Joanna James
A brief "away day" could just be the ticket that you're seeking. It can give you a break away from London's hustle and bustle and a chance to explore England from a new viewpoint. Here are some of the best day trips from London you can take!
Everyone's concept of a storybook castle is Windsor Castle. There is also a lot to observe at the Queen's weekend retreat (which we know as being her favourite). The structure alone encompasses thirteen acres and is the world's largest occupied castle. This site, located west of London and facing the Thames, was chosen by William the Conqueror. It has been a Royal home and stronghold for more than 950 years now. You can check out hotels near Liverpool Street for accommodation if you want to stay close to Windsor Castle. For instance, properties like Pan Pacific London is located only an hour and a half away from it!
If you have ever had the desire to walk in the shoes of your favourite movie characters or even witness how special effects are created behind the scenes, the Harry Potter experience at Warner Brothers' Leavesden studio is a must-visit place. If you are a Harry Potter enthusiast, then there's no place you'd rather be! The film's creators have gathered some of the most recognizable sets, as well as a large number of genuine artefacts from the films, to recreate a walking tour of two sound-stages where the Harry Potter movies were produced. It's constantly intriguing and engaging, even for those who aren't die-hard Harry Potter fans.
The BA i360, which stands over 500 feet above the beachfront and appears to stretch endlessly on a clear day, was added to Brighton's attractions in 2016. The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, a magnificent summer residence erected by George IV while he was Prince Regent, is an Arabian Nights fantasy located smack in the heart of the city. His architect, John Nash, put a cast-iron framework over an earlier, simple farmhouse in the early 1800s.
Oxford University, founded in the 11th century, is the oldest university there is, especially in the English-speaking realm. Graduates have always made significant contributions to almost every human activity. You'll be walking in the path of Nobel Laureates, presidents, prime ministers and kings as you walk these streets. Saints, explorers, scientists, painters, authors, and performers have all graduated from the university. And where you will find students and affluent young, there'll also be fantastic bars and shopping. The freshly refurbished Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is yet another must-see in Oxford. The dusty and gloomy ancient halls of Britain's earliest public museum, established in 1683, were revived with massive, multi-million-pound renovation work. In 2009, the museum relaunched with thirty-nine new galleries and an increase of 100 per cent in exhibition spaces. Drawings by Raphael, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo along with ancient Chinese and Middle Eastern ceramics and much more can be found at the Ashmolean. The museum is free to tour and part of Oxford University.
Shopping! A short train ride to Bicester Village will open up your eyes for a whole new realm if you were ever under the impression that London is the be-all and end-all of stylish shopping. There are around 100 elegant shops that are all designer outlet stores. All of the major European and worldwide designer brand names are represented, at prices that are far less expensive than those found on Bond Street.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
