Days out are coming back. Plan your escape with these excellent day trips from the capital
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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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7 awesomely beautiful walks near London
From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, these incredible walks are within easy reach
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The Airbnbs near London to book right now
Dreaming of post-lockdown breaks? Find these amazing Airbnbs within an hour or two of the city
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Extremely floral day trips from London
Wake up and smell the flowers at these country gardens, woodlands and flower farms near the city
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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
This major English city is getting a massive new tram network
This major English city is getting a massive new tram network
The area has been waiting for a new mass transport system for years
Northern England is getting new east-to-west high-speed train routes
Northern England is getting new east-to-west high-speed train routes
The new government wants to improve rail links around Manchester and Liverpool
Could Manchester soon get a massive underground train network?
Could Manchester soon get a massive underground train network?
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has committed to improving the city’s transport links
The best (and worst) holiday parks in the UK have been named
The best (and worst) holiday parks in the UK have been named
Consumer company Which? conducted a survey of more than 1,700 Brits to find out which holiday park has the highest customer satisfaction ratings
Good news! There won’t be any more full-weekend closures of the M25 this year
Good news! There won’t be any more full-weekend closures of the M25 this year
The major motorway was supposed to close for two more full weekends before the end of 2024
Budget airline Jet2 is launching 16 new routes from this small UK airport
Budget airline Jet2 is launching 16 new routes from this small UK airport
Ibiza, Corfu and Rhodes are among the new affordable flights Jet2 is offering from the south coast
More adventures from 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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17 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...
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The 16 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 incredible natural wonders in Texas
Explore these gems for the ultimate statewide road trip
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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
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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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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
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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...
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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
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Six dazzling 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...
Book these incredible UK Airbnbs
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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
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 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
Amazing places to visit in the UK
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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.
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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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
Ready for a blast of sea air?
More of the UK’s best bits
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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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The best UK campsites
Shhh... can you hear that? It’s the call of the great outdoors
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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 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
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How to be a better tourist in Europe’s most visited cities
As anti-tourism sentiment grows, our editors and writers across Europe share their tips on visiting the continent’s travel hotspots respectfully
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The 24 most underrated travel destinations in the world
From a Bali dupe to a place where penguins outnumber people, these overlooked travel spots are worth the trek
As anti-tourism sentiment grows, our editors and writers across Europe share their tips on visiting the continent’s travel hotspots respectfully
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How to be a better tourist in Europe’s most visited cities
As anti-tourism sentiment grows, our editors and writers across Europe share their tips on visiting the continent’s travel hotspots respectfully
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The 24 most underrated travel destinations in the world
From a Bali dupe to a place where penguins outnumber people, these overlooked travel spots are worth the trek
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9 Italian cities to visit (that aren’t Rome, Venice or Florence)
These overlooked cities have just as much culture and charm as any of the ‘big three’
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Europe’s viral mega-spa is coming to the UK – here’s what to expect
We spent the day at Therme, Europe’s biggest spa, before it comes to Manchester in 2025
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The world’s 20 best cities for food right now
We asked thousands of locals all about eating out in their cities to rank the world’s culinary capitals in 2024
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The star-studded lineup for the Olympics opening ceremony has finally been revealed
The star-studded lineup for the Olympics opening ceremony has finally been revealed
Aya Nakamura, Céline Dion and Lady Gaga have all been confirmed as performers
Here’s when the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will start, including location and performances
Here’s when the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will start, including location and performances
This is is everything we know about the timings and whether Celine Dion or Lady Gaga will be making an appearance
Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay: route and bearers as Snoop Dog confirmed for final stage
Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay: route and bearers as Snoop Dog confirmed for final stage
The Olympic torch is now in Paris for its final route – here’s everything you need to know
What to watch at the Olympics this weekend: full schedule and highlights
What to watch at the Olympics this weekend: full schedule and highlights
Your comprehensive guide to the first weekend of sport at Paris 2024
Venice could double its tourist tax after a successful summer trial
Venice could double its tourist tax after a successful summer trial
The city charged day trippers €5 to enter across 29 days during the summer, but a higher fee could soon be rolled out permanently
This is the world’s first airline where women can request not to sit next to men
This is the world’s first airline where women can request not to sit next to men
IndiGo’s brand-new measure means women can view the gender of seats already booked, and it should be rolled out from August
From our travel editors
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The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We polled city-dwellers and grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
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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 polled city-dwellers and grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
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The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We polled city-dwellers and grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
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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
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The world’s 14 most underrated travel destinations
From a little-known Greek island to an English seaside city brimming with culture, these underlooked destinations are well worth a visit
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11 of the prettiest islands in the world
These beautiful islands around the world are the dictionary definition of paradise
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6 of the world’s coolest and weirdest underground attractions
These are the wonders of the subterranean world
Discover the world’s best cities
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London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
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New York
Amazing culture, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, amazing everything
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Paris
Bistros, romance and culture everywhere you turn: it can only be Paris
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Hong Kong
A colourful, frenetic city with a rich, East-meets-West heritage
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Sydney
Australia’s ‘Emerald City’ glitters with lush foliage and a world-famous harbour
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Barcelona
Modernista architecture meets Mediterranean beaches: result!
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Madrid
Top tapas and must-see museums. Oh, and it’s always sunny
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Chicago
In 2018, Time Out readers voted the Windy City the best in the world
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Melbourne
This buzzy cultural capital never stops (except for cocktails)
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Los Angeles
Malibu to Venice Beach to Sunset Strip to Amoeba Records: LA has it all