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Want to escape the city? Here’s where to go and what to see in the UK and beyond
7 awesomely beautiful walks near London
From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, these incredible walks are within easy reach
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
Extremely floral day trips from London
Wake up and smell the flowers at these country gardens, woodlands and flower farms near the city
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
Eurotunnel’s new travel system will soon mean no more queues
Eurotunnel’s new travel system will soon mean no more queues
The cross-Channel travel company’s boss says that the new EES system will lead to a smoother travel exprience.
M25 closures this weekend: May 2024 dates and everything you need to know
M25 closures this weekend: May 2024 dates and everything you need to know
National Highways has warned that drivers could face ULEZ fines unless they follow official travel advice
The UK’s best national park for road trips has been crowned
The UK’s best national park for road trips has been crowned
A new study has ranked the UK’s national parks b
Revealed: the UK’s 10 most expensive train station car parks
Revealed: the UK’s 10 most expensive train station car parks
Cities in Scotland and northern England are the priciest for parking, according to a new study
Heathrow Airport strikes 2024: full list of May dates and airlines affected
Heathrow Airport strikes 2024: full list of May dates and airlines affected
Strikes by refuelling staff for the Bank Holiday weekend have been called off
Glasgow is getting 4,000 more roads with a 20mph speed limit
Glasgow is getting 4,000 more roads with a 20mph speed limit
The Scottish city’s council wants to make thousands of streets safer
More adventures from London
The 14 best Airbnbs near London
Dreaming of escaping London for a mini break? Here are some of the best Airbnbs near London
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
Ten incredible wild swimming spots near London
Get out of the city and into some of the amazing pools, lakes and ponds near London
12 flower-filled day trips from London
Treat your eyes to blooming gorgeous banks of colour at these picturesque English gardens, woodlands and flower...
The 16 best seaside towns to visit near London
The Thames not big enough for you? Upgrade your summer days by the water in one of these cute coastal towns near...
Book these incredible UK Airbnbs
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
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
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
The best Airbnbs in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall
Book a sunny summer holiday in one of these stunning South West gems
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
UK destinations that look nothing like the UK
Find international vibes without having to remember where you left your passport
13 fairytale forests to visit in the UK
Where better than deep in the trees to shake off your malaise?
The best beaches in the UK
Ready for a blast of sea air?
More of the UK’s best bits
The best beaches in the UK
Despite the clichés of windy, stony seaside holidays, the UK boasts some seriously beautiful beaches
The best UK campsites
Shhh... can you hear that? It’s the call of the great outdoors
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
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
11 underrated summer travel ideas in Europe
From river beaches to outdoor art trails, these summer trip ideas offer great alternatives to crowded coasts and congested cities
Mystery travel is having a moment – here’s how to do it, and what to expect
This rising travel trend aims to put the fun and adventure back into travel, but is it worth the hype?
From river beaches to outdoor art trails, these summer trip ideas offer great alternatives to crowded coasts and congested cities
11 underrated summer travel ideas in Europe
From river beaches to outdoor art trails, these summer trip ideas offer great alternatives to crowded coasts and congested cities
Mystery travel is having a moment – here’s how to do it, and what to expect
This rising travel trend aims to put the fun and adventure back into travel, but is it worth the hype?
‘It’s all my dad’s ever known’: The young families keeping the Birmingham balti alive
Birmingham’s most famous dish has seen a decline in recent years, but some family-run restaurants are still fighting the good fight
A local’s guide to Malmö, Eurovision 2024’s host city
Minutes away from Copenhagen, Sweden’s southernmost city is worth a mini-break on its own – and it’s way cheaper than you might think
This little-known Icelandic island gives Reykjavik’s food scene a run for its money
Here’s why we named Matey Seafood Festival one of the best things to do in the world this year
More travel news
These are all 37 songs in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
These are all 37 songs in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
Ahead of the 68th competition, which kicks off today, here are all the song entries to listen out for
This European capital is planning to ban ‘silly costumes’ popular with stag and hen parties
This European capital is planning to ban ‘silly costumes’ popular with stag and hen parties
It becomes the latest city to introduce rules to try and deter rowdy behaviour
Revealed: the best European capitals for tourists to visit in 2024
Revealed: the best European capitals for tourists to visit in 2024
The continent’s major cities were ranked based on safety, affordability and friendliness, and the results are in
This country has been voted the world’s most beautiful
This country has been voted the world’s most beautiful
It beat Italy, Canada and Switzerland to the top spot
A Japanese town is building a wall to block tourists from seeing popular Mount Fuji view
A Japanese town is building a wall to block tourists from seeing popular Mount Fuji view
Following the announcement of a new tourist fee on the mountain’s Yoshida trail from July, authorities in Fujikawaguchiko have taken things a step further
These are officially the best beaches in the world in 2024
These are officially the best beaches in the world in 2024
From Turquoise Bay in Australia to Aharen Beach in Japan, these coastal stretches rank as the most impressive on the planet
From our travel editors
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
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
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
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
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
11 of the prettiest islands in the world
These beautiful islands around the world are the dictionary definition of paradise
6 of the world’s coolest and weirdest underground attractions
These are the wonders of the subterranean world
Discover the world’s best cities
London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
New York
Amazing culture, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, amazing everything
Paris
Bistros, romance and culture everywhere you turn: it can only be Paris
Hong Kong
A colourful, frenetic city with a rich, East-meets-West heritage
Sydney
Australia’s ‘Emerald City’ glitters with lush foliage and a world-famous harbour
Barcelona
Modernista architecture meets Mediterranean beaches: result!
Madrid
Top tapas and must-see museums. Oh, and it’s always sunny
Chicago
In 2018, Time Out readers voted the Windy City the best in the world
Melbourne
This buzzy cultural capital never stops (except for cocktails)
Los Angeles
Malibu to Venice Beach to Sunset Strip to Amoeba Records: LA has it all