Day trips

While we know that you will enjoy every moment of your time here in London we also encourage our students to take day trips around the UK to experience a different side of Britain. With the UK's extensive bus and rail network cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and even York are easy to visit as a day trip from London. If you are here in London for a few weeks make sure that you take at least one trip out of London and discover more of the UK's culture and history.

Places to visit

Brighton

Just one hour by train from London, Brighton is the perfect place to escape for a day at the beach or a day of shopping. Brighton Pier offers all of the traditional seaside amusements including arcade games and fairground rides and during the summer the beach itself is packed with swimmers. Brighton is also known for its many cafes, bars and nightlife as well as its many wonderful boutique shops.

Oxford

This famous University town is known worldwide and should not be missed. Key attractions include the Asmolean Museum, the Bodleian Library and Christ Church Cathedral. Oxford can be reached easily from London by bus (with some services leaving once every ten minutes) or by train.

Stratford-upon-Avon

The birthplace of William Shakespeare, a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon is a must for any fan of his works. Many of the town's tudor buildings have been beautifully preserved making a visit in Stratford feel like a trip back in time to old England. You can reach Stratford-upon-Avon from London by train or by bus, it is also possible to combine a trip to Oxford with a visit to Stratford.

Cambridge

Take a punt along the river Cam in Cambridge! This historic University town is best seen from the river from where you can view the back of many of its most famous colleges. A visit to at least one college is also a must.

Stonehenge and Bath

While you can no longer take a swim in Bath's historic Roman baths this spa town is definitely still worth a visit! While the Roman baths are the towns most popular attraction it is also a popular destination for architecture lovers and shoppers and hosts a popular Christmas market every year. Many visitors combine a trip to Bath with a visit to Stonehenge, possibly England's most famous and most mysterious attraction.

How to plan your day trip

The school's reception team are more than happy to offer our students advice on where to go and how to get there. Students can book day trips to destinations including Stonehenge and Bath, Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford and Stratford and York at the school's reception. These trips are run by Anderson Tours who also offer a range of weekend trips to various European destinations.

If you would like to travel independently here are a few websites that may be of use:

Train travel

The Trainline - This site offers timetable information and booking information for train travel throughout the UK

Days Out Guide - If you are taking a day trip by train with a group of three or four people then you could save money with a 'Group Save' ticket. This site has information on 'Group Save' destinations as well as special offers on entrance to tourist attractions when you get there!

Bus travel

National Express - This site offers information on the UK's major bus network. You can also use this site to book your bus tickets.

Megabus - Megabus and Megatrain offer discounted bus and train fares to a number of destinations in South East England.

General

 Enjoy England - The official website for breaks and days out in England!