Your next adventure outside London, sorted

Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Planning ahead for the Easter weekend? Just want to inhale air that's less nitrogen dioxide-y for a bit? We've got it covered. 

See, despite our name, we're not always banging on about London. Sometimes Londonist ventures outside the capital to find fun places to visit within easy(ish) reach of the capital. Our round-ups include food and drink recommendations as well as attractions and historical nuggets — did you know, for example, that Kent's Chiddingstone Village is home to what's thought to be the oldest functioning shop in the country? You can find out all about this Tudor timewarp here.

Other places we've explored include Battle, the charming Sussex town that's steeped in Anglo-Saxon history (pictured above); the Essex island of Mersea (Tenerife, eat your heart out); and sunny Hastings, home to an award-winning pier, two funicular railways, and some wonderfully bizarre festivals. Hit the links to find out more about those now, or press the blue button for more of our outside London recommendations.