Day Trips from London    

Not only will you find the towns and villages of the English countryside less hurried than London, you will also have the chance to explore the castles, palaces, and gardens just a short drive from London. In the charming villages of the Cotswolds you can see Shakespeare's birthplace and walk in the footstep of the Bard. The university towns of Oxford and Cambridge are packed with attractions and demand to be explored for at least a day, while wonderful outdoor areas like Box Hill, the New Forest, and Windsor Great Park will appeal to nature lovers.