips from London. Keep your camera ready on this one-day tour of The Cotswolds, whose bustling market towns are great for gentle strolls. Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes.

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Enjoy a day out in Stratford-upon-Avon, deep in Shakespeare country, where the world's most famous author was born and raised. Explore the town on an open-top bus tour, hopping off at Shakespeare's house en route. Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes.

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Discover 500 acres (202 hectares) of parkland and 1,000 years of history at Leeds Castle. This day out from London includes stops at Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover, and a river Thames boat ride from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes.

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