If you’re fed up with city life, it’s tempting to daydream about a leisurely fortnight somewhere deliciously hot and exotic. But your great escape doesn’t have to be quite so involved, or spendy. You can microdose that holiday vibe by taking a day trip to one of the joy-inducing destinations just a few hours away from London: historic cities, cute villages, sandy beaches, we’ve got ’em all.
Planning a quick getaway? Here’s some fuel for your own day(trip)dreams. These are 17 of our favourite day-tripping spots, complete with cute pubs and ace restaurants – all close enough to London to get there and back in one glorious day. Or keep things even simpler with a trip to this city’s best beer gardens, green spaces or rooftop bars.
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