What is the closest bucolic holiday destination to the City of London?
I have been looking at weekend accommodations in London. For a family with children, this seems quite challenging.
At the same time I am seeing quite some nice bucolic options in Kent and Sussex. To be able to enjoy both London and the countryside, I am wondering what the closest bucolic area to the city ofLondon is and preferably even within the ceremonial county greater London .
Sidenote: Bucolic is a word I learned here.
Best Answer
London is pretty well-connected by trains to many destinations of-note in the UK, so it's hard to take a pick. However, if you want primarily a rural experience then you have a couple of options:
- Windsor and Eton: Home of the Windsor Castle and Eton College (famous for being a prestigious school). You need to book an arranged tour if you want to visit the actual Eton College grounds.
- Oxford and Cambridge both make for excellent options for day-trips from London with a relaxed feel. If it's training season, perhaps you can even catch some of the famed Oxbridge rowing teams practising!
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