Some of London’s most beautiful and intriguing places are only a short train or car ride away from the city. In a couple of hours, you can be wandering around a stately home, marvelling at a stunning cathedral, seeing the remains of old relic or having lunch in a haunted and historic pub. If you are in need of the best one-day trip inspiration or cannot decide where to go, following are some of the best day trips you need to discover.

WINDSOR – Old Victorian Railway Station

Did you know that Queen Victoria was able to wait for her own train back to London from here in what’s now the Windsor Royal shopping center? Held in the changed Graded II listed Victorian railway station opposed the castle, you can explore high street stores while flattering the original Jubilee cobbled and arched stones, amongst other original fittings and fixtures.

BEACONSFIELD – Haunted Royal Standard of England

For around 1 hour travel, there has been an alehouse in this area for more than 900 years, along with early trades the Saxons relishing an ale, while the Celts were part to cider. In case you didn’t know yet, the eldest freehold pub in the country has survived everything from the Viking raids down to the English Civil War. This is place is known to be haunted. Isn’t it creepy?

HIGH WYCOMBE – Hidden Hellfire Caves

Directly beneath the St. Lawrence Church and the Mausoleum in the West Wycombe, you will discover the mystic Hellfire Caves. Established by the great Sir Francis Dashwood in the eighteenth century, you could fall away 400 meters underground to visit the scarily hidden chambers, constructed by the workers in the state and once home to the infamous Hellfire Club.

DORKING – Wonderful Countryside Views

If you are looking for amazing country side views, there’s no other than the Leith Tower. This stunning Gothic Tower marks as the highest point in the southeast England. Hike the 74 steps in order to reach the top. From there, you will genuinely see across fourteen countries. For a tip, on a clear day, you can see your watch by the clock face of the Big Ben in London with their telescope.

CANTERBURY – Tour in the River Stour

You will find sought after Canterbury Historic River Tours that have been bringing commuters down the River Stour that linked Canterbury to the area in Medieval and Roman times, since 1932. Within 40 minutes travel, their skilled and knowledgeable guides will hover you past the 13th-century chapel, the iconic Canterbury cathedral and the 12th-century hospital and bridge.

CAMBRIDGE – King’s College Chapel

The King’s Collect Chapel has the biggest fan vault in the globe and exquisite medieval stained glass. Did you know that Henry VI built the college and started establishing the iconic chapel way back in 1446? Further, their Christmas Eve service is popularly broadcast around the globe and lots of people listen to its spiritual sounds.

These are only some of the best 1-day trips out of London that you must see! Enjoy these ideas? Tell us which ones you pick.