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Our most recommended South East England Rail tours

From London: Seven Sisters and South Downs Full-Day Tour

1. From London: Seven Sisters and South Downs Full-Day Tour

Join a small group tour to South Downs National Park and see the white cliffs of the coast from London. You will visit the Devil's Dyke, Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head, and more on a guided tour.  Catch the train to Brighton from London and climb aboard a luxury minibus on arrival. You will reach the beautiful South Downs and marvel at the rolling hills created over thousands of years by grazing animals. Visit Devil's Dyke to appreciate the view across the lowland weald, and learn how the landscape was formed before making your way to Middle Farm, where you can buy cheeses, sparkling wines, or cider from Sussex. Middle Farm will be the lunch stop where the quaint tea rooms serve light lunches, snacks, coffee, or tea. Continue along country lanes to Seven Sisters Country Park to see the Neolithic carving of the Longman of Wilmington. Go for a walk to Beachy Head and take stunning photos of the white cliffs before traveling to Birling Gap to look at the dramatic coastal erosion and get your first glimpse of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Stop at Seaford Head to enjoy an iconic view of the Seven Sisters. Your Guide will take you on a walk around the headland to get the best views of the cliffs and stunning scenery.

Bicester Village Shopping Trip by Train from London

2. Bicester Village Shopping Trip by Train from London

Start your journey at Marylebone Station and board your direct train to Bicester Village. Sit back and relax during the 46-minute journey and make use of the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Save money on fashion and household goods at the UK's ultimate shopping destination on arrival. Browse more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. Stock up your wardrobe with leading luxury brands at up to 60% off the recommended retail price. Find fabulous items by Alexander McQueen, Armani, Givenchy, Mulberry, Oscar de la Renta, and Stella McCartney, to name just a few. Travel back to London at your leisure with the flexible return train ticket.

From London: Oxford by Rail & Harry Potter Highlights Tour

3. From London: Oxford by Rail & Harry Potter Highlights Tour

The City of Dreaming Spires’ is home to the prestigious University of Oxford - the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and a must see city for Harry Potter fans. Travel from London to Oxford by train in just under 90 minutes. Harry Potter Highlights walking tour For all fans of Harry Potter (especially children and their families), this is the perfect Oxford walking tour. See the key locations from the outside that inspired the Harry Potter Stories. See Christ Church and the Divinity School (part of the world famous Bodleian Library) from the outside, with a specially trained guide. Christ Church Dining Hall, looks magnificent from the outside – you can see why it was the inspiration for Hogwarts Great Hall! Your Guide will show you pictures of the famous staircase and cloisters used in the filming of Harry Potter, explaining how CGI was used to ‘magically’ alter some of these locations in various scenes. The Divinity School was a location in several of the Harry Potter films (do you remember the Dance School and the Infirmary?) It is the oldest teaching hall of the whole of the University of Oxford, dating back to 1427. You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle it sits within, which houses the different schools including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries. You may also be able to glimpse the Great Oak Tree over the New College walls… Your Tour Guide will be able to advise you which magical sites you can go and see after your tour, to make the very most of your Harry Potter visit to Oxford!

From London: Bicester Village Shopping Trip by Train

4. From London: Bicester Village Shopping Trip by Train

Start your journey at Marylebone Station and board your direct train to Bicester Village. Sit back and relax during the 46-minute journey and make use of the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Save money on fashion and household goods at the UK's ultimate shopping destination on arrival. Browse more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. Stock up your wardrobe with leading luxury brands at up to 60% off the recommended retail price. Find fabulous items by Alexander McQueen, Armani, Givenchy, Mulberry, Oscar de la Renta, and Stella McCartney, to name just a few. Travel back to London at your leisure with the flexible return train ticket.

Oxford Day Trip from London: City Tour, Colleges & Lunch

5. Oxford Day Trip from London: City Tour, Colleges & Lunch

Travel back in time on this Private Day Trip Tour into one of the world's most academic and intellectual cities. Get away from busy London and tour Oxford with a private local guide. Admire not only the city's medieval architectural beauty and its river and natural environment, but also its traditional English cuisine. Learn about the history of Oxford Castle, an ancient castle over 1,000 years old, famous for having once been a prison. Visit the only 12th-century tower still standing in the city. Take the opportunity to enter the History of Sciences Museum to see the famous blackboard that Einstein once used during a lecture at some Oxford University, and which still preserves its formulas. Relax and enjoy a delicious British lunch with a typical English beer in a traditional 14th-century tavern. Enjoy the best views of this university city by climbing to the top of the 13th-century tower of the University Church of St Mary. See the most prestigious colleges in the world, from Balliol College (the oldest in Oxford) to the most important college in the city: Christ Church College. Enter and breathe the university and intellectual air of Oxford. Get to know its beautiful Gothic building and discover how its students live. Enjoy Oxford in-depth, with its History, its Culture, Gastronomy, Colleges, and local’s lifestyle in this amazing Private Day Tour.

From London: Sussex Villages and White Cliffs Guided Tour

6. From London: Sussex Villages and White Cliffs Guided Tour

Get to know Sussex and the South Downs National Park on this guided tour. Meet your guide at London Bridge train station, and commence your tour. Visit a number of villages, including Rottingdean, and learn about the local area. Take in the views at the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters. Begin your tour by meeting your guide and group at London Bridge train station. Let your guide take care of the tickets, which are included in the price. Make stops at the villages of Rottingdean, Alfiston and Litlington with their ancient churches, village greens, and old flint stone cottages. Let your guide tell you about local points of interest and show you some of the most spectacular views in England, including the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters. Take plenty of pictures. After the tour is over, head back to London on the train.

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What people are saying about South East England

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 80 reviews

The weather was not perfect but the guide, Adam was great trying to best plan for the day considering the weather conditions and provide lots of historical background making the trip fun. Also the mini bus was a top quality making the ride very comfy. Definitely recommend and I'll be back in a summer time.

It’s one of the most amazing and intense trip I had in UK. Adam is the best! He makes sure that all guests will make the most memorable time despite the weather. If given a chance, I would love to do this tour again on a different season. All the places we visited are beautiful and captivating! ❤️❤️❤️

I don't feel sorry for a bit that on a cold December day (but sunny) I went on this tour. Adam our tour guide was spot on. Welcoming, cheerful and full of enthusiasm for the history of East Sussex region and The Seven Sisters country park.

Aesh was professional at pick-up point till Brighton and Adam was exceptional despite a rainy day. Had a wonderful time.

We had an amazing time and our guide, Adam, was so great!