Frommer's Best Day Trips from London: 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car [Paperback]

Stephen Brewer (Author), Donald Olson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Day Trips from London | Publication Date: April 21, 2008

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This invaluable guide contains all the information you need to get to and around some of the most popular destinations in England. Using London as a base, you can explore the college towns of Oxford and Cambridge; go on rambling walks or bike rides through the English countryside; or experience the mystery of Stonehenge, each in only a day!

We give you all the information you need to plan your day trip, from train schedules to parking information and the best places to pick up picnic supplies or enjoy a more leisurely meal. Detailed maps and suggested itineraries for each destination guarantee that you'll see as much as possible without feeling rushed. And if there's so much to do that we think you might want to extend your trip, we give you the scoop on the best places to stay, from budget B&Bs to luxury hotels. Also included are savvy insider tips, historical information, and special "finds" that most tourists and tour groups miss.

Editorial Reviews

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"...highly recommended Frommer's guide...anyone planning a London holiday should buy this" (Travel.Suite101.com, August 3rd 2009)

From the Back Cover

This invaluable guide contains all the information you need to reach and explore some of the most popular destinations in England. Using London as a base, you can explore the college towns of Oxford and Cambridge; go on rambling walks or bike rides through the English countryside; or experience the mystery of Stonehenge, each in only a day!

We'll Take You to:

• Grand castles and palaces like Dover Castle, Windsor Castle, Hever Castle, and Brighton's Royal Pavilion

• Lush, elaborate gardens, like Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, and the gardens at Hampton Court

• Awe-inspiring churches and cathedrals, including Canterbury, St. Albans, Salisbury, and York

• Places where literary greats like Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, and William Shakespeare lived and worked

Inside You'll Find:

• All the information you'll need to plan your day trip, from train schedules to parking information

• Detailed maps and itineraries that guarantee you'll see as much as possible without feeling rushed

• Savvy insider tips, historical information, and special "finds" that most tourists and tour groups miss

• Detailed restaurant reviews and shopping tips

• A guide to England's art and architecture to help you better appreciate what you're seeing

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Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3rd edition (April 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470181958
• ISBN-13: 978-0470181959
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen Brewer is an editor and writer who has worked in magazines, books, and corporate communications for more than two decades. He has been a senior editor at Geo and Connoiseur magazines, and a contributing editor to Fitness, Home PC, Longevity, and New Choices. He has written for many other national magazines, including American Health, Better Homes and Gardens, Esquire, Family PC, and Good Housekeeping. In addition, he frequently writes about European destinations for Fodor's, Frommer's, and Berlitz travel series. He has written guides to Turkey, Sicily, and Tuscany for Berlitz Pocket Guides and has updated more than 50 other existing titles in the line.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable, May 27, 2008

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L. Wilson "book fiend" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Best Day Trips from London: 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car (Paperback)

I just got back from England last night and took three of the day trips described in this book: Winchester, Dover and Hampton Court. Obviously these guides are somewhat subjective, so I didn't always agree with the authors' opinions on certain things, but the factual information on how to get from London to the destinations was spot on. Their suggestions on obtaining a Brit Rail pass and/or a Great British Heritage Pass saved me loads of money and time. I would also recommend England for Dummies, which is also by Frommer's. It gave some great general info about England and London not in this text.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good, August 11, 2006

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Julene D. Lavelli "Julene" (Chicago, Il USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Best Day Trips from London: 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car (Paperback)

Only 25 out trips; however there is a lot of information about them including when they are open and how to get there even by public transportation. It also notes how long it takes to get there and how long you have to walk from a train station. Maps of the 25 places are included, which look quite thorough. I plan to use it the next time I am in London early next year.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars used it every day, May 17, 2008

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This review is from: Frommer's Best Day Trips from London: 25 Great Escapes by Train, Bus or Car (Paperback)

We loved this book! Instead of getting guided tours we made a list of places that looked interesting - all of which were in this book - and used trains and subways. We ended up with two half days to fill and used this book to plan some spur of the moment travel as well. It has maps, train schedules, places to see at the different sites, suggestions on where to eat and how much everything cost, and a nice variety of places to visit. It was also small enough to carry easily. It included train schedules, bus information, and directions for driving. The best investment we made for our trip.