Escape the Ordinary: Five Epic Day Trips in the UK You Didn’t Know Existed

If you consider yourself to be an unconventional tourist, happy only when traveling to the paths less traveled, then there has never been a better time to break away from the mundane than on a day trip to an underrated destination in the UK.

While some of these day trips may be considered unusual since they are remote, difficult to access or simply overlooked for alternate tourist attractions, one thing they all have in common is that they are more than worthy of consideration as a unique holiday destination.

Hythe Market Day Cruise

If you are looking for a spontaneous day trip getaway,you can get amazing deals for last minute cruises departing from Southampton over to Hythe’s quaint little town centre for some great Tuesday market shopping.

Return in late afternoon and enjoy some creamy tea as you sail around the port with fantastic views of other cruise ships on the dock.Enjoy refreshments on the cruise along with tea and coffee.

Dungeness, Kent

Kent is home to a number of places great for day trips of which Dungeness could be just perfect for your next one day adventure.This tiny fishing town is home to Britain’s only desert and feels like reaching the end of the world.

A day trip to this haunting place is perfect for exploring abandoned fishing boats, relishing fresh seafood at Snacks Shack, followed by a visit to the heroic old lighthouse, a grade-II listed building, which saved any a ship from peril between 1904-1960.

Portmeirion, Wales

The seaside town of Portmeirion, hidden in North Wales is an ideal place to visit for a UK day trip or staycation this year.The town combines the charm of the traditional Welsh countryside and the colorful architecture of a quirky Italian village.

You can easily spend a few hours or even a whole day admiring the incredible coastal views and walk along the coastal path to the end of the peninsula to view the remains of the iconic “stone boat” during low tide.

Rye, East Sussex 

The tiny picturesque East Sussex village of Rye, once an important southeast England port, retains most of its historic charm to this day, including the many tales of maritime conflict from the days gone by.

If you are looking for a getaway for a weekend, or even a day,there is plenty to do in Rye like:

• Exploring Rye Castle 
• Visit Tillingham Winery 
• Rye Nature Reserve 
• Lunch at Globe Inn Marsh

Lavenham, Suffolk 

Lavenham is said to be England’s finest preserved mediaeval village located in the heart of Suffolk countryside and offers a wealth of historic and cultural sites, ideal for spending a day in the county.

Of all things, it is Lavenham’s extraordinary history that is famed around the world.The town has over 300 buildings, some dating back to the 14th century. Another feature of Lavenham are its ancient woodlands and meadows that has made this part of East Anglia so stunning.

All these quirky day trips offer a mix of unique landscapes, charming environment, rich history, all just right for an off-the-beaten-path day trip in the UK.