THE 5 BEST EXCURSIONS FROM LONDON

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London is the most visited city in the world. It offers an almost infinite number of attractions not to get bored for full weeks! But sometimes it is good to get away from its busy streets. Next we will propose the best excursionsfrom London, five destinations to learn a little more about the country of Shakespeare.

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All of them are a stone's throw from London and well connected to the English capital. Take a look and choose the one that interests you most ... ours is without a doubt Stonehenge!

Brighton Harbor

It is called “london beach”, Although the relaxed atmosphere has nothing to do with the chaos of the metropolis! Known for owning one of the most extravagant palaces in Europe, the Royal pavilion, with a Hindu facade and Chinese style decoration inside. It was residence of King George IV and used as a field hospital by Indian soldiers in World War I.

The city has other attractions, such as photogenic Pier, which was the most famous dock in the world (although currently it only maintains its structure barely), several emblematic buildings, galleries and museums, the promenade with its local styles, etc.

In addition, Brighton is the headquarters of the english gay movement, celebrating the Gay Pride party every summer since 1992. The atmosphere and the march are guaranteed!

How to get to Brighton from London

:: Free: Brighton is an hour by train from Victoria station and tickets should not cost more than £ 10 i / v.

:: With a tour: we do not recommend the tour for this excursion.

Windsor Castle

It is an impressive medieval city, crowned by the Windsor Castle, an enormous fortress of more than 900 years where the very Queen Elizabeth II of England spends weekends and short seasons. It is considered one of the oldest and best preserved castles in the world and has become the main attraction of the place.

In the visit to the city we can also enjoy the beautiful Windsor Great Park, Eton College and if you are a lover of the legendary pieces of Lego (or just a little geek) here you will find the theme park dedicated to this famous game, the Legoland Windsor.

How to get to Windsor from London

:: By free: Windsor is located 50 kilometers west of London, to get there you can take the fast train at Paddington station (with change in Slough) for £ 13.60 and / or the slower direct train from Waterloo for £ 17.90 i / v. It is also connected by bus with the Green Line company, with daily services from the Victoria Coach Station coach station.

:: With a tour: If you are looking for a tour to enjoy the best excursion to Windsor you can look at this one that includes hotel pick-up, transportation and Spanish guide.

Pulteney Bridge in Bath

You have to go back twenty centuries to find the origin of this wonderful city. The Romans founded it in 43 AD. as a thermal complex and since then its streets have lived many episodes. In the 18th century Bath became the center of English high society and it was in those years that some emblematic buildings were built, such as the Royal Theater, Lansdown Crescent, The Circus, Pulteney Bridge and the impressive Royal Crescent.

But there are many more important buildings scattered around this city, not in vain was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. Some of them are the Roman Baths, the Abbey, of the s. XV and lots of theaters, museums and galleries. If the visit to this place leaves you exhausted, you will always have the chance to take a dip in Britain's only natural hot springs, at the impressive Thermae Bath Spa thermal facilities, from £ 17.

How to get to Bath from London

:: By free: Bath is 90 minutes by train from London. The stations from where they leave are Paddington and Waterloo. There is also the possibility of visiting it on a one-day tour that also takes you to Stonehenge. More info here.

:: With a tour: It is best to take a tour that passes through different places besides Bath, for example an excursion to Stonehenge and Bath, an excursion to Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath and Windsor or the one that visits Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and bath.

Stonehenge at sunset

Who has not heard of Stonehenge stones? It's probably the megalithic site Europe's most famous and much of it is the halo of mystery surrounding him. This circular construction, based on gigantic dolmens of up to 40 tons, is the headache of many scholars.

It is not clear yet the purpose of its construction, being three theories which are contemplated: as a religious temple, as an astronomical observatory or as a cemetery. The truth is that Stonehenge has a lot of legends accumulated over the centuries and hopefully for many more! Also, if you have the possibility to see the sunset in this place, you will never forget it!

How to get to Stonehenge from London

:: By free: It is located in the middle of a plain, about 15 kilometers from Salisbury, city where we will have to go from London. To do this we will take a train at Victoria station that takes a couple of hours and costs £ 20 i / v. Buses leave Salisbury every hour in the low season, half an hour in the high season to Stonehenge. The entrance to the enclosure costs £ 15 although if you pay £ 20 for the bus and the entrance you will save the queues.

:: With a tour: If you want to enjoy one of the best excursions from London we propose a combined tour of Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath and Windsor. If instead you are only interested in visiting Stonehenge you can sign up for this all inclusive tour for € 59.5.

Oxford University

It's about the Oldest British university city. Oxford It is famous for its almost 40 colleges. The most important of all is the Christ Church school, because it is the seat of the Cathedral of the city. In addition, this school was the scene of the films of Harry Potter (Lovers of this saga will recognize the Great Hall, among other spaces).

Also the lovers "Alice in Wonderland”In Oxford they will find a special attraction, since the writer Lewis Carroll introduced places and characters of the city into history. Alicia is present in many parts of Oxford, there is even a shop dedicated to her: Alice's Shop.

If you have time, visit the most important schools scattered throughout the city, such as the Balliol College, the Trinity College, the All Souls College and the Merton College, you will enjoy both its courtyards and interiors as well as the route between one and the other.

Other attractions of the city are the Sheldonian building, with Roman reminiscences, the Bridge of Sighs, a copy of the one from Venice, the Museum of Natural History, with the remains of an original dodo (a curious flightless bird already extinct), the Ashmolean Museum, the channels surrounding the city or the covered market of Market street.

And of course, stroll through the medieval streets that hide so much history and mix with the students in a pub and enjoy a good pint.

How to get to Oxford from London

:: By free: There are trains from Paddington station that take about an hour and cost £ 23.50. Another option is the Oxford Tube, a bus that leaves Victoria station with a frequency of between 10 and 20 minutes and takes a little over an hour and a half. The price of the round trip ticket is from £ 16.

:: With a tour: If you are interested in visiting Oxford and also Stratford, the city that saw the birth of Sheakspeare himself, you may want to sign up for a tour that links the two cities. And since we are in a student plan, you can take an excursion combining Oxford and Cambridge.

These are some of the Best excursions from London.And it is that the heritage around the capital of the United Kingdom is simply impressive and well worth a visit.