Cracking Road Trips for an Easy Adventure from London

London is one of the world’s greatest cities for living in but that doesn’t mean that you want to spend every single day there.

Like any big city, it makes sense to occasionally get out of it to explore new places and try a different pace of life. The good news in this respect is that there are many brilliant road trips that can give you an easy adventure from London.

Windsor and Eton

The pretty towns of Windsor and Eton make for a great day trip or weekend break from London. The imposing Windsor Castle is clearly the biggest attraction but there are plenty of other things to do and see here as well.

A wander across the bridge takes you to Eton, where a relaxing picnic or a drink in a pub are among the top options. Windsor has a range of nice restaurants and the incredible Windsor Great Park is the kind of place where you can spend hours.

To get here from London you can follow the M4, which should only take you about half an hour from central London. The A4 is an alternative route and either way you should see the castle and Eton College just before you arrive.

St Albans

If you live in London there is no excuse for not heading to St Albans on an easy day trip. This is especially true if you have a car, as it should only take you about an hour to get here following the M1.

So what is there to do once you get to St Albans? The first thing you are likely to notice is the glorious church here, while there are some other fascinating historic buildings in town as well.

This is home to one of the country’s oldest markets as well, so it is worth heading here on Wednesday or Saturday to see the famous street market take place. There is also enough open countryside in this part of Hertfordshire for the kids and family dog to get a run outside. Just remember to use a Hatchbag Boot Matt and liner to keep the interior clean and tidy.

Hever Castle

When you are looking for an easy family trip then an action-packed day in and around Hever Castle is highly recommended. This wonderful castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and it has a beautiful maze, lake and gardens to explore.

There are also often special events such as archery demonstrations and jousting competitions held here in the summer months. Expect the trip to take just over an hour along the M25 when you drive here.

Winchester

You should take the M4 and M3 motorways to get to lovely Winchester from the capital. The whole trip shouldn’t take you more than an hour and a half unless you drive in a day with very heavy traffic.

As for Winchester itself, this atmospheric town in Hampshire is home to the marvellous Winchester Cathedral. It is also filled with a number of other incredible, historic buildings that are well worth visiting.

Stonehenge

The world famous tourist attraction at Stonehenge is the kind of place that everyone should try to visit at least once in their life. When driving there from London you can expect a trip along the M3 to take close to 2 hours.

There is a good visitor centre here and the car park makes it easy to get there comfortably. You can plan your visit online and work out exactly when to arrive and how long you will want to spend there.

The New Forest

There are few more exciting places to head to on a family driving trip than the magnificent New Forest. This is a fantast place for the kids to learn about nature and to maybe see some beautiful animals in their natural habitat.

The peaceful setting here means that it is ideal for having a picnic, for cycling or for letting the dog get out for a run. Be sure to use a Ford Boot Liner or similar product to keep the vehicle from getting dirty after your contact with nature here.

The drive along the M3 from London lasts about an hour and a half. It offers a pleasant way of unwinding and getting in the right frame of mind for enjoying the New Forest once you arrive.

There are many exciting places you can drive to easily from London. With just a little bit of forward planning you can make this a fantastic trip that really lights up your week and puts a smile on your face.