The ten best places to visit in the southern part of England for a memorable trip are compiled here.Here are the 10 best places to visit in the southern part of England for a memorable trip.
The range of southern England is more extensive over a mile of its surface than anywhere else in the country, from the chalk cliffs of Dover to those of Devon. Here are the top 10 places to travel to and make it a trip.
## 1. The Cotswolds
### Storybook England
The country side character is captured in the honey-stone villages along this list: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury and Chipping Campden with their thatched roofs, stone bridges and slower pace of life.
## 2. Bath
### Roman History Meets Georgian Grandeur
The Roman Baths are at the heart of the city, but Bath’s true attraction is its uniformity of Georgian architecture, the Royal Crescent alone is worth the trip. Enjoy a complete experience with a soak at the Thermae Bath Spa.
## 3. Isle of Wight
### An Island Escape Without the Flight
A short ferry trip from Portsmouth or Southampton takes you to the dramatic chalk stacks (The Needles), Victorian seaside towns and to Osborne House, where Queen Victoria had her summer home.
## 4. Stonehenge and Salisbury
### Prehistoric Mystery, Medieval Cathedral
Match up the world’s most famous prehistoric monument with Salisbury Cathedral, which houses the best preserved of the four existing copies of the Magna Carta.
## 5. Brighton
The most colorful seaside town in England is __________?What is the most colorful seaside town in England?
Brighton is the most vibrant place in the south coast, with its Indian themed architecture of the Royal Pavilion, the maze-like Lanes shopping district and a nightlife scene, which is more advanced than that of most cities its size in the UK.
## 6. New Forest National Park
### Wild Ponies and Ancient Woodland
Ponies roam free in villages and in heathland. It is perfect for cycling as there are no hills to contend with, and well-marked paths with villages such as Lyndhurst to stop and rest.
## 7. Oxford
### The City of Dreaming Spires
Explore the Colleges that have made history, including Christ Church, Magdalen and the Bodleian Library. A day is easily completed with a visit to the Ashmolean Museum and punting on River Cherwell.
## 8. Dartmoor National Park
Wild, windswept and underrated.Underrated, wild and windswept.
Granite tors, wild ponies and true wilderness in a nation no noted for its wildness. Less noisy than the Cotswolds or Peak District and more for serious walkers.
## 9. Canterbury
The Cathedral City is a place that has deep roots.
For centuries Canterbury Cathedral has been attracting pilgrims, as described in the Canterbury Tales by Chaucer. Beyond the cathedral there is an easy half day with the medieval city walls and punting along the river.
## 10. Jurassic Coast (Dorset and East Devon)
Over 185 Million years of coastline.More than 185 Million years of coast.
One of the most photographed places in England, the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, it is 96 miles long and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for fossil hunting at Lyme Regis.
## Planning Your Route
### If You Have a Weekend
Choose 2 consecutive stops – Bath + Cotswolds or Brighton + New Forest work well.
### If You Have a Week
Day 1: Loop from Oxford through the Cotswolds, to Bath, Stonehenge/Salisbury, Jurassic Coast, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Brighton and back to London.
### Getting Around
There are good connections from London to Oxford, Bath, Brighton and Canterbury. All else (Cotswolds villages, Dartmoor, Jurassic Coast, New Forest) is much simpler with a car.
## Final Word
In a small area of southern England, prehistoric sites, Georgian towns, wild shores and peaceful moors are all contained within a space that could be traversed without the cruellest travel days. A week provides the complete spectrum, and a long weekend will allow you to pair two opposing stops and create a trip that is far greater than its length.