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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 the city
Cosy cottages, countryside piles and beachy boltholes within an hour of the capital
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Scenic walks near London
We know that Londoners love to dress in hiking gear: you can’t move in east London without rubbing shoulders with a sentient Arc’teryx jacket, or...
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Weekend trips from the capital
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 £250 million new train station will open in Cambridge this summer
The university city will get a new rail hub in June, with direct services to London, Birmingham, Brighton and Stansted Airport
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This medieval northern town – known for its historic abbey – is getting a dazzling £32 million regeneration
After months of delays, work on the transformational project is finally set to begin
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The UK is set to get direct trains to one of Europe’s most beautiful countries for the first time ever
A proposed new rail route from London to Switzerland will only take slightly longer than a train to Scotland
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What was the worst UK airport for delays in 2025? The answer won’t surprise you
A northern hub has been named and shamed for having more flight delays than anywhere else for the fourth year in a row
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The revival of a ‘forgotten’ railway line could transform this English region
A campaign to bring passenger trains back to the East Midlands line began in 2020
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The British city that is set to get its iconic river bus back
The Clyde could once again be bustling with floating buses, thanks to plans floated by local councillors
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10 chocolate-box villages within 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 picture-perfect English country villages to visit
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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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20 day trips from London to escape the city (updated 2026)
Whether you’re after a coastal jaunt or a country retreat, here are the best trips from London we’re planning right now
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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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Five reasons to fall in love with Canterbury
There’s history, nature, excellent shopping – and even some proper boozers to unwind in too
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Five spots you’ll want to visit in Folkestone
The colourful Kentish town is a hidden creative hotspot by the sea
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Five unmissable things to discover in Hastings
Escape the Big Smoke for the freshest seafood, modern art and sensational beachfront sunsets
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Win your dream trip to one of Time Out's Best Cities 2026 with Intrepid Travel
Melbourne? Shanghai? Mexico City? Wherever you decide, the trip of a lifetime could be yours
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Everything you need to know about the Polish Baltic Coast
Looking for an unexpected alternative to the Med? Bring on the quirky seaside towns, beautiful sandy beaches and local delicacies of the Baltic Coast
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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 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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The world’s best cities for art and culture in 2026
We quizzed over 24,000 urbanites to rank the best cities on the planet for music, art, theatre and more
The best events, festivals and exhibitions worth travelling for this summer
From celestial raves to free art installations, these are all worthy of a spot on your calendar
The 22 best hikes in the world right now
From coastal ambles to mountain scrambles, these are the planet’s greatest hikes, treks and trails – tried and tested
The world’s most walkable cities in 2026
As part of our tenth anniversary survey, thousands of locals told us how easy it is to explore their city on foot
The world’s best cities for green space and access to nature
We quizzed thousands of urbanites about life where they live – here’s where locals are blessed when it comes to touching grass
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Rome’s famous Borghese Gallery could be expanding – but not everyone’s happy
The museum says it needs more space to display a larger portion of its collection, but heritage groups have described the proposal as an ‘outrage’
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You could soon travel across multiple European countries on one single train ticket
A new proposal from the European Commission could see simpler booking, travelling and enhanced passenger rights
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A Greek island is up for auction for less than the price of a London flat – but there’s a catch
Originally up for auction for €8 million, this slice of Ionian paradise could now be yours for just €247,000 – here’s why
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This European capital will soon have a completely driverless metro system
Dublin’s long-awaited automated metro just got a step closer to reality – here's the latest
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The best new movies to stream this weekend (May 15)
What's new to streaming this weekend? Here are the five must-watch films
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You’ll soon be able to book an Uber Boat in these five European countries
The request-a-ride platform has partnered with Click & Boat to provide travellers greater flexibility ‘without the commitment of a full-day charter’
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The world’s 20 best cities for art and culture in 2026
In every city on this list, you’ll find legendary arts venues and absolutely jam-packed cultural calendars.
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The world’s most walkable cities in 2026, according to locals
The ranking is based on the highest percentage of locals who rated their city’s walkability ‘good’ or ‘amazing’ in our annual...
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The world’s best cities for green spaces and nature in 2026
We get the lowdown on how accessible nature is in some of the world's best cities.
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The 50 best cities in the world in 2026
Now in its tenth anniversary year, our Best Cities ranking features new entries and re-entries, with smaller and second cities slotted between the...
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The 31 coolest streets in the world in 2025
If you really want to experience local life at its most authentic when exploring a new city, the best thing you can do is take to the streets. And no, not that...
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