Your guide to London / Day trips - nearby London

Windsor is roughly an hour away from London. Windsor Castle is the most famous attraction here, but far from your only option. Families with children may want to take this side trip for a day at Legoland Windsor. The town's breweries and restaurants are outstanding as well, so enjoy a big meal before you head back.

• Windsor Castle: Windsor
• LEGOLAND Windsor: Winkfield Road
  

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is less than 1 hour from London. This destination is home to the famous Harry Potter Tour that brings the legendary books and films to life before your eyes. You can step right into sets like the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9 3/4. Examine costumes up close and see the props that were used in the making of the film.Peek behind the magic of the movies as you explore how the special effects were created. Find our how JK Rowling's fascinating beasts came to life on the silver screen, and visit the art department to witness how the stunning sets were created.

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: Studio Tour Dr, Watford
  

Best known for the University of Oxford, this collegiate town welcomes visitors from around the world who come to see the historic taverns, charming gardens and soaring spires. You can take London day trips to Oxford by train, car or bus and reach the city in under two hours.

• Bodleian Library: Broad Street
• University of Oxford Botanic Garden: Rose Lane
• Oxford University Museum of Natural History: Parks Road
  

London and Brighton are about 90 minutes apart. Picturesque Brighton Beach offers a day of sun and sand roughly an hour and a half from London. Stroll the pier, sample gelato and take in the sights from a 531-foot observation deck with this laid-back escape.

• British Airways i360: Lower Kings Road
• Brighton Palace Pier: Madeira Drive
• Boho Gelato: 6 Pool Valley
  

If you're looking for day trips from London by train, the train from London to the Salisbury train station only takes around 90 minutes. From there, you can hop on a tour bus to see Stonehenge. The site's visitor center has a 360-degree audio-visual presentation that introduces you to the site. You can also explore the surrounding Neolithic houses or try a rock cake at a nearby cafe.

• Stonehenge Visitor Center: Salisbury
• Friar Tuck Cafe: 8 Salisbury Street
  

Bath is less than 3 hours from London, typically accessible in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The highlight of Bath is the Roman Baths that date back to 70 A.D. Though you can no longer take a dip in the pools, you can sip the water in the Pump Room that's filled with 43 minerals. For a spa experience, head to the nearby Thermae Bath Spa, which draws on the same waters.

• Alexandra Park: Shakespeare Ave
• Roman Baths: Stall Street
• Thermae Bath Spa: Hot Bath Street
  

Travel Back in Time to Leeds CastleDubbed the “loveliest castle in the world,” Leeds Castle was constructed in 857 A.D. The property has housed six medieval queens over its lifetime and even hosted King Henry VIII. This destination is just 2 hours from London.

• Leeds Castle: Maidstone
  

Whether you pick one of these London day trips to enhance your vacation or you decide to take several, you'll find that the area surrounding London is overflowing with choices. These trips out of London are all easily achievable in a day. At less than 4 hours from London, every one of these spots is within easy reach of the city, so you can head out and get back easily.