Day Trips & Excursions in South East England

Spend Christmas Eve exploring the English countryside on this full-day tour of Canterbury, Dover, and Greenwich from London. Ideal for those visiting England during the festive season, this tour covers UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral; the 12th-century Leeds Castle in Kent; the iconic White Cliffs of Dover; and the maritime landmarks of Greenwich. A festive lunch is included.

Follow in the footsteps of the greats on this full-day tour of England's most famous university cities - Oxford and Cambridge. Admire the celebrated 'Dreaming Spires' of Oxford and visit the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College, where alumni include Lewis Carroll, Bill Clinton and David Cameron, and the Great Hall was used as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies. Next, journey to prestigious Cambridge, where past students include Sir Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Sylvia Plath, and architectural highlights include the Cavendish Laboratory, King's College Chapel and the Cambridge University Library.

Save time compared to the coach and money compared to the train on this cost-effective day trip to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires". Travel directly to the heart of Oxford, then soak up the history on a walking tour of the city's signature attractions. Enjoy time to explore museums, historic colleges, and parks before returning to Bournemouth.

First time in London? Visit the capital's most iconic landmarks on this full-day London tour, including a Thames River cruise and a ride on the famous London Eye. You'll stop for photos at Westminster Abbey, take a tour of St Paul's Cathedral and admire panoramic views of the capital from your air-conditioned coach. There's a chance to get a taste of Royal London too, as you tour the notorious Tower of London, view the Crown Jewels and watch the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Maximize your time and budget on this full-day tour from London, starting with a tour of Leeds Castle, Henry VIII's grand Tudor palace. Next, explore the medieval city of Canterbury, famous for the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral. After lunch, head to the coast to visit the mighty White Cliffs of Dover, then return to London to discover more of Britain's maritime history in Greenwich. Then, cruise along the River Thames, past landmarks like Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.

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.

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.

Swap the buzzing streets of London for the soaring sea cliffs and tranquil woodlands of the Isle of Wight on this full-day trip. Hop on a ferry from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, then travel by bus to the seaside villages of Godshill and Shanklin. Enjoy plenty of free time to soak up the scenery, visit the sights or cool off at the beach along the way, then return to London in the evening.

Visit two of England's most magnificent royal palaces on a full-day tour of Hampton Court and Windsor from London by luxury coach. First up is King Henry VIII's lavish London retreat, Hampton Court, where you can explore the State apartments, Great Hall and landscaped gardens. After lunch, head to historic Windsor, where the star attraction is the mighty Windsor Castle (entry not included), the Official Residence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, set amid vast parklands.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of The Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but visiting on a large group tour can mean less time to explore. This full-day small-group tour ensures a personalised experience, with free time to admire Oxford landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Christchurch Cathedral, and the Ashmolean Museum, and visit the villages of Bampton, Burford, and Bilbury.

Don't let limited time in London stop you visiting Oxford and Cambridge, home to England's oldest and most prestigious universities. Explore both historic cities on a full-day tour from London, ideal for travelers short on time. On a walking tour of Oxford, you'll see the University of Oxford and its colleges before heading to Cambridge to climb the tower at Great St. Mary's Church and enjoy free time.

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.

Don't let limited time in London stop you exploring further afield. Tick off top attractions, including Stonehenge, Bath, and Oxford, with ease on a small-group tour led by Oxford University alumni. As well as receiving personalized attention in an intimate group limited to eight, you'll travel between each sight in climate-controlled comfort and benefit from the first-hand knowledge of your guide throughout the tour.

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.

Legendary churches, UNESCO World Heritage sites and other famous landmarks await you on this day trip from London. Discover Leeds Castle before it opens to the public during a private, guided visit; snap photos of the striking White Cliffs of Dover; tour Canterbury Cathedral, immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer in 'The Canterbury Tales'; explore the beautiful borough of Greenwich; and take in London's world-famous sights on a sunset cruise along the Thames River.

Private transportation takes you from Bournemouth to post Windsor and Winchester on a full-day trip. Follow your guide as they lead you through hundreds of years of English history. The tour strikes the perfect balance between guided and independent.  Your guide will always be on hand to answer your questions, but you also get the freedom to visit the Castle and city center at your own pace.

Get to know the Cotswolds on a day trip that's set up just for the winter months. Introducing you to the sights best seen during the colder weather, the tour puts the spotlight on the quaint stone villages for which the region is loved. Admire the thatched-roof cottages and rolling hills around Asthall, Swinbrook, and Bourton-on-the-Water -- the so-called Venice of the Cotswolds. On the way back to Oxford, you'll enjoy further stops at Moreton-in-Marsh and Woodstock with its links to Sir Winston Churchill.

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Discover one of England's most famous seaside resorts on this full-day tour of Brighton from Oxford. Walk along Brighton Pier and admire attractions such as the Royal Pavilion on a guided walking tour, then enjoy free time to visit Brighton Museum, browse the shops of The Lanes, or stroll along the beach.

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.