So many people come to the UK every year, and they land at the airport, travel to their central London hotel. They will never venture outside of London. It is a real shame as there is so much more for people to see than just sightseeing in London.
The UK has some spectacular attractions, and incredible scenery and many people will agree that the further you go out of London the friendlier the people are! So below are some great places outside of London that you should get out and see in order to make the most of your time in the UK.
#1. Lundy Island, North Devon
Lundy Island is located off the North Devon Coast It is a beautiful tiny island with one little hotel on it and a pub. You can walk across the seaside to get to it when the tide is out, but you will need to get a boat once the tide comes in!
You can often see pods of dolphins swimming around the island, and also, great grey seals will often come and greet you as you step off the boat. Puffins also inhabit the island in March and April, so that is a pretty great time to go and see this wonderful island.
#2. Stonehenge
These ancient Stones have stood the test of time for over 5000 years, and it is one of the world’s most popular attractions. However, you really have to hear the story behind how the Stones got to where they are today to be truly impressed.
They estimate that it took 500 men for every single stone to transport the Stones to their current location. Stonehenge is located in the middle of the countryside. In its peaceful surroundings, it’sit’s often a lovely way to spend a couple of hours outside of London and enjoy a nice pub lunch mixed in with it. It is only located about an hour and a half outside of London by car, and there are frequent visits to Stonehenge through daily organised tours to visit it.
#3. Windsor Castle
One of the last remaining castles still lived in by royalty, this is believed to be the Queen’s favored residence, and when you visit it, you can understand why. The Castle is very well set out, and the rooms are magnificent. The town of Windsor is also very popular with tourists, and there is a vibrant feel to the place with its cosmopolitan shops and trendy restaurants. It is easy to understand why so many people of all ages are found in the area. Suppose you are taking a tour of Windsor. In that case, you should also consider taking a cruise up the Thames and seeing locations such as Eton, Datchet, and even heading up to Henley, where the Royal Regatta takes place every year.
#4. Roman Baths, Bath
The city of Bath is very different from London and most other cities in the UK, it is easily commutable as a day trip out of London to Bath by coach, train or car and there are daily tours that head there. You can actually have a swim in the ancient Roman Baths and try out their freezing plunge pool; it will knock your socks off; it is so cold! Bath is a popular place to visit because it also has fantastic shops, restaurants, and pubs and many people will say it’s a far friendly version of London!
