fatcats Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Max travel time 1.5 hours or thereabouts by train or car. We have a 21 month old, hence the max travel time and so obviously looking for family friendly suggestions.We've done:BrightonLewesFavershamBroadstairsWhistableMargateWould like to see more of South Downs - anyone recommend anywhere in particular? All other suggestions really welcome - trying to make more of our weekends. Thanks in advance! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks09 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 i'll piggy back this thread for the same question......We got married in Handcross, on the South Downs which is lovely, but small. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1185932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Midhurst and Petersfield are both nice, as is Winchester. All good for the South Downs (try Harting Hill for lovely views and a stroll). All along the A272, and about 1.5 hours down the A3 by car, or Petersfield and Winchester by train.Close to Winchester is this:http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/There is plenty there to entertain toddlers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1185933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcats Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks both, for the rapid response! Will investigate! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1185950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Littlehampton or Bognor. Tenterden Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1185984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorlad Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Shout out for Rye in East Sussex Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1185996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcats Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks everyone, all great suggestions.These castles look pretty special too:HerstmonceuxBodiam Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Westerham is nice with good walks and Chartwell and Hever Castle close by. Great views of the Weald from Churchill's terrace. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMcC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bodiam Castle is great for youngsters as it's a ruin and they can climb all over it! When the weather is good it's a nice place for a picnic, lots of trees to sit under. Note there is only 1 toilet which is by the shops when you enter, there isn't one elsewhere in the grounds. There's a nice pub opposite the castle with a big garden. Close by is Bodium Boating Station http://www.bodiamboatingstation.co.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallingford Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 one of my faves on the southdowns is the weald and downland museum http://www.wealddown.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcats Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thank you, everyone, we will keep this as a list and explore all of these.Had a few more also:Epping ForestHollycombe Steam collectionHellfire caves and surrounding area/Chistlehurst also when he's a bit olderGodstone Farm - had a lovely day out here Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I'll second Rye one of the most attractive towns you'll find. But not much there for a toddler, perhaps, since it is a town. Also Rochester, straight through train from Denmark Hill. This also is a town and 20 months is perhaps too young to fully appreciate the Dickens connectionsLeigh on Sea. A bit of a walk from the station but interesting. Beach, fish and chips, shops up the hill.Eltham Palace (English heritage) is only just past Lewisham with gardens to run around in.Hever castle Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1186617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcats Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Lynne Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I'll second Rye one of the most attractive towns> you'll find. But not much there for a toddler,> perhaps, since it is a town. Also Rochester,> straight through train from Denmark Hill. This> also is a town and 20 months is perhaps too young> to fully appreciate the Dickens connections> Leigh on Sea. A bit of a walk from the station but> interesting. Beach, fish and chips, shops up the> hill.> Eltham Palace (English heritage) is only just past> Lewisham with gardens to run around in.> Hever castleThank you - hadn't considered Rochester at all. Will definitely visit Leigh also. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 If you get a fast train, you can be in York in under two hours, and the station is right in the city centre. ED to KX is easy on the through train from PRye, or there is the 63. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennys Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Southend (easy by train), Guildford (soft play etc) and try this website https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-east-and-london/surrey/guildford Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 St Albans ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Bluebell Railway, UckfieldBox Hill, DorkingChichesterCanterbury / Pilgrim's WayBedgbury ForestRomney MarshWhitbred hop farm (I know it's completely different now but I can still remember seeing the dray horses down for their holidays)Camber Sands Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Or going north, take the Thameslink line from Denmark or Herne Hill for the Barton Hills, a small pocket of what looks like the Derbyshire dales dropped on the Beds/Herts border, Woburn Abbey, Whipsnade, the Dunstable downs and then on through the Chilterns. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcats Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 These are all really wonderful suggestions. Thank you all so much, we will have many weekends of fun exploring each of these. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/170961-inspiration-required-dayovernight-trips-from-london/#findComment-1187739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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