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Want to escape the city? Here’s where to go and what to see in the UK and beyond
7 awesomely beautiful walks near London
From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, these incredible walks are within easy reach
The Airbnbs near London to book right now
Find these amazing Airbnbs within an hour or two of the city
Extremely floral day trips from London
Wake up and smell the flowers at these country gardens, woodlands and flower farms near the city
10 brilliant beaches near London
Swap the sounds of the city for some sweet sea air at these sandy sanctuaries less than two hours away
The latest UK travel news
Tui is returning to one of the UK’s ‘best’ airports for the first time in 15 years
Tui is returning to one of the UK’s ‘best’ airports for the first time in 15 years
The German carrier is launching flights from Southampton Airport to Spain in 2025
Rail fares and railcard prices are increasing massively in England next year
Rail fares and railcard prices are increasing massively in England next year
The Government’s autumn Budget outlined fare increases of over four percent for 2025
British Airways is massively cutting back its business class meals
British Airways is massively cutting back its business class meals
The UK’s national carrier is changing in-flight meals on late-night departures
This tiny northern train station has been named the best in the UK for 2024
This tiny northern train station has been named the best in the UK for 2024
The National Rail Delivery Group has officially crowned Britain’s ‘Station with the Best Local Businesses’
Megabus is axing dozens of routes across the UK: full list of cancelled services
Megabus is axing dozens of routes across the UK: full list of cancelled services
Low passenger demand has forced the budget coach service to scrap loads of routes
This surprising UK city is the most dangerous for cyclists (and it’s not London)
This surprising UK city is the most dangerous for cyclists (and it’s not London)
A new survey has highlighted the need to help cyclists feel safer on our roads
More adventures from London
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...
11 of the best London to Europe train trips for a great escape
You don’t need to fly to flee London: touring by train is a relaxing and pretty way to travel. Here are eleven...
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
The 16 best Airbnbs near London
Dreaming of escaping London for a mini break? Here are some of the best Airbnbs near London
10 incredible natural wonders in Texas
Explore these gems for the ultimate statewide road trip
Where to stay in London: our guide to the best places
Discover the capital’s best bits with our helpful guide to where to stay in London
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
13 best family day trips from London to do with the kids (or the dog)
Looking to get out of the city? These brilliant family days out are all within easy reach of London
10 chocolate-box villages in easy reach of London
They’re pretty, they’re quaint and they’re a lot closer to London than you might think – here are 10...
The best spots to go camping near London
Planning to ditch the city? Pitch your tent at one of these countryside campsites just a short trip from London
Book these incredible UK Airbnbs
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
The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
Good choice. The Cotswolds really is a glorious part of the UK – and it’s got some belting Airbnbs, too
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
The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
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
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
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
Amazing places to visit in the UK
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
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.
The UK’s seaside towns are having a renaissance right now. Here’s our pick of the very best places for a coastal getaway
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
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.
UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
Find international vibes without having to remember where you left your passport
13 fairytale forests to visit in the UK
Where better than deep in the trees to shake off your malaise?
The best beaches in the UK
Ready for a blast of sea air?
More of the UK’s best bits
The best beaches in the UK
Despite the clichés of windy, stony seaside holidays, the UK boasts some seriously beautiful beaches
The best UK campsites
Shhh... can you hear that? It’s the call of the great outdoors
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
The 17 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
Cutting-edge art and destination bars, pubs and restaurants are making Britain’s coast cool again
Travel around the world
The 21 most underrated travel destinations in Europe for 2025
As many places across the continent battle with overtourism, these overlooked destinations are waiting to be explored
The best places to travel in November
Squeeze in a cheeky holiday before the festive chaos ensues with our guide to the best places to travel in November
As many places across the continent battle with overtourism, these overlooked destinations are waiting to be explored
The 21 most underrated travel destinations in Europe for 2025
As many places across the continent battle with overtourism, these overlooked destinations are waiting to be explored
The best places to travel in November
Squeeze in a cheeky holiday before the festive chaos ensues with our guide to the best places to travel in November
7 cities to visit in Morocco that aren’t Marrakech
Ticked off Marrakech already? From Rabat to Fez, these underrated cities should be next on your bucket list
Is the work-from-anywhere dream already over?
As local resentment grows and employers demand a return to the office, the sun could be setting for digital nomads
The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now
We quizzed our global network of on-the-ground experts to find the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet. These are the places to visit, like, now
More travel news
Where are the floods in Spain? Latest travel advice following storm in Valencia
Where are the floods in Spain? Latest travel advice following storm in Valencia
Torrential rain has swept through Spain’s Valencia region, killing at least 62 people
Where was ‘The Diplomat’ filmed? Locations you can visit from season 2 of Netflix’s political thriller
Where was ‘The Diplomat’ filmed? Locations you can visit from season 2 of Netflix’s political thriller
Filming took place across London, Scotland, Oxfordshire and Salisbury
It’s official: Iceland’s four-day work week is a huge success
It’s official: Iceland’s four-day work week is a huge success
After introducing a shorter working week, Iceland has seen a significant improvement in worker satisfaction and its economy is stronger than ever
The best scary Halloween movies – and where to watch them
The best scary Halloween movies – and where to watch them
10 terrifying funhouse rides for a chilling All Hallows’ Eve movie night
Venice is officially bringing back its entry fee next year – and some tourists will pay double
Venice is officially bringing back its entry fee next year – and some tourists will pay double
The city will extend its entry fee to cover more days next year, charging last-minute day trippers €10
The best family-friendly Halloween movies to watch with kids for spooky-but-safe fun
The best family-friendly Halloween movies to watch with kids for spooky-but-safe fun
Gather the clan around for these ooky, spooky movie treats this week
From our travel editors
The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
The 50 best cities in the world right now
Every year we rank the very greatest cities in the world, based on a survey of thousands of locals
We grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
The 50 best cities in the world right now
Every year we rank the very greatest cities in the world, based on a survey of thousands of locals
The world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations
From a Bali dupe to a place where penguins outnumber people, these overlooked travel spots are worth the trek
11 of the prettiest islands in the world
These beautiful islands around the world are the dictionary definition of paradise
6 of the world’s coolest and weirdest underground attractions
These are the wonders of the subterranean world
Discover the world’s best cities
London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
New York
Amazing culture, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, amazing everything
Paris
Bistros, romance and culture everywhere you turn: it can only be Paris
Hong Kong
A colourful, frenetic city with a rich, East-meets-West heritage
Sydney
Australia’s ‘Emerald City’ glitters with lush foliage and a world-famous harbour
Barcelona
Modernista architecture meets Mediterranean beaches: result!
Madrid
Top tapas and must-see museums. Oh, and it’s always sunny
Chicago
In 2018, Time Out readers voted the Windy City the best in the world
Melbourne
This buzzy cultural capital never stops (except for cocktails)
Los Angeles
Malibu to Venice Beach to Sunset Strip to Amoeba Records: LA has it all