Best Day Trips from London 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car

This invaluable guide contains all the information you need to reach and explore some of the most popular destinations in England. Using London as a base, you can explore the college towns of Oxford and Cambridge; go on rambling walks or bike rides through the English countryside; or experience the mystery of Stonehenge, each in only a day!We'll Take You to:Grand castles and palaces like Dover Castle, Windsor Castle, Hever Castle, and Brighton's Royal PavilionLush, elaborate gardens, like Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, and the gardens at Hampton CourtAwe-inspiring churches and cathedrals, including Canterbury, St. Albans, Salisbury, and YorkPlaces where literary greats like Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare lived and workedInside You'll Find:All the information you need to plan your day trip, from train schedules to parking informationDetailed maps and itineraries that guarantee you'll see as much as possible without feeling rushedSavvy insider tips, historical information, and special 'finds' that most tourists and tour groups missDetailed restaurant reviews and shopping tipsA guide to England's art and architecture to help you better appreciate what you're seeingOlson, Donald is the author of 'Best Day Trips from London 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car', published 2004 under ISBN 9780764543210 and ISBN 0764543210.