Mayfield Lavender Farm is located in Banstead in the county of Surrey, a short drive (less than 20 miles) from London and well connected by public transport. The easiest way to get to the site without driving is by travelling from Central London (Victoria Station) to West Croydon train station and board the 166 bus…
Hampton Court Palace, located in the county of Surrey, can be reached by train from Waterloo Station in Central London in just over half an hour; in summer boats travel to Hampton Court all the way from Westminster Pier but depending on the tide, the trip can take up to 4 hours so maybe not…
Leeds Castle is not as the name would suggest anywhere near the city of Leeds but it is in fact in Kent not far from Maidstone. Advertised as “the loveliest castle in the world” it makes for a perfect day trip from London. Connected by train from London Victoria, it takes just over an hour…
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, the biggest ballooning event in Europe, is a yearly event held in the grounds of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol in August. With 850 acres of parkland, including deer parks, trails for walking and cycling and, a mountain bike trail, Ashton Court Estate offers the perfect backdrop for the Fiesta; on…
Eastbourne in East Sussex, less than two hours away by train from London, has all the ingredients for the perfect day at the seaside. It is a short walk through the town center to get to the pier from the railway station. The main attraction in Eastbourne, the pier was partially damaged by a fire at…
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