Oxford lies approximately 90 kilometres north-east of London. The journey will take approximately one hour, by both train and car. EAT at Gail's Bakery on Little Clarendon St.DO Punting at Cherwell Boathouse.SEE The University of Oxford Botanic Gardens & Aboretum.

An hour and a half by car, Poundon offers a unique country experience not too far from the city.EAT at the Sow & Pigs; local pub dating back to the 1800s.DO book yourself into a b&b for a cosy and romantic stay.SEE the countryside.

A two-hour drive or one and a half hours by train will get you from London’s city centre to Bath.EAT at Menu Gordon James for fine cuisine.DO a hop-on hop-off bus tour.SEE the Roman Baths.

From London, to the most westerly part of Cornwall (and indeed, England), Land’s End is a five-hour drive and almost seven hours by train. EAT clotted cream; on toast, on scones, and even as ice-cream!DO the Eden Project; the world's largest indoor rainforest.SEE Polperro; an ancient fishing village.

Approximately three hours by train, and a 3.5-hour drive from London to the centre of Devon. EAT and sit down to a Devonshire Tea.DO visit Agatha Christie's private holiday home.SEE Dartmoor and explore the most beautiful villages and homesteads.