The Seven Best Daytrips Out of London Are a Break From City Turmoil
Pack your bags: Here are the places that are less than three hours from the city.
Mermaid Street in Rye is one of the most picturesque in England.
Photographer: Joe Daniel Price/Moment RF
London, of course, is a world-class destination, but one of the best things about the city is how easy it is to leave. Those who are visiting for longer than a week—or who live here—might have the urge to get away, whether it’s a reprieve from the traffic or the turmoil in Westminster.
If you’re looking for a daytrip that comes without the chaos of airport delays or the dismal prospect of changing currency, here are seven of the best getaways from London. Some exude countryside charm, while others beckon as seaside escapes, but all are under three hours away by train or car, where you can have a pint in a pub and also toast the spot where the discovery of DNA was announced.