Day Trips from London - Where to go?

Explore the Best of England: Easy Day Trips from London by Train or Coach

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In today’s email: 

• Day Trips from London - Where to go?

• Top Ten Places to Visit in Wandsworth

• Around The Web: 20+ Pubs With Real Fires In London: Cosy Up With A Pint By These Roaring Fireplaces, I was born and raised in London. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see tourists make, Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media -  Windsor Castle seen from the Long Walk…

• Yum - A Guide to Afternoon Tea With Dame Joanna Lumley

• Extra - Should You Visit Harry Potter Studio Tour London? - Is It Still Worth A Visit?

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Day Trips from London - Where to go?

Charming villages, royal castles, medieval towns, and beautiful countryside surround London. Many are surprisingly accessible without a car. When you are looking for a mini-break or visiting the city as a tourist, the sheer variety of day trips from London is extraordinary.

Within an hour by train you can see the oldest occupied castle in the world, or two renowned medieval university towns. Just a little further and you can be strolling charming English villages. A mere 2 hours brings you to the best seafood in the UK, hiking picturesque white cliffs or strolling the halls of Downton Abbey….

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Top Ten Places to Visit in Wandsworth

Wandsworth, one of the 33 boroughs in London, is a vibrant area offering a perfect blend of urban charm and green spaces. The borough boasts picturesque parks along the River Thames, providing scenic spots for leisurely walks and picnics. With its diverse community, Wandsworth is known for a rich cultural scene, including galleries, theatres, and lively markets…

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Around The Web

20+ Pubs With Real Fires In London: Cosy Up With A Pint By These Roaring Fireplaces

London pubs with fireplaces are one of the best things about the colder months in the capital. Toasting your toes by a roaring open fire, drink in hand, is sweet succor after a chilly weekend walk, or a long week at work.

I was born and raised in London. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see tourists make

As someone who was born and raised in London, I've seen tourists make their fair share of mistakes — from unwittingly missing out on one of the best British dishes to clogging up traffic on escalators.

Photos show moment world’s ‘last’ 1940s paddle steamer passes under Tower Bridge

A rare sight was captured in London as Steamer Waverley – an iconic 1940s paddle steamer that's the last of its kind – was spotted sailing…

The Lyric Hammersmith is celebrating its 130th birthday with a spectacular season of theatre

Ghosts, Dracula, Sing Street and more feature in the venerable west London theatre's 130th birthday programme.

‘Gladiator 2’ Getting Global Premiere in London as Royal Film Performance

“Gladiator 2,” the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott‘s Oscar-winning epic, is set to begin its bloody campaign in London, where a global premiere will take place on Nov. 13.

Beautiful Tudor Hackney home is hidden in plain sight on busy street

The National Trust site is very much hidden in plain sight behind an iron gate. The manor house was constructed in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadler, a courtier of Henry VIII and former fixer for Thomas Cromwell.

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

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From Social Media

Windsor Castle seen from the Long Walk

Yum

A Guide to Afternoon Tea With Dame Joanna Lumley

Extra 

Should You Visit Harry Potter Studio Tour London? - Is It Still Worth A Visit?

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