7 incredible day trips you can do TODAY that'll make you feel like royalty

10 May 2018, 09:35 | Updated: 12 June 2018, 16:32

Promoted by South Western Railway

There's nothing quite like hopping on a train and going on a day's adventure.

With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, there's never been a better time to embrace all things royal and feeling all important.

Whether you fancy exploring somewhere totally new or return to a place you've loved before, we've collected a handful of places in the UK that you can visit today across the South Western Railways network, and feel like a member of the Royal Family while you do it.

1. Ascot

Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, Ascot Racecourse has been one of the places for any VIP to visit all year round.

To this day, the Royal Meeting is still held in June, and attended by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. And you can head there and have a look around! It's just a few stops from Reading.

2. London

Once you've got off at London Waterloo, there's so many royal attractions to make you feel all patriotic.

Obviously there's Buckingham Palace, where you can watch the changing of the guards. And in August and September the Queen opens her home to the public so you can have a look around its amazing history and art from within.

Then there's Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of England, where all the magical events happen. Or, head to Kensington Palace, the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their growing family. Or travel to the Tower of London for a look around all the expensive stuff in Her Majesty's collection.

3. Bournemouth

Head to the seaside town of Bournemouth, the place where Prince William attended his army training at Bovington Camp in March 2007.

While training there, it is believed that he enjoyed a night out or two in Bournemouth. And we don't blame him, it's home to many fantastic bars and pubs, as well as glorious beaches, and is only a short trip away from fellow Dorset towns Poole and Christchurch.

4. Winchester

Did you know that Winchester used to be the capital of England?

Winchester Cathedral has a rich history with royalty. Old Minster is the burial place of its old West Saxon kings. When William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, he quickly set about building the magnificent Cathedral, and it's always a sight to behold.

The city is also full of amazing pubs (check out the Wykeham Arms), countryside strolls and is home to the Alfred the Great statue by famed sculptor Hamo Thornycroft.

5. Salisbury