Top England Day Trips - page 3

LOVED our tour guide/driver Graham (the scotsman!) He was very entertaining, friendly & witty. I enjoyed the day trip. I will say, the Cotswolds stops felt slightly rushed. I definitely could have spent more time in Burford. We really only had time for tea and a scone and then a quick stop in 2 shops and a short walk halfway-up the hill for a photo. The van had excellent air conditioning which was needed in the afternoon after the sun came out! Overall, the trip was great! I would definitely recommend, especially if you’re trying to squeeze in these sights into your trip. But again, if you really want to see and spend more time in the cotswolds, I would consider this to be just a short snippet.

Beautiful scenery of the white cliffs which factor into our family’s history. The cathedral was amazing and heart-stirring. Our tour guide, Pooja, was lovely and so professional and friendly. It was a total pleasure to be with her on this wonderful journey and experience.

The trip was really nice albeit long and a tad bit exhausting. I was really surprised that we couldn’t go inside Windsor castle because it’s closed Monday and Tuesday, yet we were allowed to book it without warning. Our guide Steve was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny and told us so much about the history and language evolution. He made the long day pass really fast and had some really good recommendations for restaurants and activities. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our trip and learned interesting facts. Our bus driver, Moses, was also skilled and patient.

Our guide met us in London and we took the train together down to Brighton, where we boarded the shuttle that was our transport for the day. The first stop was Devils Dyke, and here we got our first taste of the English countryside, as well as a nice look at an ice age valley. I was getting hungry after this so I was very glad that our next stop was a farm shop, and we got free drinks as part of the tour! After a short drive through some very quaint villages, we stopped to look at the long man, a mysterious figure carved into the chalky cliffs, and then it was time to head over to the coast! Beachy head, although foggy, was beautiful, and it was so fun to watch the paragliders sailing over the little lighthouse. Next, we drove to Birling Gap, where we got to see the seven sisters from above and also below on the rocky beach. Our guide said if you think these views are good, just wait, and boy was he correct, because the final stop of the day was seaford head, where you can find the most perfect bench in the world. I don’t think we could have had such a productive day had we tried to DIY this tour, and the entire experience was effortless thanks to our attentive guide and driver Anton.

Derek (tour guide) and George (driver), these gentleman furnished us with a very enjoyable day in a lovely area of the country. Derek’s knowledge of the area was complete. His narration provided historical detail and the up to date status of the villages visited and the surrounding area. My wife and I have discussed calling Derek a walking volume of the Encyclopedia Britainica. We thank him. George proved himself very competent in a very difficult profession. We felt completely safe and confident with George behind the wheel. We thank him.

We were surprised by how beautiful North Wales is. Our tour guide, Shelly, took us to places we never expected to see, allowing us to experience the true wonders of Wales. We really appreciated how safely she drove and how comfortably she shared interesting facts about every place we visited. She made the entire trip enjoyable and informative. We'll definitely be returning to North Wales. Highly recommended!

This was a great way to experience some of the Cotswold villages and get a little break from the city during our vacation. Be prepared to spend some time driving, but we still had a good amount of time in each village. The guide was knowledgeable and even during the drive shared a lot of interesting history.

Blenheim Palace is a great place to visit. It is undergoing extensive restoration that possibly will take several years. There is scaffolding covering the majority of its facade. The grounds are great to see. Stow-in-the-Wold is a cute little village in the Cotswolds. It is also home to St Edwards Church, which has the doors that are said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin The Cotswolds themselves are beautiful countrysides and could be something that one could just drive around the hills if you have plenty of time. If you're a fan of Downton Abbey, there's a couple of familiar sites at Bampton where they filmed a few scenes. It's a quick visit but Bampton is nice little town