Where's the Best Day Trip in London?

by Sue Williams (subscribe)

Ask ten people to name their favourite day trip in London and you'll get at least a thousand answers. Brimming with character, creativity and history, this is a town that never runs out of things to see and do. It's a big ask, but here at Weekend Notes we're asking it – what exactly is the best day trip in London?

Here's some ideas to get you started.

If the weather's with you, or you're the hardy type who heads outside regardless of the weather, there are myriad wide, open parks to visit. Take your pick from Hyde Park, Hampstead, Green Park, Regent Park, just to name a few. There's more information, including how to get there here.

And Kew Gardens is one of my favourite spots when I'm keen to see some flowers.






There are stacks of great walks around London too - you could try the Royal Walk, or stroll along the Thames. There's more information on free self-guided walks here.

For me, one of the most amazing things about London is the top-notch museums and art galleries. And, even more amazing, they're free. Say what you like about London, but that's what I call a truly civilised society.

There's always something to see at the usual suspects – The British Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Natural History Museum, The National Gallery, Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery.



Or you could try something a little unusual - touch a 4.5 billion year old meteorite at the Astronomy Centre, check out the Sherlock Holmes museum (although this one isn't free), or gen up on pirate facts at the National Maritime Museum.



Or you could get out of town and visit Cambridge. It's less than an hour by train from Kings Cross and a great change of scenery. Once you've had your fill of historic university colleges, you can always chill with a walk by the Cam and watch the river boats go by.


So now it's over to you. If you have any favourite day trips in and around London, please let us know. We'd love to hear your comments.

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