Day trips from London
Day trips from London open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April to September, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
Photo: Ilya Grigorik, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top day trips in London
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from LondonFrom $97View 
The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Day Trip from LondonFrom $107View 
Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral TourFrom $143View 
Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London SpanishFrom $97View 
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster & River CruiseFrom $129View 
Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village LunchFrom $135View
Tours from Viator. Good Outing may earn a commission when you book, at no cost to you.
Places to go from London
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Berkhamsted
- A market town in the Chilterns with a ruined Norman castle. About 25 miles away.
- Bournemouth
- A seaside resort with seven miles of sandy beach. About 94 miles away.
- Brighton
- Seaside city with a pier, the Royal Pavilion and the Lanes. About 47 miles away.
- Broadstairs
- A small Kent seaside town once loved by Charles Dickens. About 68 miles away.
- Bath
- A Georgian city built around Roman baths, a UNESCO site. About 96 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
London month by month
Averages for London, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 47 (8) | 48 (9) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 65 (18) | 71 (22) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) |
| Low °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 37 (3) | 39 (4) | 43 (6) | 48 (9) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 57 (14) | 53 (12) | 48 (9) | 42 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:20 pm | 5:15 pm | 6:04 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:19 pm | 9:12 pm | 8:24 pm | 7:16 pm | 6:08 pm | 4:12 pm | 3:51 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in London?
April to September. Expect highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What's the closest day trip from London?
Berkhamsted, about 25 miles away: a market town in the Chilterns with a ruined Norman castle. Brighton, about 47 miles away: seaside city with a pier, the Royal Pavilion and the Lanes. Broadstairs, about 68 miles away: a small Kent seaside town once loved by Charles Dickens.
Where can I book day trips in London?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
