#day-trips

#day-trips

Bell Wharf Beach in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex is Time Out's best beach within an hour of London for summer 2025. The quaint stretch of sand is a quick 10 minute walk from Leigh's train station and offers a much quieter alternative to the likes of Brighton Beach and Camber Sands, which tend to get packed with Londoners come summertime.

In Bodega Bay, visitors can enjoy the beach without the high overnight costs by opting for a delightful day trip filled with food and drink options.

I paid $15 to take a ferry from downtown Portland, Maine, to nearby Peaks Island. The short ferry ride provided me with great views of Maine and Casco Bay.

The largest clear-span wooden structure in the world can be found at the Tillamook Naval Air Station, a significant remnant from World War II dedicated to aircraft storage.

"I made the mistake of bringing a very light jacket, and it was so chilly that walking around the city quickly became uncomfortable."

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is renowned for its medieval architecture and intact city walls, making it a popular destination for visitors from Nuremberg looking to explore beyond the city.