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Planning a London vacation and looking for an easy, unforgettable day trip?

Join Expat Andy as he travels from London to Winchester, England's ancient capital, where medieval streets, the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, King Alfred the Great, Jane Austen's final resting place, and centuries of royal history bring over 2,000 years of England's story to life.

Discover the best things to see, practical travel tips, scenic walks, great places to eat, and fascinating connections between Winchester and London's Bankside. If you're building the perfect London itinerary, this episode will help you decide why Winchester deserves a place on your must-visit list.

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Can you do York in a day from London? Yes - if you know what to prioritize. This practical, independent itinerary takes you by direct train from King’s Cross to Roman ruins, Viking Jorvik, York Minster, the medieval walls, the Shambles, and a realistic return journey - without a car or an organized tour.

I’ll tell you what to book ahead, which attractions to choose between, what you can see for free, where to stop for lunch or afternoon tea, and what to skip when you have only one day in York.

Escape London for one unforgettable day and discover why York is one of England's most rewarding destinations.

Just under two hours by direct train, this beautifully preserved medieval city is packed with Roman ruins, Viking history, ancient city walls, cobbled streets, magnificent York Minster, the world-famous Shambles, Clifford's Tower, the JORVIK Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, historic pubs, and Bettys for a traditional Yorkshire afternoon tea.

Along the way, uncover fascinating stories, practical travel tips, and the best walking route to experience the city's 2,000 years of history. Whether you're planning a London vacation, building the perfect UK itinerary, or searching for the best day trips from London, this episode is your complete guide to making the most of a day in York.

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Next Monday’s episode of the Ready. Set. London! podcast has us taking that Day Trip from London you’ve all been waiting for!

We’re going to York! Say it ain’t so!

Can you do York in a day from London?

What stations and what trains do you need to take?

How much does it cost?

How much of York’s layers of history, incredible sights, and food, can you realistically do in one day?

How much do you need to hold back for a future visit?

We don’t hold back and neither should you! Our answer to York in a Day from London, is a whole-hearted, Yes! Do it! The Ready. Set. London! Way.

Live on all podcast platforms and our website readysetlondon.com Monday September 28. 2026.

Catch up on all our Day Trip From London episodes at readysetlondon.com Just one more of our summer break sessions left – and that’s, drum roll..

Winchester, City of Kings, Monday October 5, 2026!

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Shopping or sightseeing in Mayfair and looking for something more than luxury shop windows? This self-guided London walk begins near Bond Street and follows the less obvious side of Mayfair - a buried river, a surviving mews pub, Georgian squares, American wartime history, old clubland, and the monumental finish at Hyde Park Corner.

Along the way, Expat Andy takes you to Avery Row and The Iron Duke, Mayfair’s last surviving mews pub; explains how the Tyburn Brook disappeared beneath the street; and reveals the overlooked stories behind Albemarle Street, Berkeley Square, Grosvenor Square, Shepherd Market, Apsley House and Wellington Arch.

It is a perfect audio companion if one person in your group wants to browse Bond Street while the other wants London stories, architecture, local history, a traditional pub stop, and a route that makes the whole neighbourhood make sense.

Start: Bond Street station
Key stop: The Iron Duke, 11 Avery Row, Mayfair
Finish: Hyde Park Corner / Wellington Arch
Best for: Visitors who want to add hidden history, a characterful pub and a more memorable walk to a Mayfair afternoon.

Ready. Set. London! helps you plan London by place—and understand the stories hidden in plain sight.

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Dreaming of Christmas in London but wondering when to go, where to stay, what to book, and how to make the most of the festive season?

This episode helps you plan Christmas in London 2026, from the famous Christmas lights, markets and ice skating to Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Kew, Hogwarts in the Snow, pantomime, The Nutcracker, carol concerts, festive food and Christmas afternoon tea.

Discover the best time to visit, where to stay in London at Christmas, what to book in advance, what to wear, and how to put it all together with 3-night and 7-night London Christmas itineraries.

Plus, if you’re traveling over the holidays, find out what really happens in London on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Twixmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, including public transport changes, closures and practical tips that could make or break your Christmas trip.

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Looking for historic London pubs, fascinating London history, a walk along the River Thames, or something different to add to your London itinerary?

This episode of the Ready. Set. London! Love Letter to London Pubs series takes you to The Duke’s Head in Putney, a beautifully preserved Victorian riverside pub overlooking the Thames and the starting point of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

But Putney’s story goes far beyond rowing and riverside pints.

Just moments away is St Mary’s Church, site of the Putney Debates of 1647, where soldiers and political leaders debated voting rights, representative government, and the idea that people should be governed by consent. Discover why this remarkable moment in British history continues to attract the attention of historians studying the development of democratic ideas.

You’ll also uncover Putney’s connection to Thomas Cromwell, explore the remarkable Victorian interior of The Duke’s Head, and discover some of the famous historical figures who once called this corner of southwest London home.

From Tudor history and the Putney Debates to Victorian pub heritage and the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Putney packs centuries of London history into one fascinating stretch of the Thames.

If you’re searching for things to do in Putney, historic pubs in London, River Thames walks, London history, the history of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, or authentic London experiences beyond the famous landmarks, this episode will show you why Putney deserves a place on your London itinerary.

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Planning a Windsor day trip from London? This practical one-day guide helps you decide whether Windsor is worth your time, choose the easiest train route, and plan a day around Windsor Castle, the Long Walk, Eton and a proper riverside pub.

You’ll learn:

Which train route makes the most sense from London

How much time to allow for Windsor Castle

A simple walking order that avoids wasting the day backtracking

Whether Eton is worth adding

Where to pause for lunch, a pint, or a quieter view

The royal and local stories that make the place more meaningful when you see it

This episode is for first-time London visitors, returning travelers, and anyone choosing between Windsor and another day trip. Save it for the train ride—or use it to plan before you book.

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Planning a London trip just got easier. Publicity – Your London Travel Toolkit has evolved into Ready. Set. London! Trip Planning Made Easy, a redesigned London travel planning website, podcast and content hub built to help you make sense of one of the world’s biggest cities.

Discover a smarter approach to London trip planning, from choosing where to stay and understanding London neighborhoods, Tube stations and fare zones to grouping attractions geographically, exploring beyond famous landmarks, finding historic pubs and walking routes, and adding the stories that bring London to life.

Plus, get a first look at the new London Landmark Trip Planner, designed to turn your must-see London attractions into sightseeing days that actually make sense on the map.