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18 day trips from London to escape the city
Whether you’re after a seaside jaunt or a country retreat, here are the best trips from London we’re planning right now
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Want to escape the city? Here’s where to go and what to see in the UK and beyond
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Airbnbs near London
Cosy cottages, countryside piles and beachy boltholes within an hour of the capital
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Weekend trips from London
We’ve got loads of great ideas for where to go when the wanderlust hits
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Bike rides from London
Well-ridden tracks, scenic river paths and a few nasty hill climbs
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A new scenic bus links three of England’s most popular seaside towns
The open-top bus goes past some of the UK’s prettiest beaches
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Sri Lanka visa: Brits soon won’t have to pay to visit beautiful south Asian country
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The best airline in the world has launched more flights from the UK
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More trains have been approved for the East Coast Mainline: all the new services coming to London, Hull, Newcastle and Glasgow
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Brits just got slapped with a massive new visa fee for visiting the US
People visiting the US for more than three months will soon be charged an extra $250, thanks to a new bill
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7 lovely forests near London for wholesome woodland walks
Whether you’re forest bathing or just frolicking, get a load of these great big forests right outside London
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20 day trips from London to escape the city (updated 2025)
Whether you’re after a seaside jaunt or a country retreat, here are the best trips from London we’re planning right now
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The best day trips within an hour from London
Lose yourself in lavender, glide along in a punt, or be beside the seaside with these ace day trips less than 60 minutes from London
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The 19 best Airbnbs near London
Dreaming of escaping London for a mini break? Here are some of the best Airbnbs near London
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10 ridiculously scenic walks near London
From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, here are the best walks within easy reach of London
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Ten incredible wild swimming spots near London
Get out of the city and into some of the amazing pools, lakes and ponds near London
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The best beaches near London for a sandy escape
Time to swap the sounds of the city for some salty sea air? These are the absolute best beaches near London
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The 20 best seaside towns to visit near London
Get your salt water fix at one of these cute coastal towns within easy reach from the Big Smoke
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Your guide to the perfect summer holiday in Gstaad
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Want to win the ultimate staycation to Dorset this April?
Find the Škoda Elroq at a secret London location to score a two-night getaway
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The best Airbnbs in The Cotswolds
Good choice. The Cotswolds really is a glorious part of the UK – and it’s got some belting Airbnbs, too
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The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
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The best Airbnbs in the Lake District
You can’t do much better than the Lake District, especially if you book one of these incredible Airbnbs
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The best Airbnbs in the Scottish Highlands
From cosy loch-side cottages to sixteenth-century castles, the Scottish Highlands is dotted with one-of-a-kind Airbnbs
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The best Airbnbs in the Peak District
Take your Peak District adventure to the next level by booking one of these charming cottages, quirky conversions and other super-cute Airbnbs
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The 17 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
The UK’s seaside towns are having a renaissance right now. Here’s our pick of the very best places for a coastal getaway
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Beautiful places to see bluebells across the UK
Almost half of the world’s bluebells are here in the UK. Here are the best places to see them.
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UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
Find international vibes without having to remember where you left your passport
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13 fairytale forests to visit in the UK
Where better than deep in the trees to shake off your malaise?
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The best beaches in the UK
Despite the clichés of windy, stony seaside holidays, the UK boasts some seriously beautiful beaches
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9 UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
It turns out you don’t actually need to venture away from the UK to find international vibes
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My Oxford Year: inside the filming locations behind the Netflix’s latest romcom
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The South Asian island nation now offering visa-free access to 40 countries
Travellers from the UK, US and much of Europe can wave those entry fees goodbye
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A study just named this European nation the world’s funniest country
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It’s confirmed: Italy will be building a bridge to Sicily
A bridge between Sicily and the Italian mainland has been on the cards for thousands of years – and now it’s actually going ahead
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Amsterdam is building tiny staircases for cats all over the city
Following the example of Amersfoort, €100,000 has been earmarked to build ‘wildlife escape routes’ along the city’s canals
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The Spanish city named Europe’s nightlife capital right now
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The world’s 20 best cities for nightlife right now
A good night out depends on who you ask. For some, it’ll be your classic sticky dancefloor and a cab home the next morning, soundtracked by the dawn...
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The world’s 20 best cities for food right now
To figure out the great culinary metropolises of today, we surveyed thousands of people around the world about food in their city.
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The world’s 20 best cities for culture right now
From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, these are today’s cultural capitals. See you out there!
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The 50 best cities in the world right now
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The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
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