 | | Escape London this summer on one of these dreamy day trips
No one adores London more than us (the clue's in the name), but even we get the urge to venture further afield sometimes. That's why our archive offers a wealth of day trip inspiration — quaint villages, fairy tale castles, and bustling seaside towns, all just an hour or two from the capital.
History buff? Get thee to Hever Castle (pictured above) for Tudor tales and topiary galore, or head to the half-timbered heaven that is Rye, a teeny Sussex town bursting with maritime heritage. Craving that bracing sea air? Check out the pastel beach huts at Essex's Walton-on-the-Naze, head to the quintessentially British resort of Clacton-on-Sea, or go for a stroll on the RIBA award-winning Hastings pier.
Fancy something a bit different? From an 18th-century crystal grotto to a whole island dedicated to teapots, we've got plenty of options for those who like their day trips with a generous helping of quirkiness. Click the link below for even more inspiration — from individual museums and tourist attractions to whole towns and cities that are well worth a visit. |
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|  | Historical Drama On Drury Lane
Dive into the colourful history of Drury Lane on a guided walk packed with street theatre, songs and pub stops. Robert Kingham (from our Pagan London series) and 17th-century celebrity Nell Gwyn (actor Alice Merivale) tell tales of rakes and poets, jail-breakers and judges, and sex workers and suffragettes. |
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 | London's Quirkiest Museum
An ambitious dream, two great engineers, one long, dark (and sometimes deadly) subterranean passageway: discover the incredible tale of the Thames Tunnel at The Brunel Museum, now open every Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Tickets from just £4. |
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 | Where The Pancakes Are
Well, here's some flippin' fantastic news for lovers of breakfast food: buttermilk batter boffins Where The Pancakes Are have just launched their second restaurant in Fitzrovia, serving up sweet and savory pancakes (plus Dutch Baby versions) all day long. |
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 | Run The Royal Parks Half
Take in top London landmarks as you whizz through four Royal Parks raising money for Farm Africa this October. The charity, which helps rural communities in eastern Africa lift themselves out of poverty, invites you to take part in Royal Park Half Marathon for just £10.
Image: Josh Raper. |
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 | Black History In London
Black London: History, Art and Culture in Over 120 Places, maps the many important tributes to Black people — including nurses, enslaved people and anti-fascists — in the city. Click below for 10 murals, sculptures and plaques featured in the book. |
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 | A Better Way To Rent
Folio London is all about giving renters what they need — think flexible tenancies, free furniture, and smartly-designed, pet-friendly apartments all over the capital. Find out why their latest development, Gallions Point, is one of their best yet by clicking below. |
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