If you could piggyback a few extra nights in England after business in London, where would you go?

[Anonymous]

OP here. I found some tours in small buses that take groups of 16...that's what I'd opt for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DW and I did a tour from London several years ago that we really liked where a bus took us to Bath, and then we were on our own for 3-4 hours, got to see the baths and the beautiful abbey. Then we got back on the bus and went to Stonehenge after it closed for the day to regular admissions. We were able to walk in the stones, and there were far fewer people than there normally are, and it was at sunset. The tour guide told us about the sights while we were on the bus, but pretty much left us alone once we got where we were going.

You are a smart traveler, as opposed to the PP who sneers at bus tours. It's so much easier to let a bus get you from place to place, and then, once there, you can see what you want to see.

[Anonymous]

go to Paris! 3 hour train trip. I took the eurostar one afternoon and got back the following afternoon, and had an incredible day in Paris.

[Anonymous]

Yes, they are all worth seeing, if you don't mind being driven around on a bus with a lot of other tourists from sight to sight.

With limited time--and a child with you, bus is the way to go. You will see more and wait in fewer lines. This is not the time to roam around and get lost.

[Anonymous]

Lived in Europe for years, traveled by car, train, and bus tours. They are all fun and have advantages and dis. In your situation, go bus. You'll have fun and no worries.

[Anonymous]

I studied in England for a semester. I agree with the recommendations for Oxford and Cambridge. I actually haven't been to Cambridge (big regret) but Oxford is a great little city with lots to do. You can punt (I think that is what is called), there is a kid-friendly museum, you can have tea if you don't do in London. It is so beautiful and historic.

Bath and Stonehenge are cool but I don't know if a 12 year old would find them interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I think I'm leaning towards day trips. There are tours that leave from London and cover Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover...are those sights worth seeing? There's another one that covers Stonehenge, Bath, Cotswolds and Stratford. Thoughts?

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I think you have the right idea, that way you get to see lots of stuff. I've been to all those places. I was 15 and 22 and liked it. But maybe ask your 12 year old what he is interested in. If he has no opinion, then I think you choose. Maybe ask your child to choose his interests.

[Anonymous]

I loved doing London Walks when I was in London. Definitely do one while you are in London. It looks like they also offer day trips outside of London too.



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