If you’re unsure as to what we’re talking about here, the Home Counties are the 9 counties around London County. They traditionally serve as satellites to London county in the sense that many people will live in one of these counties, close to the border to London county and will work in the center or around London. These dormitory towns in those counties sometimes have very little to offer to a tourist or traveler, but there are some exceptions. These are, in general, towns to be avoided, but there are several gems hidden in the Home Counties that are just waiting for you to discover them.

The best way to go about it is to get a car. Jump into the metro or the train in London and go to a car rental company anywhere in the Home Counties. An Essex car hire company, just to give an example, will most likely be a lot cheaper than one in downtown London, so you’re really better off just jumping on public transportation and renting outside of London county. From then on, it’s a journey of discovery. A good GPS system should show you hotspots and points of interest around you, so all that’s left for you to do is to have fun.