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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Alice Loxton

10 unmissable day trips from London to see historic wonders — all less an hour by train

Every corner of the UK is packed with incredible history. Whether it’s towering castles with drawbridges and deep moats, magnificent cathedrals with worn medieval effigies, or market squares with quirky alleyways and lanes, there is heaps to discover in every village and town.

What’s more, the countryside is criss-crossed with over 10,000 miles of railway lines, many of which pass through our most idyllic historic towns. So, if you’re looking to set out on a historic day trip this summer, the options are plentiful.

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