The English Countryside: Cotswolds and East Anglia

The Cotswold's may well be why you want to be in England. The villages, streams, towns, country houses, hills and valleys are simply idyllic. You can decide whether Burford, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the -Wold or Bourton-on-the-Water are your favourite places. Or perhaps the winding country roads that lead you from one village to the next will put a smile on your face.

If you want to venture off the tourist trail, East Anglia is littered with villages, churches, windmills, village greens with duck ponds, thatched cottages and old country houses that you will fall in love with. The countryside is diverse and includes an extensive coast boasting some charming seaside towns and stretches of beautiful shingle and sandy beaches.

Bath and Bristol

A day in Bath always seems to have involved taking a Bath which you can still do today. The Roman remains, the medieval monastery, and the Regency town planning are all simply breathtaking. Bath is delightful. Neighbouring Bristol is often overlooked but has the same ingredients (minus the bath). What Bristol has is a vibrant student community, a thriving creative waterside which was once one of the country's largest ports. The hills and Downs of Bristol are definitely going to surprise you.

Oxford and Cambridge

Both Oxford and Cambridge are picture perfect rivals. Cambridge may have the River Cam snaking through it's centre, but Oxford has the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library dominating the town centre. As soon as you arrive in either town you can sense that these towns are full of life: of student's creating, developing, discussing, debating and rowing! Thousands of the greatest politicians, artists, writers, journalists, bankers, lawyers, actors, engineers and entrepreneur's from around the world have studied at these universities which mean they are teeming with stories. In addition, The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford are both fascinating collections that rival London's great museums. Either trip to either town is a rewarding day out.

Greenwich and the River Thames

The views from Greenwich are reason enough to visit this corner of South East London. But it doesn't stop at the panoramic view of Docklands, the City and the River Thames. Greenwich was the birthplace of the Tudors; Henry VIII and his daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I. The buildings of the Stuart dynasty remain to this day to impress us. The Royal Naval Hospital, the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House are all part of the attraction of Greenwich today. It's naval and sea-faring history is well documented in the National Maritime Museum. Perhaps you'll end up just shopping in the delightful covered market. It's all here, just float down the River Thames with London Undone to find out more.

Kew Gardens and Hampton Court

This day trip to Kew Gardens is a welcome break for Londoners trying to escape the fast pace of City life. Wandering across the lawns, climbing to the tree canopy , or learning about the tropical plants in the many greenhouses will allow you to switch off from the daily grind and tune into the wonderful world of plants and greenery that we are so lucky to have in our capital city.

Nearby Hampton Court is another great day trip for London Undone to guide you around. The river, the palace, the maze, the great kitchen and the courtyards are going to impress every visitor of all ages. This Royal Palace may not be a royal residence today, but it has been the treasured home of enough kings and queens to fill it with stories.

Windsor

This fortress is the Queen of England's weekend retreat. Perched high up on a hill overlooking the River Thames, Windsor castle can be seen from miles around. Once you're in the Castle the views equally are breathtaking. If you're interested in Royalty and Chivalry then Windsor will be a fascinating and fun trip for London Undone to take you on.

Canterbury, Rochester and Kent

Kent is the garden of England where hops and apples are grown. Dotted around the countryside are castles, country homes (including that of Winston Churchill), oast houses, orchards, rivers and rolling hills. The towns of Rochester and Canterbury are both fascinating and delightful day trips. The walled city of Canterbury was the destination of thousands of pilgrims visiting the awesome cathedral whose walls dominate the town and whose stories are legendary. Rochester is home of Charles Dickens. London Undone will tell you more.