Liverpool
#3 in Best Day Trips from London
World-famous for being the birthplace of the Fab Four, Liverpool has all the Beatles experiences you can imagine (tours, the Beatles Story Museum and the original Cavern Club). The city also features several museums, ranging from art to history, and is home to one of the most popular soccer, or rather football, teams in the world, Liverpool FC.
Manchester
#4 in Best Day Trips from London
Football fans won’t want to miss a quick jaunt to Manchester, home turf for Manchester United, one of the world’s most celebrated football teams. If you’re not in town for a match, peruse memorabilia at the National Football Museum, or explore the city’s historical offerings, including John Rylands Library, Manchester Town Hall or the Manchester Art Gallery.