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

My family recently used this guide on a trip to England and found it very useful. We were staying at a friend's flat near London and planned to make day trips from there, and this book was perfect for that. I found the information to be accurate, including the information about how to travel to certain placed by train (our usual mode of travel while we were there - there was good info about which stations to leave from, etc.). Information about the destinations was also useful and accurate. It's not a comprehensive guide to be sure, but it gave us some good ideas about where to go, how to get there, and what we could expect while we were there.

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.

If you are looking for day trips outside of London, this book is great!!! Gives you everything you need to know.I would highly recommend it!

I studied this book trying to decide which day trips we should do. I loved the handy chart comparing the sites. It is very specific and helpful.

I'm planning to go on a trip to England in September and ordered the book early. After briefly looking through it, I can tell it will be of great help to me. I was told about this book from someone who had taken it with them to England and they said "YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK!" So buy it!