Day Trips & Excursions in England

The Cotswolds are the epitome of classic English countryside: from thatched-roof cottages and riverside hamlets to rolling green hills, the scenery has earned the region an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation. This full-day, small-group tour from Oxford makes it easy to see the sights. Traveling by luxury minibus, you'll venture to some of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages. As you go, your guide will share facts and stories about the region's key landmarks and wealth of history.

Enjoy a seamless introduction to the Lake District, and discover its highlight scenery, on this half-day driving tour. Over the course of your tour, you'll see numerous lakes (including Lake Windermere - the largest in the area); will visit the Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle; will discover the photogenic Ashness Bridge; will chart the Kirkstone Pass; and much more. As you go, learn all about the region and its history from your guide's commentary.

Keen to visit Oxford or Cambridge? Then explore both age-old university cities in in one day on this illuminating trip from London. With an expert guide, take a walking tour around the historical colleges of Oxford, famous as the 'city of dreaming spires.' Admire hushed courtyards and showpieces including the Bodleian Library, and hear about past scholars such as Bill Clinton. Continue to the university city of Cambridge on the Cam River and take a stroll around its finest college buildings, including the splendid King's College and Bridge of Sighs.

See the sights of Cambridge on this day trip from Brighton. Ride from Brighton to Cambridge in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. Then, take a 1-hour walking tour through the city before getting three to four more hours to explore on your own. Stroll by well-known areas like the University of Cambridge, Parker's Piece, the Senate House, and the River Cam.       

Discover the best sites in England and Wales, on this small-group tour from London. Save hours researching and planning your trip, and instead have it all organized for you. Your trip will be enriched by having a guide to give historical information on the places you visit. Highlights include Lulworth Cove, The Jurassic Coast, Land's End, Cornwall, Cotswold's Villages, Wales, York, and Oxford. A magical tour around the UK. 

This day trip departing from Eastbourne gives you the perfect introduction to Cambridge and includes a walking tour around some of the finest university buildings, museums and churches in the collegiate town. The 1-hour walking tour will take you along those great monuments of education and give insight into their history. After the tour finishes, you will also have around 3 to 4 hours of free time to sightsee at your leisure.

Follow in the footsteps of legends like Sir Isaac Newton, C.S.Lewis and John Harvard on a full-day tour of the university city of Cambridge from London. Kick off your visit with a guided sightseeing tour and a view of the city from the Tower of Saint Mary the Great, then head off on your own to explore further. Tour the prestigious university colleges and Botanic Garden, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum or sample regional specialties at the Cambridge Market, before traveling back to London.

Discover the cultural hub and maritime center of Greenwich on a 6.5-hour walking tour including lunch. Step aboard the legendary Cutty Sark, visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time at the Greenwich Royal Observatory, visit the recently-renovated Queen's House, and tour the National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College. Browse for bargains at the lively Greenwich market, then tuck into a traditional pub lunch overlooking the River Thames.

Visit Blenheim Palace and the villages of the Cotswolds on a day-long tour from Oxford. Just a short drive away from the city, the UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and has found recent fame as a filming location in productions such as Downton Abbey. Explore the palace, park, and gardens, and then continue to the Cotswolds, a region loved for its limestone villages and green hills. You'll stop to explore the village of Bourton-on-the-Water before your return to Oxford.

It's nigh-on impossible to see both Cambridge and Oxford in one day by public transport. But there's more than just transport to this great-value coach tour. Enjoy the services of a professional guide, complete with walking tours of both the UK's great university cities, as well as free time for shopping or sightseeing.

Sample the best of the British countryside as you visit a lavish private estate and a traditional English country village on this full-day tour from London. Start your adventure with a guided tour of the opulent Blenheim Palace, where you can peek into the state rooms and stroll around the magnificent gardens, designed by Capability Brown. Next, continue to the heart of the Cotswolds and stop to see the timber-fronted houses of Burford village, explore the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and stroll the idyllic waterways of Bourton-on-the-Water.

Enjoy a day trip from Brighton to Cambridge - home to one of the leading universities in the world and Greenwich, known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0º longitude). Start in Greenwich, located in the south east of London, enjoy a guided tour and free time. Later, head to Cambridge - enjoy a walking tour of the city centre before free time.

Visit two of England's most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites on this day trip from Oxford. Unravel thousands of years of history on an audio-guided tour of Stonehenge - arguably Britain's most important archaeological site - and then continue to the spa city of Bath, where you'll see the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and other attractions on a walking tour.

Discover one of Britain's most striking heritage cities on an independent day tour from London, traveling by rail through the English countryside to historic Chester. On arrival, use your hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing Bus tour to visit the majestic Chester Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock and the landmark Northgate. Walk the ramparts and climb the towers of the remarkably preserved Roman City Walls, then admire the unique Rows galleries and ancient cellars, crammed with shops, bars and restaurants.

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Enjoy a day in beautiful Paris as you wish with this great-value, unescorted Eurostar rail day trip from London. Ride the morning Eurostar to Paris and get the whole day to enjoy the city at leisure. Perhaps visit the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll along the Champs-Élys ees, explore the magnificent Louvre, and dip into the sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques - it's your choice. Your experience includes round-trip Eurostar standard class tickets, maps and a Visite Paris Pass giving you unlimited, 1-day use of Paris' metro and bus network.

Head to the English south coast on a day trip from Oxford, and spend time in Brighton and Portsmouth. After leaving the university city, you'll travel south to Portsmouth where the city's Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and ships await. See Admiral Nelson's HMS Victory and landmarks such as the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, then continue to the seaside city of Brighton. Tour the twisting narrow streets of the Lanes, then enjoy free time to shop or stroll along the sweeping pebble beach and famous pier.

Tick off two UNESCO-listed monuments in one day on this full-day tour of Bath and Stonehenge from London. Escape the city for a scenic drive through the English countryside, stopping to admire the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge and ponder over the significance of the mysterious stone circle. Next, enjoy free time to explore the historic spa town of Bath and visit landmarks like the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey (own expense).

Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of England on a fulfilling full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. With an accomplished guide, explore the opulent chambers of Blenheim Palace, a Baroque manor house that boasts UNESCO World Heritage status, and discover the building's historical heritage. Travel to the Cotswolds to absorb the splendor of an area replete with charming churches and gorgeous natural panoramas, and then conclude in Bampton, a quaint village featured in hit TV show 'Downton Abbey'.

Visit two of England's grandest royal residences on this day trip to Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Traveling from London by air-conditioned coach, head for Windsor Castle in Windsor. Be one of the first of the morning to witness the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, and, depending on the day, the Changing of the Guard. Then, pass Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1205, and enjoy an audio-guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms and treasures of Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's main London residence.