Brighton Pier, England, UK by Samuel Justice

Brighton

The seaside town of Brighton is located just a short train ride to the south of London and is particularly charming on a sunny day. The main pier here is a great place to take a stroll, while shoppers will want to head to the Lanes to browse for bargains. Most of the main attractions here can be found close to the sea, while the Royal Brighton Pavilion is one of the town’s most unusual landmarks and music lovers will find that a wide range of concerts are regularly held here.

Canterbury

The small city of Canterbury is one of the most vibrant destinations in the county of Kent. The city centre is pedestrianised, allowing visitors to wander along the cobbled streets and soak up the atmosphere. Canterbury is famous for its architecture, and no trip to the city would be complete without paying a visit to Canterbury Cathedral. This was also the setting for Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and visitors can get a feel of what the city was like at the time of Chaucer complete with the sights, sounds and smells of the era by visiting the Pilgrim’s Way Museum.

Canterbury Cathedral, England, UK by Steve Evans

Aylesbury

This historic market town can be found just 35 miles to the north west of London, meaning that visitors will have plenty of time to absorb the main sights within a day. Aylesbury is a town that is simply bursting with charm and exploring the town centre is a real treat. Aylesbury is also famous for its ancient standing stones, which are believed by many people to have mystical powers.

Bournemouth

City slickers who are looking for a little fun in the sun should take the train to the southern beach town of Bournemouth. Eating fish and chips by the sea is a popular pastime here, while there are plenty of wide rides and other attractions waiting to be enjoyed.

Oxford

The historical city of Oxford makes the ideal daytrip destination. Wandering along the cobbled streets and lanes in the old section of the city is an uplifting experience, and lovers of history and architecture will find numerous impressive churches, colleges and other buildings to explore, while the Pitt Rivers Museum is a great play to visit to learn about this city’s vibrant past.

Oxford University, England, UK by Biker Jun

Bath

With it Georgian architecture and chic and sophisticated bars and restaurants, Bath is the perfect blend of the old and the new. The buildings that can be found in the town centre are particularly well preserved and this makes exploring a lot of fun. There are plenty of great outdoor cafes here where visitors can enjoy a snack while indulging in a little people watching, while many of the shops here feature handicrafts that cannot be found in any other part of the country. Bath was named after the Roman Baths that were once extremely popular here, and the Roman Baths Museum is the perfect place to find out all about them.

Of course, these are just a few of the destinations that are waiting to be discovered by both visitors to London and those who live there. Conceirge services offered by some of London’s best 5 star hotels are often more than happy to organise a day’s excursion so make sure you pick their brains about the various destinations that are within easy reach of London’s very excellent railways.

Article sources:

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london/travel-tips-and-articles/77050

https://www.wikitravel.org/london

Tom, a freelance writer from London, is a huge fan of rustic Britain and often indulges in his love of the Isles by taking the train without a destination in mind..!

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Port Aventure

Port Aventura is located in Salou, Catalonia, Spain. The park, which attracts around 3 million visitors each year, is the most popular adventure park in the country. It is divided into 6 different areas, each of which has its own theme. The 6 areas are Polynesia, China, SesamoAventura, Mexico, Mediterrania, and the Far West. All 6 sections have really fun rides, shows, and other attractions. Some of the best rides at Port Aventura are Dragon Khan, Furius Baco, Tutuki Splash, Hurakan Condor, and Stampida.

Port Aventure, Salou, Catalonia, Spain by Joao Maximo

Terra Mitica

Terra Mitica is a large adventure park that is located in Bendidorm, Spain. The park is divided into 5 different zones and each zone has its own theme. The 5 zones are Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, and The Islands. In addition to having a lot of really good rides, Terra Mitica also has many shops and restaurants. The food and merchandise in these establishments are very fair and reasonably priced.

Trivoli World

Tivoli World is a much smaller adventure park. It’s located in the Costa del Sol and has around 30 rides. They always have a lot of live music, Wild West shows, and shows for children.

Isla Magica

Isla Magica is an adventure park that is located in Seville, Spain. The park has many rides and other exciting attractions. Some of the most popular rides there are the Anaconda, El Jaguar, Rapidos del Orinoco, and El Cubo.

Monte Igueldo

Monte Igueldo is another smaller adventure park. Although it is small, it is still very fun and exciting. It is located on top of a mountain in San Sebastian and has many rides and attractions. This park is a really good place to take kids, but it also has a lot of good rides for adults as well. Because there are so many really nice adventure parks in Spain, it’s a great place to take a trip to.

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Poznań is now Poland’s fifth largest city. It is the historical capital of the Wielkopolska (“Greater Poland”) region, and is also the administrative capital of the Greater Poland Voivodeship province.

Modern Poznań is a vibrant metropolis and an important centre of trade, entertainment, industry, and education, and hosts regular international trade fairs. It was the host city for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2008, a key stage in the creation of a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. Poznań is a candidate city for European Capital of Culture in 2016. In Poznań will take place UEFA EURO 2012.

A student population of over 130,000 gives Poznań an incredible energy.

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