Memorable day trips in the UK and across Europe

Two friends having fun during a car ride.

Day trips in the UK & across Europe

Our selection of day trips in the UK and across Europe tells you how far you'll need to travel, the best way to get there, the costs, the best things to do and what to bring with you.

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When you visit a city, do you try to get lost and see beyond the main square? Do you want to escape the crowd and go further? Then, you are in the right place.

These day trips are dedicated to discovering hidden gems in the surrounding areas of key cities in the UK and across Europe. In each article, we gathered all the information on how far you'll need to travel, the best way to get there, the costs, the best things to do and what to bring with you.

Day trips within the UK

Are you living in or visiting the UK and eager to experience the authentic side of the country? Explore our collection of day trip ideas. Whether you choose to rent a car or take a train, you'll have the opportunity to explore beautiful towns, great restaurants, and scenic landscapes. If you're based in London, Bristol, Glasgow, or elsewhere, you can enjoy all of this within just a 1 or 2-hour journey. Let's get started!

We cover

London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast
& Liverpool

All the day trips in the UK

Travel in the UK

13 day trips from Manchester: Embark on exciting adventures

Douglas Ray

12 mins read

Travel in the UK

9 day trips from Edinburgh + 1 expert itinerary

Marc Pienaar

9 mins read

A roadway with a hairpin curve winding through the slopes of grass-covered hills.

Travel in the UK

Unveiling the hidden gems: day trips from Birmingham

Douglas Ray

14 mins read

Travel in the UK

Your detailed guide for Day Trips from Bristol: activities and fun

Douglas Ray

15 mins read

Travel in the UK

Day Trips from Liverpool: seaside, hikes, castles and much more

Katherine Dunn

12 mins read

Heather in Bloom on Brada Head. Panorama of South of the Isle of Man with Milner Tower. Port Erin on the Right and Calf of Mann on the left.

Travel in the UK

Your pocket guide to the best day trips from Belfast

Marc Pienaar

10 mins read

An aerial view of part of Glasgow's West End, including the trees of Kelvingrove Park and several Glasgow University buildings.

Travel in the UK

The 10 best day trips from Glasgow

Marc Pienaar

10 mins read

Travel in the UK

Day trips from London: 17 places to discover

Katherine Dunn

18 mins read

A medieval shell-shaped town square in the middle of compact buildings.

Day trips across Europe

Make the most out of your trip outside the UK with one of these memorable day trips. If you plan on visiting Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam or other cities and want to venture further afield, we've got you covered.

Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends or need some family-friendly fun, these day trip destinations are just a quick train, bus or drive away.

We cover

Rome, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Madrid, Athens, Florence, Barcelona, Vienna, Paris & Dublin

All the day trips across Europe