xxx

Hi everyone,<BR>My wife and I are going to London at the end of November and have a two days free to do day trips.<BR><BR>After seeing &quot;The Amazing Race,&quot; I'm interested in going to Cambridge. <BR><BR>I've had several friends recommend Oxford as well.<BR><BR>It looks like Oxford certainly will offer a lot we can do. We're mostly interested in walking around and sightseeing, doing some shopping in local shops and checking out some historical sites of note.<BR><BR>Someone recommended Brighton for a day trip, but I would think that would be geared more toward a summer day trip?<BR><BR>Feedback is most welcome!

sam

I've been to both, as recently as September and loved them both. I saw that episode and annoyed my family to no end &quot;I saw that - I was there - We went punting from the same place - I think that's where I wrecked the car'!!!<BR>There's plenty to see and do in both places. I wouldn't do them in a row, if you have a choice, but even still - there's enough differences that'd you stil enjoy them that way. Go to the covered market in Oxford - it's great.

xxx

Great advice so far. Any others?

MJN

There's certainly enough to fill a day at both Cambridge and Oxford. However, I found that visiting both in the same trip was somewhat tedious (even for an academic!). How about Stonehenge or Bath for the second day trip?

rkarr

Cambridge is a great day trip. Did it last Feburary. Left London mid-morning from King's Cross (actually took a local by mistake, but turned out to be very interesting since the last part of the trip was by bus through a number of little villages because of track repair work.) We strolled around Cambridge, had lunch in a great little tea shop, participated in a tour of the colleges conducted by a very knowledgable guide, had coffee and ginger bread cake to warm up after the tour, and we were back in London for a late dinner.

may

Either is fine for a day trip. My preference is Oxford, but Cambruidge was good, too. Plenty of things to see and do. Both are easily doable by train or bus from London. I wouldn't do them on adjacent days though.<BR><BR>What about Hampton Court?

kam

There are tourist guide led walking tours in Cambridge which are very good and a Bus Friday in Oxford since it is more spread out. Canterbury is another wonderful day trip, as is Bath or Arundel. Take the trains---very simple, no parking mess.

steve

Spent a week in Cambridge one year. Especially enjoyed a 'bell ringing' tour. Very unusual, but might only be part of a special week in summer. Making a brass rubbing was also interesting (allow 2 hours)