If you're in the market for a historical day trip, Canterbury might just have everything you're looking for. Any trip to Chaucer's town should start with the spectacular cathedral, where Archbishop Thomas Becket was martyred. But, there are plenty of more modern options too: Canterbury has a collection of little boutiques, a good food scene and plenty of half-timbered pubs to sip some pints in. No wonder pilgrims have been coming here for over 1000 years?
How do I get here? The quick train from St Pancras takes 54 minutes.
Time Out tip: Take a pit stop at The Old Buttermarket which is both the name of the pub and the busy square it stands on. It is the perfect place to spend a few sunny hours.