Because the United Kingdom is relatively small, all parts of Britain are easily accessible by train or road from London. A visit to Windsor is a pleasant day out if the weather is fine. The town stands on the Thames and has a magnificent Royal castle. www.windsor.gov.uk Another Royal palace is at Hampton Court, which was given to the public by Queen Victoria – it’s about 30 minutes from central London. www.hrp.org.uk. Brighton – the seaside town favoured by Royalty in the past - is worth a visit. It has the usual staple ingredients of an English coastal resort: a promenade, a pier and shops selling candy and souvenirs. But Brighton considers itself a cut above others, and also has fine antique and jewellery shops and some good restaurants. www.brighton.co.uk. For an unusual day out that will keep the children thoroughly amused, head for Legoland, the mini-town that contains more than 40 million Lego bricks. www.legoland.co.uk
